Experiences
Camping
Steep bluffs rising more than 150 feet above the Apalachicola River provide some of Florida's most unusual views. A yurt and 30 shaded campsites with electric and water hookups accommodate overnight visitors. Restrooms with showers are located in the campground.
Torreya's yurt is a 20-foot round, domed tent with flooring, electricity, a lockable wooden door, and three large screened windows with flaps that open and close.
The yurt accommodates five people and includes air conditioning/heating, skylight, full-size bed with bunk twin bed on top, queen-size bed, table, chairs and a deck.
- For reservations, visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287.
Camping Primitive
Imagine you are high on top of a wooded ridge overlooking one of the most scenic rivers in Florida. That can be you if you are adventurous and willing to hike into one of the three Rock Bluff Primitive Camps at Torreya State Park. Each camping area is divided into four different small sites.
This adventure is a must and is hard to put into words unless you have experience camping in the "Mountains of Florida."
- Call the park for details at 850-643-2674.
Fishing
Torreya State Park is situated along the Apalachicola River. The river is active for freshwater fishing. The park offers some areas that are trail accessed for fishing.
- All fishing within the park must conform to regulations concerning size, number, method of capture and season.
- A fishing license may be required. More information is available at the Florida Wildlife Commission’s Fishing in Florida.
Geo-Seeking
Explore the park in a new and challenging way. Experienced Geocachers have requested permission to hide caches containing trinkets, treasures, or information in various places around the park. Please check the Geocaching website for the most current information and clues to locate these caches.
Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Torreya State Park is committed to providing a variety of amenities accessible to all of our visitors. These amenities include:
- Tours of the first floor of Gregory House.
- Several campsites with concrete pad, picnic table, ground grill and nearby restrooms.
- Yurt for overnight accommodations.
- Cracker cabin.
- Picnic facilities with tables and grills.
Service animals are welcome in all areas of Florida State Parks.
Cabins
Torreya gives you two great choices for lodging:
Yurt Lodging
- We have the one and only yurt in the Florida Park Service. The yurt is heated and air conditioned as well as being fully furnished with a sleeping capability of five.
- No pets are allowed.
- The park does not provide linens so be sure to bring your own.
Cabin Lodging
- The cracker cabin accommodates six people and features a queen-size bed and four bunks, air conditioning/heating, table, chairs and a deck. For the guest's relaxation, televisions and phones are not provided.
- No pets are allowed.
- The park does not provide linens, so be sure to bring your own.
Historic Site
Torreya State Park is rich in history. During the Civil War some 200 Confederate soldiers called the high bluffs home for two years. The cannon emplacements are still visible today along one of our hiking trails. We also offer daily tours of the 1840s plantation home of Jason Gregory and family.
This 3,000-square-foot home originally sat on the west bank of the Apalachicola River. The home was donated to the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s with the understanding that the home would be dismantled and moved. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers took every brick and board, loaded the pieces on barges, transferred to the east bank and then reconstructed the fine old home where it can be seen today.
Torreya State Park is one of the original Florida State Parks opening to the public in 1935. The park was created by the hard work of the CCC and the Florida Board of Parks. The expert craftsmanship of the CCC workers can still be seen today in the reconstruction of the circa 1840s Historic Gregory House or the beautiful stone bridge on the old Federal Highway or inside the original CCC barracks. No matter what you choose, you will love Torreya.
