Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 42 campsites
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(850) 833-9144
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 347 acres, Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park lies in Okaloosa County, about 3 miles southeast of Niceville.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: 42 campsites across 2 camping areas, including RV sites and tent sites.
Fees and passes
Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).
Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV/Tent | 38 | 38 with water | — |
| RV | 4 | 4 with water | — |
Camping details from the park
RV/Tent: 38 site(s) (38 with water) — RV/Tent, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
RV: 4 site(s) (4 with water) — RV, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCampingCanoeing and kayakingHikingFishingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Bayou Trail | 0.58 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
| Sand Pine Trail | 1.12 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Red Cedar Trail | 0.54 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
| Slash Pine Trail | 0.15 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Fitness Trail | 0.21 mi | — | FitnessNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Rocky Bayou Trail (Nature) — 0.58 mi, Natural
Sand Pine Trail (Hiking) — 1.12 mi, Natural
Red Cedar Trail (Nature) — 0.54 mi, Natural
Slash Pine Trail (Hiking) — 0.15 mi, Natural
Fitness Trail (Fitness) — 0.21 mi, Natural
Swimming
Swimming
Boating and paddling
Boat Ramp; Canoeing/Kayaking; Boating
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Parking
- Amphitheater
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 4281 E Hwy 20
Niceville, FL 32578 - Nearest town
- Niceville — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 30.4959, -86.4328
- Phone
- (850) 833-9144
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology