Sandy Creek State Forest

Not to be confused with Sandy Creek State Forest in Pulaski, New York (Oswego County, New York)

Sandy Creek State Forest is a state forest in Florida. It was acquired by the state in 2025, but is not yet open to the public.[1][2]

It covers 12,243 acres (49.55 km2) in the St. Andrew Bay watershed in Bay County, Florida.[3]

The area is home to gopher tortoise, Florida black bear, reticulated flatwoods salamander and dark-headed hatpins.[3]

References

  1. ^ Smith, DeonTay (July 31, 2025). "Florida has a new state forest, and it's in Bay County. Here's what we know:". Panama City News Herald. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
  2. ^ "DEP Celebrates Acquisition of Florida's Newest State Forest". Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Press release). July 31, 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  3. ^ a b Gause, Dekevion; Hernandez, Mia (July 31, 2025). "'Sandy Creek State Forest': Newest State Forest comes to Bay County". WJHG-TV. Retrieved 2025-08-07.

See also

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