Description:
Tate's Hell State Forest is one continuous tract of land comprising over 185,000 acres. Conquering this wet and seemingly unproductive area for timber production was the focus of the timber industry from the 1950's to early 1990's.
Location:
Tate's Hell State Forest is located in Franklin County, between the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee Rivers. The forest extends into the southeast corner of Liberty County, south of the Apalachicola National Forest and 1.5 miles northwest of the town of Carrabelle. Access Tate's Hell State Forest from U.S. Highway 98, County Road 67, or State Highway 65.
Links:
Tate's Hell State Forest: Florida Division of Forestry
Tate's Hell Wildlife Management Area
Tate's Hell Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System
Wikipedia: Tate's Hell