Sandy Creek State Forest

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.
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. Gause, Dekevion; Hernandez, Mia (July 31, 2025). "'Sandy Creek State Forest': Newest State Forest comes to Bay County". WJHG-TV.

See also

• List of types of formally designated forests