Carrabelle is unique for its freshwater and saltwater fishing (a well-kept treasure
of this tiny coastal town) and is a boat lovers paradise. Carrabelle is home to
the world's smallest police station, Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum , The Big
Bend Saltwater Classic (fishing tournament), Crooked River Lighthouse, and the St.
James Bay golf course designed by Robert Walker. Most vacation properties in this
area either offer white sandy beaches or direct deep water boat access - but they
all offer a fantastic view.
Worlds Smallest Police Station
Worlds smallest police station in Carrabelle is a blue phone booth on the main drag
of Highway 98. The phone booth was installed in 1963 to keep policemen out of the
rain.
Crooked River Lighthouse
The 103' lighthouse was built to replace the lighthouse on Dog Island that was destroyed
in a hurricane in 1875. The tower was originally red with a black cupola, but the
lower half was repainted white around the turn of the century. The lighthouse was
electrified in 1933 and automated and unmanned in 1952. The lighthouse was decommissioned
in August of 1995.
Carrabelle Beach
The park has a dunes walk out to the beach, picnic tables and restrooms. It is located
on Highway 98 just two miles west of Carrabelle. In 1943 the beach was used in part
of the training of the troops from Camp Gordon Johnston for the Normandy Invasion
on D-Day. (June 6 th 1944)
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum
The base was used as an amphibious training facility for the Normandy Invasion.
Learn about other areas:
Apalachicola |
Cape San Blas |
Carrabelle |
Dog Island |
Eastpoint |
Mexico Beach |
Port St. Joe |
St. George Island