Plan Your Trip

Maps and Directions

Franklin County is located along the Gulf of Mexico in Florida's Panhandle and 80 miles southwest of Tallahassee.

The county features more than 200 miles of relatively undeveloped shoreline including the four barrier islands of St. George, Dog Island, Cape St. George and St. Vincent Island.

The coastal communities of Apalachicola, Carrabelle, St. George Island and Eastpoint are accessible via US Highway 98. By air, Franklin County can be reached through commercial airports in Tallahassee and Panama City and by regional public airports in Apalachicola 850-290-8282 and Carrabelle 850-697-2339.

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Air Travel

Below you will find resources for air travel to and from Franklin County, Florida.

Apalachicola Regional Airport - AAF
8 Airport Road
Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-290-8282
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Carrabelle-Thompson Airport - X13
317 Airport Road
Carrabelle, FL 32322
850-697-2339
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St. George Island Airport - F47
1501 Long Point Road
St. George Island, FL 32328
850-927-2362
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Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport - ECP
6300 West Bay Parkway
Panama City Beach, Florida 32409
850-763-6751
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Tallahassee Regional Airport - TLH
3300 Capital Circle SW, Ste #1
Tallahassee, FL 32310
850-891-7802
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Welcome Centers

Franklin County, Florida has welcome centers located on each side of the county. Stop by each of our four welcome centers to learn more about Franklin County, Florida.

Apalachicola Visitor Center
17 Avenue E
Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-653-9419
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Carrabelle Visitor Center
105 St. James Avenue (Highway 98)
Carrabelle, Florida 32322
850-697-2585
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Eastpoint Visitor Center
731 Highway 98
Eastpoint, Florida 32329
850-670-3474

St. George Island Visitor Center
2 East Gulf Beach Drive
St. George Island, Florida 32328
850-927-7744