Major city · United States
Crawfordville
Base here 2 nights to reach Wakulla Springs and the Ochlockonee River; skip the town itself, a crossroads with a few motels and no sights.
Crawfordville is the seat of Wakulla County and the practical base for Wakulla Springs, 15 minutes east, and the Ochlockonee River, 30 minutes south. The town is a highway strip on US 319 with motels, barbecue and a seafood kitchen; the draw is the water and the woods around it. Come with a car, in spring or autumn, and treat it as two nights, not a destination.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, storms), plus the summer hurricane window
- Airports
- TLH · VPS · JAX
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Crawfordville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Wakulla County Sheriff (non-emergency)850-926-0800
- Wakulla Springs State Park850-561-7276
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Crawfordville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLow crime and a small-town feel; the real risks are driving at night on dark two-lane roads with deer, summer heat on the water…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 850-926-0800 Wakulla County Sheriff (non-emergency) · 850-561-7276 Wakulla Springs State Park
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLH Tallahassee International (About 30 min north on US 319; the closest airport with car rentals).
- Getting aroundA car is required.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- BeerBeer at a bar$5–8
- Museum or sight ticketState-park vehicle entry$4–6
- Budget bedState-park campsite, a night, per roomUS$20
- Mid-range bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLH Tallahassee International (About 30 min north on US 319; the closest airport with car rentals) · VPS Destin–Fort Walton Beach (About 2 h 30 min west; check for cheaper fares) · JAX Jacksonville International (About 3 h 30 min east; only if the fare gap is large)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
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19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Oct (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Crawfordville: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is required. US 319 runs north to Tallahassee and south toward Sopchoppy; Coastal Highway (US 98) crosses east–west. There is no useful local bus, and ride-hailing is thin outside Tallahassee. Fuel up in Crawfordville before heading into the national forest.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive east on SR 267, about 15 min from Crawfordville
Boat tour on the spring run, swimming in the spring, and the 1930s lodge. Park entry $6 per vehicle.
Door to door: About 40 min
Drive south via Sopchoppy, about 30 min
River and pine flatwoods, camping and paddling. Park entry $4 per vehicle.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
US 98 west via Carrabelle, about 1 h 15 min
Oyster town with a walkable historic grid; pair it with Carrabelle on the same loop.
Door to door: About 35 min
US 319 north, about 30 min
State capital: museums, capitol building, food. Useful on a rainy day.
Saint George Island
goDoor to door: About 1.75 h
US 98 west to Eastpoint, then the bridge, about 1 h 30 min
Long beach and lighthouse; a full day, or sleep over.
Door to door: About 2 h
US 98 west, about 2 h
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night on the coast.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Crawfordville Highway (US 319) strip
Motels and the seafood kitchen on Coastal Highway; walkable to nothing, but 15 min from Wakulla Springs.
Wakulla Springs
The Lodge inside the state park: rooms in a 1930s building, 3 PM check-in, 11 AM check-out. Book ahead in spring.
Wildwood / Coastal Highway
Golf-and-RV resort and a motel near the Ochlockonee turnoff; best if you are heading south to the river.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Highway motel double room1 × 2 nights × US$110 | US$220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$120 | US$480 |
| Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$55 · check | US$55 |
| Fuel, about 100 km of local driving1 × US$12 | US$12 |
| Wakulla Springs vehicle entry1 × US$6 | US$6 |
| Boat tour at Wakulla Springs, per person2 × US$10 · check | US$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$82 |
| Trip total≈ US$226 per person per day, bed included | US$905 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Barbecue plate | $12–20 |
| Fried seafood basket | $14–24 |
| Beer at a bar | $5–8 |
| Gallon of fuel | $3.00–3.60 |
| State-park vehicle entry | $4–6 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No car, no trip: sights are 15–30 min out of town and there is no transit.
- Summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms; plan water activities before noon.
- Hurricane season runs June–November: check forecasts and park closures before booking.
- Cell coverage drops inside Apalachicola National Forest; download offline maps.
- Wakulla Springs swimming can be closed after heavy rain or for manatee protection: check the park site.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Wakulla County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 850-926-0800
- Wakulla Springs State Park
- 850-561-7276
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Wakulla County Sheriff (non-emergency)850-926-0800
- Wakulla Springs State Park850-561-7276
Embassy
No consulates here; your country's nearest consulate or embassy is in Miami, Atlanta or Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tallahassee airport → Crawfordville by car: about 30 min, roughly $45–60 by taxi or rideshare (check)
- Wakulla Springs vehicle entry: $6
- Ochlockonee River State Park vehicle entry: $4
Say or show
- Where do I catch the boat tour? — Where is the boat tour?
- Is swimming open today? — Is the spring open for swimming today?
- Table for two, please — A table for two, please
- Do you take cards? — Can I pay by card?
- Where's the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Crawfordville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, storms), plus the summer hurricane window · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for TLH: rental-car desks, drive time on US 319, and a late-arrival motel fallback.
- Walking and driving clusters: the US 319 strip, Wakulla Springs, the Ochlockonee and Sopchoppy, the Apalachicola National Forest.
- Place pages with verified hours and fees (Wakulla Springs, Ochlockonee River, the historical society) and eat pages with last orders.
- Storm and heat fixtures so summer and hurricane-season arrivals get a clear go, caution or skip.
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