Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
The Camp Gordon Johnston Museum is a historical museum of World War II history and artifacts. Visitors find it 2 mi southwest of Carrabelle. Add Tate's Hell State Forest, 10 mi away, to a visit.
A museum, 2 mi southwest of Carrabelle
Carrabelle is the nearest base
Carrabelle is 2 miles northeast, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 63–81°. When to go ↓
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Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
The Camp Gordon Johnston Museum is a historical museum of World War II history and artifacts. It is located at 1873 Highway 98 West in unincorporated Franklin County, Florida, outside the city limits of Carrabelle, across the highway from Carrabelle Beach, one of the several beaches on which troops practiced amphibious landings. The museum highlights the history of Camp Gordon Johnston, focusing especially on the quarter of a million soldiers who received training in amphibious operation in Carrabelle. The museum's exhibits include vehicles, photographs and thousands of artifacts including uniforms, mess kits and soldiers' war souvenirs. It is open from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday through Saturday and it is closed on Sunday and Monday.
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Staying near Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
The nearest towns with places to stay are Carrabelle (6) and St. George Island (10).
Carrabelle
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
2,572 people · 34% vacation homes
2 mi northeast of Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
St. George Island
1,133 people · 31% vacation homes
17 mi southwest of Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Camp Gordon Johnston Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrabelle 34% vacation homes | 2 mi northeast | 5 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 RV parks | 2,572 | $218K |
| St. George Island 31% vacation homes | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 10 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 1,133 | $693K |
| Apalachicola | 19 mi west | 30 min | 13 5 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 2,473 | $288K |
| Eastpoint | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 2 1 motel · 1 RV park | 3,163 | $201K |
| Panacea 32% vacation homes | 23 mi northeast | 35 min | 3 1 motel · 2 RV parks | 894 | $106K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
These well-known sights sit within 49 miles.
48 mi Stadium & arenaDoak Campbell Stadium
110 mi Park & preserveTate's Hell State Forest
40 mi Park & preserveSt. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
228 mi National forestApalachicola National Forest
35 mi LighthouseSt. Marks Light
45 mi MuseumTallahassee Museum
48 mi MuseumCarnegie Library at FAMU
49 mi MuseumMuseum of Florida HistoryPhoto credits
Doak Campbell Stadium: Mlsquad, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tate's Hell State Forest: The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge: Tim Ross, Public domain · Apalachicola National Forest: Sallicio, Public domain · St. Marks Light: MaheshGonela, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tallahassee Museum: Tim Ross, Public domain · Carnegie Library at FAMU: Tim Ross, Public domain · Museum of Florida History: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Your questions on Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
What town is Camp Gordon Johnston Museum near?
Carrabelle, FL, about 2 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Camp Gordon Johnston Museum?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 63–81°.
What is the closest airport to Camp Gordon Johnston Museum?
Tallahassee (TLH), about 44 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pensacola (PNS), about 155 miles.
Where should I stay near Camp Gordon Johnston Museum?
Carrabelle (2 mi, 6 places to stay), St. George Island (17 mi, 10 places to stay) and Apalachicola (19 mi, 13 places to stay).
What locals in Carrabelle say
People in Carrabelle have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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