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Alligator Point: Carnival Lane

Florida

About

Alligator Point: Carnival Lane is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 9 miles from the town of Panacea. It is a simple spot to reach the beach rather than a developed park. For comfortable weather, spring and fall are the best fit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Panacea show April highs around 80°F with lows in the mid-50s, while October brings highs near 82°F. Midsummer is hotter, with July highs averaging about 92°F. For a change from the beach, the Ochlockonee River lies about 9 miles away and offers river fishing.

Beach Details

Parking

None at the access

Restrooms

None

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Alligator Point: Carnival Lane

Florida

Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–82°F and lows of 39–58°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Panacea 1 S, FL weather station, 9.2 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan64° high39° low
  2. Feb67° high42° low
  3. Mar73° high48° low
  4. Apr80° high54° low
  5. May86° high62° low
  6. Jun89° high70° low
  7. Jul92° high72° low
  8. Aug91° high72° low
  9. Sep88° high69° low
  10. Oct82° high58° low
  11. Nov73° high47° low
  12. Dec66° high42° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Panacea, Florida · 9 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)