Alligator Point: Chip Morrison Drive West
About
Alligator Point: Chip Morrison Drive West is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 9 miles from the town of Panacea. It offers a public way onto the beach at Alligator Point. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Panacea put April highs around 80°F and October highs near 82°F, while midsummer highs climb into the low 90s. 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.
Location
Alligator Point: Chip Morrison Drive West
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, 9.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan64° high39° low
- Feb67° high42° low
- Mar73° high48° low
- Apr80° high54° low
- May86° high62° low
- Jun89° high70° low
- Jul92° high72° low
- Aug91° high72° low
- Sep88° high69° low
- Oct82° high58° low
- Nov73° high47° low
- Dec66° high42° low
Nearby
- Ochlockonee RiverRiver fishing8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
