Can I bring my RV there?
We have an area near the Farm Store with a few hookups for RVs and travel trailers.
We also have an area with no hook-ups that we allow overnight camping near the waterfront. For there your vehicle must be totally self-contained
and require no services. We can provide for a weekly pickup of your sewage by the truck that services the temporary toliets if requested.
Send us an email of your desires or call the number at the bottom of this page for more information.
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Do you rent boats?
No, not at this time. Please bring your own and enjoy.
We're working to have guided horse tours and we may be able to start the boat rentals back at that time.
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Do you permit camping?
Yes. We also have a number of primitive campsites throughout the property where you can pitch your tent.
ost sites have a fire ring and picnic table. We also rent the pavillion at the fishing point out to organized groups. If you belong to a group or organization that would
like to have a private party for a day or overnight then let us know by calling the phone number at the bottom of the page or sending us a
request from the link on the main page.
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Can I hunt?
You can't hunt on our property but We've been told by hunters that we're the best place to put-in to hunt in the Escambia River
Wildlife Management Area which contains over 35,000 acres. Duck hunters have told us that we are their "base camp" during the season. There is a brochure describing the hunting rules of the Management Area
located on the Florida Fish & Wildlife Web Page.
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How many acres do you own?
I own a over 400 acres and a sizable portion of that
is classed as wetlands, which are very pretty and lie on the "lake" (bayou) with acres of beautiful Cypress trees.
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Can I ride my horse there?
We have trails that go all over our 400 + acres. We allow
"horse" camping on our "North" property at Harvester's Landing. We also will loan you a key to the gate that will take you into the Cottage Hill
community with many miles of roads and trails.
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Can I ride my 4-wheeler there?
No. We find that doesn't mix with horses, mountain bikes and hikers.
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Do you offer guided nature or fishing trips?
If you desire a guide service for fishing or hunting please call us and
we'll help you find one.
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Is it really a lake?
It's not really a lake. The original Beck's Lake" was west up Big Rock Creek a 1000 feet or more from the current Boat Launch.
The earthern dam burst in the early part of the 20th century and now the lake no longer exists. What people today call the lake
is really two arms (north & south) of a bayou with a 1/2 mile long channel that runs to the Escambia River. The depth of the bayou
is from 6 to over 25 feet deep. This calm, still, deep water provides a perfect area to catch fish or just paddle around.
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can I picnic there?
We have several beautiful areas for picniking. Check out the "point" park as well as the North Landing which requires a short hike to reach. Most campsites have a picnic table.
boat ramp and a couple down at the fishing point.
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Do you sell an annual Pass?
An annual pass is available either through an order form on the website or by calling the number at the bottom of this page for more info. The cost is $20 per month and is pro-rated through the end of the year. The pass gives
unlimited visits to lauch you boat or to fish from the bank. We also have a new pass which includes access to the north property from Cottage Hill by Vehicle to Harvester's Landing. Call Billy @850-375-0383 for more info on that one.
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Do you sell fishing licenses and bait?
Lessie has opened a small Camp/Farm store near
the boat ramp. She sells non-alcholic drinks, water, snacks, worms, tackle, ice, etc. and also rents and sells fishing poles. You can obtain a fishing license by phone.
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Who were the Becks?
There were two brothers, one named Geno.
They operated a sawmill on the property on Big Rock Creek which flows from the west to the boat launch area.
They are said to be buried somewhere on the property. Also see the answer to the question about the "lake".
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I heard that there is a Farm there?
The previous owner had a small farm near the
boat launch which we have continued and intend to expand. We currently have (at the time of this writing in early July 2008) many types of fresh
vegetables for sale either as "we-pick" or "you-pick". Inquire at the home located
at the entrance gate (look for the goats, guineas, chickens, etc!), or call 375-0383 for more info.
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