From White Oak Landing, you can go either up or downstream. Throughout the year, the slow-moving creek is fairly deep throughout the year and is not affected much by fluctuations in the water level. Kennedy Creek Kennedy Creek is a short tributary off of the Apalachicola River. The creek offers beautiful scenery on a lazy, winding current. Camping, water, and restroom facilities are available at Cotton Landing.
Paddlers can go either upstream or downstream for several miles.
The Apalachicola River is about 4 miles downstream from Cotton Landing. While water levels do fluctuate, the deep channel allows passage year round. Owl Creek Hickory Landing is an excellent put-in for a trip on Owl Creek. About 2 miles upstream from the Apalachicola River, Hickory Landing provides camping, restrooms, and water free of charge. Below Hickory Landing, Owl Creek is wide and deep and is lined by the beautiful river swamp habitat that extends from the banks of the Apalachicola River.