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Ocala National Forest
Its the southern most western campground in the forest. Despite the name, there isn’t any fishing in the area. Boats are not allowed on the lake either.
Gate hours: 8am – 8pm
Primitive camping and a boat ramp.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general [...]
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Free primitive camping.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general gun season to 14 [...]
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general gun season to 14 days after [...]
Fees:
Day Use Fees – $3.00 per vehicle per day
Camping Fees – $10 per campsite plus $5 for electric hookups.
Camel Lake Recreation Area is small and quiet and surrounded by natural scenic beauty. The campground and day use area are tucked away in an long leaf pine and scrub oak setting with an understory of [...]
Primitive camping. No Fee.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general gun season to [...]
Camping near a boat ramp at the end of a dirt road. Located 1 mile off of HWY 441 on Cone Bridge Rd. It is about 20 miles north of Lake City.
Primitive camping, boat ramp, fishing. No fee.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general [...]
Free primitive camping. Only 3 campsites. Stay is limited to 4 days in 14.
Directions from Palatka:
1. Head east on Reid St toward N 8th St 358 ft
2. Take the 1st right onto N 8th St 351 ft
3. Take the 1st right onto St Johns Ave 364 ft
4. Take the 1st left onto S 9th St 0.3 mi
5. Slight right at Crill Ave 2.3 mi
6. Turn left [...]
This place is Florida, or at least the Florida I grew up knowing. During my late teenage years, I visited this place weekly. There are lots of turkeys, eagles, deer, snakes, gators, and wild boar living in the area. Its very popular with hunters.
Mosquitoes!!
On Hwy 76, towards Indiantown, there is a mass burial graveyard of [...]
$10 per night without electric; $12 per night with electricity. 1 camper vehicle per site. 8 people maximum per site. Sites: 88 Individual and 1 group site. 50 sites with electricity. 38 sites without electricity. Swimming, boating, Potable water, electrical hookup, barbecue grills, picnic tables, and waterfront site. Five conveniently located restrooms with hot [...]
$10 per night without electric; $12 per night with electricity. This park, formerly known as Pleasant Grove, is located on a reservoir operated by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The reservoir is one of the most popular freshwater fishing spots in Hillsborough County, and the improved boat launching facilities easily handle the flurry of [...]
Free. Primitive camping.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general gun season to 14 [...]
Fees: $3.00 per vehicle per night
Directions: From Sumatra Florida, take State Highway 65 South for 1.6 miles. Turn right (west) on Forest Road 101 and go 1.5 miles. Turn Left (south) on Forest Road 101B and go one mile to hunt camp entrance. Turn right on Forest Road 101 and go 1.2 miles to Hickory [...]
Fees are $5.00 per night, per site. The campsites can be accessed by vehicle, canoe, kayak or boat. High Bluff is a primitive campground on the northern side of Lake Talquin, adjacent to the Joe Budd Wildlife Management Area. Camping is prohibited outside of the campground. Leashed Pets Allowed.
Facilities include:
* 34 [...]
Free primitive camping, boat ramp, fishing.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general gun [...]
I spent many a day and night here. Lots of wildlife. Gators, hogs, deer, snakes, etc. Mosquitoes! I don’t ever remember seeing anyone camping here. Now, I am talking about 10yrs ago. Things might be different now. Back then, I wouldn’t even dream of driving a rig on anything but North and South Grade (compacted [...]
A county park, it is a small campground, situated right on the lake. It has a boat dock, as well as a “bridge” for fishing.
Hours: 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. year-round. Quiet hours from 10pm till 7am. Check out, 12pm
Late Access: After hours exit/entry must be prescheduled with Resident Park Caretaker
Reservations: Not required.
Campsites: 38 [...]
BINGO Hall in Leesburg Florida has large lot behind facility. Just off 44 west of South Street between Wildwood and Leesburg. PLEASE PARK IN REAR OF BUILDING ONLY. No amenities
available, no dumping or restrooms and use only for as overnight stay similar to Walmart type visit/Etiquette, as this is a business open each day. THX!
Also [...]
$10 per night without electric; $12 per night with electricity. The 160-acre park, located on the Alafia River, offers varied plant communities, river cypress swamps, hardwood hammocks and high sand hills that provide terrain not often seen in Hillsborough County. The park.s major attraction is the natural spring that provides an excellent swimming experience since [...]
Fees: $3 per vehicle for camping or day use
Note: There is a proposal to raise the fee to $5 for camping and remove the day use fee.
Directions: From Tallahassee, take SR20 west. Turn left on to CR 375. Turn right at the sign for Mack Landing. Drive approximately 1.5 miles to the end of the [...]
Primitive camping. Canoeing (no boat ramp). No fee.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to [...]
Oceola National Forest
Ocean Pond Campground is located on the north side of Ocean Pond, a 1760-acre natural lake.
Sixty-seven campsites are available for tents, trailers, or motor homes.
Many of these campsites are waterfront sites allowing guests to enjoy the water or fish right from their campsite. A beach area, boat ramp, drinking water, hot showers, and [...]
Free primitive camping.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general gun season to 14 [...]
Not conducive to a quick overnight layover. There are 2 camping areas (that we are aware of) in the Picayune Strand State Forest. The first is very near the entrance and is located at the ranger station. All camping is dry/primitive. No hookups. Porta-Potti is available. This first area can accommodate your horses as well [...]
Free primitive camping, boat ramp and fishing.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general [...]
Free primitive camping.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general gun season to 14 [...]
Free primitive camping. Trailhead for the Florida Trail.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to [...]
Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
$5/night
Primitive campground.
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County Residents: 1-4/ppl $5/night +$2.50/Elec +$2/AC Operation +$1/add-ppl. Non-Residents: 1-4/ppl $7/night +$2/Elec +$2/AC Operation +$1/add-ppl. Dump: $5/camper $11/non-camper. The campgrounds are situated in a lakeside area with shade provided by large oak trees. There are electricity and water hookups and there is usually a mixture of people just camping with tents or in full-sized [...]
$8/night. Restrooms and drinking water.
Closed April 16 to Oct 14. Road in may be poor.
Directions from Palatka:
1. Head east on Reid St toward N 8th St 358 ft
2. Take the 1st right onto N 8th St 351 ft
3. Take the 1st right onto St Johns Ave 364 ft
4. Take the 1st left onto S 9th St 0.3 mi
5. Slight right at Crill Ave 2.3 mi
6. Turn [...]
Primitive camping, boat ramp, fishing. No Fees.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general [...]
Camping is permitted here during hunting season which runs from September to March or April(dates vary year to year). This is basically an open field with a few pines bordered by the highway in front and the management area in back. The camp is split into two halves, generator and non generator. There is room [...]
Continue reading about Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area – Prarie Lakes Unit
Camping is permitted only at hunter-designated camping areas (pdf file) during hunting season and at designated campsites on the Florida Trail throughout the year.
Primitive Camping. Free.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general gun season to 14 [...]
Primitive camping, boat ramp and fishing.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to general gun [...]
Apalachicola National Forest
Whitehead Landing and Hunt Camp is a small campground on a tributary to the Ochlockonee River. The river may be accessed by boat from the concrete boat ramp. Campers can select campsites under the trees.
Fees: $3 per vehicle for camping or day use
Facilities/Amenities: campground, tent space, no hookups, each campsite: picnic table, grill, [...]
Fees: $3 per vehicle for camping or day use
Note: There is a proposal to raise the camping fee to $5/vehicle and remove day use fees.
Directions: From Tallahassee, take SR20 west. Turn left on to CR 375. Turn right on FH13. Turn left at the sign for Hickory Landing. Drive approximately 1 mile to the end [...]
$10/night for up to four people and one vehicle.
$2/each additional person
- tent camping
- RV camping
- covered shelters
- picnic areas
- barbecue grills
- open space
- landing
- fishing pier
Directions:
Exit I-10 at exit 192 go east on hwy 90 just pass the bridge over the river look for Geddie Road on your right follow that until you get to [...]
Primitive campsites available in various locations around park. Free permit required to camp. Obtain from park office. Pasco County operates this regional park near the Withlacoochee River.
In 1987, the District provided the county with the use of 146 acres of the Green Swamp West Tract to accommodate riverfront access for the canoe launch, dock [...]
Free primitive camping, boat ramp, drinking water, restrooms.
Camping is allowed anywhere on the Apalachicola National Forest for a maximum of 14 days, except during general gun season. During General Gun season, camping is only allowed in hunt camps and at developed recreation areas. In the hunt camps, campers may stay from 14 days prior to [...]
Apalachicola National Forest
Wright Lake Campground is a quiet scenic lakefront recreation area that offers a host of amenities and activities for campers and day-trippers. The clear, spring fed lake is perfect for fishing, swimming and boating. Swimmers can enjoy the white sand beach. A nearby bathhouse includes flush toilets and hot showers.
Picnic tables and grills [...]