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The best camping near Highlands Hammock State Park

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95% (11 reviews)

This Central Florida park has old-growth woodlands, American alligators, and a CCC Museum.  

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Area 61 Camping

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Arcadia, FL
Area 61 is a natural 5 acre property with a creek that feeds into the Peace River. We have many different types of wild life that visit including white tail deer, turkeys, alligators, otters, armadillos and all types of birds including owls. We also have access to the Peace River for canoeing and kayaking trips. Along the creek we also have several terraced waterfalls that provide a wonderful wetland area for the wildlife.
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Wilderness Shores Ranch_Campground!

110 sites ¡ RVs, Tents750 acres ¡ Lakeland, FL
NOW OPEN!!! WINTER SALES GOING ON!!! 750 acres of Ranch, Water and Islands to explore! Wilderness Shores is an active Texas Longhorn Ranch with 3 beautiful miles of Shoreline and 750 acres of Ranch, Water and Islands to explore! Lake View or Oak Forest RV sites available with (20/30/50 amp) along with double water hookups and dump station on site! Shoreline tents sites available right along the lake shoreline! Or chose a primitive tent campsite or RV boondocking! Picnic table, fire ring, water and charcoal grills provided with RV sites and Shoreline tent sites! We also have 2 beautiful RV Camper Rentals on site to book a stay as well, sleeping 4 or 8 guests! Don't have a tent? We rent those too! Tent rentals medium/large are $35-$45. FREE HIGHSPEED OPTIC WIFI ON THE RANCH FOR ALL! Come see the beautiful scenery and breathtaking sunsets! We are Florida's Best Kept Secret! Non-Urbanized, Solitude and Family Fun Recreation! Join us for our exciting Texas Longhorn Cattle drives and kid Hayrides! Pet and feed snacks to our herd of friendly Nigerian Dwarf goats, beautiful Ranch Horses and our amazing Longhorn Cows! Grab a kayak (we rent them) and hit the lake to explore our dozens of islands and vast waterways! Walk or bike ride our many ridge trails! Along with fishing galore on our 3 miles of Lake Shoreline! Sit on our relaxing 3 person swings throughout the property and enjoy a beautiful nature filled sunrise or sunset! End the day with cookouts, music, fun, laughter and family time around the Campfire! Country Store on site with our grass fed hamburger meat/steaks for sale! Along with other food items/ essentials to purchase. Firewood cut on site/large round tubful's for a great price to last all weekend! Friendly pets are welcome! Our Ranch and Campsite is a designated Agritourism by the State of Florida combining its two largest industries, Agriculture and Tourism. Feel free to inquire with us! wildernessshores.com Centrally located! 18 miles to LEGOLAND, 37 miles to Busch Gardens and 32 miles to Disney World! Enjoy all the Parks! In addition, we are 6 miles to Super Walmart for shopping needs.
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Camp Champ

15 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres ¡ Zolfo Springs, FL
Camp Champ is a family friendly adventure. Sits on 10 acres of land. On Charlie Creek we have a dock for easy access where you can fish, fossil hunt, kayak or canoe, trails to ride. Sit back and enjoy the campfire. Tons of nature and wildlife. You can tent camp, or bring your own RV. We have electric, water, bathroom and outdoor kitchen. Game room with ping pong, darts, wiffle ball, playground and swings. Plenty of shaded areas. You will absolutely love this place.
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R & V Ranch

8 sites ¡ RVs, Tents20 acres ¡ Sebring, FL
Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent on the ranch bring your horses, boats ,enjoy your time riding your own horses in the arena or working them in the round pin or there are trails you could take your horses on. You can take your boat out on the lake and fish ..fun for the family play corn hole horse shoes or go out on the trails let the hubby go fishing on the best lake in Florida. It's nice and quiet and lots of wildlife.
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Rasayana Cove

2 sites ¡ Lodging25 acres ¡ Ona, FL
Rasayana Cove is a 25-acre eco-retreat located in the heartland of west central Florida. An hour's drive east of Sarasota surrounded by vast tracts of orange groves and ranch land, Rasayana Cove has been operating as a small retreat center since 1995. The long eastern boundary borders Horse Creek, a major tributary of the Peace River. The property features two spring-fed ponds - one small and the other large.  The cabins are accessible by well constructed shell-topped roads with good drainage and a variety of nature pathways.  A natural ecosystem remains undisturbed in the middle of the property - a Florida bay head of native flora and wildlife. While most of the state is crowded and overdeveloped, this eco-retreat offers a haven of peace in the pristine nature of Florida
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Lake Huntley Oasis - Pvt Dock -Acre

3 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents1 acre ¡ Lake Placid, FL
Live the lake life! Watch the sun set over Lake Huntley from your kitchen window, and explore the lake by docking your watercraft (or rent ours message for details) in your backyard, or use our included tandem kayak. This cozy house has three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps up to 9 comfortably. Enjoy plenty of living space, a large screened-in porch, full kitchen, campfire and BBQ grills. The house also includes a one car garage, onsite laundry, and large RV hookup and parking.Learn more about this land:Live the lake life! Watch the sun set over Lake Huntley from your kitchen window, and explore the lake by docking your watercraft (or rent ours message for details) in your backyard, or use our included tandem kayak & 3-person canoe. This cozy house has three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps up to 9 comfortably. Enjoy plenty of living space, a large screened-in porch, full kitchen, fire pit and BBQ grills. The house also includes a one car garage, onsite laundry, and large RV hookup and parking.
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Orange Grove Acres

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents11 acres ¡ Sebring, FL
This is a wide open 11 acre field surrounded by orange groves with views to a lake. Only 5 mins south of Sebring Raceway, 5 mins from Downtown Lake Placid, and many lakes and boat ramps nearby. It is very peaceful with no businesses or homes nearby to disrupt the peace. Staying here means complete contact with nature and enjoying the peace and quiet of your surroundings! You may share the 11 acres with up to 10 more vehicles. So it's about 1 acre+ per vehicle. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 9am. To locate the exact entrance please ensure you analyze the GIS picture on the listing.
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Lake house

1 site ¡ RV, Tent1 acre ¡ Avon Park, FL
1 acre on the lake. Private boat ramp. On the highway very easy access but you can here the highway very shady spots. Right in the middle of Florida within an hour or two of all beaches and Disney and Universal Theme parks. I am usually around to help with minor situations. Occasionally I do cook for everyone
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Highlands Homestead

3 sites ¡ Tents5 acres ¡ Avon Park, FL
Want to relax in a quiet, chill atmosphere? We have 5 (420 friendly) acres of old Florida feeling property, the back half is all open for campers to enjoy! Our campsites will be located mainly behind but also around our pond, We have a floating dock and a few floats you're welcome to kick back on and relax. The pond is well stocked with fish so you're welcome to bring a pole or borrow one of ours and catch some fish. No swimming please. We can also recommend some great local activities and restaurants so feel free to ask us anything!
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Paradise Found

1 site ¡ Lodging1 acre ¡ Lake Placid, FL
Just four miles from Lake Placid. Short drive to speedway.Plenty of parking, large fenced yard. Nice pool and outdoor shower and restroom. BTW the owners are Christian. nudists, Don't let us being nude stop you from visiting, you'll be surprised at how quickly you'll become accustomed to simple non sexual nudity.
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Resort At Canopy Oaks

409 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs435 acres ¡ Frostproof, FL
Resort at Canopy Oaks, Florida’s newest, contemporary, luxury RV resort and cottage community, opened its gates to guests this December 2020. Experience our lush, 435 acres with signature features including oversized sites, concrete pads, 12,000 square foot clubhouse, a full-service tiki bar, resort-style swimming pool, and much more.
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Leah’s Ranch

1 site ¡ RV5 acres ¡ Zolfo Springs, FL
We are on 5 Acres with a Great View in a Fairly Rural area. There are Free range chickens roaming the property throughout the day that you can feed your food scraps to. There are a few cows on the back half of the property. Aquaponic system in the Barn. We are in South Central Florida so there are a lot of cities or coastlines within an Hour or Two in any direction. There are currently over 100 plants planted on the property plus other wild plants if interested I know most of their names. Most sunsets are amazing that’s one of my favorite parts.
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The best camping near Highlands Hammock State Park guide

Overview

About

This is one for wildlife lovers! With more rare and endangered species than any other Florida state park, animal sightings await around every tree at Highlands Hammock State Park. Look out for white-tailed deer, gopher tortoises, and black bears from the Cypress Swamp boardwalk, take a tram ride to spot alligators along the South Canal, and spy raptors, songbirds, and wading birds around the wetlands. You might even spot a Florida panther slinking through the woodlands. After exploring the hiking trails, rent a bike to tackle the biking trail, visit the Florida Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, then check into the RV campground. Highlands Hammock Campground has water and electric hookups, and an on-site dump station. There are also several drive-in primitive campsites in the park’s wilderness.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. You can reserve one of the RV campsites or primitive campsites at Highlands Hammock Campground via the Florida State Parks Reservation website. 
  2. Florida residents can make campsite reservations 11 months in advance, while non-residents can make reservations 10 months in advance.
  3. Campsites can book up as fast, especially over holiday weekends, so book at least three months in advance.

When to go

Florida’s summers can be hot, humid, and wet, and the trails can get muddy—fall, winter, and spring provide much better weather for hikers. Peak season runs from October through May, when ranger-led guided tours and campfire circles are held in the park, and tram tours run daily. Winter and spring are also great times for birding and wildlife watching.

Know before you go

  • Highlands Hammock State Park is set seven miles west of Sebring, about a 15-minute drive. It can be reached in less than two hours from Orlando, Fort Myers, and Tampa.
  • A day pass is required for Florida State Parks, and campsite booking fees also apply. 
  • Facilities at Highlands Hammocks include a rentable amphitheatre and picnic pavilions, restrooms, picnic tables and grills, and a playground. Wifi is not available at the park.  
  • There are accessible campsites, restrooms, and picnic areas at Highlands Hammocks State Park. The tram tours and CCC Museum are also accessible.
  • Dogs are permitted at the state park but must be kept on a six-foot, hand-held leash at all times.

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