Forest camping near Punta Gorda
Make a splash kayaking, fishing, and basking on Florida’s beaches when camping near Punta Gorda.
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J and P Creekside Retreat
7 sites · RVs, Tents16 acres · Punta Gorda, FL
Nestled on an sprawling 16.8-acre expanse along the picturesque Shell Creek, our location is a haven for nature enthusiasts. The property is adorned with a lush canopy of diverse trees, showcasing an array of Oak, Hickory, Cypress, Pine, and Sable palms. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our surroundings as you embark on a journey to boat, swim, and fish amidst the stunning natural beauty of Charlotte County, Florida.
The waters of Shell Creek beckon you to explore its depths, while the vibrant native wildlife adds to the allure of our idyllic setting. Whether you're seeking a serene kayaking adventure or a leisurely paddleboarding excursion, we offer rentals to enhance your experience on the water.
Discover the enchanting landscapes and rich biodiversity that define Charlotte County. From the rustling leaves of the Oak and Hickory trees to the graceful Cypress and Pine, our property is a testament to the beauty of Florida's natural habitat. Sable palms sway gently in the breeze, creating a soothing atmosphere that invites you to unwind and connect with the great outdoors.
Indulge in the ultimate escape as you partake in the various activities our location has to offer. Whether you prefer a day of boating on Shell Creek, casting a line for a relaxing fishing session, or simply basking in the beauty of the surroundings, our 16.8-acre haven provides a perfect retreat.
Experience the best of Charlotte County, Florida, where every moment is an opportunity to embrace the wonders of nature. Come and create lasting memories as you revel in the tranquility, adventure, and natural splendor our location has in abundance.
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Bell Oaks Ranch
6 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Englewood, FL
With a year under our belt we are so excited to finally have the chance to host on our property. This land is very special to us and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. The perfect place to unwind and disconnect from the busy day to day surrounded by nature, farm animals and wildlife. Located in one of the best spots in Florida near top hiking trails, horse farms, and near the beautiful FL beaches.
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Tres Lagos Farm & Garden
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · North Fort Myers, FL
Tres Lagos Camping is part of the Florida agritourism initiative. Where travelers from all over the world come to experience and enjoy a different kind of florida. We’re a small 5 acre family farm involved in the cultivation and preservation of rare and endangered palms with many other edible tropical plants for our visitors to enjoy. You can view our palms at all stages of growth from seed to maturity. Enjoy our U-pick varieties of mangos, Caribbean cherries, sugar cane, bananas, coconuts and we’re adding more all the time. There is even a sugarcane maze and bamboo gardens in progress for the kids and adults to enjoy. But don’t forget your veggies! Get up close and personal with where some of your medicines and vegetables come from. We have some small areas for education about different medicinal plants like Turmeric, ginger, saw palmetto and a few others. Take the tours or classes or just sit back and enjoy the view! Hope to see you soon.
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Quiet Acres
3 sites · RVs6 acres · Fort Myers Shores, FL
Come and enjoy our peaceful on nearly 6 acres of property. On site we have a fire pit available, creek and pond for fishing and a forested area you can take a nice stroll through as well as a mile long road we live on where you can enjoy the scenery of the neighborhood farms with a beautiful sunset backdrop.
We have a variety of spots you can choose for boondocking and our full hook-up site is right next to the house.
Located only 20 minutes from downtown Ft Myers, 5 minutes from Babcock Ranch and 40 minutes to Punta Gorda. Our property is located about a mile off the main highway which allows for only the sounds of nature and 8 min to freeway access.
There is a marina and river access a few miles down the road. Mountain biking, hiking and equestrian trails nearby as well as Kayaking/paddle boarding areas. ORV trails reasonably close.
Can accommodate longer stays but please contact by message first regarding this and possible discount for longer stays.
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Costa Myakka
4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Myakka City, FL
Welcome to the "Wild and Scenic Myakka River"!
Our 20 acre ranch has everything from Longhorn cattle, to a white sand beach. We like to say our sand is like Siesta Key, except it's...in a swamp. Our property is not too far upstream from the Myakka State park, and parking is never a problem. ;-)
We have a beautiful homestead, and you have the choice of a furnished camper with water and power hookups in our pasture, or 2 primative tent or RV spots on the edge of a beautiful stand of Live Oak trees and Sabal palms along the river.
We have a porta potty on site that is regularly maintained.
Bring your family, bring your dog, bring your friends.....and don't forget to bring a fishing pole!
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N N Farms
1 site · Lodging5 acres · Arcadia, FL
Fun of grid spirited tiny house. A 5 acre farm with Private 1 acre separate with a tiny house and pond. Nestled up next to a farm with plenty of farm animals to admire! Close to Myakka Star Park 45 minutes to many beaches. Small town charm in Arcadia Florida, known for its quaint antique shops.
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Camp Morningside
2 sites · RVs5 acres · Englewood, FL
People are always amazed when they drive down my road that it’s in Englewood Florida.The entire area is horse country!
Extremely private, quiet and beautiful!
Reserved for vacationers with RV’s from 26 to 38 foot.
I live on the property and I have two horses, Koda And Lacey ,one dog Uschi And a Cockatiel named Cowboy. The horses have free roam of the property, and there will be manure on the property. It will be cleaned up regularly.
The business Amazing Tails doggy daycare & Boarding is also located on the property. I only take care of 6 to 8 dogs at a time. If you have a dog, you’re welcome to use the facility.
You will be given the combination to the gate once you are a member of our family. Use the code to enter and exit the property.
The monthly fees include 50 amp electric and municipal water. A septic tank is on the property and an RV wastewater tote will be provided for your use. Gray water can be run on the ground do not release sewer water on the ground Releasing sewer water on the ground will result in immediate eviction.
Campsites must be free of litter and trash. All items must be removed or disposed of upon your departure.
No overnight guests are allowed without prior approval
Quiet time is from 9 PM to 9 AM. This is a quiet, peaceful community, and we asked that you observe the quiet hours.
There is a washer and dryer on the property.
There are only 2 sites on the lake filled with ducks, cranes, Blue herons and 3 turtles. And before you ask, there are No Allegators!! No, why is that wrong?
You’ll be in the country yet close to all the modern conveniences and the beaches!
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Suburban vacancy
1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Lehigh Acres, FL
It’s an empty lot in Lehigh Acres in SW Florida with canals near by to go fishing. It’s on a 0.25 acres lot. It’s near Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Naples, and LaBelle Fl. Land is near a lot of water and you can park your vehicles and tent. It’s in a great quite area where people allow you to be you.
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Aker Brand Farms
5 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · Myakka City, FL
15 acre Farmland in Myakka City, just on the outskirts of Tampa Bay and not too far from St. Petersburg, Bradenton and Sarasota.
2.7 miles from Wingate Creek State Park
14.5 miles from Lake Manatee State Park
15 miles from Myakka River State Park
We have an outdoor Shower and Gym that can be used by guests.
- 2 RV hook ups and plenty of room for a tent set up!
- Myakka River and a natural spring pond within walking distance of the campsite.
- If wanted you can get up close and personal with some of our cows and chickens!
We can't wait to welcome you!
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Big Sky Sanctuary
2 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Fort Myers, FL
Welcome!
Here at Big Sky Sanctuary, we are currently working on a 6 Acre restoration and reforestation botanical garden project. 2 fenced acres of a developing fruit and botanical forest, and the remaining 4 acres is grassland with some trees and a seasonal pond.
We have planted a variety of plants and fruit trees; Mangos, Bananas, Plantains, Pomegranate, Figs, Ice Cream Bean Tree, Mulberries, Star Apples, Rose Apples, Soursop, Eggfruit, Peanut Butter Fruit Tree, White Sapote, Black Sapote, Jujubes, Jaboticabas, Lychee, Coconuts, Papaya, Avocado, Starfruit, Noni, Grumichama, Cherimoya, Jackfruit, Longan, Cacao, Sugar Apple, Pond Apples, Guavas, Pineapple Guava, Loquats, Pineapples, June Plum, Strawberry Fruit Tree, Surinam Cherry, Monstera Deliciosa, Prickly Pear Cactus, Lemons, Key Limes, and more - most of which are in our enclosed 2 acres.
We are allowing nature to regenerate itself in the grassland area by essentially not touching it / not mowing everything down. We have our trails designed, but all else is up to nature; letting the plant and tree life build itself back. We will be digging ponds and planting plants as well to assist this process.
Right now, we have 2 Campsites, all of which are located in the 4 acres of grassland/prairie.
There is plenty of wildlife around for you to enjoy out here. Enjoy waking up to the sounds of birds and not the sounds of cars.
-Our Trails are great for Biking, running, walking, one-wheeling and other electric vehicles (e-scooters, e-bikes, etc.)!
Big Sky Sanctuary is nestled in the backwoods country of Fort Myers in a 3,137 acre Preserve. Far enough away from the city to where light-pollution is low, but still have the convenience of gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants and entertainment within 10-15 minutes away. Closest Gas station is 6 minutes away and (2) different Publix locations are within a 15 minute drive.
Campsite #1 - is RV compatible but no electric hookup. Campsite #1 is also for tenting. Charging station is on the light post at the campground entrance. No firepit provided. Please no fires
Campsite #2 - is Tent ONLY. Charging station is on the light post at the campground entrance. No firepit provided. Please no fires
No Dump Station on property; Nearest Dump Station is 17.1 Miles away at the Love's on I-75.
20-25 minutes from RSW International Airport.
10 miles from I-75.
Bring your ATV's, bikes, kayaks, and hiking shoes - There are a few preserves and recreation areas within 20 miles from us. The Wild Turkey Strand Preserve is right up the road; CREW Marsh Trails; CREW Wildlife and Environmental Area, Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Hickey Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area, and Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve for hiking and biking.
Lazy Springs Recreation Park is a straight-shot off the HWY from our road, 13.7 miles away where you can ATV/Mud, Motor-Bike, Jet ski, kayak and swim.
Depending on traffic, you can get to Fort Myers Beach in 45 minutes or less, and others (Barefoot Beach - Bonita Springs) in less than an hour.
Nearby restaurants and entertainment:
Top Golf - 11 miles
Fort Myers Brewery - 6.4 miles
Boulevard Deli Tavern (serves food until midnight) - 7.6 miles
Skinny Dogz (Breakfast/Brunch) - 7.5 miles
Pollo Encantado - 5.5 miles
Wanfu Buffet (sushi/hibachi) - 9 miles
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Suncoast RV Getaway
4 sites · RVs1 acre · Venice, FL
We fell in love with Shamrock Park so when this home came up for sale we knew we had to have it.
Our love of the trees and the water came to a beautiful union here. We are surrounded by woods but can still hear the beach waves crashing at night from our backyard. The beach is a quarter of a mile away as the bird flies.
Visitors of all shapes and sizes welcome us day and night including gopher tortoises, alligators, painted buntings, pleated wood peckers, red cardinals, endangered scrub jays, gray catbirds, black racer snakes, coachwhip snakes, legless lizards, iguanas, coyotes, bobcats, and armadillos to name a few.
We can escape the city life without leaving the city. A quick hike through our backyard and we are in the 80 acre Shamrock Park that includes the
Intracoastal Waterway, and Legacy Trail. The local beaches are a quick drive away, where you can spend the day hunting for
sea shells and sharks teeth. Come share our piece of paradise!
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This gravel site is approximately 40 feet x 25 feet, level and will accommodate RVs of up to 35 feet. Sits in the front yard of our home adjacent to 30 foot tall areca palms . Includes water, sewer (connection hose needed) and 30 amp electric service available. We want to share our tropical oasis with RV'ers that want to experience south Venice. Walking distance to 80 acre Shamrock Park, Intracoastal Waterway, and The Legacy Trail. Hiking, biking, and fishing all within walking distance. Less than 3 miles from local beaches including Venice beach. Family friendly. Pets welcome.
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Tiny Glamping Home With Kitchen
1 site · Lodging30 acres · Plantation, FL
Welcome to your charming retreat at Ramblers Rest!
Step into the cozy embrace of this stylish 1 bed/1 bath enclosed lanai park model, nestled within the serene surroundings of Ramblers Rest. Situated along the picturesque Myakka River in Venice, this tiny home offers a tranquil escape in a five-star RV park spanning 30 acres.
Immerse yourself in the full amenities of this all-age community, with easy access to the pool, spa, tennis, and pickleball courts. Surrounded by lush woodlands, you'll find opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and boating just moments away.
Venture out and explore the world-famous beaches of Venice and Sarasota, both just a short drive from the community. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, your stay at Ramblers Rest promises to be an unforgettable experience in the Florida sunshine.
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Forest camping near Punta Gorda guide
Overview
Set on the western coast of Florida halfway between Sarasota and Naples, Punta Gorda boasts nearby nature reserves and world-class beaches with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico. Water activities are a particularly big draw for Hipcampers, who take to the rivers for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing in places like Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park or Myakka River State Park. Anglers can try to hook barracuda, snook, sharks, or grouper. Diverse wildlife, including manatees, bald eagles, and alligators, populate the area—get up close and personal at the Peace River Wildlife Center. RV and tent campsites are plentiful, and camping near the major state parks offers easy access to hiking trails, birdwatching, and other outdoor activities.
Where to go
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
Just a few miles south of Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park spans over 45,000 acres of natural wilderness and over 100 miles of shoreline. It presents an excellent opportunity to observe such wildlife as manatees, dolphins, and wading birds in mangrove forests, marshes, and pine flatwoods. Kayaks and canoes are the best way to explore the park’s natural beauty. Visitors can explore other areas, but they are remote and primitive, so stick to the trails for cycling and hiking. Several nearby RV resorts offer full hookups for water and electricity, plus boat launches and pools.
Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park features a vast wildflower field covered in coreopsis, the state wildflower of Florida. Found at Big Flats Marsh, the yellow blooms are at their most abundant around the middle of May. Canoe, kayak, and fish along the namesake river, or explore miles of hiking and biking trails among pinelands and wetlands. The park also offers wildlife tours by boat and tram. Look out for osprey, limpkins, turtles, and alligators. The park offers six primitive campgrounds for backpackers, including firepits but no potable water. The three larger campgrounds support pet-friendly RV camping with 50-amp service, water hookups, and picnic tables. Some sites have wifi. Laundry, restrooms, and hot showers are here, too.
Oscar Scherer State Park
Easily accessible by major highways and next door to modern housing developments, Oscar Scherer State Park is a natural sanctuary for Florida scrub-jay. The beautiful blue-and-white bird is found only in Florida. The human-made Lake Osprey is a popular spot in summer for freshwater swimming and fishing, catching redfish, bluegill, and largemouth bass. In the winter, bald eagles return to nest here. Look for bobcats, gopher tortoises, and Eastern cottontail rabbits, too. Both tent and RV camping are offered here, including full hookups for electricity and water. Other amenities include grills, picnic tables, playgrounds, accessible restrooms, hot showers, and laundry facilities.
When to go
Like elsewhere in Florida, year-round camping near Punta Gorda is very possible. Many RV resorts with modern amenities can be found throughout the area, providing convenient 50-amp hookups, dump stations, and swimming pools. Temperatures are milder during the winter months, from December to February, making a more comfortable environment for outdoor activities. Migratory birds are another reason to visit in winter. Springtime brings wildflowers, like at Myakka River State Park. Camping during summer can be hot and humid, plus it is hurricane season, so prepare accordingly with plenty of water and other supplies.
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