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17 Mile Hunt Camp

7 Reviews

About

National Forest

Osceola National Forest

Primitive hunt camp and camping area located at the southeastern edge of the Big Gum Swamp Wilderness.

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Location

17 Mile Hunt Camp is located in Florida

Coordinates

30.33543834 N
82.38206918 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
Available
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Fair
T-Mobile
Poor

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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General Info

Brian

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 2, 2023

Nice spot

Sites are spread out and the road is rough getting in. No water or electric. Porta potty on site. No Verizon cell service.

Month of VisitDecember

Moe B.

Traveler

Reviewed Mar. 7, 2022

Barely any service, shots heard, but sick view

It’s a hunt camp. But it wasn’t hunting season necessarily. Heard many shots during the late afternoon when we got there, around 4p. Off and on until it got dark at 6:30p. We got an amazing spot with a view of the pond. Ground can be soft, but luckily it had been dry for a few days, but you could get stuck in some spots. Minimal, if any, cell service, so you will be disconnected pretty much.

SiteNext to the pond

Month of VisitApril

Will J.

Traveler

Reviewed Jan. 18, 2021

Peaceful, relaxing, easy.

This was our first time boondocking and it was the perfect site to try it out. We have a 26’ travel trailer and we did a few loops looking for a good site. It was pretty easy to see where the areas for camping are but it’s not as clear as a paid RV park. We ended up loving the site we picked. We were able to pull through instead of backing in (although a lot of the spots looked like you would need to back in), the ground wasn’t too muddy so we didn’t get stuck, and we didn’t even need to level the camper - it was naturally flat. As far as our actual stay - It was really peaceful. There were only a few other people there and we hardly ever saw them. We did have to be extra careful with our little dog tho because we did get the sense that something could try to eat it since the sites are in the middle of the woods. We generally felt safe tho and just made sure to take beat spray when we went out into the woods. There’s a trash receptacle (albeit small and easily filled) and a porta John at the entrance. All in all would definitely recommend this either as a quick overnight stop or to stay a week or two.

Michael W.

Ranger

Reviewed Jan. 2, 2021

Better of the Three

Stayed a week. 2 different sights in campground. Really secluded, kept sights. Toilet and trash bins maintained 2 times a week. Went to other two sights, East Tower: Jam packed with hunters. Big Camp Hunt Camp: remote , small hard to get to. Rd 235. Deep hole , not recommended to cross. Would definitely stay here again. Special shout to neighbor [Lauren) solo female cudo. Nearby clean pond too.

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Chrischelle N.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 8, 2020

Simple but neat

Nice primitive campground with well maintained dispersed spots. No picnic tables or fire rings but plenty of space. Nice and quiet. Lots of space for RVs as well. Just make sure to check the ground before you park. Very muddy, could get stuck.

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Patrick M.

Scout

Reviewed May. 3, 2020

Nice getaway

Nice place to unwind, I'm in a travel trailer so I had the chance to take advantage of all the amenities my camper has to offer, the roads are a little rough, yet passiable, it was a little wet because of a rain a day earlier, but, I had a blast, not much cell service, no tv stations, I brought movies, really enjoyed myself.

Month of VisitJune

Aliyah B.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018

Great Free Camp Spot

Loved this spot. It had tons of space with space between camp spots. Quiet. Lots of locals during the day but settles down at night. Has picnic tables. Would go again for sure! Also easy to drive up and park car and put up tent next to it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at 17 Mile Hunt Camp?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at 17 Mile Hunt Camp, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does 17 Mile Hunt Camp have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, 17 Mile Hunt Camp does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at 17 Mile Hunt Camp?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is poor.