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Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area

Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area in Florida features flat terrain with a mix of forests and wetlands. Temperatures range from the 40s in winter to the 90s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the St. Johns River and the Ocala National Forest.

Description

Caravelle Ranch camping is available for permitted hunters at designated primitive sites. Be cautious after heavy rains as they might close to protect the roads.

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Location

Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area is located in Florida

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Coordinates

29.5186615 N
81.7507945 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Dec. 24, 2024

Roadside Shaded Primitive Camping Outpost

This very unassuming county-run wildlife area sits on 13,000+ acres of thick wilderness and wetlands offering a number of different hiking trails, like Outhouse Hammock Loop, which is medium-grade level hiking trail of slightly more than 5 miles. There’s a long-winding road to Little Lake George situated just due southeast of this CG with a handful of trail access points. Located just due south of tributaries flowing eastward from St. Johns River and Rodman Dam, if you are coming here to camp, this will be one of the more primitive offerings I’ve come across and offered to permitted hunters. There’s only about 5-6 designated camping spots here to choose from, all of which come with just a simple picnic table and makeshift fire ring. The land itself, for the most part, is fairly flat apart from the random tree roots and just about everywhere you might want to pitch a tent, there was substantial tree shade to block an otherwise unrelenting hot Florida sun.

 Driving south on Route 19, you’ll come across Caravelle Wildlife Area just after you pass over the county bridge crossing the Ocklawaha River, where within about a half mile, you’ll find this primitive camping outpost on the east side, but be careful as this place will sneak up on you if you’re not looking for it. While there’s no sign informing you of the upcoming wildlife area that you’re about to visit, there is a stucco-like gate (think ranch portico entrances out in the open wild west), where upon accessing, you can either turn left towards a semi-permanent covered structure (great, in the case of rain), and if you don’t, you’ll find yourself heading straight into someone’s private property (mind the signs) or taking a right and meandering down a long winding gravel road to nowhere, but will eventually open up to Little Lake George if not beforehand to Bear Creek.

Back at the open shed-like structure, you’ll discover that there’s a few signs and diagrams explaining the ‘gaming rules’ along with schedules sorted by seasons of the year. Over here, there’s also a potable water station, cleaning table and an odd hanging hook configuration that is for cleaning game that has been caught. There’s also a spray hose as well as what looks to be like a small open-air cleaning kitchen of sorts complete with countertops and lighting. Opposite this, there’s a kiosk that explains a bit more about the place you happen to be visiting. Beyond this, there’s not much more here. If you are a kayaker, you’ll find that there’s a great launch site just due south of here at Johnson Field Ramp which is just south of this location on Highway 19.

Happy Camping!

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  • Review photo of Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area by Stuart K., December 24, 2024
  • Review photo of Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area by Stuart K., December 24, 2024
  • Review photo of Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area by Stuart K., December 24, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area?

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