The campground is considered a tropical outpost on the edge of the Everglades. All sites have electricity, water, a grill and picnic table. The 104 campsites accommodate all campers, from tents to large motor homes.

Sites 1-19 are for tents and pop-ups only. Hammock camping is designated in campsites 2, 5, 34, 53 and 79.

This park is frequented in the winter by motor-home campers seeking warmer climates. 

Pets are welcome in the campground.
Consumption of alcohol is prohibited except in designated areas.
The restrooms have hot showers and two have laundry facilities. 
A centralized dump station is available for RV campers.
Maximum RV length = 50 feet.

The primitive campsite for hikers is located 3 miles from the parking area within the Strand Swamp Trail, one of two trails, located north of Highway 41. The site accommodates up to six people. The hiking trail is wet during the summer months and some sections are muddy all year. Registration is required by calling the ranger station at 239-394-3397.

The primitive canoe campsite at Grocery Place on the Blackwater River accommodates up to eight people. Accessible only by boat or canoe/kayak, the site is located 9 miles from the park boat basin.

Collier–Seminole State Park Campground

Collier-Seminole State Park, Naples Florida [https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Collier-Seminole](https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Collier-Seminole)

It’s quite possible not many folks know about this State Park. The campground proper may not seem that large, but Collier-Seminole State Park is 7,271 acres huge! Almost all of it is part of the great mangrove swamp, one of the largest mangrove swamps in the world.

Even still, there are 105 camp sites tucked away on dry ground. All have electric and water, a fire pit and picnic table.

When entering the campsite area, the first loop to the right is a designated tent camping only loop. 19 sites in all. The sites are reasonably sized and permit two tents. There are palms and hardwoods providing canopy for shade above and undergrowth to give some privacy but you can still see and hear your neighbors.

The RV/Camper loop looks more like an inverted triangle with several loops within.

Three Restroom/showerhouse’s are strategically located so it is not a far walk to reach one from anywhere in the camping area. One of which has laundry facilities. There is also a RV dump station available. Firewood is sold in two locations in the RV loop.

**Read park rules and regs online…especially if you plan on bringing a pet or had thoughts of using a hammock.

Within the campground itself there is only one trail, but just outside is another 6.5 mile that winds through cypress swamps and offers a primitive campsite. However, you must register with the Ranger Station. Boating is the big draw and more specifically fishing. A fee of $5 gets you in the State Park for the day, and most Day users utilize the boat ramp. Canoe rentals are available as well as bicycles. Paddlers must submit a float plan with the Ranger. Mountain bikers have a 3.5 mile trail through a hammock and pine forest, again, you must register st the Ranger Station before use.

Don’t lose sight that you are in a very wild area. Bears, panthers, bobcat, gators, the invasive python, along with several poisonous snakes call this home. Also bring bug repellent! When there is a “skeeter-meter” on the Ranger Station wall, you had better be prepared.

Like most parks, a rich and varied history surrounds Collier-Seminole State Park. All of which is quite fascinating. Three distinctly different Seminole Wars took place here. The dredging and construction of US 41 which cuts across the Everglades that connects east with west began here. In fact, the only Bay City Walking Dredge in existence is found in this park.

The Collier-Seminole State Park is close to so many great SWFL things to see and do.

During what they refer to as “season,” Dec-Mar. you’ll be hard pressed to find a vacancy, as snowbirds migrate here in droves. But from May through October, you’ll find several vacancies.

Collier-Seminole State Park should be on your short list of places to camp!

“Where the Wild Things Are”

Immaculately kept facilities. Interesting historical sites. Nice walking trail.

Great State Park

A historical sight down in the Florida Everglades. 

Fun time had by all. 

Did not have reservations but were able to find a spot and reserve/pay online once in the park. FYI site #87 is surrounded by foilage and is semi private;). Water and electric hook ups with shower, bathrooms, dump and garbage available. The road is near by but was not noticeable while elating outside. Beware of bear signs around so do not leave food about. There were a couple walking trails and a dock. Very nice place to stay, would stay again.

Reserve Online!

   If you’re on the fence about the visiting this park do it.  It has lots of amenities including a small marina for boats, canoes/kayaks and bicycle rentals if you choose. There are a couple trails to venture onto.  Also couple of spots on the grounds of historic value that you can easily walk to you as well.  

   The grounds are well-kept including the bath houses.  The grounds are continuously monitored throughout the day.  Note: they are sticklers for some of the rules...(no hanging lights from trees, kids must have helmet when on bikes).  No biggy to me just something to know.  There is one loop that is dedicated to tent campers with bathhouse.  The rest of the grounds can be tent campers but mostly RVers ranging sizes with another bathhouse.  

    The cons...?
   Well if you do choose to visit.  BRING any and ALL mosquito repellent.  I am a Florida native born and raised and I have dealt with my share of mosquitoes.  These grounds are now on the top of the list of bad bugs sites.  I usually pack heavy on supplies and was OK.  But if you don’t bring repellents you will be down a liter or two of blood when you leave.  

   Second complaint would be....They clean the boathouse from 11am-12noon daily.  Now this doesn’t seem like a bad time.  But wait till it’s leaving day and check out is 1pm.  You got your gear all packed and camper locked up and dumped.  Then to do a bathroom run before you hit the road.  I think they could choose a different time that would work better..2p-3p maybe?

   Something else to note for Big RVers.  I didn’t have this problem at my site BUT I did see some coaches have issues with enough space to back in.  Some the the sites are tricky to back into (site poles, trees....etc.) weather they were on the site OR a site across from yours.  Just something I noticed.

    Over all a great place to visit.  I would visit again BUT will be bring even MORE mosquito repellent.

Nice clean park with some history

Arrived here for a three-night tent stay in early December. The staff was very friendly. The comfort rooms spotless and modern. New-looking washer and dryer. The RV spots are very close together. I got spot #79, on the North side, conveniently close to the restroom but also close to San Marco Rd over the fence. Remarkable how, having so much land to build a park, that loop was placed so close to the road and therefore to its noise. On the way out, I drove around the tents' loop (no spots had been available at the time of reservation). May I recommend that tenters strive for spots 1 to 16 which are on the tent loop and far from the outside road. They are private, with vegetation between spots, unlike the RV side, where I set up my tent.  The grounds are kept so well at this park, with open grassy areas trimmed and neat. There are kayak and bicycle rental stations, photos included. The waters of the inlet are tranquil. Truly spectacular and peaceful. There is no camp store, so bring your firewood and supplies. The nearest Publix is about 8 miles away, but there's a gas station just west of the Park's main entrance.  The mosquitos will quickly invade your tent, so shutter it well before sundown. Spot 79 has gravel and grass and is level. So are most spots as far as I could see. The picnic tables are a bit too big for the normal 8ft "mosquito tent." Each spot, RV or tent, has electric, water, and fire pit.

Tenters: Stick to spots 1 -16

Great campground! I enjoyed the walking trail and my kids enjoyed the playground. Very nice amenities with very nice bathroom facilities with showers. Campsite also had water and electricity. I took away a star due to the small size and because the tent campsites were too close to each other. There is also canoe/kayak rentals. Also, mosquito repellent a must. 

Very nice campground

The campground was well maintained, showers were clean with plenty of hot water. We camped at site 87 and it was next to a busy road. It felt private and isolated however, there was a constant flow of traffic on the other side of the brush. Ensure you bring lots of mosquito repellents of all sorts, they are pretty large and very hungry mosquitos. 

Nice Campground

This place was nicely maintained. We camped on the tent only loop. Most of the sites are pretty private with water, a fire ring and picnic table at each spot. Some get more shade and some have more trees. The shower was great but broken and the light was broken in there as well. But I’m not a complainer. 
There are some trails in the park with canoe / kayak rentals. And then more trails off the main road. Overall a pleasant tent camping spot but wow it was crazy HOT July 31st. So many mosquitoes and yellow biting flies. I would go in the cooler months for sure! 

Hot Hot Summer 

I gave this campground 2 stars because there was NO privacy whatsoever. The grounds were decent with some historic stuff to see, I wasn’t overly impressed. 

Camping away from the city 

Great park can camp and explore ten thousand islands National Park and the big Cypress National park. The bathhouse is clean and they just had a new one built. 

Collier–Seminole State Park

We stayed here for 2 nights in campsite 100. 
The campground is about 30 min South of Naples.
Our campsite was very spacious but like all the other campsites, not private at all. It comes with a firepit and a picnic table. We also had a water spigot and electricity.
The campground was at full capacity but still very quiet. It seemed like the majority of people were retirees. 
The bathhouse was extremely clean. The whole park is very well taken care of. Everybody we met was super friendly... the other campers, volunteers, and park rangers.
Disappointing was that we couldn't rent a canoe. The rangers said it was bc of hurricane Ian but there was no damage visible and the kayaks and canoes were right at the marina. One of the trails was also closed but there is a beautiful 3.5 miles trail about 0.7 miles down the road that belongs to the park as well. We even saw an alligator.
Definitely bring bug spray bc the mosquitoes were bad. 
There are also bear warnings and they are not wrong. We had our Yeti cooler dragged about 20 meters away with claw and bite marks in it. 
We would camp here again bc it is a beautiful park and not far to amenities like restaurants and shopping. 



Beautiful State Park

The security at the gate she’s amazing and love what she’s doing, she was very helpful and knowledgeable, the campsite is nice and clean, you have showers with hot water, definitely coming back. 

Lovely spot

Great state park with decent amenities.  Even had cc laundry which was a surprise.  Lots of shaded spots in the lower lot numbers.

Quiet yet close to shopping and beaches

This was a great spot if your camping in south Florida between spots and has great hiking. 

Wonderful Hiking

It is a well laid out Florida State Park campground In a mangrove swamp, making the mosquitoes horrible. There is access to a channel that you can rent a kayak or “Go Cat” to go all the way to the gulf, or use your own boat. The go cats are very cool and the guide you out in groups for around $150. 