Managed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Deep Creek Preserve Campground sits within the places to camp near Lower Peace River Corridor and is now permanently closed to new visitors. The site featured drive-in and walk-in access through rough terrain, with trails crossing creeks and leading to the Peace River under a canopy of Spanish moss-covered oaks. Amenities were minimal, including picnic tables and cell service. Reservations had been available prior to closure. Campers who knew this spot before it closed may find comparable water-access camping among campgrounds just outside Port Charlotte.
Description
PLEASE NOTE: A free camping reservation is required and must be displayed. Please contact the campground prior to arrival. It is free, but does require you to call and confirm the arrival.
Proximity to the Charlotte Harbor estuary is reflected in the tidal nature of the river and its associated floodplain wetlands. The Peace River is highly braided in these lower reaches and the name of the property is derived from a prominent branch of the river, known historically as "Deep Creek," which parallels the eastern boundary of the site.
About half of the property is pine flatwoods consisting of longleaf pines and a diverse mixture of native shrubs and herbs. A large number of freshwater marshes and wet prairies dot the landscape, and a series of intermittent streams discharge overflow from these wetland areas into Deep Creek during periods of high water. Narrow ridges of well-drained oak scrub and scrubby flatwoods line the margins of several of the creeks. Tidal swamp, bordered by small areas of salt marsh and mangrove forest, dominates the riverine floodplain.
A small area of improved pasture accounts for the only portion of the property that has been altered substantially from its natural state. The pasture's location, near the intersection of Kings Highway (CR 769) and SW Peace River Street, provides convenient access.
Reservation Info
While this is a free campground, you must have reservations in advance to stay. Please call in advance before arrival to confirm availability.
Map & DirectionsDeep Creek Preserve Campground is located in Florida near Port Charlotte
Coordinates
27.060660948373425 N
82.02199625732356 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
Drive Time
- 16 min from Punta Gorda, FL
- 18 min from North Port, FL
- 38 min from Cape Coral, FL
- 1 hr 6 min from Sebring, FL
