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Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsites — Picayune Strand State Forest

Q: Does Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsites — Picayune Strand State Forest have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsites — Picayune Strand State Forest has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Q: Are fires allowed at Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsites — Picayune Strand State Forest?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsites — Picayune Strand State Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.

Description

Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsite is located on the Belle Meade Tract of Picayune Strand State Forest. Picayune Strand State Forest is located in Collier County, approximately 8 miles east of Naples, FL. There are 2 campsites that are available for reservation online. There is no potable water or electric facilities at these two primitive campsites. Access to these campsites is on trails by hike, bike or horseback. Access to campsite is via forest trails not suitable for non-4-wheel drive vehicles. Visitors with non-4-wheel drive vehicles can access the site by foot or horse. Access trails are under water during the wet season. Recreational activities featured here are: horseback riding, picnicking, off road biking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and hiking.

No potable water available, please bring your own
No electricity available
Water trough and pitcher pump available for NON-potable water
Access to campsite is via forest trails not suitable for non-4-wheel drive vehicles. Visitors with non-4-wheel drive vehicles can access the site by foot or horse. Access trails are under water during the wet season.

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Location

Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsites — Picayune Strand State Forest is located in Florida

Directions

Access to these campsites is on trails by vehicle, hike, bike or horseback. Access by vehicle to the campsite is on trails not suitable for non-4-wheel drive vehicles. Visitors with non-4-wheel drive vehicles can access the site by foot or horse. Access trails are under water during the wet season. Make sure to yield to horses when on the trails and watch for other users. From Naples/Fort Myers/Tampa: Drive on I-75 and take exit 111. Head east on Immokalee Blvd. for 8 miles in the direction of Cork, then turn right onto Randall Boulevard. Continue on Randall Boulevard for 3.4 miles, then turn right on Everglades Boulevard. Continue on Everglades Boulevard for 9.4 miles, then turn right onto 52nd Avenue. After 1 mile, the forest office will be on your right and continue for another half mile until the 4 way stop sign is reached for Miller Blvd. Turn left to head south on Miller Blvd. for ¼ mile and turn right onto 54th Ave. SE. Follow 54th Ave. SE . for 1/3 of a mile (including a hard right where the road ends at driveways) until the blue trail is visible on the left. Follow the blue trail for 2 miles following the signs pointing to Kirkland Hammock campsites. From the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area, drive on I-75 NOrth from Miami, take exit 80 to merge onto SR-29 North. Continue on SR 29 for 10 miles, then turn left onto Oil Well Road. Continue on Oil Well Road for 12.7 miles, then turn left onto Everglades Boulevard. Continue on Everglades Boulevard for 10.5 miles, then turn right onto 52nd Avenue. After 1 mile, the forest office will be on your right and continue for another half mile until the 4 way stop sign is reached for Miller Blvd. Turn left to head south on Miller Blvd. for ¼ mile and turn right onto 54th Ave. SE. Follow 54th Ave. SE . for 1/3 of a mile (including a hard right where the road ends at driveways) until the blue trail is visible on the left. Follow the blue trail for 2 miles following the signs pointing to Kirkland Hammock campsites.