Within J. W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area, Little Gopher provides free primitive camping accessed by a 4.3-mile hike from parking lot N. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission maintains this hike-in site along the Ocean to Lake trail, where the Florida Trail Association's Lox chapter keeps facilities in good condition.
The single large site accommodates multiple tents and hammock setups, centered around a fire pit with four wooden benches and two poles for hanging gear. Firewood is available in the surrounding area. Water must be carried in or obtained from Big Gopher canal 0.2 miles west, though campers should filter any natural water sources and watch for alligators. Cell service reaches the site sporadically, and visitors should check hunting seasons before planning trips.
Description
Camping is permitted during certain times of the year and only in designated campsites, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For information on when and where camping is allowed, consult the regulations summary brochure. See the J.W. Corbett WMA Recreation Guide for campsite locations.
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Map & DirectionsLittle Gopher is located in Florida near Canal Point
Coordinates
26.853155 N
80.450036 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 51 min from Port St. Lucie, FL
- 1 hr 29 min from Sebastian, FL
- 1 hr 35 min from Miami, FL
- 1 hr 45 min from Sebring, FL
