Best Equestrian Camping near Alva, FL

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Alva, FL (8)

    Camper-submitted photo from Caloosahatchee Regional Park
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    1. Caloosahatchee Regional Park

    6 Reviews
    11 Photos
    52 Saves
    Alva, Florida

    -Parking Fee is $1 per hour or $5 per day

    -Dogs are not permitted at this park.

    -Alcohol, gasoline powered generators and electric bicycles are not allowed in the park per County Ordinance 18-12 (as amended)

    -Collection of plants, animals, shells or other natural and cultural resources is not allowed.

    -Helmets are strongly encourage for all mountain bikers and are required by state law for anyone under the age of 16.

    -Volunteer Opportunities are available

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $15 - $40 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Peace River Campground
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    2. Peace River Campground

    25 Reviews
    77 Photos
    176 Saves
    Arcadia, Florida

    Peace River Campground offers over 100 acres of wilderness camping for your enjoyment. You can make camp anywhere you like, including many places right on the beautiful Peace River's edge. During less busy times you can spend days out of site of other campers. While there are no utilities, picnic tables, or other campground amenities, you are only a short walk to our hot showers, swimming pool, campground store and all the trappings of the "civilized" world.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $16 - $80 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Okaloacoochee, Hunt Camp
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    3. Okaloacoochee, Hunt Camp

    1 Review
    8 Photos
    3 Saves
    Immokalee, Florida
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $10 - $15 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Primitive Campground in Picayune Strand State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Primitive Campground in Picayune Strand State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Primitive Campground in Picayune Strand State Forest
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    5. Bonita Lake RV Resort

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    43 Saves
    Bonita Springs, Florida
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Dinner Island Ranch WMA
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    6. Dinner Island Ranch WMA

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    94 Saves
    Immokalee, Florida

    Camp year-round at one of the two designated camping areas. Kowechobe Camp is an open field with easy access for trailers. Hammock Camp is located under an oak hammock with plenty of shade and a vault toilet. You will need to bring your own water. All campers must obtain a free permit/site reservation using the online reservation system or by calling the South Regional Office at (561) 625-5122, during regular business hours only (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET).

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    7. Meadow River Ranch

    2 Reviews
    46 Photos
    35 Saves
    Naples, Florida

    RV /CAMPER sites TENT sites and Cabins in Naples Florida

    No electric hook-ups, self contained welcomed, generators okay!

    Meadow River Ranch offers 6 campsites, in addition to a log cabin rental. Our campsites are for RVs and self contained rigs, We do have out door shower and out house. We are pet friendly!

    Amazing SUNNY Naples Florida location location location.... This RIVER FRONT Ranch is a very rare property very quiet peaceful 6 PRIVATE ACRES. Pictures say it all short drive to famous Naples Beach.

    The Log home has a large living room, kitchen, 2nd floor master with single window seat which would sleep another person. Beautiful front porch for the water views and sunsets. The back screened in great room is a great spot to spend an evening. The cabin includes the use use of the Waterfront outdoor kitchen Cabana.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $89 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Flying A Primitive Campsite - Myakka State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Flying A Primitive Campsite - Myakka State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Flying A Primitive Campsite - Myakka State Park
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    8. Flying A Primitive Campsite - Myakka State Park

    3 Reviews
    19 Photos
    43 Saves
    El Jobean, Florida

    The majestic Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of one of Florida’s oldest and largest parks.

    In a scene reminiscent of what early Native Americans and Spanish explorers witnessed, arching palm trees and live oaks are reflected on a winding tea-colored stream. The cries of limpkins and osprey pierce the air while alligators and turtles sun lazily on logs and riverbanks.

    This is the Myakka River, Florida’s first state-designated wild and scenic river, and it flows through a vast expanse of unspoiled wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands that make up Myakka River State Park. Boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the water while hikers and bicyclists explore miles of trails and backroads.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $8 / night


Recent Equestrian Reviews in Alva

47 Reviews of 8 Alva Campgrounds


  • Josh M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Flying A Primitive Campsite - Myakka State Park
    May. 14, 2024

    Flying A Primitive Campsite - Myakka State Park

    Quiet but littered.

    Tucked away between Englewood and North Port, this primitive site is only eight dollars to stay at. Not too bad, but the campsite looked like it wasn't maintained at all. There was a big dilapidated bin of random trash that looked like it had been there for quite some time (site 3), a ton of cigarette butts, melted plastic pieces everywhere, etc. We even found an... adult toy about ten feet outside of the area of our site.

    That being said, it was quiet, and you couldn't beat the scenery and nature once we cleaned up the area a bit. The sites are spread apart enough that it doesn't feel like your neighbor is on top of you, which was a huge plus.

    Out of all the sites, 3 had the most privacy and had great views of the forest. If we decide to go again, we will definitely stay at this site. The other sites seemed a little bare and less private.

    For the price, you can't complain too much. Just make sure to lock the gate behind you because by the many many signs posted, they're threatening to shut the sites down permanently if you don't.

  • David G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Peace River Campground
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Peace River Campground

    Not a typical campground

    If you are a traditional camper stay away. This place is mainly for trucks and ATV’s. There is sugar sand everywhere and my car got stuck. After they helped me get out I left.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Okaloacoochee, Hunt Camp
    Feb. 12, 2024

    Okaloacoochee, Hunt Camp

    Nice and Peaceful

    Hunt Camp, Okaloacoochee SF: We stayed at the nearby Overflow CG. I expect this would have been the same quiet and peaceful experience, as noticed during our walks by Hunt Camp. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer. Our rating of a campground is influenced by the following: The general ambiance- sort of wilderness feel the campground gives us. A selection of campsites which offer some visual privacy and/or view from sites. Cleanliness of whatever facilities are offered is important and usually noted in my review.

    Overall Rating: 4.5 for large sites. No natural barrier in between. Price 2023: $ 10 Security: None Usage during visit: 1/2 to full. Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Large sites. Site surface: Gravel Reservations: Required. Campground Noise: Quiet.
    Road Noise: Adjacent to the road, but there is not much traffic. Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Non-potable water is available at the adjacent horse corals. Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Chemical toilets Showers: No Pull Throughs: No Cell Service (AT&T): 1 bar Setting: Adjacent to prairie with fairly dense low growing trees which obstructs view. Recent Weather: Sunny Solar: Great Host: No Rig Size: Any Sites: I like all of the sites. #3 is the best location in the loop.

  • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadow River Ranch
    Nov. 26, 2023

    Meadow River Ranch

    Peaceful Indeed!

    Had a marvelous time at the Meadow River Ranch.  The grounds are well kempt, with a thick, lush carpet of a St. Augustine and rye grass blend covering the acreage. Very quiet and peaceful. A great place to just “be”. My grandson and I tried our luck fishing in the canal.  Jeff was very accommodating.   Let us run our generator as much as we wanted.  Even let us run our dogs off leash for awhile.

    We stayed at MRR in a self-contained RV, and as such had no need to use the outdoor toilet or solar shower, so I offer no comment on those facilities.

  • paul W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caloosahatchee Regional Park
    Mar. 11, 2023

    Caloosahatchee Regional Park

    Great stay

    The host was helpful and informative. Great quiet place. Plenty of carts to move your gear and none of the sites are far from the parking lot. I would definitely recommend this place. Biking, fishing, hiking and camping, nothing better. If you’re looking for fish and have a kayak, Telegraph creek is 3 miles away and full of fish and Alligators 😃

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadow River Ranch
    Jan. 13, 2023

    Meadow River Ranch

    Riverfront Ranch!

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. We'd like to welcome your host, Jeff, to our platform. Lots of personal touches as this property, from hand-made signs to hammocks. There is a nice screened in porch to make your breakfast and a communal fire-pit. Check out this property and give them some love!

  • Robert P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caloosahatchee Regional Park
    Apr. 15, 2022

    Caloosahatchee Regional Park

    A real Gem

    No, you can't drive to your site, but really good carts are available to help you with the load, so no RV,s at the campground. The sites are generous with firepits and BBQ's on them and are well shaded. There is a fire ban on at the moment although they will allow charcoal. This is Easter Weekend and I'm surprised it's this quiet. The toilets are clean and there are plenty of rustic shower facilities. $15 a night, but it is primitive, sort of, no electric or running water on the sites. Alva is only 10 minutes away and La belle and Ft Myers Shores are within easy reach if you need supplies. Will I come back....you bet!!!

  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Flying A Primitive Campsite - Myakka State Park
    Mar. 22, 2022

    Flying A Primitive Campsite - Myakka State Park

    Peaceful spot

    Nice but small primitive state forest campground. Only 10 sites and one is for the camp host. About half the sites are back-in and can hold small RVs. The rest are tent only although the parking space is large enough to put a van-sized RV in sideways.

    All the sites are quite large and well separated from neighboring sites. With the right mix of campers, you could have a super peaceful night in the forest without having to bushwhack your way in. (Our night included a site with small kids the parents kept yelling at. Ugh.)

    All sites have a fire ring and picnic table

    There are vault toilets available in the loop and there is a potable water spigot at the nearby ranger station (firewood also available there).

    Nearby hiking trails are rated easy and moderate and the trailhead is just a quarter mile down the road.

    The campground is gated (you get the lock code when you reserve a site). Note that this campground requires reservations.

    If you're self-contained and looking for a nice quiet spot to camp, this would be a good spot to choose.

    Cell service on Verizon was ok with a jetpack, better with a MIMO antenna attached. (1 bar without /2-3 bars with but data speeds with MIMO were decent).

    T-Mobile service was good but kept bouncing between 4G and 5G on phone, which made it a bit erratic. On jetpack that only does 4G, had a strong signal with good data rates.

  • Robert P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Peace River Campground
    Mar. 19, 2022

    Peace River Campground

    Bring Earplugs

    I camped in the wilderness area which is somewhat disconnected from the main RV site. There are trails which are used by ATV's and up until 10pm its noisy. You also get quite a lot of noise from the divided highway which runs adjacent to the site. Getting to the wilderness area can be a bit challenging if you don’t have 4 wheel drive as the trails that lead you there are comprised of Sugar Sand. If you are a party until the wee small hours kind of camper or RV’r then you might enjoy this site and there are lots of activities to keep kids and adults occupied, however if you are more interested in a laid back quieter time then this probably won’t fit the bill.

  • dereck A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caloosahatchee Regional Park
    Mar. 1, 2022

    Caloosahatchee Regional Park

    Weekend wit the kiddos

    Had an awesome time nice and quiet. Fishing biking swimming. Good times but the only strike for me is totting in and having to leave my car behind. Other than that great place will be back

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Peace River Campground
    Feb. 3, 2022

    Peace River Campground

    Amazing Camping Experience

    We heard so many great things from friends and boy did this place live them up! This was our first trip here even though we live only 1 hour away. Great primitive camping sites. Amazing trails for ATV use and mudding. Will definitely be back! Staff was friendly and helpful. A must visit!

  • l
    Camper-submitted photo from Peace River Campground
    Jan. 17, 2022

    Peace River Campground

    Interesting place. Bring a quad

    Super crowded, busy and loud campground. This isnt a quiet nature get Way its a two stroking music blasting party spot. The kids were all having fun, adults too. Hot showers, food trucks and plenty of dirt trails for exploring.

  • Sam S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dinner Island Ranch WMA
    Jan. 12, 2022

    Dinner Island Ranch WMA

    Nice free campsite in southern Florida

    There are two units to camp in here. The first is Kowechobe Camp, which is basically a big field with spaced out sites. The second is Hammock Camp, which is the site I’m staying at.

    Hammock Camp is in the trees, but spots are MUCH closer together. I mean the site I’m staying at, #10, is a nice clearing underneath some trees - and this clearing is shared between four sites. The flip side to this is that there are far fewer campers in Hammock Camp then Kowechobe.

    Note: this place requires reservations up to two weeks in advance through their website. Reservations are free.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Peace River Campground
    Oct. 22, 2021

    Peace River Campground

    3 Generations grew up hers,here, I wS one!!

    This campground has came so far. I can remember when it was little, but so fun! I couldn't wait to go every couple weeks! I learned how to shake teeth hunt, name snake species, dig up wooly mammoth remains,canoe,4 wheel, mudding,rope swing and last but not least, I learned how to wreck every golf cart my parents rented lol. The owners now passed down to the kids,they are so sweet and always made our stays safe and fun! The kids now take care of it and they've blown it out of the water! Since Hurricane Charley nearly destroyed the place I called my 2nd home, these kids have worked so hard to rebuild it and now it's so more awesome. My mother , now widow,has since retired and lives there year round. She cleans up ,guards the gate, and does gator patrol. I wanna say thanks to the family who opened there lard and home up to so many. We have so many memories,and have made so may friends and memories. If your ever in the area check out the thousands of acres of nothing but fun times!!

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Caloosahatchee Regional Park
    Oct. 5, 2021

    Caloosahatchee Regional Park

    Great place to camp

    Probably a favorite to camp in my area. You do have to carry all your gear to the campsites, but they have carts near the checkin office. Staff is always friendly and the restrooms are usually always clean. Lots of hiking trails down by the river. Also some really good mtb biking trails (as far as mtb biking is in S. Florida). No power at the sites. Usually there are kids playing in the playground area, so very family friendly.

  • Johnny D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Peace River Campground
    Sep. 13, 2021

    Peace River Campground

    Horrendous

     Went with my family for a couple of days. Probably the worst experience we have had camping in sometime. The place is filthy. The bathrooms are horrendousand filthy I don't know who cleans them but they do a poor job. On top of that you've got tons of flies Where the garbage dumpsters are. On top of that it's all dirt roads it's a cluster of dust constantly and a noise from all the ATVs and gas golf carts. I would not recommend this place to anyone. I challenge the owners to reply to this because it was a waste of our money. And on top of that super expensive. Overall horrendous experience. I will badmouth you guys all day long. Get your stuff together literally especially in your bathrooms and shower areas that are filthy. What a waste of money.!!!!!!

  • Keisha D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Peace River Campground
    Aug. 21, 2021

    Peace River Campground

    Great Stay!!

    The staff was super helpful and very eager to make sure we had a great stay! The grounds are simply amazing! While on a zoom call from a picnic bench by the River a participant said “Looks like you guys are in Hawaii or paradise somewhere”.

  • Eric The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Peace River Campground
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Peace River Campground

    One of the greats!

    This was our first time at Peace river Campground and we absolutely loved it. We are already planning the next visit. Our spot 187 was fantastic. Right up front and next to the food trucks. Everyone in the store was so polite. The trails were pretty great too. Solid 10 from us!

  • Tucker B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Primitive Campground in Picayune Strand State Forest
    May. 28, 2021

    Horseshoe Primitive Campground in Picayune Strand State Forest

    Huge Open Field With Miles of Trails

    Just hit this equestrian campground for a single night and I had the place to myself.

    There was a single cameraman from a local news affiliate shooting video of deer in the field at sunset.

    And a group of ladies on horseback went for a sunset trail ride, but after dark it was all mine.

    Super affordable, but it does require a little extra time to get there as there isn't a quick exit off the main highway.

    There is a water spigot here, but water is not potable, so bring your own.

    And keep your eyes peeled for a panther sighting!

  • Lorenzo E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Peace River Campground
    May. 24, 2021

    Peace River Campground

    Peace time at Peace River

    Canoe Outpost Peace River has different length of trips you can do. My wife and I have done the 12 mile twice. It was relaxing and the service they have to take your gear to campsite is just amazing. Highly recommend!



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