Best Tent Camping near Cape Coral, FL

Tent campers seeking natural settings near Cape Coral, Florida can access several primitive sites on nearby islands and inland preserves. Cayo Costa State Park offers tent-only sites on a barrier island accessible only by ferry or private boat, while Caloosahatchee Regional Park provides walk-in tent sites with fire rings and picnic tables approximately 20 miles inland from Cape Coral. Yellow Fever Creek Preserve also maintains designated tent camping areas with basic amenities.

Most tent campgrounds in this region require some planning due to their remote or primitive nature. At Cayo Costa, campers must transport all gear via ferry and then use provided carts to reach campsites, which are situated a short walk from the Gulf beaches. Caloosahatchee Regional Park features walk-in tent sites where vehicles remain in a parking area while gear is transported using provided carts. Primitive sites at Myakka River State Park, located farther inland, require hikers to carry all supplies between 2.5 and 14 miles from trailheads. Water availability varies significantly between locations, with some sites offering hand pumps that require filtration.

The tent camping experience near Cape Coral often involves coastal or subtropical environments with distinct challenges and rewards. Island camping at Cayo Costa provides access to miles of undeveloped beach with excellent shelling opportunities and stargazing. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "Miles of beaches with very few people and great hiking/biking trails through the scrub. Pack lightly as you will need to load and unload all of your stuff on the ferry and then the tram." Inland sites at Caloosahatchee offer riverside camping with hiking trails and wildlife viewing. Insects can be problematic throughout the region, particularly no-see-ums and mosquitoes, so appropriate repellent is essential for tent campers. Summer months bring afternoon thunderstorms and high humidity, while winter provides more comfortable temperatures but busier campgrounds.

Best Tent Sites Near Cape Coral, Florida (12)

    1. Cayo Costa State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Boca Grande, FL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (941) 964-0375

    $22 / night

    "Cayo Costa is absolutely the best place for getting away from everything civilized!."

    "Cayo Costa is truly getting away from everything. Primitive camping only, and reachable only by ferry (must reserve ahead) or private boat."

    2. Upriver RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    North Fort Myers, FL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 543-3330

    "There’s definitely some noise from the busy road even halfway back to the pool. Spots are level and cement, very clean but tight."

    3. Caloosahatchee Regional Park

    8 Reviews
    Alva, FL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 694-0398

    $15 - $40 / night

    "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."

    "Great paths to manicured campsites. All have fire ring, bbq, and picnic table. Primitive showers available; restrooms available. WiFi works good; but there’s miles of trails to walk."

    4. Yellow Fever Creek Preserve

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    North Fort Myers, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 242-3506

    $15 - $30 / night

    5. Bow-tie Island Primitive Campsite

    1 Review
    Estero, FL
    21 miles
    +1 (561) 201-6874

    "**RANGER REVIEW: PRIMUS LITE+ 'ALL IN ONE GAS STOVE' AT BOW-TIE ISLAND PRIMITIVE CAMPSITE, ESTERO BAY, **FLORIDA

    CAMPGROUND REVIEW: When it comes to "camping," often people immediately think of hiking"

    6. The Bohemian Hideaway

    1 Review
    Murdock, FL
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (941) 623-2530

    $45 - $165 / night

    7. Primitive Sites — Myakka River State Park

    3 Reviews
    Myakka City, FL
    43 miles
    Website

    "I stayed in the primitive grounds so it was about a 5 mile hike in with a pack. We set up camp and could not wait for the sun to go down for stargazing."

    "Myakka River Stste Park is 10 miles outside of Sarasota Florida, but feels very far removed from the city."

    8. Oak Hill Campground - Peace River

    2 Reviews
    Arcadia, FL
    43 miles
    Website

    "Sites have picnic tables, fire rings and port-o-lets available."

    "When you get to the outpost you put your gear in the trailer and they drive it to the campsite for you. They drive you in a bus with the canoes and from there you paddle down to your campsite."

    9. Myakka State Forest Primitive Campsites

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    El Jobean, FL
    29 miles
    +1 (941) 398-3410

    $9 / night

    10. Wildcow Campground

    2 Reviews
    Immokalee, FL
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 612-0776

    $18 / night

    "CG is located at the end of the road. This is primitive camping, tent only. This is a nice campground with two picnic tables, one grill, two elevated tent pads."

    "It is a lovely secluded primitive campsite with all the advertised amenities. Very good view of the night sky for South Florida."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Cape Coral, FL

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Cape Coral, FL is Cayo Costa State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 21 reviews.

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