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Best Tent Camping near Cassadaga, FL

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Tent campsites near Cassadaga, Florida include a variety of established and primitive options in state forests and parks. Hontoon Island State Park provides a unique tent camping experience accessible only by boat or ferry, while Seminole State Forest offers more secluded primitive tent sites. Black Bear Wilderness Area and Little Big Econ State Forest feature walk-in tent camping locations for those seeking a more remote experience.

Most tent campgrounds in the area require advance reservations, with sites situated on sandy or forested terrain. At Hontoon Island, campers must transport all gear via wheelbarrows from the ferry dock, with staff providing shuttle service to tent camping areas about a mile away. Primitive tent sites at Black Bear Wilderness Area require hiking in along narrow levies, sometimes with muddy or flooded sections. Several locations including Freak Creek Dispersed Camping and Bluff Landing have no potable water, flush toilets, or shower facilities. Campers should practice proper waste disposal, as several visitor reviews mentioned finding human waste and trash at less maintained sites.

The tent camping experience varies significantly across locations. Hontoon Island provides shaded tent pads with relative privacy between sites despite their proximity. Seminole State Forest's primitive tent camping areas offer oak canopy shade and access to Blackwater Creek for paddling opportunities. At Black Bear Wilderness Area, the campsite features a covered shelter, fire pit, benches and picnic table with ample space for multiple tents. According to one visitor, "This park is accessible only by ferry, which makes for a unique and rustic camping experience that is totally worth the extra effort." Geneva Wilderness Area provides a small primitive site that "will hold approximately 5 guests comfortably" with a fire ring and picnic table located near a small lake for fishing opportunities.

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Best Tent Sites Near Cassadaga, Florida (43)

    1. Hontoon Island State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Orange City, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 736-5309

    "We did not stay over night but I did notice some nice looking cabins and primitive camping sites."

    "This is really getting away from it all. The only way to reach the island is via the ferry (free, and runs all day) or bring your own boat. There are boat docking facilities."

    2. Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites

    6 Reviews
    DeBary, FL
    13 miles
    +1 (352) 360-6675

    $9 - $18 / night

    "Jumper camp is a primitive area with a picnic table and a fire ring."

    "We packed light but not that light because we like to be comfortable; it took my BF and me about 3 trips each to get everything we needed to the site, including firewood, our 4 person tent, air mattress"

    3. Volusia County Park Gemini Springs Campground

    3 Reviews
    DeBary, FL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 736-5953

    $25 / night

    "However, I'm not sure if you can "drive" to the campsite. None of the other campers had their cars near, and with the set up of Campsites, it's unclear where you would resononably park."

    4. Black Bear Wilderness Area

    1 Review
    DeBary, FL
    12 miles
    Website

    "To get to this camp you will have to hike in along old levy's some just over a foot wide. Much of the trail is sloped to one side or the other. Along the way you will see some beautiful sites!"

    5. East Camp — Little Big Econ State Forest

    8 Reviews
    Oviedo, FL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 971-3500

    "Hike out to this beautiful sight under the stars and dream of bygone eras...We started at the Barr Street Trailhead and hiked in to LE 39 where we found 2 fire rings."

    "I definitely wouldn't recommend recommend getting there at night to set up, but otherwise it's fairly easy to get around."

    6. Mullet Lake Park

    2 Reviews
    Geneva, FL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 665-2001

    $15 - $30 / night

    7. Freak Creek Dispersed Camping

    2 Reviews
    Paisley, FL
    17 miles

    "Sites are primitive. I would not attempt bringing a camper unless it's really small. Great place to put a kayak in the water."

    8. Lake Mills Park

    9 Reviews
    Oviedo, FL
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 665-2180

    "This was a special use event so we used the big open field areas in the day use part of the park near the lake.  This was a very, very good and well run event on everyone's part.   "

    "The good: This is a beautiful clean campground attached to a nice community park. 14 sites total some closer to each other than others, but we had no neighbors."

    9. King's Landing

    5 Reviews
    Sorrento, FL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 886-0859

    $30 / night

    "The camp spaces are on a large field and each has its own fire ring. It has a very cozy communal vibe. Saturday nights they host a large fire down by the boat launch for everyone to join."

    "To begin with, there’s nearly 1,000 crystal clear springs throughout the state of Florida, so when you find one that’s pretty spectacular, it’s like finding a needle in a haystack."

    10. Bluff Landing

    2 Reviews
    Paisley, FL
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 625-2520

    "Places to tuck off and set up camp that are private. I would have said 5 stars but when choosing my options on what I was looking for I said rv accessible. Well it is for a half mile maybe."

    "This is a good spot just off the road/trail. Small and kind of tight in the official camping area with three spots kind of spread out. Tight in here, so would not recommend a trailer."

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  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2018

    Black Bear Wilderness Area

    Be ready for a hike

    To get to this camp you will have to hike in along old levy's some just over a foot wide. Much of the trail is sloped to one side or the other. Along the way you will see some beautiful sites! Many hike the loop trail as a day hike. but it is better enjoyed at a slower pace as there is so much to see if you open your eyes. The just over 7 mile trail takes you by orange trees cover in butterflies in spring, also wildflower lines trails and along the beautiful St Johns River.

    The camp site is used often by scouts and folks wanting to start training for longer hikes North of Florida. The campsite it self is very nice. there is a covered shelter, fire pit, benches and a picnic table. Many trees for hammock camping and lots of room for tents. Sadly with no toilet facilities back along the edges of the campsite you will find evidence of human use and abuse. PLEASE leave no trace. Also if you go take the time to pull a few of the invasive Caesar Weed plants that are trying to take over the camp (they are the ones with seeds that act like Velcro).

    You MUST have a reservation to camp here. If you have a pet it MUST be kept on a lease at all times and picked up after. there are feral hogs and snakes on the property....and you must practice bear safety using a bear proof container for food and hanging from tree at night. We saw no bear sign when we hiked - but that is not saying they are not around.

  • L
    Feb. 28, 2020

    Salt Springs Recreation Area

    Great campground in Ocala National Forest

    Fantastic campground and recreation area. Over 150 campsites, one area full hookups with all amenities and other area for tent camping. Sites have lots of space and majority have shade trees with moss flowing in the breeze. All sites have picnic table, lantern pole, grill, and fire ring. We have 2 golden retrievers and had plenty of space to spare. Beautiful stars out at night. Bathhouses are large, clean, hot showers. Trailer sites were full and only a few tent campers this time of year. Tent sites are complete with Bear boxes at each site. Camp hosts and management were very friendly and helpful.
    Saw manatees kayaking in the spring and river on premises. Spring area has a boardwalk around it. People swam with them too. Saw bald eagle catching fish, lots of birds, some fish, etc. Has a small boat launch and marina. Can tent kayaks. Great place for bikes. A few hiking trails were well maintained.
    Convenient location to lots of springs to visit and things to do. Visited Silver Springs, Blue Springs, Juniper Spring to name a few. All within 1 hr drive.
    Not sure how summer time is, but this late February time was Awesome. 40-50 at night and 60s in the day! This is a must stay place.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 10, 2023

    Salt Springs Recreation Area

    Immaculate Wind Tunnel (see video)

    PROS

    A camp host came to our site immediately after we unhitched to advise that our one tow vehicle tire on the grass will get us a $250 fine from US Forest Service officer. Funny, we never ever saw a USFS officer patrolling the campground. 

    Entrance gates closed at 8pm requiring code to enter 

    Immaculately maintained park. A small army of maintenance staff always working. Even one night at 930pm in the bathroom. 

    Saved $156 with America the Beautiful pass 

    Site 32 shady 

    Asphalt parking pad surrounded with sandy gravel 

    Moveable metal picnic table 

    Pedestal BBQ grill 

    High sided metal fire ring with 2 unremovable cooking grates 

    One hook lantern pole 

    Campfire wood for sale at registration office 

    No street lights in campground so good dark sky viewing if neighbors have their rig lights off which most nights they were lit up which also lit up surrounding campsites 

    Able to get T-MOBILE signal on our T-MOBILE WIFI device 

    Many squirrels ate from our hand 

    CONS 

    In 8 days never saw a USFD vehicle drive thru the campground

    $8 fee to make on-line reservations 

    Site 32 not level 

    Absolutely no privacy from any other site 

    In 20 degree exterior temperatures, both campground bathhouses had windows open, whole house fans operating in full capacity and ceiling fans operating on high. Obvious park maintenance does NOT want anyone taking a shower when interior bathhouse temperatures were in the 30s and the bathhouse was a freezing wind tunnel! It was even difficult using the toilet. 

    Loud and rowdy campers all weekend long—day and night. Quiet hours not enforced

    Highway 19 traffic noise 

    USFD clearing project on east side of campground. Heavy equipment noise for 9 straight hours day after day!!! 

    No notice water outage for 2 hours 

    No park WiFi 

    No T-MOBILE cell service 

    No public phone for emergency calls

  • Tracy L H.
    Dec. 31, 2019

    Sawgrass Island Preserve

    Old Florida!

    Sawgrass Island Preserve is a unique piece of property.  I love hiking on the north side of the property it looks so much like Old Florida.  I like to go across the causeway and down the Bog Button Trail and over to the Hammock Trail and along the Cactus Trail and down around the ponds and back out the Bent Pine Trail.  This is around a five mile hike and can be stretched out by doing the North Loop Trail also .  I have seen several whitetail deer, sandhill cranes, lots of other birds, quail, and some turkeys while hiking.  I also saw a black bear up a tree in the marsh.  It is a hidden gem for sure.  The south side is nice but gets super sandy in places due to horseback riders.  And if you have horses the preserve allows riders and even has a spot or two with water for the horses and some picnic areas with hitching post to tie off horse and have some time to eat.  Some trails are narrow and give the feel of actually walking in, in the woods!  I haven't camped there but they have two primitive campsites on the Hammock Trail near the marsh with a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern post.  There is also a horse campsite along the Cactus Trail down near the ponds and there is an open pole barn with two roomy stalls for horses and picnic tables and a fire ring with benches.  Also room to pitch tent under barn too.  There is no water available at any of the campsites.  Could be a fun adventure waiting in Old Florida.  There is a camping application to fill out on line at www.lcwa.org and a  small fee, but if everything checks out ok at the end of the stay after a Ranger has had a chance to check out the site your fee is refunded.

  • Tom H.
    Sep. 15, 2019

    Encore Bulow RV

    Great RV Location in NE FL

    This was a very nice campground. No WiFi but the restrooms were clean, they have a bar if needed. Nice flat spots for my pop up. Bathrooms very clean. Will definitely return.

  • Carol B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2024

    Moss Park Campground

    Quiet, lots of trees, away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando

    This is a 54 site campground with hook ups at each site, fire ring, and picnic table. The trees provide a good amount of privacy from adjacent campers. Clean bathrooms with hot showers. This is about 15 min from the airport yet very removed from Orlando. Water on three sides, gates that close and lock from 6pm to 8 am (Nov-March) but an easy access code is given at check in to be able to come and go after hours. No pets, no alcohol, and quiet after 10. I will stay again! It was a mix of RVs, trailers, camper vans, car camping, and tents when I stayed. The personnel were very nice and helpful at check in.

  • Shannon S.
    May. 28, 2023

    Moss Park Campground

    Finally, a quiet campground!

    Maybe it’s the no pets rule, but this campground was the quietest we’ve been to and we camp nearly every weekend.

    The sites are spacious with the fire rings being in the way back. This is a no alcohol park. They didn’t have any fire or ice, which is a negative. We love camping at spots that have that for purchase. The nearest Publix is about 5 minutes or so away and does have both.

    They don’t allow you to have anything on the trees, which I found a little off putting. We had solar lights hung from them, just wrapped around, not attached, and were told by the camp host (? Didn’t introduce himself) they needed to come down. Staff rode around a few times and said nothing but, okay.

    The bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Lots of open space to run around, kick a ball, two playground sets, and a beautiful walk to Lake Mary Jane.

    Quiet hours were observed, which was so nice.

    I brought my T-Mobile home router and had plenty of signal to work, stream, etc.

    We will be back!

  • Napunani
    Jun. 10, 2023

    Lake Griffin State Park Campground

    Small and Nice

    PROS 

    Dark sky friendly-no street lights in campground 

    100% gravel site 

    Metal fire ring with cooking grate 

    Moveable wood and metal picnic table 

    2 hook lantern pole 

    Security gate that closed at dusk with code provided for entrance 

    Some privacy from neighbors 

    Coin washers/dryers at the campground bathhouse 

    3 bars T-MOBILE 

    CONS 

    No senior or military discount 

    No campground WIFI 

    Site 11 very unlevel 

    Gravel roads to and thru campground 

    Tight campground road 

    Horrible traffic noise from US 441

  • Reeca P.
    Jun. 27, 2022

    Juniper Springs Rec Area - Tropical Camp Area

    Tent camping with small TT

    First camping trip at this location was a blast! We had an 8 person tent, a 10x10 canopy and a 15 foot travel trailer. Site included a picnic table, fire ring, grill, and bear box. Shower houses were clean, and close to most camp sites. Highly recommend yhis campground.The swimming area was so much fun too!

Guide to Cassadaga

Tent campgrounds in the forests and parks surrounding Cassadaga, Florida provide opportunities for primitive camping with varying levels of accessibility and amenities. Hontoon Island State Park, only accessible by ferry or private boat, offers secluded tent sites approximately a mile from the dock. Primitive tent camping is also available at Seminole State Forest, Black Bear Wilderness Area, and Freak Creek Dispersed Camping, each offering different levels of seclusion.

Most primitive tent campsites in this region require advance reservations, particularly at established areas like Gemini Springs and Black Bear Wilderness Area. Sites typically feature basic fire rings and sometimes picnic tables, though amenities vary significantly. Tent pads are available at some locations like Hontoon Island, while others offer only cleared ground. Several areas like Freak Creek require high-clearance vehicles to access, with one camper noting that "the main road has huge deep ruts" and "if you don't have 4WD and recovery gear, I wouldn't risk it." Most parks enforce pet policies, with some prohibiting pets entirely or requiring them to remain leashed.

Tent campers seeking more natural settings often prefer the walk-in sites at Black Bear Wilderness Area, where a short hike leads to a campsite with a covered shelter and fire pit. The area features trails along old levees through wetland ecosystems, offering opportunities to spot wildlife. At Hontoon Island, campers must transport gear via wheelbarrows from the ferry dock, then take a shuttle to the actual campsite area. According to one visitor, "This park is accessible only by ferry, which makes for a unique and rustic camping experience that is totally worth the extra effort." Water access is a highlight at many locations, with fishing opportunities at Mullet Lake Park and boat-in tent camping available at several sites along the St. Johns River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there tent camping options in Cassadaga, NY?

Yes, the Cassadaga area offers several tent camping options. Princess Place Preserve - Moody Campground provides excellent tent sites that are elevated to keep the soil drier during rain. For those seeking more remote experiences, Hal Scott Preserve County Park has three sites - two requiring a hike-in (first-come, first-served) and one group site with drive-up access that requires advance reservation. The region also has several primitive camping areas accessible by short hikes, perfect for experiencing nature without traveling far.

When is the best time of year for tent camping in Cassadaga?

The best time for tent camping in Cassadaga is during the cooler months from late fall through early spring (October-April). Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites are ideal during these months when stars are clearly visible in the night sky. However, be aware this is also hunting season, so check the hunting schedule before planning your trip. Black Bear Wilderness Area is best enjoyed at a slower pace during milder weather when you can fully appreciate the beautiful surroundings. Summer months bring heat, humidity, and insects, making camping less comfortable.

What amenities are available at Cassadaga tent camping sites?

Amenities at Cassadaga tent camping sites vary by location. Geneva Wilderness Area offers primitive sites with basic amenities like fire rings and picnic tables, plus access to a pavilion at the group campsite. The area covers 180 acres with hiking trails. At Lake Delancy East NF Campground, campers enjoy shade trees, designated tent spots, and vault bathrooms that are well-maintained. Most sites in the region provide fire rings, but many are primitive with limited facilities, so campers should be prepared to bring their own water and pack out trash.

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