Best Tent Camping near Lake Wales, FL

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Lake Wales. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Lake Wales is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Lake Wales, Florida (18)

    1. Highlands Hammock State Park Campground

    49 Reviews
    Sebring, FL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 386-6094

    $18 - $22 / night

    "We always camp in the primitive sites when we visit. The are large but have minimal shade. There is a picnic table and fire ring at each site and there is a toilet nearby."

    "Located nearly dead center in the middle of Florida, and equidistant between Fort Pierce and Bradenton is Highlands Hammock State Park."

    2. Hillsborough River State Park Campground

    64 Reviews
    Thonotosassa, FL
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 987-6771

    $24 / night

    "I typically avoid tent camping here in the summer months– early summer the trails are heavy with mosquitoes and summer rains bring a large amount of flooding."

    "Lots of RV campers, sites that are quite close to each other, and rock-hard ground from being packed down by heavy vehicles day after day."

    3. Lithia Springs Conservation Park

    12 Reviews
    Durant, FL
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 744-5572

    $24 / night

    "Stayed over mother's day weekend at Lithia Springs."

    "Stayed over mother's day weekend at Lithia Springs."

    4. Alderman's Ford Conservation Park Primitive Campground

    4 Reviews
    Lithia, FL
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 757-3801

    "This location is utterly beautiful! So many different environments can be seen just walking the trials."

    "The camp sites are hike in only. I LOVE this. Bring a manageable pack with everything you need. There is no water, power, or restrooms at the sites."

    5. Outdoor World Orlando Resort

    1 Review
    Windermere, FL
    31 miles
    +1 (407) 239-8774

    "Nice level sites I've been there a few times Nice facilities and pool fun to bike around in"

    6. Upper Hillsborough Preserve — Alston Tract

    5 Reviews
    Zephyrhills, FL
    36 miles
    Website

    "These (this) equestrian and primitive campsite(s) have several of your standard picnic tables under a nice large covered pavilion, fire rings and multiple grills."

    "Lovely space for dispersed camping with a picnic table, fire pit, an outhouse and hiking trails. We'll definitely visit again when we're in Florida."

    7. Upper Hillsborough Tract

    2 Reviews
    Zephyrhills, FL
    36 miles
    Website

    "There are 2 campsites available on this tract - Primitive site is accessible by car, back country by foot only."

    8. Green Swamp — East Tract

    3 Reviews
    Dade City, FL
    40 miles
    Website

    "We stayed at Trail Ford because on the map it showed being close to a parking area. We had a wheeled cooler and a wagon with our gear so we didnt have an ideal backpacking situation."

    9. Foster Bridge Primitive Site Green Swamp West

    2 Reviews
    Dade City, FL
    39 miles
    Website

    "Always a nice camp with multiple access hike in points."

    10. Hal Scott Preserve County Park

    4 Reviews
    Christmas, FL
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 836-6200

    "Expect some areas of water covered trails, ankle deep, especially in the summer months. The second site, about 2 miles in, has a storm shelter nearby for those sudden afternoon thunderstorms."

    "It's a long walk to a primitive site, but totally worth it. There's no real way of knowing if the sites are already taken, so be prepared for that."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Lake Wales, FL

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Guide to Lake Wales

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Lake Wales, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lake Wales, FL is Highlands Hammock State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 49 reviews.

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