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Best Tent Camping near Ona, FL

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Tent campers visiting the Ona, Florida region can find several established campgrounds within an hour's drive, including Highlands Hammock State Park and Myakka River State Park, both offering primitive tent sites. The Peace River area provides additional tent camping options at Oak Hill Campground, where campers can enjoy riverside sites accessible by boat. Most tent-specific areas are situated within state parks or conservation lands that protect Florida's diverse ecosystems of pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, and river floodplains.

Primitive tent sites at Alderman's Ford Conservation Park require a hike to reach the camping area, with no vehicle access to the sites themselves. A visitor commented, "The campsites are hike in only. Sites were equipped with hammock posts, picnic table, and a fire pit." Most tent-only areas provide basic amenities like fire rings and picnic tables, though facilities vary significantly between locations. Highlands Hammock's primitive tent sites include fire rings and tables but limited shade. During summer months, mosquitoes can be problematic at most locations, particularly near water. Non-potable water is available at some sites, but tent campers should bring their own drinking water or filtration systems.

The tent camping experience in this region offers opportunities to observe Florida wildlife in relatively undisturbed settings. Myakka River State Park's primitive sites require a 2.5 to 14-mile hike from trailheads, providing genuine backcountry camping experiences. A camper noted that "each campsite has three campsites at it, each with a fire ring and post to hang up your pack." Road noise can be an issue at some locations, particularly at Highlands Hammock's primitive sites which are situated near a main road. Most tent-only areas enforce quiet hours, and campers report respectful neighbors even when sites are close together. Many conservation areas offer extensive trail systems for hiking and wildlife viewing, with some parks providing boardwalks through wetland areas.

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  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 9, 2017

    Alderman's Ford Conservation Park Primitive Campground

    A favorite for the locals

    This location is utterly beautiful! So many different environments can be seen just walking the trials. The 4 primitive campsites we found were along the river and we did not see bathrooms or picnic tables or fire rings. The trails are marked well but not often maintained - so you really get the feel that you are in the middle of nowhere. No traffic was heard at night and I would not camp out there alone on a weekend due to the "local party crowd". This is a hike in and hike out site. We only stayed 1 night. No amenities. Lots of birds and wildlife in the late day and early morning. Parking is a small fenced in area before turn in road - no security/lighting appx 1.5 miles from camping area that we found

    I would have given this location a 5 except for the large amount of trash we found on trails (that we carried out) and the obvious disregard for rules of no swimming and no alcohol.

  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 22, 2022

    Flying A Campground — Myakka State Forest

    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.

  • J
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Alderman's Ford Conservation Park Primitive Campground

    Great Place!

    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. There is a restroom facility about a 1/2 mile down the trail. There was firewood for use when I went. Sites were equipped with hammock posts, picnic table, and a fire pit. There was also a trash can. I had a great time, the whole park to myself for the night. Strongly recommend if you enjoy primitive camping.

  • Jessica S.
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    Primitive Camping in Lake Kissimmee State Park!

    We decided to book a group primitive campsite in this state park. We were in the primitive group campsite on the Buster Island Loop. It was about 3 miles to hike in to the site. The path is very clear with markers and when you arrive at the site, there is a clear indicator to follow. The path to the site is right off the main trail.

    Since this is a primitive site, there are no facilities and keep in mind you need to bring your own water for drinking, cooking, cleaning etc. At the site there were two picnic tables and a fire ring which was enough for our group. The area was cleared with a lot of space to set up all of our tents. We were here in late April when the weather was getting warmer so remember to bring mosquito repellent and enough water for your whole group to stay hydrated!

    The hiking trails are loops about 6 miles long where you can experience different types of Florida environments and boating on the lake. And there are also history demonstrations showing the old Florida cowboys at the park.

    All in all, this park has many options and activities. Whether you are into water sports or biking and hiking, this park has it all.

  • Nick C.
    Sep. 22, 2020

    Highlands Hammock State Park Campground

    Limited Primitive Camping- Nice Trails

    The reservable campsites here are very close to each other and not shaded very well, no privacy. We changed to the primitive sites that are first come first served. The are a bit more private and have trees for hammocks etc. it’s nice out there. You can sometimes hear the nearest road and see a power line from camp so you don’t feel that far from the city unfortunately. Sites have a fire ring/grill and picnic table. There is an outhouse out there and on the road in a faucet to get some drinking water, they say it’s clean even though it may be discolored. There are a bunch of short trials to hike in the park. Through some woods, swamps etc. very pretty.

  • Jessica S.
    Jul. 29, 2018

    Highlands Hammock State Park Campground

    5 stars for the primitive sites

    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. For showers you have to drive to the regular campground and use theirs. You can purchase firewood in the park as well. There are no hookups at the primitive sites. Behind the primitive sites is a road so you do hear cars and trucks driving by at night.

    We were interested in visiting this park because it is one of Florida's oldest state parks. There are many trails you can visit while you are here. These trails are pretty cool because they are all different so you will never get bored. You can either bike, drive or walk there yourself, but there is also a tram tour you can take. There is also a museum in the park as well if you want to learn more about the area.

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 16, 2019

    Oak Hill Campground - Peace River

    Ranger Review: ICEMULE Cooler at Peace River

    Campground Review: If you are looking for a clean, remote, large camping area, with large spread out sites and few amenities - this is it. Reservations for the Oak Hill campground can only be acquired through the Peace River Canoe Outpost. They maintain, clean and patrol the sites in addition to hauling your gear/firewood there so you do not have to paddle down the river with it. Sites have picnic tables, fire rings and port-o-lets available.

    You can hike around the peninsula of Oak Hill and explore, look for fossils and sharks teeth at the waters edge or just site back and enjoy the peace and quiet. We had no trouble from squirrels or raccoons (we hung our trash out of reach just in case). Kids will find a way to keep busy exploring but there is space for a bit of catch or game of Frisbee.Manhunt was popular on our trip! These sites are very popular with scouting troops and locals - call easily to schedule your trip especially on weekends!

    Product Review: As a “Ranger” for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time – this weekend I tested the ICEMULE Pro backpack cooler. This cooler was the large model (23L) in my favorite color green! Product was put through it’s paces on a hot spring day in Florida while kayaking on the Peace River. We packed a couple frozen water bottles and a few chilled bottles and everything for breakfast casserole for 11 the next morning, 2 small icepacks and a quart size back of loose ice cubes. Everything held temperature. We barely had room to fold over top 3 times as suggested and we did inflate just a small bit to add to the insulation properties per instructions using small valve on side of bag. Backpacking straps were a bonus for carrying to the launch and back to camp!

    This cooler is so well built and tough! All seams are well put together and sturdy exterior fabric will surely last though quite a bit of abuse. I did not test to see if it floats when full as advertised. This cooler rolls up nice and small when empty and for storage – but mine will not see much storage time – this cooler will be going out on the water with me all summer! The ICEMULE Pro outperformed 2 other coolers persons in our party brought… they will be purchasing one like mine soon!

  • Diane R.
    Jun. 25, 2020

    Coleman Landing at Shady Oaks

    Very nice (location pin is inaccurate)

    Very peaceful and pretty deserted in June. Some spots were flooded due to recent heavy rains and others were blocked off due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements but we still had quite a selection of shady spots to choose from. Water and electric hookups were available and some spots had fire rings and picnic tables. Tables were in ok condition. Bath house was pretty clean with tepid water for showers, but they were free! We had no luck fishing from the shore and boat launch and would guarantee better luck from a boat. Launch is $5 and there is an honor box for payment. Only downside besides the heat (Summer in FL) were the large ants that were everywhere. Overall, we loved the place and will definitely be back in cooler weather.

  • S
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    Enjoyed our stay

    This was our second Thousand Trails stay. Unlike The Oaks at Point South you have to find your own spot. It's a little unnerving. Fortunately, we had a few to choose from as soon as we arrived. There are a few paved roads but others are not. It had just rained a lot due to Hurricane Eta and there are huge potholes. So go slow!!!! We chose D14, back in. All of their sites are back in and they stress that over and over. FHU, no shade at our site, picnic table, fire ring with flip grill, grass pad. Fire rings are close to your neighbors camper b/c of mowing. Just move it. No cable or WiFi. Great Verizon. Pool was suppose to be open but they had to redo the pool deck. It was open the last day we were there and it's very nice. There is road noise, with air on not a problem. The back part of part is closed b/c of drainage issues. The site next to us the electricy didn't work which was great for us. Extra room! The sites are very spacious. In the winter when it's crowded they have a system of getting sites. Our water hookup didn't have a handle. Notified the office and it was fixed. You don't see staff out much at all. In a week, I saw 2 employees drive by.

Guide to Ona

Tent camping near Ona, Florida offers a variety of beautiful locations where nature lovers can immerse themselves in the great outdoors while enjoying essential amenities.

Tent campers should check out Highlands Hammock State Park Campground

  • This campground features drinking water and electric hookups, making it convenient for tent campers who want a little extra comfort during their stay. You can find more information about it here.
  • With firewood available and showers, campers can enjoy a cozy evening by the fire and freshen up after a day of exploring.
  • The park is known for its friendly staff and beautiful surroundings, perfect for those looking to relax and connect with nature.

Explore local attractions at Myakka River State Park

  • Myakka River State Park offers 30 miles of hiking trails that lead you through diverse landscapes, ideal for adventurous tent campers. Discover the park here.
  • The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including alligators and panthers, providing a unique opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to observe nature up close.
  • Campers can enjoy primitive camping experiences, allowing for a more rugged and immersive outdoor adventure.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities at Lithia Springs Conservation Park

  • This park features picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors and gathering around the fire in the evenings. Check it out here.
  • With drinking water and showers available, campers can stay refreshed and comfortable throughout their visit.
  • The park's spring-fed swimming area offers a refreshing escape on hot days, making it a great spot for families and friends to cool off.

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