Best Cabin Camping near Palmdale, FL

Cabin camping is an amazing way to experience Palmdale, while still enjoying a little rustic luxury. It's easy to find cabins in Palmdale with The Dyrt. From secluded to easy-to-reach, these Florida cabin rentals are perfect for any adventurer.

Best Cabin Sites Near Palmdale, Florida (34)

    Camper-submitted photo at Fisheating Creek Campground near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Fisheating Creek Campground near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Fisheating Creek Campground near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Fisheating Creek Campground near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Fisheating Creek Campground near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Fisheating Creek Campground near Palmdale, FL

    1. Fisheating Creek Campground

    18 Reviews
    111 Photos
    104 Saves
    Palmdale, Florida

    Select from 120 sites in three distinct areas. We also offer a two-room cabin as well as group tent sites.

    Located near the campground entrance, we rent 52 RV sites, including 48 full-hookup sites with 30 and 50 amp electric, water and sewer. Many of our RV sites now feature concrete parking pads.

    Tent sites

    Choose from 68 tent sites, many of which are located along Fisheating Creek and near the swim lake. Select sites also offer electric and water. Otherwise, water is available at the north or south bathhouses.

    Pop-Ups: Pop-ups are permitted on primitive sites, excluding waterfront sites.

    Generator Friendly Sites: Small, quiet generators may be used in select campsites for tents and pop-up campers. Please contact us in advance to confirm which campsites allow generators and please read our generator guidelines.

    Cabin

    New for 2020! Fisheating Creek’s cabin features a private bedroom, a living room/dining area with stove and refrigerator, air conditioning and bathroom. The living room sofa folds out into a full size bed, and rollaways are available for an additional charge. The cabin is wheelchair accessible.

    Cabin occupancy is strictly limited to six people. No pets permitted. Service animals are permitted.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL

    2. Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    29 Reviews
    167 Photos
    208 Saves
    Kenansville, Florida

    FAM

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

    $16 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Moore Haven KOA near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Moore Haven KOA near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Moore Haven KOA near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Moore Haven KOA near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Moore Haven KOA near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Moore Haven KOA near Palmdale, FL

    3. Moore Haven KOA

    3 Reviews
    9 Photos
    1 Save
    Palmdale, Florida

    Moore Haven KOA. Located In the beautiful, tranquil setting near Lake Okeechobee. Take day trips to some of South Florida's finest beaches. From Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale, all within 1.5 hours, or to the Gulf Coast, just an hour drive away. Enjoy the nearby small town fairs, casino and local activities. Bring your boat!!! We have plenty of room to store it for the big fishing trip on Florida's largest freshwater lake, Lake Okeechobee. This KOA will offer you some of the finest camping only 6 miles to the boat ramp. When you get back to the park, enjoy a game of petanque, relax in the heated pool, join in on a jam session and more. So get away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city and book your stay with us. If you're looking for the perfect winter weather getaway or the fishing trip of a lifetime, come stay at the Moore Haven KOA. We have what you're looking for in location, weather and economy rates.

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

    $75 - $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at The Glades RV Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at The Glades RV Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at The Glades RV Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at The Glades RV Resort near Palmdale, FL

    4. The Glades RV Resort

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    21 Saves
    Palmdale, Florida

    The Glades Resort began as a private country club in the ‘70’s by land baron Joe B. Hendry with a hotel, marina, golf course, and a fine club house - which was reputed to host card games for such magnates as Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, who resided in nearby Fort Myers. Joe B’s son Joel Hendry took the baton and created the Branding Iron Steakhouse at our club house. Following this era, the park transitioned and expanded into an RV Resort. Within the last five years the new ownership has upgraded the Park’s existing facilities and added a host of new sites, buildings, and recreational facilities. The upcoming season has plans for 100 more RV sites, a 1 megwatt Solar Farm, and such new amenities as a Doggy Spa, Kayaking Loop, Community Bread Oven, and Golf Cart Drive In Theater!

    Our mission at the Glades Resort is to provide our guests with an engaging, private, and breath taking natural environment in which to reside. Our natural, biodiverse setting offers many outdoor activities including outdoor photography, golfing, boating, a bounty of outside gaming, biking and hiking on our nature trail and in neighboring preserves, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, bird watching and more. Just the diversity of large birds include Sand Hill cranes, Wood storks, a variety of herons, egrets, owls, eagles, anhinga, limpkins, caracaras, and more.

    Although you are in the country, you will never be lacking for meeting new friends at The Glades RV Resort, Golf and Marina. The Glades RV Resort offers comfortable accommodations in our cabin and park model rentals, as well as park model sales. Come to The Glades RV Resort, Golf and Marina for a day, weekend, week, month, season or a lifetime.

    Enjoy the Glades Resort’s lifestyle in a nature lover’s paradise.

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

    $49 - $59 / night

    5. North Lake Estates RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

    1 Review
    10 Saves
    Palmdale, Florida
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo at Twin Palms Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Twin Palms Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Twin Palms Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Twin Palms Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Twin Palms Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Twin Palms Resort near Palmdale, FL

    6. Twin Palms Resort

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    3 Saves
    Palmdale, Florida

    Twin Palms Resort, located near Florida's famous Lake Okeechobee, has been making memories for anglers, duck hunters, and families alike for decades. Our resort is only an hour's drive west of the Gulf Coast or an hour east of the Gold Coast of the Atlantic. We are located between Disney World and Miami Beach.

    Whether it's for the season or just for a weekend getaway, come and stay and create your own memories in the middle of the Sunshine State!

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

    7. Riverside Camp and Retreat Center

    2 Reviews
    24 Saves
    LaBelle, Florida
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 / night

    8. Brighton Seminole Campground

    1 Review
    4 Saves
    Palmdale, Florida
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo at La Belle Woods Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at La Belle Woods Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at La Belle Woods Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at La Belle Woods Resort near Palmdale, FL

    9. La Belle Woods Resort

    2 Reviews
    3 Photos
    3 Saves
    LaBelle, Florida
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Cabins
    • Trash

    $95 / night

    Napunani's photo of a cabin at Brighton RV Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Brighton RV Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Brighton RV Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Brighton RV Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Brighton RV Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Brighton RV Resort near Palmdale, FL

    10. Brighton RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    14 Photos
    1 Save
    Palmdale, Florida
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
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Recent Cabin Reviews near Palmdale, FL

114 Reviews of 34 Palmdale Campgrounds


  • Robert M.The Dyrt PRO User
    The Dyrt's photo of a cabin at Thousand Trails Peace River near Palmdale, FL
    Dec. 18, 2019

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    Love this Thousand Trails campground

    Even though its a bit close to the highway, the park is well laid out and full level hookup sites. There is pleanty to do and see. From a stroll alone the Peace river to swimming or hot tubbing. There is an area towards the rear of the campground that host electric and water hookup with a dump station within 50 yards of the area, reason for this area not to have sewer is its prone to flooding during the rainy season. But if its in the winter, its level and far more quiet then the upper areas. All in all, a nice campground!

  • D
    The Dyrt's photo of a cabin at Thousand Trails Peace River near Palmdale, FL
    Jan. 29, 2020

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    Variety of amenities and activities available.

    We stopped here twice—01/04-01/09 and 01/16-01/20—on our way to and from Everglades NP. A nice campground in south-central Florida. Campsites are close together but enough room to park trailer and tow vehicle. Most sites have some shade trees. Beware of low grassy areas after a rain. Enjoyed all the amenities including the heated pool and hot tub. Very well maintained shuffleboard lanes. Several trails for walking or bike riding. Sifted through the sand and gravel on the bank of the Peace River to find sharks teeth. They are easy to find without any special equipment, but the park does rent/loan equipment if you want to get serious. We will bring our kayaks next time. Two criticisms: 1) only two small restroom/shower facilities and they were not always stocked with toilet paper or paper towels; and 2) the two dump sites are located along busy park roads with no pullover area causing traffic flow issues. There several parks with hiking trails nearby. We plan to visit again.

  • Liz J.
    Camper-submitted photo at Fisheating Creek Campground near Palmdale, FL
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Fisheating Creek Campground

    Fisheating Creek

    A very beautiful place to see natural Florida. Lots of camping spots for both tents and RV's. They even have a floating cabin. Good facilities, great staff, hiking, biking and swimming. Canoe and kayak rentals or bring your own. There are different paddling trips to choose from. I always enjoy this place.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo at Twin Palms Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Oct. 26, 2023

    Twin Palms Resort

    I have been quoted in excess of $140 a night as a minimum for the small shed cabins and today was the last time I even gander out this way at their prices. Drove through couple months ago and this place is simply overpriced no accessibility

    I have been quoted in excess of $140 a night as a minimum for the small shed cabins and today was the last time I even gander out this way at their prices. Drove through couple months ago and this place is simply overpriced non-accessibility

  • Erika P.
    Camper-submitted photo at Pahokee Beach RV Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Aug. 12, 2020

    Pahokee Beach RV Resort

    Small Town Beauty

    This park is not the ritz but the City of Pahokee has made lots of improvements over the years. The picnic area has been upgraded and there has been a dog walk integrated with available poop stations. There are cabins on the lake that can be rented out and empty lots as well for campers/rv’s. There are a lot of local fishermen here everyday on the “boardwalk”. There is also a boat launch and an abundance of parking for your truck and boat trailer. The real beauty are the sunsets here. Definitely a wonderful spot to stop for a quick picnic while on the road. If you’re lucky you might even spot some gators!

  • Katie E.
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Simple and well maintained

    Our visit was relaxing and enjoyable. We visited in July and the shade from all the trees around our site helped keep the heat tolerable. The camp site’s aren’t dispersed and a little close together but we didn’t have any immediate neighbors around us so it was perfect. We stayed on site 008 and it was spacious enough for our large cabin tent, picnic table, additional table, dog pool, chairs, etc. Our site is conveniently close to the bathrooms. I liked that there is only one main dumpster and it’s kept a distance from the camp sites. I think this helped keep any raccoons that may have been around away from the campers. AMAZING star gazing location.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo at The Bohemian Hideaway near Palmdale, FL
    Feb. 8, 2024

    The Bohemian Hideaway

    Awesome spot

    We had a great time at this private camp spot in their GlamPing tent . We fished all day right from our site and took advantage of the extra rentals they had , kayaks and outdoor movie. Will def be back again to stay in the converted bus!

  • Kasey L.
    Camper-submitted photo at *Coming Soon in 2025!* Palm Breeze Luxury RV Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Sep. 18, 2024

    *Coming Soon in 2025!* Palm Breeze Luxury RV Resort

    Palm Breeze Coming Soon!

    We're beyond excited for the grand opening of Palm Breeze Luxury RV Resort and have already booked our stay for 2025! The amazing amenities, combined with the family-friendly and pet-friendly atmosphere, make it the perfect getaway for everyone. The reservations team was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the new management company is doing a fantastic job. We can't wait to experience everything this resort has to offer!

  • Mary M.
    Camper-submitted photo at KOA Campground Okeechobee near Palmdale, FL
    Jul. 8, 2018

    KOA Campground Okeechobee

    A great place for families and kids...

    This is the largest KOA in the country...It's a Great campground for families, although I didn't go with one...There is an adult only pool, and a family pool. The Shanty, a bar is right by the adult pool, with entertainment in season and mostly on weekends. I've been there many times in the past, with my TT and my Coach...The sites are mostly large enough for Big rigs...There are upgrades to deluxe sites with brick patios, barbeques, fire pits and chairs. It's a very busy place on the holidays...If you want quiet those days, I don't suggest you go there...There is also a Golf Course, Golf Cart Rental, A nice updated store, A fenced in Dog park...

  • R C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Fisheating Creek Campground near Palmdale, FL
    Feb. 13, 2025

    Fisheating Creek Campground

    Lovely campground

    I’m a tent camper and this place was almost perfect. The staff are excellent. On site store has almost everything you need. Security good. Clean bathrooms/showers. Very clean sites (too clean, I couldn’t even find any firewood). There’s a nice loop walking trail in the forest (partial boardwalk). The river is lovely with all the birds and fish (also many alligators). I won’t comment on the RV sites as they look pretty standard out in an open big field. But the more primitive riverside sites are perfect. Lots of fishing and canoe/kayak (and bicycle) rentals available. I came on a weekday in Feb and was fortunate to have only one neighbor but I understand this place gets packed on the weekends. The only negative thing I would say is the nearby highway noise. It is busy and loud even during the nights. If that doesn’t bother you, I very much recommend Fisheating campground.

  • Napunani
    Napunani's photo of a cabin at Brighton RV Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Jun. 21, 2023

    Brighton RV Resort

    No Picnic Table

    A new casino is being built beginning Summer 2023 with expected completion in 2025.  We were told the majority of the campsites and cabins will house the construction workers for the casino project.

    PROS 

    Prearrival text regarding checkin and checkin documents left at campground sign, but it had rained and documents were unreadable 

    Deon was very helpful upon arrival 

    Security code for bathhouse entry 

    Over 65 and veteran discount 

    Site 312 concrete pad level 

    Site 312 paver patio surrounded by sand and weeds, but most sites had manicured grass. 

    Nicely spaced sites. 

    Very clean bathhouse during the week. 

    5 washers and 5 dryers at $2 each in Park laundromat. Office sells quarters. 

    Quiet. 

    Saw Seminole police patrolling frequently 

    TMobile 4 bars. 

    Park had WIFI but we did not connect. 

    CONS 

    No security gate so LOTS of drive-bys 

    30amp breaker overheated and tripped 3 times during our 7 night stay 

    Site 312 absolutely no shade 

    Not permitted to select site online when making reservations 

    Absolutely no bathhouse cleaning Saturday and Sunday so by Sunday evening it was pretty nasty 

    Price increase 8/1/22 that we had to pay even tho we made reservations during March 2022 

    Need to bring-your-own fire ring, but wasn't informed of this requirement until we arrived 

    No picnic table at site upon arrival. Notified camp office who advised one would be provided first thing next morning by park maintenance. 

    Day 2. No table. Stopped by camp office right before noon and reported no table delivered to site. Then the excuses started from Jodi, the park manager…only one maintenance man…picnic tables are disappearing overnight and that’s a problem…now have 3 sites that need a picnic table…staff believes other campers see a unoccupied site and drag table to their site…there were 63 tables when the season started… No mention of when picnic table will be delivered to site. We offered to help get it. Told maintenance man is working on it. 

    Day 3. No table. 

    Day 4. Stopped by office at 9am for an update on when to expect a table. Spoke with Jodi again. She had no update. Same excuses as I heard on Day 2 but she did mention that NEXT YEAR she was going to need to anchor the tables at each site so they don’t disappear. I mentioned seeing 4 tables at the firepit area. She said we are welcomed to take a table from the community firepit area and move it to our campsite but those are needing replacement boards badly(her words). 

    Never got a table. Just too heavy for us to drag one from the firepit area to our site, which was a bit more than a half block and the maintenance man never delivered one.

  • Richard H.
    The Dyrt's photo of a cabin at Thousand Trails Peace River near Palmdale, FL
    Mar. 7, 2021

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    2nd camping trip ever, 1st in our travel trailer...

    This was our second camping trip as a couple and the first in our travel trailer. I don’t have much to compare it to so take this with a grain of salt. Upon check in you have first come first serve. Since we were not camping with others we were looking for a wooded area and ended up in C-56 which is the 4th to last spot before the water view spots. We were quite satisfied with our somewhat private site which was a quick walk to the walking trails and Peace River. We have a Thousand Trails 1 year pass with purchase of our trailer which saved us $50 per night. Many of the campers we spoke to were Thousand Trails members. We won’t be visiting campgrounds for the amenities as we use this time to get away and reduce typical socializing so I cannot comment on the condition of the pickle-ball courts or pool.

  • Roxxy G.
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL
    Feb. 4, 2021

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Incredible for FL Camping

    All around a great location to get away and explore. This is one of the most comfortable and well-kept campgrounds I've found in FL. The staff and volunteers were very attentive and accommodating. The other campers were friendly and enthusiastic. We tent camped in the Equestrian loop, and the sites were decently spaced with plenty of room for our two tents, two cars, and 8 campers to spread out without bothering the neighbors. There are no stores or restaurants nearby, so pack well. These sites have water, electric, grill, and a table. Firewood is available for $7 cash per bundle (honor system). The dumpster is by the firewood. You can buy ice from the rangers for $2.50 during business hours. Showers are hot. Bathrooms are spacious.

    I should probably mention that I'm camping spoiled. I traveled for a year or so around the country tent camping, and lived in Colorado for 10 years camping at least once a month out west. I'm from Florida, and I really didn't think there was much worth seeing here, so I stopped looking. It turns out I was wrong.

    The air was so clean that we felt like we were on oxygen! The night sky was absolutely breathtaking, but catching dawn and dusk over the landscape is really nice too. The trails were well maintained and clearly planned to create a unique experience, while being just challenging enough to feel like a real adventure.

    The animals just weren't afraid of humans. Our 6 teenagers were so excited to stand face-to-face, only a few feet from gentle deer, bunnies, and turkeys. We even saw some lazy baby alligators sunning on the Military Trail.

    The Prairie Loop Trail took much longer than we anticipated, and the wind pushing us back was insane, but it was gorgeous and we had a lot of fun. I'll just plan better for that next time. And, the whole family agrees there will be a next time, soon!

    If you are looking for a place in FL where you really feel "out in it", away from absolutely everything, while still having what you need to be comfortable, this is it.

  • Dave V.
    Camper-submitted photo at Fisheating Creek Campground near Palmdale, FL
    Jan. 25, 2018

    Fisheating Creek Campground

    Ranger Review: Renogy E.Flex 10 Portable Solar Panel at Fisheating Creek Outpost and Campground, Palmdale, FL

    Campground Review: Fisheating Creek Outpost and Campground, Palmdale, FL

    At last minute, I was able to secure one of two available campsites over the phone…but even the website recommends emailing them for reservations because of an overload of phone calls. Fisheating Creek Outpost and Campground http://www.fisheatingcreekoutpost.com/ in name, may not sound appealing to most campers…but you'd never know it by the sold out sites on a daily basis.

    Securing a campsite at Fisheating Creek Outpost during the winter months, Nov-May 1, is a gamble. Weather is cooler and more predictable than summer months. Northerners migrate south like winged songbirds and usually pack out all south Florida campgrounds during winter months… and this particular campground is popular with the locals.

    Fisheating Creek Outpost and Campground is only 1.5 hours NE from me, and affords some variety, for a Florida campground. Unbeknownst to me Cub Scout Pack 141 from West Palm was holding their annual jamboree campout at Fisheating Creek the first weekend I camped. So there were throngs of youngsters, but still plenty of space here not to feel crowded…and they were having a great time.

    I should interject that September 2017 Hurrican Irma did a number on this area, along with the actual creek water rising ten feet. So the staff and volunteers are doing a remarkable job under the circumstances to return this campground to a state of normalcy. Speaking of staff, Stephanie at registration and Ryan at the boat livery were extremely helpful, informative and polite. I have found young people from this area of Florida extraordinarily polite and respectful.

    The office, on the right when you first cross the RR tracks and enter the campground, which is on elevated stilts had two foot of water running through it during the Hurricane, so they temporarily conduct business out of a tent at the entrance until renovated. Staff and volunteer crews have worked tirelessly to make the campground and creek usable, clean and debris free.

    One must realize this is south central Florida, so expect gators, wild hogs, and snakes. With as much activity that abounds at the campground, you'll likely not see them in the campground, as much as you will see them directly outside of it. Prepare for mosquitos…though I only dealt with mosquitos for about 15 minutes at sunset and my tent site was on the river.

    Fisheating Creek is the draw. There is a livery connected with the Outpost/Campground where you can either rent kayaks or canoes to paddle upstream or you can opt to reserve a spot on the shuttle to drop you 8 or 16 miles upstream for a fee. http://www.fisheatingcreekoutpost.com/showpage.asp?page=rates#canoes Float time downstream for 8 miles is roughly four hours.

    The shuttle fee was excessive, for my budget, so I chose to paddle upstream from my campsite. It should be noted, that non-campers can use the Outpost livery or put-in for a mere $2 per person. Actual boat rental prices are reasonable.

    The paddle upstream is pleasant in a kayak, and not burdensome as Fisheating Creek was not flowing swiftly…around 3.5 ft. Families in laden canoes were paddling upstream without much difficulty even with a deeper draft. Blue blazes on Cypress trees mark the way as it is mostly narrow and twisty. During rainy season and higher water levels, you will need the blazes to find your way through the Cypress maze. Occasional paddle placards with a directional arrow are also posted. Fisheating Creek is wild, no doubt about it. Swimming is discouraged, as it is a dark tannin color and loaded with alligators. Passing paddlers that started 8 miles upstream stopped counting after 100, which is commonplace in these parts. Gators range in size from one to fourteen footers. I counted a couple dozen on each of my paddles upstream. Fortunately, it is illegal to feed alligators, and most people abide by the rules, so they are still wary and scoot upon close approach. Of course, none of this dissauded the Cub Scouts from their maritime fun, as they found a riverside rope swing that launched them into the dark depths. Reminder: Always check the Fisheating Creek water level website before planning a trip, if you are hopeful for a pleasurable paddle.http://www.fisheatingcreekoutpost.com/showpage.asp?page=waterlevels

    Herons, egrets, wood stork, roseate spoonbills, ibis, pileated woodpeckers, osprey, buzzards and wood duck are plentiful and noisy when disturbed by your presence.

    January 2018, the waters have only recently receded, so hiking trails were still quite swampy. Doable if you wear muck boots or water shoes. Part of the trails parallel along the creek.

    Amenities: The campground is somewhat separated into two sections, the RV/Camper area is to the right and has its own loop, separate shower house/restroom with screened in pavilion area…and has more grassy area. The tent only area continues left past the livery and into a wooded, shaded area along the creek. The tent only area also has its own shower house/restroom. Both of which are dated, but clean.

    There is a third camping area on the north end of the property around the western side of the swimming pond, where they do permit swimming. This area has a pavilion, picnic tables at campsites and separate tables for "day use" visitors…and a newer pit latrine. Campsites in this loop are also quite shaded.

    None of the campsites offer much in the way of privacy. Sites above 60 provide more foliage between sites. At site 63, I was a distance from the showerhouse, but the campground positioned a Porta-potty in our loop.

    Alternative: If you desired, you could bring your kayak or canoe (or rent one), either pay for the upstream shuttle or paddle upstream and camp along the river at any "high and dry" spot. The cost to park your vehicle at the campground is only $2 per individual…and it costs nothing to paddle upstream and camp with your own gear. Plenty of elevated sandy beach areas to tent camp and more where you can hammock. Although, I would not recommend ground sleeping without a tent, nor hammocking overnight without netting. I spoke with several parties camped upstream along the river. Realize, this is a wild river…"there are things that go bump in the night."

    Be forewarned…because Fishingeating Creek Oupost and Campground are located on Rt.27 and 8/10th's of a mile north of Rt.29, the campground is within earshot of highway traffic noise. Ear plugs eliminate that noise, but I prefer hearing the sounds of nature during the night, particularly the bull alligator's roar.

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    By way of comparison, my only other solar panel experience is with a major competitor that is attached to my Gregory Baltoro GZ 75 pack. So this review will from a layman's perspective and neither technical nor exhaustive.

    As a product reviewer for TheDyrt, I am honored to receive products for testing and evaluation at substantial discounts or no cost at all…and such is the case with the Renogy E.Flex 10 Folding Solar Panel with USB.

    First look: When handling the E.Flex 10, if feels sturdy and appears durable even though it is wafer thin. There is no "flex" in the panels themselves, but rather in the "binder-style" fabric-covered plastic hinge between the two panels, so it can be folded book-like. The four cutout corner tabs have some flexibility in the material as well.

    The exterior fabric on the solar panel side has a rubbery texture, whereas the opposite or outside has an oxford cloth.

    I found the solar panel grid side to repel water…beading up and dripping off. The obvious weak link in the weatherproofing is the USB port. Keeping that in mind, if attaching to the exterior of your pack…keep USB port side facing downward to minimize water collection should you get caught in an unexpected cloudburst.

    Attaching the Renogy E.Flex 10 to my kayak worked sufficiently well with the included carabiners. If my bow deck was wider, I would have experimented with the suction cups. Remember surfaces must be smooth and clean to adhere and hold securely. Salt brine residue on the bow deck also negatively effected the suction cups.

    In additon to attaching the Renogy E.Flex 10 to my backpack and my kayak, I experimented by attaching it to the an interior house window, a tinted vehicle window and inside my lanai screening (which has a claimed 50 SPF). In SW Florida, we get ample blue sky, sun-filled days…so I was able to use the solar panels daily.

    In my unscientific, non-technical testing fashion…I used a 4,000 mAh lithium ion battery power stick. In sustained direct sunlight, the E.Flex 10 took 3.5 hours to fully charge the power stick (which would roughly charge my smartphone two times).

    My house windows are not tinted so charges times were uneffected. The lanai screen SPF claims must be inaccurate as similar charge times were observed. Only the heavily tinited auto glass substantially increased charge times.

    When stationary and connecting the E.Flex 10 Folding Solar Panels directly to my smartphone, while using search engines and keeping three windows open, my phone continued to slowly charge. Note: with cloud coverage or intermittent shade when directly connected to the smartphone, a screen prompt pops up…"This accessory might not be supported" and offers a "Dismiss" tab. This is part of the Smart Auto-Optimization charging…which initially reduces charging (with shade) but permits the charger to return to the full solar power flow without the necessity to unplug and plug the device. Apparently, this is a feature some solar panels do not offer…so charging remains seamless.

    In comparison, I found no difference in charge times between the Renogy E.Flex 10 and my GZ. To be fair, the dimensions of the E.Flex 10 were slightly larger…which could potentially impact that finding.

    Durability: Time and continued use will tell. I've only used the E.Flex 10 for a month but it appears like it should hold up. However, I have obswerved a small pucker in the fabric on the binding, where the oxford cloth has separated from the plastic "hinge." Cause for concern? Probably not, but we will see.

    Parting Shots: Perhaps I'm being picky, but I believe replacing the two aluminum carabiners with four Nite-Ize "S" carabiners, along with a weather resistant USB port or connector, and an optional USB daisy chain to connect two or more E.Flex 10's together so I could utilize a laptop or iPad in the backcountry would elevate the value and usefulness of the Renogy E.Flex 10.

    Did I like it? Absolutely. It's simple to use and effective.

    Would I invest in one? Yes. For $59.99 factory direct…it's a bargain!

  • Jan M.
    The Dyrt's photo of a cabin at Thousand Trails Peace River near Palmdale, FL
    Jan. 12, 2022

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    Great Campground

    Great campground in the middle of nowhere.  This campground offers a lot for people that just want to get away and chill and enjoy what the park has to offer.   We where here for 2 weeks in January and the park is 80% full.   

    We are here with our Thousand trails park membership.    When you arrive to the park you are told to go find a site you would like to be in and then go up to the office and let them know.  Because it is full on in season you are asked to find a site that is in the green section (map is in my photos) which are 30 amp non sewer sites.   If you would like a 50 amp sewer site, yellow section on the map, you will then go up to the office to get on the list for the lottery of the sites available and these will be called off at 2 pm.  The list for the sites that will be available on the board outside the office  The day we arrived I did get on the list and did get called but chose to stay where we are.  I really liked our site tucked under the trees on Ave A.    Then I scheduled the honey wagon to come twice during our 2 weeks here.   There's only two of us in our RV so this works out fine.  If you want to stay in a site that is non sewer and you need the honey wagon more then every 7 days there is a small cost for that.  psst  don't forget to tip the honey wagon guy   Many people have the black tank tote and use that while staying in the non sewer sites.

    The park has a actives calendar and has stuff scheduled every day.  It was nice to see a lot of stuff scheduled for the kids.  

    There is a great hiking trail that I ran many times while in the park and the peace river runs east of the park   There are many spots you can look for fossils in the river.  While I was here a kid really found a Megalodon tooth that was quite exciting   We did put our Kayaks in here at the boat launch  but due to the water being so low we didn't really get to go very far   We ended driving up to pains creek a few miles and did a float trip back to the park.  Then we just took our electric bikes back up to the drop off point to retrieve our jeep.  We really liked this park and are scheduled to be back for a couple weeks in Feb.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL
    Apr. 29, 2020

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Florida Trail and Kissimmee Prairie Preserve SP Partnership

    The Florida Trail is a foot trail that carries hikers and backpackers from Big Cypress to Gulf Shores near Pensacola Florida. It is built and maintained by volunteers in 19 chapters across the state and supported by public and private partners throughout the state. Kissimmee Prairie Preserve SP hosts the trail for over twenty miles in Okeechobee County, Fl. The Tropical Trekkers Chapter of the Florida Trail Association maintains close to 80 miles of the trail in Okeechobee County including the portion of the trail that transverses KPPSP. Once a year (usually in November) the park becomes our host as 50 or more FTA members gather for an annual work week to get our section of the trail in shape for the winter Florida hiking season. We reserve six to ten campsites for the week and the park provides additional overflow sites as needed. Not all our volunteers are there for the entire week nor do they all camp at the park but those that do are treated to great facilities (clean bath house and campsites), friendly park staff who share their knowledge of the park and the prairie and frequently provide tours of the park in their awesome swamp buggies, great views of Florida's darkest skies, prairie vistas and the wildlife (typically deer, racoons and wild turkeys) who frequent the campground. I hope the park staff knows how much the FTA and all our volunteers appreciate the work they do to preserve the prairie and promote the Florida Trail and the hiking public. Thank you!!!

  • Robert M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Buttonwood Bay RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort near Palmdale, FL
    Dec. 18, 2019

    Buttonwood Bay RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

    Very friendly campground!

    We used this on our way back through the central area of Florida. It was also a Passport America stop. Staff is friendly and the sites are clean and level. Nice are for a sunset as well!

  • M
    Mar. 28, 2021

    Big Tree RV Resort

    Mostly Long Term, but nice!

    Arrived late, but Buddy led us to our spot and helped me park. Nice large concrete site. Some entertainment and food trucks on Friday night. Centrally located from Sarasota, Fort Myers and Celebration, Florida.

  • Ian R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Moore Haven KOA near Palmdale, FL
    Mar. 29, 2023

    Moore Haven KOA

    Not the worst but... close

    If you want something in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do, please go here.  They have some nice sites and some beautiful vistas but, they have LOTS of problems.  If you need to be in South Florida and can't find another site, this works as a campground of last resort but, it's LAST resort which is how we ended up there for 2 months.  

    The staff TRIES but, there is little support to keeping the place up-kept.  Staff keeps abandoning and leaving the place for brighter pastures even skipping out without notice due to the retribution of management.

    This team owns and manages several KOA in south Florida and this location needs to lose it's KOA affiliation due to lack of amenities.

    On the positive side, when we thought we wouldn't fit in our next stop at Everglades National Park, they bent over backwards to make sure we didn't have to move our site.  Our campsite was huge but, we could not put up our tent, screen room or EZ-UP. 

    Most campers were looking to leave while we were there this winter.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL
    Dec. 6, 2018

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, the Florida prairie at its best!

    KPPSP is a small park about 40 miles north of Okeechobee, FL. It is located along the Kissimmee River and is home to several endangered species including the Grasshopper Sparrow. The camp ground is small but includes areas dedicated to horses and astronomers as well as us regular folks. The astronomers enjoy some of the darkest skies on the east coast and the events surrounding a full moon (providing we have clear skies) are awesome. The park also hosts a long section of the Florida National Scenic Trail, a top notch backpacking venue. Check out www.floridatrail.org for more information. The park also offers swamp buggy rides with knowledgeable rangers accompanying to introduce campers to the prairie habitat and it's inhabitants. Spend a week or two here to enjoy a part of Florida you never knew existed!

  • Joanne W.
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL
    Aug. 28, 2020

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Amazing star gazing. Just follow the Florida scenic Trail and you’ll find the most beautiful campsite with a romantic view of the stars.

    My husband and I hiked eight days on the Florida trail halfway through we camped at this wonderful site. It was a sight for sore eyes and sore feet. The stars were so close at night I felt I could just reach out and touch them.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo at Uncle Joe's Motel & Campground near Palmdale, FL
    Dec. 6, 2023

    Uncle Joe's Motel & Campground

    Fishing and dirt track racing

    One of the finer older campgrounds in Florida, peaceful and serene. Located on the rim canal of Lake Okeechobee, we stayed for two nights to go to the Hendry County Speedway for dirt track racing and basically caught a Bass every time we cast a line. The only reason I did not rate them a 5 was due to the shower facility, it’s in need of a renovation. friendly staff and a quiet fishing atmosphere. We will stay there again!!!

  • Anjuli W.
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL
    May. 1, 2017

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Interior Florida open landscapes

    Different from other areas of Florida the Prairie area is open and vast. I found it quiet, and enjoyable place to be alone with my thoughts and hiking. I was met with groups of wild turkeys and other animals and enjoyed peaceful wondering. Great set up for this tent camper and would love to go back again.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo at Encore Fort Myers Beach near Palmdale, FL
    Jul. 22, 2022

    Encore Fort Myers Beach

    Packed like sardines

    I live in Florida so I know “season” is busy but this place had zero outside living space due to they cram everyone in there. Also there are permanent trailers mixed with regular campers that face each other. So when you come out the door of the camper you ate essentially on their doorstep. Really weird and zero privacy. We lucked out and had great neighbors but it could get pretty weird if that wasnt the case. It served its purpose but we couldnt even put our awning all the way out for fear it would hit the next trailer. Full hookups, and pool was nice. Also they have shuffleboard available which was fun and staff was very friendly.

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    The Dyrt's photo of a cabin at Thousand Trails Peace River near Palmdale, FL
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    Decent RV Park

    The park is clean, it’s the midsized Thousand Trails Park in Florida. Peace River is really pretty, very green and has a wooded section, a tropical section, and a flood section. We have seen Class As sink, so if you have a heavy diesel pusher, make sure you find a spot safe for your RV. Make sure you have a Clam or some kind of outdoor shade with a big screen because there are a lot of mosquitos in the evenings. There are Alligators along the River banks and in the woods.

    The park is really quiet and the town nearby is very small. They do have groceries and fuel. There are not many attractions within an hour to go to. There are some local museums and shops.

    Cell reception: minimal, it is put in the country for Florida, And the neighboring town is small. So there is signal but bandwidth is low because of so many RVers not counting towards the population of the area.

    Ammenities: Laundry Pool Sewer pump out (one free per stay) Shower House A River Mini Golf (Needing updating) Camp Store Dump Station

    This is a Thousand Trails property and there were some permanent spots, but this park does not have the typical built ins. There are several walking paths. The highlight of this park was collecting shark and sting ray teeth along the river. You can get wire mesh baskets in the office to aid in your search.

    Although we enjoyed our time here there were some serious concerns with flooding. Many large rigs were parked in the flood plane which encompasses a large section of the park.

    There are some sewer available sites but there is a strange lottery system. Every day about 1pm you go sign up for the lottery system to shuffle your RV to a sewer site if you’re lucky enough to get it. They failed to tell us you have to show up daily. It was pretty frustrating. They offer (1) free pump out. Many will stay at this park for 3 weeks. If you have your own laundry machines - you won’t be able to use them. The laundry available on the property was pricey.

    All in all we did enjoy our time here but we arrived prepared and it’s more camping than an RV Resort.

  • Rich S.
    Camper-submitted photo at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park near Palmdale, FL
    Oct. 19, 2019

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Great place in the middle of nowhere

    Ranked as an International Dark Sky campsite, this is one of the few in Florida that have this recognition. We came during a cloudy weekend but it broke one night for us to catch a glimpse of the Milky Way-beautiful. The campground itself is well maintained and peaceful. There are three sections for campers here: a family campground, an astronomy pad, and an equestrian site. We stayed in the equestrian area (you don’t need to have a horse to do so). Site 24 is right next to a new shower and bathroom house they added not too long ago. The facility is clean, and has four bathroom/hot shower combo stalls. There are more in the family campsite area. Hiking trails run through the area. The campground is far removed from civilization, so make sure you come prepared. The campground office sells ice, but that’s about it. Firewood is also available. Staff is very helpful and friendly, and they run tours on swamp buggy style OHVs out of the area as well.


Guide to Palmdale

Cabin camping near Palmdale, Florida offers a unique blend of nature and comfort, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Cabins are available at Fisheating Creek Campground

  • Enjoy a serene stay at Fisheating Creek Campground, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the woods and spot various wildlife along the creek.
  • This campground features well-maintained cabins, making it an ideal spot for families and groups seeking a comfortable outdoor experience.
  • With amenities like electric hookups and access to drinking water, your cabin stay will be both convenient and enjoyable.

Explore the great outdoors at Riverside Camp and Retreat Center

  • Located at Riverside Camp and Retreat Center, this site offers beautiful trails for hiking and biking, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • The campground boasts a stunning pool and clean facilities, ensuring a pleasant retreat after a day of adventure.
  • With a peaceful atmosphere away from the hustle of nearby cities, it’s a great place to relax and recharge.

Fishing and fun at Brighton Seminole Campground

  • Brighton Seminole Campground is a hidden gem for fishing enthusiasts, providing easy access to the lake for a day of casting lines.
  • The well-maintained facilities and friendly staff enhance your camping experience, making it a welcoming spot for both new and seasoned campers.
  • Enjoy the tranquility of nature while staying in a cozy cabin, perfect for unwinding after a day of outdoor activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Palmdale, FL is Fisheating Creek Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 18 reviews.

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