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Top Tent Camping near Palmdale, FL

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Best Tent Camping Sites Near Palmdale, FL (113)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Ortona South

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    Ortona South

    20 Reviews
    87 Photos
    94 Saves
    LaBelle, Florida

    Overview

    Ortona South is a perfect campground for a quiet, sunny escape to South Florida. the campground is set along the Caloosahatchie River.

    Recreation

    Activities here are focused on simple, relaxing pleasures like fishing and strolling the grounds. If you walk across the dam in between 7AM and 4 PM, the road on the north side of the river provides a great place for walking and bicycling. Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Tilapia are the most commonly caught fish at the large wooden pier at the campground. Snook are commonly caught at the small north end pier which is also accessible by walking across the dam from 7AM to 4PM. Several large bird species frequent the area if you are a Bird Watcher.

    Facilities

    All campsites have concrete pads, electric, 30 amp and 50 amp, water hookups, a fire ring and grill, and a covererd picnic table. Other amenities include a sanitary dump station, restrooms with showers, dumpsters, Wifi (near west end restroom only), and a picnic pavilion for campers only. Day use visitors are allowed on site for fishing. The Ortona North Day Use Area has a boat launch and is a 25 minute drive by way of the Town of LaBelle. LaBelle is the nearest town and has stores, restaurants, etc. Laundry Facilities are not currently available on site.__

    Natural Features

    The campground's terrain is flat and lined with tropical greenery , including the Sabal Palm, the state tree of Florida. The Caloosahatchee River to your north and picturesque pastures to your south. The South Florida Water Management District is constructing a Water Quality Treatment and Testing Facility, adjacent to the South East end of the campground. Construction at that site may affect the serenity of your experience.

    Nearby Attractions

    Head west to LaBelle, Florida, where an annual Swamp Cabbage Festival is held the last weekend of each February. Or travel east to hike or bike along the Herbert Hoover Dike, part of Lake Okeechobee, and part of the 1,400-mile long Florida National Scenic Trail.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $35 / night

  2. Camper-submitted photo from Fisheating Creek Campground

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    Fisheating Creek Campground

    15 Reviews
    105 Photos
    85 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
  3. Camper-submitted photo from Highlands Hammock State Park Campground

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    Highlands Hammock State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    114 Photos
    185 Saves
    Sebring, Florida

    The family campground offers water and electric hookups, a dump station, access to restrooms with shower facilities, laundry and dishwashing areas.

    Currently, there is no free Wi-Fi in the campground; however, Wi-Fi is available at the Hammock Inn Concession, which is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during peak season months. During the slow summer season, daily availability and hours of operation may vary for the Hammock Inn camp store. Call 863-402-0061 for details.

    Campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Sites vary from being open and sunny to partially or fully shaded and range in length from 20 to 50 feet. Maximum RV length = 50 feet.

    Three paved campsites, designated as American Disability Act sites, are near an ADA-accessible restroom. A maximum of eight people with two tents are allowed per site. RV sites are allowed to have the RV and one tent.

    The recreation hall, a park rental facility with a full kitchen, stage, large seating area, restrooms, barbecue grill and playground, is used for family reunions, weddings, parties, meetings and other events. Reservations may be booked through the ranger station 11 months in advance.

    The campground is a short walk from the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum and the picnic area. The bike path, nature trails and playgrounds are within proximity and easily accessed. Ranger-guided programs and interpretive walks offered during the busy winter season are suspended during the summer.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
  4. Camper-submitted photo from W.P. Franklin N

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    W.P. Franklin N

    15 Reviews
    77 Photos
    97 Saves
    Alva, Florida

    Overview

    Visitors flock to W.P. Franklin Campground for its well-kept facilities and location on the Caloosahatchee River, where campers can fish, boat and take it easy in sunny southwest Florida. The campground, about 10 miles east of Fort Myers, provides visitors with a taste of tranquil, tropical country life. Nearby Telegraph Creek, offers exciting opportunities to canoe Florida's backcountry swamps and view wildlife.

    Recreation

    Fishing for both salt and fresh water game fish is popular, as is boating. A unique feature of the campground is its cruiser sites, where campers sleep on their boat while enjoying the perks of the campsite facilities.

    Facilities

    The 29 RV sites and 8 boat sites are equipped with 50 amp electric and water hookups. A boat ramp, fishing pier and trailer dump station are conveniently onsite.

    Natural Features

    The campground is almost completely surrounded by the Caloosahatchee River with just a narrow stretch of land connecting it to the shore. The Caloosahatchee River is part of the 152 mile Okeechobee Waterway that spans South Florida from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.

    Nearby Attractions

    Visit the U.S Army Corps of Engineers visitor center across the river in the W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area. Visit downtown Fort Myers for flea markets, grocery stores, shopping and the historic Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Estates, or spend a day exploring the sandy Gulf of Mexico beaches, about 45 minutes from the campground.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $35 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from Peace River Campground

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    Peace River Campground

    24 Reviews
    77 Photos
    167 Saves
    Arcadia, Florida

    Peace River Campground offers over 100 acres of wilderness camping for your enjoyment. You can make camp anywhere you like, including many places right on the beautiful Peace River's edge. During less busy times you can spend days out of site of other campers. While there are no utilities, picnic tables, or other campground amenities, you are only a short walk to our hot showers, swimming pool, campground store and all the trappings of the "civilized" world.

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

    $16 - $80 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Campground

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    Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    161 Photos
    187 Saves
    Kenansville, Florida

    Surrounded by 54,000 acres of prairie, campers at the Kilpatrick Hammock Campground can experience real Florida wilderness with access to modern conveniences. Water and electricity are provided at all 35 campsites along with a spacious accessible restroom with showers and laundry. A water-filling and dump station is centrally located.

    Trails are located near the campground to allow for exploration of the preserve. The park's remoteness makes Kissimmee Prairie an ideal location for stargazing. The park also offers the Bedtime Story Camper Lending Library of picture books for campers ages 4 to 9. Check out the books at the park office. Well-behaved pets are allowed in the campground in accordance with our Pet Policy.

    Maximum recreational vehicle length is 65 feet.

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

    $16 / night

  7. Camper-submitted photo from Caloosahatchee Regional Park

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    Caloosahatchee Regional Park

    6 Reviews
    11 Photos
    48 Saves
    Alva, Florida

    -Parking Fee is $1 per hour or $5 per day

    -Dogs are not permitted at this park.

    -Alcohol, gasoline powered generators and electric bicycles are not allowed in the park per County Ordinance 18-12 (as amended)

    -Collection of plants, animals, shells or other natural and cultural resources is not allowed.

    -Helmets are strongly encourage for all mountain bikers and are required by state law for anyone under the age of 16.

    -Volunteer Opportunities are available

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $15 - $40 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from Koreshan Historic State Park — Koreshan State Historic Site

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    Koreshan Historic State Park — Koreshan State Historic Site

    27 Reviews
    84 Photos
    141 Saves
    Estero, Florida

    Koreshan State Park offers 60 campsites, all with electricity and water, a picnic table and fire ring. Twelve sites are designated tent camping only and located next to the Estero River. Four paved ADA campsites are available.

    Sites have a vegetation buffer between them for privacy. Firewood and ice are available for campers at the ranger station.

    The picnic area and playground are a short walk from the campground. A dump station is available for RV campers. The bathhouse includes a utility area with washers, dryers, sinks and vending machines. Pets, including cats, are welcome in the campground but must be well-behaved and be kept on no longer than a six-foot leash.

    Maximum RV length = 40 feet.
    
    Hammocks are allowed to be used in campsites number 18, 20, 21 and 22 and must be set up using straps at least 2 inches wide on trees at least 12 inches in diameter. Ropes are not permitted.
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Moore Haven KOA

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    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

  10. Camper-submitted photo from North Lake Estates RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

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