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The park features three campgrounds with 90 campsites. Each site is equipped with 50-amp electrical service, water, a fire ring and picnic table. The sites in Palmetto Ridge also have sewer hook-ups. A dump station is located near Old Prairie Campground. Laundry facilities are available to all campers in Old Prairie and Palmetto Ridge campgrounds. All campsites are located within 40 yards of restroom facilities with hot showers.
NOTE: Non-Potable Water
Effective May 11, 2023: Drinking water is temporarily unavailable at Myakka River State Park. Please remember to bring your own water. Bottled water is also available at no cost at the ranger station from 8 a.m. to sunset.
Sites in Old Prairie and Big Flats are dirt-based. The sites in Palmetto Ridge are gravel-based, except for four ADA paved sites adjoining restrooms. Old Prairie and Big Flats do not have vegetation buffers.
The Big Flats Campground is located near the Upper Myakka Lake, Myakka Outpost, a fishing deck and Wi-Fi.
Old Prairie and Palmetto Ridge campgrounds are located near the State Road 72 park entrance, the Myakka River, the campfire circle, a small playground and Myakka Friends Gift Shop. Well-behaved pets are welcome in these three campgrounds, up to four per site.
There are six primitive campgrounds (Mossy Hammock, Bee Island, Honore, Panther Point, Oak Grove and Prairie) located along the hiking trails for backpackers. These rustic settings provide campers with a fire pit and post to hang items. Each campground has three campsites, and a maximum of four people may be on each site. Only Bee Island, Oak Grove and Prairie have water pumps. Water at these sites is not potable; it requires boiling/chemical treatment. Other sites do not have water; you must bring your own. The terrain is primarily prairie, and dehydration is possible even on the coolest days.
Myakka River State Park is one of Florida’s largest parks with 37,000 acres of its own. Home to the officially designated “Wild and Scenic” Myakka River, this state park is the perfect destination for outdoor adventurers who are looking to get closer to the natural, diverse Florida wildlife.
Choose from one of over 80 campsites while Myakka State Park camping and get ready to explore!
Bring your kayak and make your way through a variety of waterways where you can spot american alligators, snook, ospreys, and countless species of birds.
Embark on one of many hiking trails to explore more of the unique environments found within Myakka River State Park. Trek to the highlands to get a look at Florida’s traditional wetlands where marshes, cypress dome trees, and grazing birds will welcome you. Go even deeper to reach the diverse array of grasses, wildflowers, and vines that grow freely in the park’s protected dry prairies. Don’t forget to bring your camera with you! Short shrubs in the dry prairies allow visitors to see for miles in any direction.
You’ll also want to bring the camera atop the Canopy Walkway at Myakka River. Just a short walk from the main road, this suspension bridge provides a panoramic view of the entire park from a unique vantage point above the tree canopy. Every camper can find what they’re looking for at this Florida park.
$26 / night
Cayo Costa State Park protects the Charlotte Harbor Estuary and provides visitors with a majestic piece of untouched Florida.
An unspoiled Gulf Coast island evokes images of wind-shaped trees, dunes, beaches and freedom to explore. This especially rings true for Cayo Costa Island.
Accessible only by boat or kayak, this former fishing ground of the Calusa Indians features nine miles of undeveloped shoreline for swimming, snorkeling, shelling, fishing, birdwatching and exploration along with several walking and bicycling trails through the island’s interior. Shorebirds are numerous, and one might spot manatees, porpoises and sea turtles offshore.
This is coastal Florida at its best! Campsites and cabins are available for overnight stays, and a ferry service runs to the island from several mainland locations. Visitors are reminded that camping is allowed only in designated sites in the campground on Cayo Costa.
$22 / night
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.
$16 - $80 / night
Amenities include: Complete Hookups Picnic Tables Restrooms/Showers Laundry Ice LP Gas Pavilion available for private & public functions Beach, Golf, Shops & Dining all within walking distance NO DOGS ALLOWED. NO CREDIT CARDS. WI-FI NOT PROVIDED If you need Wi-Fi during your stay, you must supply your own hotspot. Verizon has the best coverage in our area. Please note Campfires are not permitted.
$50 - $62 / night
Thousand Trails Peace River RV & Camping Resort is a 75-acre RV camp in Florida nestled among the woods on the outskirts of Wauchula. The Peace River runs a half mile around the border of the preserve, offering canoeing, kayaking, fishing, fossil hunting in the river, nature trails and wildlife. Whether you prefer the water or the woods, Peace River provides the RV camping experience you desire all from a conveniently located RV camp in southwest Florida. At Thousand Trails Peace River RV Camping, our setting is ideal for guests who want to explore the surrounding local attractions. Big-city sports arenas, amusement parks and art districts are a pleasant drive away. This RV camp in Florida also touts close proximity to the well-known powder white beaches of the Gulf Coast, only a brief 45 minutes to an hour away. Naturally Beautiful RV Camp in Florida Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Peace River RV & Camping Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
Scout
Great campground for any type of camping. All sites at Palmetto Ridge are full hookup and many sites are pull through. ATT WiFi is fast enough to stream YouTube and YouTube TV via my Apple TV box tethered to my iPhone.
Traveler
If you are a traditional camper stay away. This place is mainly for trucks and ATV’s. There is sugar sand everywhere and my car got stuck. After they helped me get out I left.
ScoutThe campsites are well-shaded and have easy access to walking & biking trails. We've visited Myakka on day trips previously, and just recently camped there for the first time. It's quiet, and there's plenty of wildlife to be seen: Lots of birds, alligators, deer, wild turkeys. Bathrooms with laundry facilities were conveniently located, but we didn't use them. Campsite was clean, level, and easy to back into.
Guide
Located in Jasper, TN. This is a place to visit! Fair rates ($35/night) and great views. Friendly staff. Upkeep on bathrooms and showers. Very pleased with my stay here! The lot was a tight squeeze so if you’re not an experienced driver, you may want to request a different lot selection.
GuideWell I called to reserve for the night. I was given a discounted $40 overnight rate. It seemed fair, but the conditions were underwhelming. I had to use the shower and bathrooms and frankly… it was a hole in the wall. The shower was literally just a hole in the wall! Had to walk carefully in the bathroom to avoid getting in contact with the disgusting conditions.
Traveler
Great park awesome amenities Pet Friendly and ok pricing! They have everything you can think of for a RV park and more! We will definitely be back! ♥️
RangerWe were fortunate enough to get here before the hurricanes destroyed parts of this campground. It is so peaceful and naturally beautiful. Plenty of places to walk and ride bikes to. Our site was shady and a really good size. Bathhouse was always clean. Cannot wait to go back.
Guide
Peace River is a very large campground. Nearly half is still unusable after Ian. The sites that are open are spacious. There are many trees so many roots in the campsites. Our site was very level with a concrete patio. Except for the traffic nearby it is a very quiet campground. We had many perfect nights sleeping here. Although we were here in March there seemed to be many available sites and many campers moving in and out.
Scout
It was definitely an amazing experience. The most friendliest staff. Very clean and well maintained.
Traveler
Enjoyed our brief stay at Periwinkle. Quiet, good bathrooms, a short hike to the beach and great restaurants and bars and ice cream within walking. Also serves as an exotic bird refuge. So much to like. Great price point.
Traveler
One of the best RV parks I have stayed at so far. It's proximity to the beaches and location on the water makes it a great place to stay. Location has all the amenities you need to make for a fun time
ScoutVery easy to use.
GuideThis is our 2nd time at Myakka River State Park and it doesn't disappoint. We stayed at the PR section with full hookups. Site was spacious and the park even had smiling gators.
GuideI camped in the wilderness area which is somewhat disconnected from the main RV site. There are trails which are used by ATV's and up until 10pm its noisy. You also get quite a lot of noise from the divided highway which runs adjacent to the site. Getting to the wilderness area can be a bit challenging if you don’t have 4 wheel drive as the trails that lead you there are comprised of Sugar Sand. If you are a party until the wee small hours kind of camper or RV’r then you might enjoy this site and there are lots of activities to keep kids and adults occupied, however if you are more interested in a laid back quieter time then this probably won’t fit the bill.
GuideWe have a lovely site right up against a Floridian stand of woods. The site is big and open for a private campground and plenty of space for a family. The site is 30amp and no sewage. You have to drive around and pick a 30 amp site then you are entered into a lottery system after you get to your site to move to a 50 amp site with sewage. We were here and pulled into the driveway at 12:06 (check-in time of noon) specifically to get what we want for our rig. Rather than have to move again, we stayed in our site and decided to just use the honey wagon. First off, you get one honey wagon visit per week. Really!?!?!? Second, unless you book it a week or two before, there is no way to get a Wednesday appointment. Considering this is a campground without sewage, why would you have only one honey wagon without enough ability to service your customers? Thank goodness for a 36 gallon poop-tote. Location is great but, this is a private campground with State Park like lack of amenities.
TravelerWe heard so many great things from friends and boy did this place live them up! This was our first trip here even though we live only 1 hour away. Great primitive camping sites. Amazing trails for ATV use and mudding. Will definitely be back! Staff was friendly and helpful. A must visit!
ScoutSuper close to a nice beach. Birds were so cool. Everything worked. Park was clean. Good size lots.
TravelerThis place is special. Best beach oriented camping in Florida. The shelling is amazing and you truly feel like you have traveled back in time. We have camped there in a tent site three times in the last year. The campground closed for several months in summer 2021 to eradicated the rodents. It worked! We did not see or hear one rodent when we stayed for three nights in November 2021. If campers / visitors will keep a clean camp site and not leave food and garbage out, the rodents should stay under control.
No problem with bugs in the dry season, but you still need some bug spray at dawn and dusk.
ScoutGetting into a site with sewer thru the lottery was time consuming , but we did get a decent site the day after we arrived. The amenities are tired and in need of an update or repair. They do seem to have a good activities schedule and the staff is very nice. You have to pay $5 per package delivery. It’s right on Route 17, so you can hear traffic from a lot of the sites. Not much to do in Wauchula.
GuideIt takes an hour to drive to the closest beach, Almost everything inside the campground closes 8pm including the pool and the office and the laundry. The spaces are very tight and there is some pretty strict rules that I was unfamiliar with, Including I couldn't put my little doggy fence up in the grass next to my camper. The man that came around in the golf cart with the rule book was a very horrible person. Aside from that everybody else was very nice and the campground is actually well kept and it is nice.
GuideSuper crowded, busy and loud campground. This isnt a quiet nature get Way its a two stroking music blasting party spot. The kids were all having fun, adults too. Hot showers, food trucks and plenty of dirt trails for exploring.
ScoutPatty in the office refused to even speak to me on the phone because there was a person in the office. Wouldn't let me hold, didn't want me to call back. Then she ended up as my neighbor and told me where I could and couldn't put things on my lot so she could park her van. So customer service is definitely lacking. Laundry room is small and always full go to the laundry mat. Lots are not first come first served the do a lottery no matter what time you arrive, first it was at noon, then moved to 1, then to 2. So everyone that arrived after you has the same chance to get a coveted full hook up site. In the mean time you must pick a 30 amp no sewer site to wait for the lottery. They are hoping you don't want to move again. The truck to pump out your rig is impossible to book yet they pump themselves out next door daily as well as pumping out their friends every other day. Again such a lack of customer service in order to provide a better experience for the employees at the expense of the paying members. Ridiculous!
ScoutGreat 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.
GuideHuge sites, fire pits, kayaking and trails and nature galore!!
GuidePrivate sites on the water. Lots of nature. Trails to walk, river to kayak/fish, 4 wheeling: amazing!!
GuideCampground had great amenities. Clean showers and bathrooms. Club house with ping pong. Very empty during this time of year. Bugs were at their peak. No complaints, easy contact less check in and check out!
ScoutThis campground has came so far. I can remember when it was little, but so fun! I couldn't wait to go every couple weeks! I learned how to shake teeth hunt, name snake species, dig up wooly mammoth remains,canoe,4 wheel, mudding,rope swing and last but not least, I learned how to wreck every golf cart my parents rented lol. The owners now passed down to the kids,they are so sweet and always made our stays safe and fun! The kids now take care of it and they've blown it out of the water! Since Hurricane Charley nearly destroyed the place I called my 2nd home, these kids have worked so hard to rebuild it and now it's so more awesome. My mother , now widow,has since retired and lives there year round. She cleans up ,guards the gate, and does gator patrol. I wanna say thanks to the family who opened there lard and home up to so many. We have so many memories,and have made so may friends and memories. If your ever in the area check out the thousands of acres of nothing but fun times!!
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