Established Camping

Hopkins Prairie Campground

14 Reviews

About

National Forest

An island of shade amid a broad, winding grassland, the Hopkins Prairie Campground is a seasonal destination for campers looking to get a bit off the beaten path. It sits right along the Florida Trail and offers opportunities for fishing and birding along miles of prairie shoreline.

Hopkins Prairie is a designated camping area with minimal facilities, open seasonally.
Expect full recreation sites during weekends. Have backup plans. Sites may close when capacity is reached. Please be aware that low tree branches over the road may limit the height of vehicles entering the campground.

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Pull-Through Sites

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Brian and Janet S.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 19, 2024

Off the beaten path

This is a beautiful campground with proximity to the Florida Scenic Trail. Ideal for tent camping, as the forest service roads were a little rough for our RV. Campground is along a beautiful and unique wet prairie. No cell service, no electric or water hookups. Worth a stay in a tent! Recommend using entrance off route 19 via forest service road 86.

Site6

Month of VisitApril

charles K.

Scout

Reviewed Dec. 10, 2023

Be ready for gun shots at night

Loud music and a lot of gun shots.

Month of VisitJanuary

Kacie W.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 29, 2022

Hell yes!

Favorite campground I’ve experienced in Florida so far. Beautiful views, canopy trees and first come first serve. Kinda hard to find if you aren’t paying attention as there are no markers on the dirt road. Everyone is usually super chill here, playing music, fires into the night and card games. Minimal amenities and I have no service (which is part of the fun). Everytime I have been there have been bear sightings so be careful!

Month of VisitJanuary

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Location

Hopkins Prairie Campground is located in Florida

Directions

The turnoff for Hopkins Prairie is 9.2 miles north along SR 19 from the intersection with SR 40. Turn left and follow the signs, turning left, right, and left along unmarked, unimproved roads to reach the camping area.