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Panther Pond Primitive Campground — Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest

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The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.

Panther Pond is located near flat terrain with a mix of wetlands and forested areas. The region experiences temperatures ranging from the mid-50s in winter to the high 90s in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, which offers boardwalk trails and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Description

FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service

Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest

The Okaloacoochee Slough, the forest's namesake, is a 32,370-acre pristine slough that is oriented north-south through the forest. The natural systems of the Fakahatchee Strand and Big Cypress Preserve are dependent on the water supplied by the Okaloacoochee Slough. The Okaloacoochee Slough is one of the few places in South Florida north of the Everglades or Big Cypress National Preserve where the pre-Columbian landscape can still be observed.

This unique natural system provides a large roaming area of contiguous habitat for a variety of wildlife species. The forest is home to listed, threatened and endangered species, including the Florida panther, Florida black bear, sandhill crane, wood stork and gopher tortoise.

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Panther Pond Primitive Campground — Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest is located in Florida

Directions

From I-75, take exit 138 for FL-82 (Fort Myers) and east on FL-82. Follow FL-82 for 20 miles and turn left onto S Church Road. Follow S Church Road and then turn right onto Church Road/Felda Church Road. Follow Church Road/Felda Church Road for 6 miles and then turn left on FL-29 N. Follow FL-29 N for 2.5 miles and then turn right onto Keri Road. Follow Keri Road for 6.4 miles until you see the Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest sign.

Address

6265 County Rd. 832
Felda, FL 33930

Coordinates

26.5537889 N
81.2965795 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

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

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Reservable
Electric Hookups
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

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Drive Time

1 hr 10 min from Cape Coral
1 hr 14 min from Punta Gorda
1 hr 16 min from Naples
1 hr 23 min from Sebring

Roger W.

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Reviewed Feb. 3, 2024

Secluded Campsites

Panther Pond: We really liked this quiet campground with very secluded sites. More sunshine and solar at Okaloacoochee Overflow and Hunt Camp. To Do: Nearby trails here to talk of grass to comfortably walk in. Either not much recent horse traffic or they just have not been mowed. Either is probably due to this year’s wet winter .

Make sure to make the 30 minute drive to the board walk on Sic Island Dr. Short walk to the short boardwalk. Outstanding way to leave with a taste of the slough.

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(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

(70 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

Overall Rating: 4.5 for Great privacy. Price 2023: $ 10 for seniors Security: None Usage during visit: 1/4 full Site Privacy: most all sites – excellent, with shrubbery in between sites. Site Spacing: very nice Site surface: dirt Reservations: required Campground Noise: Quiet Road Noise: Maybe a little from Cow Path Rd. Very little travel. Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: no Dump Station: no none Potable Water Available: a couple miles away at Hunt camp there is a hand pump at the horse corals. Rangers say it is not portable.
Generators: allowed Bathroom: chemical toilets Showers: no Pull Throughs: None Cell Service (AT&T): one bar Setting: in a long pine forest, with lots of palm tree shrubbery Recent Weather: clear with highs in the upper 60s Solar: some sites. See below. Host: no Rig Size: 17 to 20 foot trailer will fit in some sites in my opinion. See below. Sites: Will easily fit a 17 foot trailer: 1,2,3*,5*,7,6,9*,11, *very nice solar at 2 PM, but not all day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Panther Pond Primitive Campground — Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Panther Pond Primitive Campground — Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Panther Pond Primitive Campground — Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Panther Pond Primitive Campground — Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Panther Pond Primitive Campground — Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Panther Pond Primitive Campground — Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest does not have wifi.

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According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is good.

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