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Established Camping

Panther Pond

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

State Park

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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Location

Panther Pond is located in Florida

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Directions

Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest is located approximately 30 miles east of Fort Myers, in western Hendry and northeastern Collier counties. The forest can be accessed along County Road 832, marked by the various self-service pay stations.

Coordinates

26.5537889 N
81.2965795 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Stay Connected

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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1 Review

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.

Bicycles on Wildcow Rd

(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

  • Are fires allowed at Panther Pond?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Panther Pond, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Panther Pond have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Panther Pond does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Panther Pond?

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