Pioneer Park

This location is at one of the most unpredictable water level spots along the Peace River  - this is not the wide deep Peace River you will find further south, but it is a very popular location for the locals and fossil hunters! water levels here controlled by rainfall and can range from 4 inches to 6 feet  easily. I believe this is the most beautiful stretch of the river - from here to Brownville.

  

  Located on the corner of U.S. Highway 17&amp; S.R. 64 it is an easy and quick stop for an unplanned overnight for RV travelers - Over 30 ft rigs - sights are laid out like a parking lot with no trees and there are pull through sites. Under 30 ft rigs there is a wooded area available. Electric is available,  a dump station and pay per use showers ($2.00). The road noise can be pretty loud the closer to the road you are till after dark.

  

Tent camping is much better! Primitive dispersed and under the trees. Watch for snakes in heavy cover areas and if it has been raining avoid low areas. there is a place to get water but I chose not to drink it.... No Hammocks, 2 pets per campsite 10 ft max leash at all times. No swimming anywhere in park (yes there are gators). Simple boat ramp good for canoes and kayaks if river is up. If water very high you may see some john boats and skiffs being launched

  

Bathrooms are onsite but last I saw they were charging for showers.

  

There are many building that can be rented for special events. For Pioneer Park building rentals, please call 863-473-5076.

  

The Cracker Trail Museum and Wildlife Refuge are 2 locations on site that you can visit for an additional fee of $2-5 each The phone number for the Museum is 863-473-5076. The phone number for the Wildlife Refuge is 863-473-4892.

Finding Peace on the Peace River

What a pleasant surprise to find this park.  We where staying across the street and came over to check out the wildlife refuge.  We stopped at the office in the park to ask about the campground and found out this is a FF park.  We opt for a primitive site by the water for a couple nights and couldn’t have been happier.  We had a solid picnic table and fire ring and a very large site.  