Walk-in access leads to Starvation Slough Campsite, a Fish and Wildlife Service facility offering free camping in central Florida. The campground provides picnic tables and allows campfires, with trash service maintaining the area. Cell service reaches the site.
Located roughly eight miles from campgrounds near Fruitland Park, campers can resupply in town before heading to this no-cost option. Alcohol is permitted on-site. Reservations are available despite the free camping model, which can help secure a spot during busy periods.
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Map & DirectionsStarvation Slough Campsite is located in Florida near Fruitland Park
Coordinates
28.94086105 N
82.02392597 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/14/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/14/25
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Alcohol
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 11 min from Wildwood, FL
- 24 min from Ocala, FL
- 42 min from Homosassa Springs, FL
- 1 hr 14 min from Deltona, FL
