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"R" camp.

12 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Clewiston, FL

Primitive campsite Come pitch your tent or bring your rv to"R"camp. You will be surrounded by an oak hammock and pine tree park like setting. Hear the sound of roosters in the morning. Hike through trails observe loads of live stock. Gaze into the night sky filled with stars like you've never seen. so clearly. On a full moon no flashlights are needed. Only an hour and a half from dade/broward county and 15 minutes from lake Okeechobee. All campsites are within two minutes walking of main cabin. If you are looking for an RV park with all types of amenities this is not the place for you this is an off grid property for primitive family camping. "R" camp now have cabins, open link. https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/florida/huge-clewiston-ranch/r-treehouse on 5 acre property near Lake Okeechobee. 6 sites and three cabins available for rental. Large groups welcome. Fun for outdoor activities, biking, bonfires, luxury camping, and more. Equipped with extra RV and tons of room for personal campers and tents. We are located in Hendry County off HWY 80 West; approximately 15 miles from downtown Clewiston and Lake Okeechobee.

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J and P Creekside Retreat

7 sites · RVs, Tents16 acres · Punta Gorda, FL

Nestled on an sprawling 16.8-acre expanse along the picturesque Shell Creek, our location is a haven for nature enthusiasts. The property is adorned with a lush canopy of diverse trees, showcasing an array of Oak, Hickory, Cypress, Pine, and Sable palms. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our surroundings as you embark on a journey to boat, swim, and fish amidst the stunning natural beauty of Charlotte County, Florida. The waters of Shell Creek beckon you to explore its depths, while the vibrant native wildlife adds to the allure of our idyllic setting. Whether you're seeking a serene kayaking adventure or a leisurely paddleboarding excursion, we offer rentals to enhance your experience on the water. Discover the enchanting landscapes and rich biodiversity that define Charlotte County. From the rustling leaves of the Oak and Hickory trees to the graceful Cypress and Pine, our property is a testament to the beauty of Florida's natural habitat. Sable palms sway gently in the breeze, creating a soothing atmosphere that invites you to unwind and connect with the great outdoors. Indulge in the ultimate escape as you partake in the various activities our location has to offer. Whether you prefer a day of boating on Shell Creek, casting a line for a relaxing fishing session, or simply basking in the beauty of the surroundings, our 16.8-acre haven provides a perfect retreat. Experience the best of Charlotte County, Florida, where every moment is an opportunity to embrace the wonders of nature. Come and create lasting memories as you revel in the tranquility, adventure, and natural splendor our location has in abundance.

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Scenic Waterway

7 sites · RVs1 acre · North Port, FL

Spacious park-like waterfront setting of back yard, considered by most to be a safe area. Trash and recycle bins, bench swing, outside seating and tables. Currently waterway is coated with water lettuce plants, not navigable. Peak season is January and February when this area is extremely competitive to find camping. I don't consider my hosting service a business, but rather a cost shared meeting place. The city/county won't allow monthly; therefore is 30 days max, plus this is intended to be a meeting spot to assist travelers and meet new people, not for long term housing. Dog restrictions (see rules) and no smoking. Orderly and clean property: You and your RV / vehicle must be fairly presentable. No smoking on property. Your RV / vehicle must be in good condition and not in disarray; old vehicles OK if no visible duck tape, etc. Please note HipCamp does not allow me to see phone numbers, so if you type it in a message, I will not be able to call you. You should be able to see which sites and days are available as well as make a reservation on this website, therefore no need to ask me in a message if any site / days are available. Host is 55, single, retired from a large variety of jobs to include two years in Army "intel" and has an interest in most everything. Diet is strictly healthy which mainly omits sugar and corn syrup. Have lived in a campervan six years full time from 2016 to 2021; traveled most of the U.S. to include Alaska but not Hawaii. Have visited popular Canadian areas. Have a 2018 Ford Transit customized campervan. Born in Ohio, grew up in Texas / Arkansas. Bought this Florida home in early 2021 that is energy efficient and withstands strong storms well, but not storm proof. Worked diligently for three years to upgrade and improve the property.

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Bell Oaks Ranch

6 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Englewood, FL

With a year under our belt we are so excited to finally have the chance to host on our property. This land is very special to us and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. The perfect place to unwind and disconnect from the busy day to day surrounded by nature, farm animals and wildlife. Located in one of the best spots in Florida near top hiking trails, horse farms, and near the beautiful FL beaches.

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Tres Lagos Farm & Garden

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · North Fort Myers, FL

Tres Lagos Camping is part of the Florida agritourism initiative. Where travelers from all over the world come to experience and enjoy a different kind of florida. We’re a small 5 acre family farm involved in the cultivation and preservation of rare and endangered palms with many other edible tropical plants for our visitors to enjoy. You can view our palms at all stages of growth from seed to maturity. Enjoy our U-pick varieties of mangos, Caribbean cherries, sugar cane, bananas, coconuts and we’re adding more all the time. There is even a sugarcane maze and bamboo gardens in progress for the kids and adults to enjoy. But don’t forget your veggies! Get up close and personal with where some of your medicines and vegetables come from. We have some small areas for education about different medicinal plants like Turmeric, ginger, saw palmetto and a few others. Take the tours or classes or just sit back and enjoy the view! Hope to see you soon.

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Meadow River Ranch

11 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Naples, FL

Meadow River Ranch offers 6 rv campsites and 4 tent campsites campsites, in addition to a log cabin rental. Our campsites are for RVs and self contained rigs, We do have out door shower and out house. We are pet friendly! Amazing SUNNY Naples Florida location location location.... This RIVER FRONT Ranch is a very rare property very quiet peaceful 6 PRIVATE ACRES. Pictures say it all short drive to famous Naples Beach. The Log home has a large living room, kitchen, 2nd floor master with single window seat which would sleep another person. Beautiful front porch for the water views and sunsets. The back screened in great room is a great spot to spend an evening. The cabin includes the use use of the Waterfront outdoor kitchen Cabana. Guests love staying here "If you don't like peaceful surroundings and beautiful sunsets and a host that truly goes out of his way to accommodate all your needs then I would avoid this place. We stayed for several days and we were already planning to schedule another stay in the near future. Definitely a must see." See us on YouTube

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Norman B.’s Land

4 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Arcadia, FL

This property has been a horse stable since 2004. Has 11 stalls plus a 2 stall pasture board. Includes horse walker, round pen, 2 horse wash stall, and lighted arena.

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Dragon Lady Farms

5 sites · RVs10 acres · Alva, FL

Learn more about this land:10 acre site was previously a working Dragon Fruit Farm, it has currently been cleared out to plant new Dragon Fruit trees and other edibles (work in progress). The property has a large lake in the back stocked with bass, tilapia, and bluegill. Sand Hill cranes, wild hogs, even bob cats have been spotted on the property. Lots of things to do nearby: The Redneck Mud Park is about 3 miles from farm. The Babcock Ranch Eco Tours is about 11 miles, Babcock Ranch Center 17 miles. Fisherman's Village 24 miles.

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Noda’s Ranch

2 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Port La Belle, FL

Welcome to our ranch and be prepared to be in a country side. We are a family cattle ranch that loves what we do, there are 40 acres to explore, and you can choose the area that best suits your expectations. You can be close to our refreshing area or far away from us. , You may see us around working the land and are welcome to help if you wanna. We are dog lovers and dogs are welcome, we have two sweet and friendly ranch dogs, females, German Shepherd that walk freely at the property. If you love nature you may be surprised by a deer, alligator, hog, armadillo, panther, turtle, rabbit, raccoon, we already saw so many over here, you can see but please don’t touch, remember they are not pets and are free in their habitats! We producing a delicious raw honey just for us, not selling, you can see some working bees. We have some fruits trees like bananas, oranges, lemons, limes, mangos, avocados, that maybe you are luck and are in the season when you arrive, and yes, you are allowed to pick it if in season. Also you are more than welcome to bring any fruit tree and plant here during your stay. You can watch an amazing sunrise and sunset that are memorable. At night you can prepare delicious s'mores, bring your stuff and gaze into the night sky filled with stars like you've never seen. There is a social area with hammock, relaxing chairs, fire-pit, outdoor open shower, barbecue, table. Bring more chairs if you are a big family. If you like fishing, bring your stuff and you can fish at the water canal that are in the back of our property, we already got some delicious yummy Tilapias. The water that we provide come from a well, we use filters to purify it and use as shower and hose, but bring your drink water. You can bring your UTV and ATV to ride over here. If you are in a mood for a horseback, we can share a contact of a lady that bring them to our property, must be arranged prior to visit. Talking about outside the ranch, you can see our neighbors with orange farms, dragon fruit plantations, passion fruit plantations, bamboo plantations, ostrich farm, chicken farm. The town of LaBelle offers a lot to do and you must visit some places like LaBelle Nature Park, and Barron Park, we love to go there afternoons after grabbing a pizza. Talking restaurants, we can recommend our favorites, like a Italian restaurant, Mexican restaurant, a Brewing co, and a delicious Pelican's SnoBall shaved-ice snow cones that we are addicts of it! We are located 30 minutes from town, no stores or gas stations close by. Please come fully equipped with your own utensils, cooking essentials, food and beverages. We're also within 50 miles away of Estero Beach and 44 miles of Fort Myer. Bring sunscreen and a hat, we are in Florida and it is always super hot over here during the day. Don’t forget the bug repellent and a sweater, sometime the temperature drop during night. You may want a flashlight or headlamp for walking around at night. Enjoy the Florida outdoors lifestyle and we hope you enjoy your stay with us!

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Prana's Paradise

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Orangetree, FL

Hi friends! My Fiance and I own 5 acres near Naples Florida. We live completely off grid and are surrounded by a 1000 acre preserve (no neighbors), 25 minutes to the beach, in a relatively hurricane safe area. We have mini goats, a mini donkey, kittens, dogs, geese, chickens and turkeys, we have 100s of tropical fruit trees growing, huge bonfire and are putting in a natural swimming pool. We have a spot to dry dock your RV or pitch up a tent OR in another spot enjoy our luxurious glamping tent.

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Privacy in Fort Ogden

6 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Arcadia, FL

Welcome to Privacy in Fort Ogden! We are located in Fort Ogden, 45 minutes north of Fort Myers, FL. We have 4 RV/tent campsites available to choose from. We can accommodate vehicles up to 30ft in length. The sites are flat, no hookups are available at this time. Amenities include a picnic table, toilet, potable water, and BBQ + cooking equipment. We are pet-friendly (on leash). Campfires permitted.

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The Bohemian Hideaway

3 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Port Charlotte, FL

Glamp in style in a this Swiss family Robinson inspired converted bus on my Primitive , off grid waterfront property with firepit! The bus comes equipped with a dry camp toilet with bags, one burner propane stove, coffee pour over, rechargeable blender, solar power , 5 gal water for kitchenette sink, tv , AC (need to rent generator or bring your own) small chest style fridge and queen size bed! This rental is only for 2 people. We also have extra rentals that include outdoor movie, $65 kayak rentals, $65 one or $100 for 2 date night packages, $55 art packages $25 2000 W gas generator to run AC $75 Propane heater $45 This is a private and primitive waterfront site that is Very secluded area in the woods ,but you are only 7 min from town (Walmart, Publix, Starbucks..etc). Tons of great fishing , kayaking or late night outdoor movies to be had here. Ditch the cell phones and connect with your partner and nature here at the Bohemian hideaway!

The best camping near Mound Key Archaeological State Park guide

Overview

About

Framed in the lush greenery of the surrounding mangrove forests, camping near Mound Key Archaeological State Park offers a unique experience for those seeking adventure in the heart of nature. Rising more than 30 feet above the crystal-clear waters of Estero Bay, the shell mounds and ridges of Mound Key hold a rich history waiting to be explored. As you set up camp near Mound Key, you'll find yourself immersed in the ancient world of the Calusa Indians. These prehistoric Native Americans were skilled hunters and gatherers who thrived in the southwest Florida region for over 2,000 years. Mound Key is believed to have been their ceremonial center, making it a truly special place to visit. One of the advantages of camping near Mound Key is the abundance of outdoor activities available to you. Lace up your hiking boots and embark on a journey through the park's trails, where you'll discover the remnants of the Calusa civilization. Marvel at the intricate shell mounds and ridges that were once the foundation of their homes and temples. For those seeking a thrill, mountain biking is a popular activity in the area. Feel the wind in your hair as you pedal through the scenic landscapes surrounding Mound Key. The diverse terrain offers a challenge for riders of all skill levels, ensuring an exhilarating experience for everyone. As you explore the park, keep an eye out for the native wildlife that calls this place home. From majestic birds soaring through the sky to playful dolphins dancing in the bay, the natural wonders of Mound Key will leave you in awe.

When to go

The best time to visit Mound Key Archaeological State Park is during Florida's cooler months, from November to April, when the weather is more temperate. Summer months can be hot and humid, with a higher chance of rain and storms, potentially affecting accessibility and comfort.

Know before you go

Access to Mound Key is exclusively by boat, with launches available at nearby Koreshan State Park or Lovers Key State Park.
There are no facilities on the island, so plan to bring water, snacks, and any necessary supplies.
Wear comfortable hiking shoes to navigate the steep terrain and rugged trails.
Check weather conditions before your visit, as the park is open from sunrise to sunset and weather can impact your trip.
Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles to preserve the park's archaeological integrity.