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Area 61 Camping

99%

81 reviews

· Arcadia, De Soto, Florida

5 acres hosted by Joseph M.

8 tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Joseph is a Star Host

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Area 61 is a natural 5 acre property with a creek that feeds into the Peace River. We have many different types of wild life that visit including white tail deer, turkeys, alligators, otters, armadillos and all types of birds including owls. We also have access to the Peace River for canoeing and kayaking trips. Along the creek we also have several terraced waterfalls that provide a wonderful wetland area for the wildlife.Area 61 camping is a Natural wetland area located near the Peace River. We have a wide variety of wildlife that visits the property, including white tail deer, turkey, alligators, otters, armadillos, and all types of birds, including owls. Pets are allowed but must be restrained to protect the wildlife, and the quieter you are, the more wildlife you will see. We also have Alligators that live in the stream that runs through the property, so do not dangle your feet in the creek. We look forward to meeting you and we're sure you'll enjoy your stay. You can rent 4 tiki torches for 10$. Arrival ends at 6 PM, and check-in begins again at 1PM. the next day. Arrivals after hours will not be accepted. Cancellation refunds will not be provided 48 hours before your scheduled date without a reasonable explanation for complicated circumstances.

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99% Recommend95 ratings · 81 reviews

Jillian R.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Such a magical experience!!!

Tent ·

Area 61 Camping

Joe was a great host. Easy to talk to and very accommodating with his property. We loved our camp site and enjoyed all of the wildlife it had to offer. It is even more active early in the mornings. A lovely walk around the property doesn't disappoint. Joe loves to entertain the birds and squirrels as well. So many animals flourish to this site. We saw a bobcat, otters, an array of birds, deer, a turkey and some cows. I will definitely be back!!!! Thank you joe!

Robert K.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent ·

Area 61 Camping

Perfection is the only way to describe this hidden gem. The host, Joe, could not have been more amazing. From greeting to departure I feel that I made a friend. Quiet, peaceful and beautiful. Made it into downtown Arcadia and had a great lunch and did some shopping. Close to peace river to find shark teeth. I hope joe keeps this place for years to come.

Eloy R.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Area 61 Camping

Joseph was an exceptional host, very kind and communicative. He save us with is truck when our car battery dead 🙏 The campsite is plenty of trees, water and birds, there are a lot of squirrels too. It has bathroom and shower near the entrance.

Alcides S.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

A break from the city

Tent ·

Area 61 Camping

This place is amazing and Joe is a great host. Space was great and everything needed was there. Being able to wake up early and go take walk to see the sunrise and the cows is nothing but perfect! Definitively staying here again whenever I need some rest from the city.

Robert R.

4 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Great time

Area 61 Camping

Great place to stay deer in your campsite , pet friendly everything as advertised

Zuly 🌴.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Super cool spot

Tent · With pets ·

Area 61 Camping

I really loved the whole spot, I wish I would’ve booked for more days honestly. There’s a ton of little trails to explore, I saw like 5 deers and horses came to the fence to say hello in the morning! Although there were other campers I literally couldn’t see or hear them, so it felt super private. The host is genuinely cool and you can tell he loves his place because of the attention to detail. There’s a bathroom for us to use, water if you need to shower or clean pots+pans, and plenty of curiosities on the property to entertain yourself with. I recommend this spot a thousand times over.

Location

Arcadia, De Soto, Florida, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Calusa, Seminole, Miccosukee, and Mascogo First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking