AttentionCampsites are available first-come, first-serve for camping reservations online to licensed (or exempt), quota permitted hunters 2 weeks prior and during hunt dates for the Arbuckle and Walk-in-the-Water WMA in 2020-2021.
AttentionFor more information, please contact the state forest office at (863) 589-0545.
Important NoticeThe Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
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AttentionCampsites are available first-come, first-serve for camping reservations online to licensed (or exempt), quota permitted hunters 2 weeks prior and during hunt dates for the Arbuckle and Walk-in-the-Water WMA in 2020-2021.
AttentionFor more information, please contact the state forest office at (863) 589-0545.
Important NoticeThe Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
Cancellations can be made on the website and through the call center.
1 or more days prior to arrival: $9 non-refundable cancellation fee.
Day of or after arrival, must be cancelled through the call center.
$9.00 plus the 1st night's use fee.
After the arrival date, $9 non-refundable cancellation fee, fees for the nights following the call will be refunded. No same night refunds.
Refunds:
Credit Card refunds are automatically credited back to the original credit card and will take up to 3 - 5 business days to appear on the customer's statement.
The State Forest campgrounds cannot process refunds for reservations processed online or through the call center.
The State Forest can process refunds for cash or check payments made through walk-in office reservations and walk-up campsites. State Forest do not process any credit card refunds.
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Peak
01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
Park Season
Peak
01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
Site Type
Pavilion
Nightly/Daily Rates
Nightly/Daily Rates$18.69
RV or Tent
Nightly/Daily Rates$8.93
Peak
01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Peak
01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Pavilion
Nightly/Daily Rates$18.69
RV or Tent
Nightly/Daily Rates$8.93
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hook-ups / water hook-ups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Alerts and Important Information
1440 Ruck Dairy Road, Frostproof, Fl. 33843
RV/Tent camping at 10 campsites during hunting season only. Sites 1-10 all require advanced reservation for camping on site. Potable water is accessible. See campground rules in kiosk on site for information.
RV/Camper trailer size limit - Class B or Class C only, maximum of 32 ft length.
Pads are 12 ft wide by 60 ft long.
No Class A RV/Campers permitted.
Use "Leave No Trace" Principles - Plan Ahead and Prepare, Dispose of trash and litter properly-keep campsites clean, Minimize Campfire impacts-Clean fire ring after use, Respect Wildlife and Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) and other unlicensed vehicles are not allowed on the forest.
CAUTION: Bears/Raccoons/Etc. frequent the area. Please store food appropriately for safety.
Fires are permitted only in the fire rings and grills.
Drive only on designated roads on the state forest.
See FWC WMA hunting information for Arbuckle WMA in kiosks on state forest.