Livingston Creek Campground is located on the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest, (Polk County) on the Arbuckle tract, approximately 44 miles SE of Lakeland, FL. This hunt camp location features 10 campsites that are all reserveable. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. These sites have potable water access but no electricity available. There are two port-o-lets on site within the hunt camp for use. Recreation activities featured here include fishing, hunting, scouting, hiking, bicycling, picnicking, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing.
Natural Features
Lake Wales Ridge State Forest derives its name from the narrow ridge that runs north and south through the Florida Peninsula. Many years ago ancient ocean levels rose and covered nearly all of the present-day peninsula. The ridge became an island on which the plants and animals continued to evolve in isolation. Today, the scrub ecosystem that thrives on the ridge may have the highest concentration of rare and endangered plants in the continental United States. For more information Click Here.
Recreation
The forest offers many recreational opportunities for the rugged outdoor enthusiast as well as the occasional visitor. Hiking trails cross a variety of terrains from forest wetlands to ancient, dry scrub communities. The state forest contains four hiking trails that are included in the Florida Forest Service's Trailwalker Hiking Program. Hikers can take advantage of the numerous hiking trails, which include 25 miles of the Arbuckle Trail on the Arbuckle tract. For more information Click Here.
Facilities
1440 Ruck Dairy Road, Frostproof, Fl. 33843
Livingston Creek Campground contains 10 primitive campsites that all require an advanced campsite reservation. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring.
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
One-two nonflushable toilet (Portable restroom) and one garbage dumpster available within hunt camp.
Day Use pavilion available for use by reservation daily. No camping at day use pavilion allowed.
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
One-two nonflushable toilet (Portable restroom) and one garbage dumpster available within hunt camp.
Day Use pavilion available for use by reservation daily. No camping at day use pavilion allowed.
Nearby Attractions
ARBUCKLE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
LAKE ARBUCKLE PARK AND COUNTY CAMPGROUND
ARBUCKLE PRIMITIVE HIKE-IN CAMPSITES ON ARBUCKLE TRACT
REEDY CREEK CAMPGROUND AND PAVILION
ARBUCKLE HIKING TRAIL AND NATURE/CABIN LOOP TRAIL ON ARBUCKLE TRACT
MCLEAN CABIN DAY USE AREA ON ARBUCKLE
ARBUCKLE HORSE TRAILER PARKING AREA
LAKE GODWIN DAY USE AREA ON ARBUCKLE
WALK IN THE WATER CAMPGROUND ON WALK IN THE WATER TRACT
WALK IN THE WATER WMA
BABSON/DINNER LAKE TRACT LOCATED OFF WALK IN THE WATER RD
LWRSF HEADQUARTERS LOCATED AT 851 COUNTY ROAD 630 EAST, FROSTPROOF, FL 33843
LAKE ARBUCKLE PARK AND COUNTY CAMPGROUND
ARBUCKLE PRIMITIVE HIKE-IN CAMPSITES ON ARBUCKLE TRACT
REEDY CREEK CAMPGROUND AND PAVILION
ARBUCKLE HIKING TRAIL AND NATURE/CABIN LOOP TRAIL ON ARBUCKLE TRACT
MCLEAN CABIN DAY USE AREA ON ARBUCKLE
ARBUCKLE HORSE TRAILER PARKING AREA
LAKE GODWIN DAY USE AREA ON ARBUCKLE
WALK IN THE WATER CAMPGROUND ON WALK IN THE WATER TRACT
WALK IN THE WATER WMA
BABSON/DINNER LAKE TRACT LOCATED OFF WALK IN THE WATER RD
LWRSF HEADQUARTERS LOCATED AT 851 COUNTY ROAD 630 EAST, FROSTPROOF, FL 33843
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.
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