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Picayune Strand Horseshoe Primitive Campground, FL

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Picayune Strand Horseshoe Primitive Campground is located within the Picayune Strand State Forest (Collier County), approximately 8 miles east of Naples, FL. There is no potable water or electric facilities available, but there is non-potable water available at the horse stalls....
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Picayune Strand Horseshoe Primitive Campground
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Tent Only
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Picayune Strand Horseshoe Primitive Campground
Tent Only
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Picayune Strand Horseshoe Primitive Campground
Tent Only
8
21
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Picayune Strand Horseshoe Primitive Campground
Tent Only
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21
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Overview

Description

Picayune Strand Horseshoe Primitive Campground is located within the Picayune Strand State Forest (Collier County), approximately 8 miles east of Naples, FL. There is no potable water or electric facilities available, but there is non-potable water available at the horse stalls. There are also fire rings, picnic tables and a portable restroom available. Recreational activities featured here are: horseback riding, bike riding, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and hiking.

Geography:

Picayune Strand State Forest is the fourth largest state forest in Florida and is named after the largest of several cypress strands that once occupied much of the eastern portion of the property. The 74,168-acre forest is comprised of two tracts, the South Golden Gates Estates Tract to the east and the Belle Meade Tract to the west.
Picayune Strand State Forest is in the heart of the Big Cypress Basin. The majority of this hydric forest is under water during the wet season. The forest is a mosaic of cypress strands, wet prairie and pine flatwoods in the lowlands and subtropical hardwood hammocks in the uplands. The northern section of the Belle Meade Tract contains many second-growth South Florida slash pine, with some remnant trees being over 100 years old!

Recreation:

The Picayune Strand State Forest, Belle Meade Tract provides equestrians with a 22-mile trail that is included in the Florida Forest Service, Trailtrotter Program. The Horseshoe Equestrian Group Camp adjacent to the forest office serves as the eastern trailhead for the trail. Please note that all horses on the forest must have current negative Coggins test results, proof of which is to be carried by each rider at all times. In addition, there are opportunities for hiking and off road biking.

Facilities:

Pavillion available for rent. 17 uncovered horse stalls available, 2 porta-johns

Booking Window
Fri Mar 29 2024 - Fri Feb 28 2025

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Wed Nov 01 2023
Tue Apr 30 2024
Non Peak
Wed May 01 2024
Thu Oct 31 2024
Peak
Fri Nov 01 2024
Wed Apr 30 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Fire Rings
  • Grills
  • Horse Stalls
  • Hunting
  • Kiosk
  • Office/Ranger Station
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Trails, Equestrian
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Cancellations:

  • 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. State Forest do not process any credit card refunds.

  • Facility Rates*
    Park Season
    Site Type
    Nightly/Daily Rates
    Peak Season
    Nov 01 2023 -
    Apr 30 2024
    Tent Only
    $10.00
    Non Peak Season
    May 01 2024 -
    Oct 31 2024
    Tent Only
    $10.00
    Peak Season
    Nov 01 2024 -
    Apr 30 2025
    Tent Only
    $10.00

    *Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

    **Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

    Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    26.14315, -81.56212
    26°8'35"N, 81°33'44"W

    Southbound on I-75, take exit 111 (Naples Park) and use left two lanes to turn left onto Immokalee Road. Continue on Immokalee for 8 miles, then turn right onto Randall Boulevard. Continue on Randall Boulevard for 3.4 miles, then turn right on Everglades Boulevard. Continue on Everglades Boulevard for 9.4 miles, then turn right onto 52nd Avenue. In 1 mile, the campground will be on your right.

    Northbound on I-75 (Alligator Alley) from Miami, take exit 80 to merge onto FL-29 North (Everglades City/Immokalee). Continue on FL-29 for 10 miles, then left onto Oil Well Road. Continue on Oil Well Road for 12.7 miles, then left onto Everglades Boulevard. Continue on Everglades Boulevard for 10.5 miles, then turn right onto 52nd Avenue. In 1 mile, the campground will be on your right.
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    Picayune Strand Horseshoe Primitive Campground
    2121 52nd Avenue
    Naples  FL  34117
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (239)348-7557
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