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Important Notice: The 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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Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsite Picayune Strand State Forest, FL

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Average Rating: 3.1
Average Rating: 3.1
Average Rating: 3.1
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Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsite is located on the Belle Meade Tract of Picayune Strand State Forest. Picayune Strand State Forest is located in Collier County, approximately 8 miles east of Naples, FL. There are 2 campsites that are available for reservation online. There is no ...
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Description
Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsite is located on the Belle Meade Tract of Picayune Strand State Forest. Picayune Strand State Forest is located in Collier County, approximately 8 miles east of Naples, FL. There are 2 campsites that are available for reservation online. There is no potable water or electric facilities at these two primitive campsites. Access to these campsites is on trails by hike, bike or horseback. Access to campsite is via forest trails not suitable for non-4-wheel drive vehicles. Visitors with non-4-wheel drive vehicles can access the site by foot or horse. Access trails are under water during the wet season. Recreational activities featured here are: horseback riding, picnicking, off road biking, 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 74,125-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 12 miles of off-road biking.

Facilities:

Picnic shelter, trash can.

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Bird Watching
  • Camping, Backcountry
  • Fire Rings
  • Grills
  • Hunting
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Sightseeing
  • Walking
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 100 Feet
  • Bicycling
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseback Riding
  • Jogging/Running
  • Trails, Bicycle
  • Trails, Equestrian
  • Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
Greater Than 1 Mile
  • Camping, Equestrian
  • Camping, Equestrian Group
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Horse Stalls
  • Kiosk
  • Office/Ranger Station
Alerts and Important Information
No potable water available, please bring your own
No electricity available
Water trough and pitcher pump available for NON-potable water
Access to campsite is via forest trails not suitable for non-4-wheel drive vehicles. Visitors with non-4-wheel drive vehicles can access the site by foot or horse. Access trails are under water during the wet season.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsite Picayune Strand State Forest
10941 Palm Beach Blvd
Fort Myers, FL  FL  33905
Phone Number:
Information:  (239)434-5025