Within Park
- Camping, Primitive
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Grills
- Hiking
- Hiking Boardwalk
- Hiking Trail
- Horseback Riding
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicing
- Sightseeing
- Walking
The Florida Forest Service offers camping discounts for individuals age 65 and older, active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans, and for individuals 100% disabled at applicable camping facilities on Florida's State Forests. If you qualify for any of these discounts, please call the Reserve America Call Center at (877) 879-3859 and provide the appropriate document number (e.g., driver's license number; military ID number) to have the documentation added and your profile updated. Once this is complete, your discount will automatically apply upon checkout. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to verify documentation provided to Reserve America.
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.
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.
Krul Campground Info: Day Passes are not valid for entry at Krul Campground. Reservations are required for entry and are available 2 days in advance here. Annual passholders also require a reservation, but will be admitted for free.
Florida State Forests
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.
Panther Pond Primitive Campground Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest , FL
115 Ratings
Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest lies mostly within Hendry County, with a section located in Collier County. The state forest was purchased under the Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) program using Preservation 2000 and Save Our Rivers funds. The Florida Forest Service ...
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Panther Pond Primitive Campground Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest
RV or Tent
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Overview
Description
Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest lies mostly within Hendry County, with a section located in Collier County. The state forest was purchased under the Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) program using Preservation 2000 and Save Our Rivers funds.
The Florida Forest Service manages Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest for multiple uses. Multiple-use management practices on the forest focus on ecosystem restoration, silvicultural and watershed management, recreation and wildlife management, and archaeological and cultural resource management.
Geography:
The Okaloacoochee Slough, the forest's namesake, is a 32,370-acre pristine slough that is oriented north-south through the forest. The natural systems of the Fakahatchee Strand and Big Cypress Preserve are dependent on the water supplied by the Okaloacoochee Slough. The Okaloacoochee Slough is one of the few places in South Florida north of the Everglades or Big Cypress National Preserve where the pre-Columbian landscape can still be observed. For more informationClick Here.
Recreation:
The forest offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors. There are many miles of open forest roads available for hiking and bicycling. Fishing opportunities are plentiful in the numerous canals, ponds and ditches that are accessible by vehicle. Several areas can be found for those who enjoy a hike to an isolated fishing spot. The forests wetlands provide opportunities for wildlife viewing. For more information Click Here.
Facilities:
Campground is arranged in a loop with portable restrooms and a dumpster located at the south end. Each site also includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill.
Nearby Attractions:
LaBelle Heritage Museum
http://www.labelleheritagemuseum.org/
150 South Lee Street, LaBelle, FL 33935
(836) 674-0034
Barron Park & Historic District
http://www.labellenaturepark.net/
(863) 675-2878675
https://www.clewistonchamber.com/sugarland-tours Sugarland Tours
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Air Adventures of Clewiston (Skydiving)
http://florida.skydivespaceland.com/
Roland & Mary Ann Martin's Marina
http://www.rolandmartinmarina.com/
Big 'O' Airboat Tours
http://www.bigotours.com/
Booking Window
Sun Sep 06 2026 - Fri Aug 06 2027
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
Non Peak
Thu Apr 16 2026
Mon Nov 30 2026
Peak
Tue Dec 01 2026
Thu Apr 15 2027
Non Peak
Fri Apr 16 2027
Tue Nov 30 2027
Services and Amenities
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 made through walk-in office reservations and walk-up campsites. State Forest do not process any credit card refunds.
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Non Peak Season
Apr 16 2026 -
Nov 30 2026
Apr 16 2026 -
Nov 30 2026
Tent Only
$9.09
RV or Tent
$9.09
Peak Season
Dec 01 2026 -
Apr 15 2027
Dec 01 2026 -
Apr 15 2027
Tent Only
$9.09
RV or Tent
$9.09
Non Peak Season
Apr 16 2027 -
Nov 30 2027
Apr 16 2027 -
Nov 30 2027
Tent Only
$9.09
RV or Tent
$9.09
*Displayed rates do not reflect 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):
26.55361, -81.29676
26°33'13"N, 81°17'48"W
From I-75, take exit 138 for FL-82 (Fort Myers) and east on FL-82.
Follow FL-82 for 20 miles and turn left onto S Church Road. Follow S Church Road and then turn right onto Church Road/Felda Church Road.
Follow Church Road/Felda Church Road for 6 miles and then turn left on FL-29 N.
Follow FL-29 N for 2.5 miles and then turn right onto Keri Road.
Follow Keri Road for 6.4 miles until you see the Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest sign.
26.55361, -81.29676
26°33'13"N, 81°17'48"W
From I-75, take exit 138 for FL-82 (Fort Myers) and east on FL-82.
Follow FL-82 for 20 miles and turn left onto S Church Road. Follow S Church Road and then turn right onto Church Road/Felda Church Road.
Follow Church Road/Felda Church Road for 6 miles and then turn left on FL-29 N.
Follow FL-29 N for 2.5 miles and then turn right onto Keri Road.
Follow Keri Road for 6.4 miles until you see the Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest sign.
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