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Panther Pond Primitive Campground Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest , FL

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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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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

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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
Fri Apr 26 2024 - Wed Mar 26 2025

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

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Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Non Peak
Tue Apr 16 2024
Sat Nov 30 2024
Peak
Sun Dec 01 2024
Tue Apr 15 2025
Non Peak
Wed Apr 16 2025
Sun Nov 30 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Boardwalk
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseback Riding
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Sightseeing
  • Walking
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.
  • State Forests do not process any credit card refunds.

    • Facility Rates*
    Park Season
    Site Type
    Nightly/Daily Rates
    Non Peak Season
    Apr 16 2024 -
    Nov 30 2024
    Tent Only
    $9.09
    RV or Tent
    $9.09
    Peak Season
    Dec 01 2024 -
    Apr 15 2025
    Tent Only
    $9.09
    RV or Tent
    $9.09
    Non Peak Season
    Apr 16 2025 -
    Nov 30 2025
    Tent Only
    $9.09
    RV or Tent
    $9.09

    *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):
    26.55361, -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.
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    Panther Pond Primitive Campground Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest
    6265 County Rd. 832
    Felda  FL  33930
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (863) 612-0776
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