Services & 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
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
116 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 manages ...
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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
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/
Alerts and Important Information
Be bear aware; keep all food in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating.
No electric hookups at this campground.
No potable water at this campground. Quiet hours are from 10 pm - 5 am.
No electric hookups at this campground.
No potable water at this campground. Quiet hours are from 10 pm - 5 am.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Panther Pond Primitive Campground Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest 6265 County Rd. 832
Felda FL 33930
Phone Number:
Information:
(863) 612-0776Visit
