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Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsite Picayune Strand State Forest, FL

Average Rating: 2.6
Average Rating: 2.6
Average Rating: 2.6
Average Rating: 2.6
Average Rating: 2.6
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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 ...
Status: Open through Wed Oct 30 2024   Season Dates
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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 74,168-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:

Picnic shelter, trash can.

Booking Window
Sat May 11 2024 - Fri Apr 11 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
Non Peak
Wed May 01 2024
Wed Oct 30 2024
Peak
Fri Nov 01 2024
Wed Apr 30 2025
Non Peak
Thu May 01 2025
Thu Oct 30 2025
Services and 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
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
    Non Peak Season
    May 01 2024 -
    Oct 30 2024
    Tent Only
    $9.09
    Peak Season
    Nov 01 2024 -
    Apr 30 2025
    Tent Only
    $9.09
    Non Peak Season
    May 01 2025 -
    Oct 30 2025
    Tent Only
    $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):
    26.1382, -81.61271
    26°8'18"N, 81°36'46"W

    Access to these campsites is on trails by vehicle, hike, bike or horseback. Access by vehicle to the campsite is on 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. Make sure to yield to horses when on the trails and watch for other users. From Naples/Fort Myers/Tampa: Drive on I-75 and take exit 111. Head east on Immokalee Blvd. for 8 miles in the direction of Cork, 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. After 1 mile, the forest office will be on your right and continue for another half mile until the 4 way stop sign is reached for Miller Blvd. Turn left to head south on Miller Blvd. for ¼ mile and turn right onto 54th Ave. SE. Follow 54th Ave. SE . for 1/3 of a mile (including a hard right where the road ends at driveways) until the blue trail is visible on the left. Follow the blue trail for 2 miles following the signs pointing to Kirkland Hammock campsites. From the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area, drive on I-75 NOrth from Miami, take exit 80 to merge onto SR-29 North. Continue on SR 29 for 10 miles, then turn left onto Oil Well Road. Continue on Oil Well Road for 12.7 miles, then turn left onto Everglades Boulevard. Continue on Everglades Boulevard for 10.5 miles, then turn right onto 52nd Avenue. After 1 mile, the forest office will be on your right and continue for another half mile until the 4 way stop sign is reached for Miller Blvd. Turn left to head south on Miller Blvd. for ¼ mile and turn right onto 54th Ave. SE. Follow 54th Ave. SE . for 1/3 of a mile (including a hard right where the road ends at driveways) until the blue trail is visible on the left. Follow the blue trail for 2 miles following the signs pointing to Kirkland Hammock campsites.
    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)348-7557
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