The Fisheating Creek Campground is part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area. We're located near the town of Palmdale in Southwest Florida and about as far away from Disney as you can get. Our 'gators are real and a Kite is a bird, not two pieces of wood and plastic. We are in a remote wildlife area but that doesn't mean you have to rough it.
 Our campground has 120 sites in three distinct areas. RV sites are closest to the main entrance and campground store. Primitive tent sites are north or south of the entrance. North tent sites are close to or on the Swimming Hole's waterfront. Some of the tent sites on the south have direct water access to the Creek. All sites have picnic tables and access to the best playground of all - Mother Nature!
Each bathhouse has sinks, toilets and bathing facilities. Other facilities available at the campground include camp store, kayak and canoe rentals and firewood sales.
RV Sites: We have 52 RV sites including 48 full-hookup sites with 50 amp electric, water and sewer for your convenience. These sites are identified as A1-A8, B1-B10, C1-C11, D1-D5 and F1-F9. RV sites with no hookups include E1-E7. You can see the site location on our campground map. Bathrooms are located between the C & D areas. We have an on-site dump station for those camping in RV sites without sewer.
Tent Sites: We have 68 tent sites. These do not have electricity or water located on site but you can find both at the north or south bathhouses. Waterfront tent sites 11 to 16 are very convenient for canoeists and kayakers.
Generator Friendly Sites: While the campground at Fisheating Creek seeks to maintain itself as a refuge for primitive style camping, summertime can be hot and humid. For those seeking relief from the heat we now allow small, quiet generators to be used on a select group of campsites for tents and pop-up campers. Contact us in advance on which campsites allow generators and please read our generator guidelines.
Please see our Rates page for daily and weekly fees.
IMPORTANT AS OF MARCH 16, 2010:
The campground facilities are open but are being renovated. This includes repairs to the bathhouses, a new campstore/visitor check-in building and general spruce up.
During demolition and construction of the campstore, traffic will be rerouted through an interim visitor check-in. Please follow all signs and instructions when entering and exiting the area. Demolition and construction of the campstore is expected to begin in mid-March and last for 12 weeks.
A few Campground Photos: (find more in the Photo Gallery)
Tent campsites on the water
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Bring your RV or van
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Picnic tables at every site
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Reservation and Campground Policy:
 Reservations
Reservations are accepted for camping, paddling, livery and special events, up to one calendar year in advance.
Reservations are not required but are recommended if you want a guaranteed campsite. Walk-In customers are welcomed, subject to vacancy and availability. Reservations can be made by phone or in person in the campground office.
No reservations will be accepted by postal mail or voice mail.
Camping reservations are to be paid in full prior to arrival for special events and holidays weekends. All other reservations will require first night non-refundable deposit at time of reservation.
During peak season a two night stay is required for water front sites on weekends. Three night stays for premium campsites during special events and holiday weekends.
Credit card payment or cash in person is required to secure all reservations. If the credit card payment is rejected, the reservation will be automatically canceled.
Reservations are not confirmed until a confirmation number is issued to you.
No golf carts, four wheelers or other similar vehicles are allowed in the campground.
Golf carts maybe be used by handicap campers who register them at the office and display a handicap permit on the golf cart.
Phone and Email Reservations
Reservations may be made by calling the Outpost at 863-675-5999. Friday evenings are very busy - call before then so we can give your reservation our undivided attention. Reservations require a one night deposit.
Canceling a Reservation
Cancellations must be made by phone or in person at the campground office. Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to check in to avoid a cancellation fee. Credit for another stay will be given. Campers canceling on the day of arrival will be assessed the first night's fee.
Changes to Reservations
Date or site changes to family Tent/RV site may be made up to one day before the day of arrival by calling the Outpost. We will try to accommodate your request as long as we have availability.
Refunds
No refunds given for bad weather. No refunds will be granted for environmental conditions that are not under the control of campground management. This includes excessive heat or cold, high winds, nuisance insects (mosquitoes, gnats, flies and bees), nuisance wildlife (raccoons, skunks, opossums, bats and bears) and allergenic plants (poison ivy, oak).
No Shows
If someone does not arrive to check-in for a scheduled reservation, the site will be held until check-out time one day after the scheduled arrival time. If the campground is not called before that time, the reservation will be considered a 'no show,' and the remainder of the reservation will be canceled. You will lose your one night deposit fee.
Discounts
15% off published camping fees are available to recognized groups with a group leader who makes the reservation in advance. Tax exempt groups must provide a copy of tax exempt certificate prior to arrival.
The family camping fee includes admission fee and the use of park facilities such as boat ramps but does not include tour, canoe/kayak or equipment.
Campground Registration
- All campers must register in person in campground office on the date of arrival.
- All campers must check-out in person before 1:00pm in the campground office on the date of departure.
- All campers and visitors must provide required information at registration or when reservations are made. This information includes name, address, phone number, age, vehicle plate number.
Length of Stay
When demand is great, the maximum length of a camping stay is 14 nights. Once the camper is registered and onsite, and only at the Campground Manager's discretion during periods of low demand, the stay may be extended up to 28 consecutive nights.
Occupancy
Family campsites can accommodate two tents and no more than eight people and must have at least one responsible camper present who is 18 or older. If campsites can accommodate more tents within the designated area and without impacting vegetation, a $7.50 fee per additional tent will be assessed.
Camping Rigs
A camping rig is required for overnight stays. The minimum is one tent. Pedestrians without a camping rig will not be allowed to stay. Setting up in the vegetative buffer zones is not allowed.
Check-in, Check-out and Quiet Time
Check-in time for campsites is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 1:00 p.m. Gate combination are only given out to registered campers, visitors with site reservations and specified entrance permit holders. Campers need to be set up before quiet time, which is from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. On the day of check-out, campers must leave the campground on or before check-out time, but may remain in the park's regular day-use areas until closing without additional charge. Campers wishing to extend their stay should do so before 10:00 a.m. on the scheduled day of check-out.
All guests to the campground must pay a day use fee, maintain a vehicle pass on their windshield and leave the campground by 11 pm quiet time.
Campers requiring a later Check-out Time
We will be happy to arrange for a late check out time if possible. Please arrange late check-outs with campstore staff. Campsite space is subject to availability.
Camping with Pets
Pets are not permitted in certain areas of the campground. These include buildings, swimming, bathing and food service areas and other designated areas. Service animals are permitted in all areas of the campground. Pet owners must pick up after their pets and properly dispose of the waste. Noisy, dangerous, intimidating or destructive pets will not be allowed to remain in the campground. All pets must be confined, leashed or otherwise under physical control at all times. Leashes may not exceed six feet in length. While on a campsite, unconfined pets must be leashed and may not be left unattended for more than 30 minutes. Pets must be confined in a tent, RV or camper during park quiet hours (11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.).
Generator Guidelines
Noisy generators can disturb other visitors and wildlife. To minimize "noise pollution", generators may only be used at authorized campsites between the hours of 8am and 9pm. Please call us in advance to reserve your generator-friendly site.
When operating a generator we ask that you use common sense at all times. To reduce the risk of starting a fire from your generator, please follow these guidelines:
- The generator must be located in an area clear of fuels, such as dry grass or other combustibles
- Extension cords should not cross access paths and must be rated for outdoor use
- Allow engine to cool before refueling
- Follow all manufacturer instructions and guidelines
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