Camping for fishing in Florida
34 camps in Florida that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Oct–Apr, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In April expect highs near 83°F and lows near 58°F.
Best areas for fishing
- Around Pierson15 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Lehigh Acres4 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Wewahitchka3 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around New Smyrna Beach3 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Florida are good for fishing?
34 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 3 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Oct–Apr, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In April expect highs near 83°F and lows near 58°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 74% also offer boating & paddling, 53% also offer hiking, 53% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in FloridaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Lake Eaton CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
A large, shallow lake cradled by the Big Scrub, Lake Eaton offers many distinctive faces. As a seasonal access area, the Lake Eaton Campground has only 14 sites. At the end of the road, the…
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W.P. Franklin NFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalVisitors flock to W.P. Franklin Campground for its well-kept facilities and location on the Caloosahatchee River, where campers can fish, boat and take it easy in sunny southwest Florida.…
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St Lucie SouthFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSt. Lucie Campground provides a relaxing camping experience on the St. Lucie Canal, part of the 152 mile Okeechobee Waterway that spans South Florida from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of…
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Clearwater Lake Rec AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalClearwater Lake Recreation Area offers a quiet getaway along the southeastern edge of the Ocala National Forest, just outside the community of Paisley, Florida. With a shaded campground…
View camp →- OkeetantieFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Lake Okeechobee](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=437&agencyCode=130)
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Camel Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCamel Lake Recreation Area provides a quiet place to relax and take in the beauty of the longleaf pine forest. Camping, swimming, hiking, and boating opportunities are all available…
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Canaveral National Seashore PermitsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCanaveral National Seashore is located midway along Florida's east coast where warm waters and a temperate climate meet to host species as diverse as bald eagles and alligators or…
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Lake Shore Group CampFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLake Shore Group Campground sits on the north shore of Fore Lake in Ocala National Forest. It is a favorite for scout, church and civic groups, as well as large families and reunions.
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Free camps for fishing
Wright Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signalWright Lake is located approximately 25 miles from the Gulf of Mexico in an area known as the Forgotten Coast. Wright Lake and nearby Hickory Landing provide easy access to the Apalachicola…
View camp →- Porter LakeFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Primitive camping and day use with fishing on Porter Lake and access for paddlers into winding channels through the floodplain forest of the Ochlockonee River basin.
View camp → - Davenport LandingFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Deep in the floodplain forest along the Ocklawaha River, Davenport Landing is a former steamboat stop along this twisting, winding waterway. Three primitive campsites provide a stop for…
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