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The campground is considered a tropical outpost on the edge of the Everglades. All sites have electricity, water, a grill and picnic table. The 104 campsites accommodate all campers, from tents to large motor homes.
Sites 1-19 are for tents and pop-ups only. Hammock camping is designated in campsites 2, 5, 34, 53 and 79.
This park is frequented in the winter by motor-home campers seeking warmer climates.
Pets are welcome in the campground.
Consumption of alcohol is prohibited except in designated areas.
The restrooms have hot showers and two have laundry facilities.
A centralized dump station is available for RV campers.
Maximum RV length = 50 feet.
The primitive campsite for hikers is located 3 miles from the parking area within the Strand Swamp Trail, one of two trails, located north of Highway 41. The site accommodates up to six people. The hiking trail is wet during the summer months and some sections are muddy all year. Registration is required by calling the ranger station at 239-394-3397.
The primitive canoe campsite at Grocery Place on the Blackwater River accommodates up to eight people. Accessible only by boat or canoe/kayak, the site is located 9 miles from the park boat basin.
Going South from Tampa on I-75, take Exit 101 (SR 951 & SR 84) and turn right. Follow 951 to US 41. Turn left on US 41 and the Collier-Seminole State Park will be 8 miles on the right just past CR 92. Going West on I-75 from Fort Lauderdale, take Exit 80 (SR 29), go south to 41 and turn right. Follow 41 for about 15 miles, and the Collier-Seminole State Park will be on your left.
We booked a year in advance so we knew we would be guaranteed a spot as most things fill up quickly in Florida. Got here and the ranger saw the size of the rig and said we will have to issue you a refund your to big. All they had was 15 foot sites and we were 32. After the shock was over I tried to reason with her we don’t want a refund. When we booked you fill in the dates, your equipment, size etc. etc. she kept explaining to us that they had to turn so many people away because of their computer system failure well, get the system fixed! They couldn’t even give me a refund back on the credit card. The Ranger showed us other places to stay, but they were all booked. We were stranded after two hours driving from Miami. They would mail a check to CANADA that check may never come. Luckily, we got six nights because of a total stranger not showing up cancelled. The park is beautiful. Lots to do bugs are bad at night. I recommend calling to book the reservation as a computer system is not reliable.
Wonderful place to visit .
Camping in great condition.
A lot of water activity for extra pay.
Stay here for 7 nighs love it close to Naples about 30 min.
Miami about 90min
Restaurant good for diner next door .Gas station on the corner .New Publix store 8 min.
Moskitos situation low in February.
This park was the main reason we planned our trip to Florida to acquire Florida's oldest geocache
We hiked through more than 6" of water and saw alligators and turtles.
Met awesome adventurers on the trail.
We enjoyed the history and nature.
