EXPLORE · FREE CAMPING
Free Camping in Florida
Florida's Ocala National Forest is the only national forest in the US with three freshwater springs — Alexander, Juniper, and Silver Glen. Dispersed camping in the Ocala is limited compared to western forests but exists on some forest roads. The Apalachicola National Forest in the panhandle has primitive camping in the flatwoods. Florida's big camping terrain is actually at the state level — Ocala NF dispersed camping, then state forest land. Most Florida dispersed camping areas are seasonal due to insect pressure.
No reservations needed for dispersed camping. Check fire restrictions at fs.usda.gov before your trip — restrictions change frequently in summer. Stay limit is typically 14 days at any one location. Find free camping on the Trek4Free map →
Before You Go
Gear up for dispersed camping — no hookups, no camp store, no running water
Free Camping Sites in Florida
FARLES PRAIRIE HUNT CAMP
SHANTY POND RECREATION AREA
6 site campground on the lower Ochlockonee
EAST TOWER CAMPGROUND
Primary access to Porter Lake, Primitive camping and vault toilet
TURKEY RUN TRAILHEAD FNST Camp Shelter with Kiosk
CLAY LAKE HUNT CAMP (Camping Area)
Deep in the floodplain forest along the Ocklawaha River, Davenport Landing is a former steamboat stop along this twisting, winding waterway. Three primitive ca…
Closed to the public
PINE CREEK HUNT CAMP (Camping Area)
Osceola National Forest USFS - near Lake City, FL - tons of boondocking possibilities for vehicles of all sizes. Completely flat, the area is riddled with road…
Blackwater State Forest Campsite - not very level, near a great walk-in river tent site. Off of a sand road near Blackwater River State Park, Milton, FL.
Osceola National Forest USFS - near Lake City, FL - Completely flat, the area is riddled with roads, and some aren't on any maps. Easy to find very private sit…