Colt Creek State Park Campground
Open — Open year-round. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance through the Florida State Parks reservation system or by calling 800-326-3521.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:04AM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida. * WHEN...From midnight Tuesday Night to 9 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very low temperatures and wind chills could damage cold sensitive vegetation.
About
Located within more than 5,000 acres of native Central Florida habitat, Colt Creek State Park Campground provides a tranquil retreat in longleaf pine flatwoods. The campground features 27 full-facility sites with both 30- and 50-amp electric hookups, plus 6 tent-only sites. Some sites can accommodate RVs up to 70 feet in length. The campground includes an accessible bathhouse with flush toilets and showers, and a dump station at the entrance. Sites 2 and 6 are fully ADA accessible with level concrete pads connected to the bathhouse via concrete walkway. The park offers over 15 miles of multiuse trails winding through pine flatwoods, cypress domes, and hardwood hammocks. Three lakes provide bank fishing and paddling opportunities for largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Wildlife viewing is excellent, with species including white-tailed deer, bobcat, Sherman's fox squirrel, bald eagles, and American alligators. The park is designated on the Great Florida Birding Trail with over 150 identified bird species. Additional amenities include picnic pavilions, an accessible fishing dock, and interpretive programs. Firewood is available for purchase at the ranger station.
Directions
16000 State Road 471, Lakeland, FL 33809. The park is located in Polk County, approximately 50 miles from Walt Disney World via I-4.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Meg's Hole Hunt Camp 12mi
- Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone South 13mi
- Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone East 14mi
- Pless Place Hunt Camp 15mi
- Pless Place Overnight Hunt Camp 15mi
- Hillsborough River State Park Campground 16mi
- Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone North 19mi
- Cedar Hammock Lodge- Day Use Event Facility 20mi
- Buttgenbach Campground At Croom Motorcycle Area 20mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 93ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (863) 316-6020 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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