Okaloacoochee Slough Overflow Camp

Open — Open year-round. Reservations available up to 11 months in advance via Reserve America or by calling (863) 612-0776.

About

Overflow Camp is located within the Okaloacoochee State Forest, approximately 30 miles east of Fort Myers in western Hendry and northeastern Collier counties. This primitive camping area features 6 campsites designed to accommodate RVs or tents, with a maximum equipment length of 40 feet and a capacity of 5 people per site. The campground offers basic amenities including fire rings, grills, picnic tables, and parking, but has no water or electric facilities available. Portable toilets are provided during hunting season. Campers should be bear aware and keep all food in approved containers or locked inside vehicles. The forest's namesake, the Okaloacoochee Slough, is a 32,370-acre pristine slough oriented north-south through the forest. This is one of the few places in South Florida north of the Everglades or Big Cypress National Preserve where the pre-Columbian landscape can still be observed. The slough supplies critical water to the natural systems of the Fakahatchee Strand and Big Cypress Preserve. Recreational opportunities are abundant with many miles of open forest roads for hiking and bicycling, plentiful fishing in numerous canals, ponds, and ditches accessible by vehicle, and isolated fishing spots for those willing to hike. The forest's wetlands provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Generators are allowed at this campground.

Directions

From I-75, take exit 138 for FL-82 toward Fort Myers and head east on FL-82. Follow FL-82 for 20 miles and turn left onto S Church Road. Turn right onto Church Road/Felda Church Road and follow for 6 miles, then turn left on FL-29 N. Follow FL-29 N for 2.5 miles and turn right onto Keri Road. Follow Keri Road for 6.4 miles until you see the Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest sign.

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