Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsite Picayune Strand State Forest

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10941 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers FL FL 33905
Fort Myers, FL, FL 33905

Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsite is located on the Belle Meade Tract of Picayune Strand State Forest. Picayune Strand State Forest is located in Collier County, approximately 8 miles east of Naples, FL. There are 2 campsites that are available for reservation online. There is no potable water or electric facilities at these two primitive campsites. Access to these campsites is on trails by hike, bike or horseback. Access to campsite is via forest trails not suitable for non-4-wheel drive vehicles. Visitors with non-4-wheel drive vehicles can access the site by foot or horse. Access trails are under water during the wet season. Recreational activities featured here are: horseback riding, picnicking, off road biking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and hiking.

The Picayune Strand State Forest, Belle Meade Tract provides equestrians with a 22-mile trail that is included in the Florida Forest Service, Trailtrotter Program. The Horseshoe Equestrian Group Camp adjacent to the forest office serves as the eastern trailhead for the trail. Please note that all horses on the forest must have current negative Coggins test results, proof of which is to be carried by each rider at all times. In addition, there are opportunities for hiking and 12 miles of off-road biking.

Picnic shelter, trash can.

Camp site features

Across 2 camp sites:

  • Pets allowed: all 2 sites
  • Largest party: 8 people

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

No potable water available, please bring your own No electricity available Water trough and pitcher pump available for NON-potable water Access to campsite is via forest trails not suitable for non-4-wheel drive vehicles. Visitors with non-4-wheel drive vehicles can access the site by foot or horse. Access trails are under water during the wet season.

Directions

Access to these campsites is on trails by vehicle, hike, bike or horseback. Access by vehicle to the campsite is on trails not suitable for non-4-wheel drive vehicles. Visitors with non-4-wheel drive vehicles can access the site by foot or horse. Access trails are under water during the wet season. Make sure to yield to horses when on the trails and watch for other users. From Naples/Fort Myers/Tampa: Drive on I-75 and take exit 111. Head east on Immokalee Blvd. for 8 miles in the direction of Cork, then turn right onto Randall Boulevard. Continue on Randall Boulevard for 3.4 miles, then turn right on Everglades Boulevard. Continue on Everglades Boulevard for 9.4 miles, then turn right onto 52nd Avenue. After 1 mile, the forest office will be on your right and continue for another half mile until the 4 way stop sign is reached for Miller Blvd. Turn left to head south on Miller Blvd. for ¼ mile and turn right onto 54th Ave. SE. Follow 54th Ave. SE . for 1/3 of a mile (including a hard right where the road ends at driveways) until the blue trail is visible on the left. Follow the blue trail for 2 miles following the signs pointing to Kirkland Hammock campsites. From the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area, drive on I-75 NOrth from Miami, take exit 80 to merge onto SR-29 North. Continue on SR 29 for 10 miles, then turn left onto Oil Well Road. Continue on Oil Well Road for 12.7 miles, then turn left onto Everglades Boulevard. Continue on Everglades Boulevard for 10.5 miles, then turn right onto 52nd Avenue. After 1 mile, the forest office will be on your right and continue for another half mile until the 4 way stop sign is reached for Miller Blvd. Turn left to head south on Miller Blvd. for ¼ mile and turn right onto 54th Ave. SE. Follow 54th Ave. SE . for 1/3 of a mile (including a hard right where the road ends at driveways) until the blue trail is visible on the left. Follow the blue trail for 2 miles following the signs pointing to Kirkland Hammock campsites.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 1 PM.

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