Livingston Creek Campground Lake Wales Ridge State Forest

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851 COUNTY ROAD 630 EAST, FROSTPROOF FL 33843
FROSTPROOF, FL 33843

Livingston Creek Campground is located on the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest, (Polk County) on the Arbuckle tract, approximately 44 miles SE of Lakeland, FL. This hunt camp location features 7 campsites that are all reserveable. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. These sites have potable water access but no electricity available. There are two port-o-lets on site within the hunt camp for use. Recreation activities featured here include fishing, hunting, scouting, hiking, bicycling, picnicking, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing.

The forest offers many recreational opportunities for the rugged outdoor enthusiast as well as the occasional visitor. Hiking trails cross a variety of terrains from forest wetlands to ancient, dry scrub communities. The state forest contains four hiking trails that are included in the Florida Forest Service's Trailwalker Hiking Program. Hikers can take advantage of the numerous hiking trails, which include 25 miles of the Arbuckle Trail on the Arbuckle tract. For more information Click Here.

1440 Ruck Dairy Road, Frostproof, Fl. 33843 Livingston Creek Campground contains 7 primitive campsites that all require an advanced campsite reservation. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring.

Use "Leave No Trace" Principles - Plan Ahead and Prepare, Dispose of trash and litter properly-keep campsites clean, Minimize Campfire impacts-Clean fire ring after use, Respect Wildlife and Be Considerate of Other Visitors

One-two nonflushable toilet (Portable restroom) and one garbage dumpster available within hunt camp.

Day Use pavilion available for use by reservation daily. No camping at day use pavilion allowed.

Camp site features

Across 7 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 7 sites
  • Picnic table: all 7 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 7 sites
  • ADA accessible: 6 of 7 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

1440 Ruck Dairy Road, Frostproof, Fl. 33843 RV/Tent camping at 7 campsites during hunting season only. All Sites require advanced reservation for camping on site. Potable water is accessible. See campground rules in kiosk on site for information. RV/Camper trailer size limit - Class B or Class C only, maximum of 32 ft length. Pads are 12 ft wide by 60 ft long. No Class A RV/Campers permitted. Quiet Hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM Use "Leave No Trace" Principles - Plan Ahead and Prepare, Dispose of trash and litter properly-keep campsites clean, Minimize Campfire impacts-Clean fire ring after use, Respect Wildlife and Be Considerate of Other Visitors Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) and other unlicensed vehicles are not allowed on the forest. CAUTION: Bears/Raccoons/Etc. frequent the area. Please store food appropriately for safety. Fires are permitted only in the fire rings and grills. Drive only on designated roads on the state forest. See FWC WMA hunting information for Arbuckle WMA in kiosks on state forest.

Directions

From US highway 27 you will: Turn left onto County Road 630A, at stop sign turn to the left onto County Road 630 East. Proceed east through Frostproof, past the McDonald's, over the railroad tracks, then right onto Lake Reedy Blvd where the Lake Arbuckle Campground and the Great Florida Birding Trail signs are. Follow Lake Reedy Blvd, about one mile after the blinking yellow light you will turn left onto Lake Arbuckle Rd. Turn right onto Rucks Dairy Rd (a paved road). You are now on the state forest. After driving about a mile down Rucks Dairy Rd you will go over the bridge over Livingston Creek. *The road splits here, Keep Right continue on Rucks Dairy Rd. Livingston Creek Campground is on the right. Reedy Creek Primitive Campground is on the left. (If you take the road to the left at the split you will be on School Bus Rd. which is the main road in the Arbuckle Tract.) From SR 60 you will: Turn right onto County Road 630 East Proceed west on County Road 630 East until reaching Walk In Water Road/Blue Jordan Road, then turn left After turning left onto Blue Jordan Road, proceed to stop light and turn left onto Lake Reedy Blvd Follow Lake Reedy Blvd, about one mile after the blinking yellow light you will turn left onto Lake Arbuckle Rd. Turn right onto Rucks Dairy Rd (a paved road). You are now on the state forest. After driving about a mile down Rucks Dairy Rd you will go over the bridge over Livingston Creek. The road splits here, Keep Right continue on Rucks Dairy Rd. Livingston Creek Campground is on the right. Reedy Creek Primitive Campground is on the left. (If you take the road to the left at the split you will be on School Bus Rd. which is the main road in the Arbuckle Tract.)

Stay Limit

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

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