Primitive youth group campsite (tents)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 1
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Campground in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida Also known as Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and Elks Youth Camp
USDA NAIP via USGS Campground with 16 sites
On the water
Members only
This place is for members of the club or organization that runs it. Check with them before you plan a stay.
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
16 sites
Open year-round
Park open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year
Fort Lauderdale state park between the ocean and the Intracoastal with only group camping: the Elks Youth Camp cabins and a primitive tent site for organized youth groups. No RV or individual camping is offered; reservations by phone.
What stands out
- Group camping only: Elks Youth Camp with six air-conditioned cabins for 68 people
- Primitive youth tent camp for up to 50, $5 per adult and $1 per child
- Next to Fort Lauderdale Beach between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal
- No RV camping described on the park site
- Pets not allowed overnight
Sites
What this place offers
- Beach
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- Playground
- Food on site
- Kayak & canoe rentals
- Accessible bathhouse
Cabins and rentals
Cabin (6)
- Sleeps
- 68
- Bathroom
- Yes
Elks Youth Camp (built 1950 by Fort Lauderdale Elks Club) for nonprofit youth groups: six air-conditioned cabins with restrooms, 68 people total; lodge with full kitchen and dining. Rates not stated; call to reserve.
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- No pets
- Pets not permitted overnight at the youth camp; service animals welcome in all areas.
Arrival
- Park open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year
Included in the rate: Primitive group camp: $5 per adult, $1 per child under 18, plus tax.
Other fees: Park admission $6 per vehicle (up to 8 people), $4 single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle, $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers. Pavilion rental $80 per day plus tax.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Rules
- At least one adult chaperone per 10 youths (18 and under); chaperones must be 21 or older.
- After park closing, primitive camp groups must stay near the camp; roaming the park after hours not permitted.
- Fires only in campfire circle and grill; contact ranger station before building a fire; may be banned in dry periods.
- Overnight parking not permitted in the day-use lots.
Activities and nearby
- Ranger-guided walks Fridays and Saturdays 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Over 250 bird species on the park list; on the Great Florida Birding Trail.
- Fishing only from public access areas and the Intracoastal seawall; not in interior waters.
Accessibility
- Youth camp lodge and cabin 6 are accessible; beach wheelchair at ranger station; quarter-mile Rail Trail accessible.
Ownership
- Elks Youth Camp built in 1950 by the Fort Lauderdale Elks Club for nonprofit youth groups.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
3109 E Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- floridastateparks.org Overview, hours, address, phone, alerts, group/youth campground note
- floridastateparks.org Youth camp, primitive group camping, rates, pets, amenities, accessibility
- floridastateparks.org Hours and admission fees
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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