Carpenter Camp

National forest / federal in Collier County, Florida

Aerial view of Carpenter Camp
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National forest / federal

Collier County, Florida

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

Hike-in backcountry campsite on the Carpenter Camp Loop of the Florida National Scenic Trail in the northern part of Big Cypress National Preserve, reached on foot from the I-75 rest stop trailhead. Not accessible by RV or car; a backcountry permit is required.

What stands out

  • Backpacking campsite on the Florida National Scenic Trail in Big Cypress National Preserve
  • Reached only on foot from the I-75 rest stop trailhead
  • Backcountry permit required
  • Trail often under water

Sites

Hike-in backcountry campsite

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed

What this place offers

  • Hiking trails

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • No pets
  • Preserve rules: pets not allowed on trails or in the backcountry.

Arrival

  • Not listed

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • Reached on foot from the I-75 trailhead via the Florida Trail's Big Cypress Northern Section (8 miles along Nobles Grade) and the blue-blazed Carpenter Camp Loop.

Rules

  • Backcountry permits required; available at the trail entrance off the I-75 rest stop.
  • Backcountry camping limited to 30 days per year; no gear left when not camping overnight.
  • Dispersed backcountry camping allows one fire no larger than 2.6 ft across per site.

Activities and nearby

  • Same loop also leads to Panther Camp and CCC Camp.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • Large sections of the trail are under water through much of the year.

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

FL

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • nps.gov Carpenter Camp Loop, campsites, backcountry permit at the I-75 rest stop entrance, flooding
  • nps.gov Preserve backcountry rules, 30-day yearly limit, pets, main phone
  • nps.gov Backcountry fire size rule
  • Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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