Tent Only primitive campsite (hike, bike or horse in)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 2
- Nightly
- $9.09
Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsite Picayune Strand State Forest
State forest in Collier County, Florida Also known as Kirkland Hammock
USDA NAIP via USGS State forest with 2 sites
Pets welcome
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
2 sites
Seasonal
Reservable year round in two seasons (non-peak May 1 - Oct 30, peak Nov 1 - Apr 30); access trails are under water in the wet season.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
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Through State reservations
Two hike-in tent sites on the Belle Meade Tract of Picayune Strand State Forest east of Naples, reached on foot, bike, horseback or 4-wheel-drive by a 2-mile forest trail. No RV access, no potable water and no electricity.
What stands out
- Only 2 campsites, reached by a 2-mile forest trail
- Access by foot, bike, horse or 4-wheel drive only
- Trails flood in the wet season
- Non-potable water from a hand pitcher pump
- About $9 a night before tax
Sites
What this place offers
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Pets allowed
- ReserveAmerica site details: Pets Allowed: Y.
Arrival
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 1:00 PM
- Reservable year round in two seasons (non-peak May 1 - Oct 30, peak Nov 1 - Apr 30); access trails are under water in the wet season.
Cancellation: ReserveAmerica policy: cancel online or by phone; 1 or more days before arrival a $9 non-refundable cancellation fee; day of or after arrival cancel through the call center, $9 plus the first night's fee; after arrival, later nights refunded less $9, no same-night refunds. Reservations automatically refunded if the campground closes for a tropical storm or hurricane warning.
Included in the rate: Up to 8 people and 1 vehicle per site (ReserveAmerica).
Other fees: ReserveAmerica reservation fee $5.79; rate excludes tax.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- From I-75 exit 111 go east on Immokalee Rd 8 miles, right on Randall Blvd 3.4 miles, right on Everglades Blvd 9.4 miles, right on 52nd Ave 1 mile past the forest office to the 4-way stop at Miller Blvd; left on Miller Blvd 1/4 mile, right on 54th Ave SE 1/3 mile (hard right at the end) to the blue trail, then follow the blue trail 2 miles to the Kirkland Hammock signs.
- Access is by forest trails not suitable for non-4-wheel-drive vehicles; others must walk or ride a horse in. Access trails are under water during the wet season. Yield to horses on the trails.
- Since July 18, 2025 Miller Boulevard from former 64th Ave SE to former 80th Ave SE is permanently closed to vehicles.
Rates and fees
- Camping discounts for age 65+, active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans, and 100% disabled; call ReserveAmerica (877) 879-3859 to register documentation, then the discount applies at checkout.
- FFS fee schedule (rev. 2016): primitive camping $10 per site (max 5 persons); group camping $20/day for up to 10 persons and 4 vehicles, $2 each extra person, $5 each extra vehicle; firewood $5 per bundle where available.
- State Forest day pass $2 per person (children 0-6 free); annual pass $45 for up to 6 persons.
- ReserveAmerica policy: cancel online or by phone; 1 or more days before arrival a $9 non-refundable cancellation fee; day of or after arrival cancel through the call center, $9 plus the first night's fee; after arrival, later nights refunded less $9, no same-night refunds. Reservations automatically refunded if the campground closes for a tropical storm or hurricane warning.
Rules
- State Forest rules: drive on designated roads only, 30 mph limit unless posted, alcohol prohibited where posted, no glass containers on State Forest waterways, no rope swings or diving from banks or trees.
- Leashed pets are welcome in designated areas in most State Forests; check with the forest before visiting.
- Horses in State Forests need proof of a current negative Coggins test; equestrian riders under 16 must wear a certified helmet.
- Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are prohibited on Picayune Strand State Forest.
Amenities and services
- No potable water and no electricity; a water trough and pitcher pump give non-potable water.
Activities and nearby
- On the Belle Meade Tract with its 22-mile equestrian trail (Trailtrotter Program) and 12 miles of off-road biking.
Weather and hurricane policy
- The Florida Forest Service closes all State Forest campgrounds when the county is under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning; reservations are refunded automatically.
Ownership
- Operated by the Florida Forest Service (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services).
Also worth knowing
- Hike, bike, horseback or 4x4-only backcountry campsite; no drive-up RV access.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
FL
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- fdacs.gov Forest page: hours, fees, office address, OHV ban, road closure
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com ReserveAmerica campground page: status, seasons, alerts, rates table, cancellation, directions
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com ReserveAmerica facility details: description, facilities, contact
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com ReserveAmerica site 002: rate, occupancy, shade, hike-in, pets
- fdacs.gov Passes and reservations page: passes, state forest rules
- fdacs.gov FFS fee schedule (2016)
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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