Panther Camp

National forest / federal in Collier County, Florida

Aerial view of Panther Camp
Aerial near the address
USDA NAIP via USGS

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 Florida National Scenic Trail's Carpenter Camp Loop in the Big Cypress National Preserve north of I-75. It has no RV or vehicle access stated, and a backcountry permit is required.

What stands out

  • Hike-in backcountry campsite on the Florida National Scenic Trail
  • North of I-75 in Big Cypress National Preserve
  • Backcountry permit required
  • Trail often under water

Sites

Backcountry hike-in campsite

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

What this place offers

Amenities not listed yet.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

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

Arrival

  • Not listed

Other fees: Backcountry permit required, available at the entrance off the I-75 rest stop. Fee not stated.

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 the blue-blazed Carpenter Camp Loop off the Florida Trail north of the I-75 trailhead.
  • Large sections of the trail are under water much of the year.

Rules

  • Backcountry permits are required and available at the entrance off the I-75 rest stop.
  • Backcountry camping is limited to 30 days per year in the preserve.

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 Location on Carpenter Camp Loop, permit requirement
  • nps.gov Backcountry rules, pets
  • Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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