Peace River Campground

Campground in Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida Also known as Arcadia Peace River Campground

Aerial view of Peace River Campground
Aerial view
USDA NAIP via USGS

Campground with 225 sites

Full hookups, 50 amp, Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

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

225 sites
20 / 30 / 50 amp

Electric service

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Family-run campground on a mile of Peace River frontage near Arcadia with 225 full hookup sites ($95/night), drive-in wilderness camping, a log cabin and a heated pool. It allows ATVs, side-by-sides and golf carts on its trails, offers monthly sites from $1,375 plus electric, and has no Wi-Fi and no generators.

What stands out

  • A mile of Peace River frontage on 160 acres; fossil hunting in the river
  • ATV, side-by-side and golf cart trails on site with a $15 wristband
  • 225 full hookup sites, including buddy sites for 2 to 4 RVs
  • No generators, no glass and no Wi-Fi
  • Florida resident annual pass $7,995 for up to 180 nights
  • Free RV storage in any month you camp 2 consecutive nights

Sites

Full hookup RV sites (single, double/buddy, triple, quad)

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
20 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
225
Nightly
$95

Wilderness (primitive) sites

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

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Dump station
  • Propane
  • Camp store
  • Firewood
  • Pool
  • Heated pool
  • River or creek

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Dump station
  • Propane
  • Camp store
  • Firewood
  • Pool
  • Heated pool
  • River or creek
  • Fishing
  • Golf cart rentals
  • Golf carts allowed
  • Planned activities
  • RV storage
  • ATV, side-by-side and golf cart trails (wristband $15)
  • Fossil hunting in the Peace River
  • River swimming
  • Covered group shelters with water, electric, grill and lights
  • Food trucks on scheduled dates
  • Storage containers for campground customers
  • Live USGS river level page on website

Cabins and rentals

Cabin

Sleeps
6
Bathroom
Yes
Nightly
$300

Air-conditioned log cabin on the river. Includes 2 adults and 4 kids under 15; extra guests $20/night. $300 refundable deposit. 2-night minimum (3 on holidays/event weekends). No pets. Small kitchen, full bath, electric fireplace, Roku TV (Wi-Fi via own hotspot), linens provided, porch overlooking river.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • No aggressive dogs
  • Must be well mannered and on a leash at all times, never left unattended; owners pick up after them. No pets in the cabin.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 1:00 PM (RV and wilderness sites); 4:00 PM (cabin)
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM (late stay until dusk $15 if available)

Cancellation: Deposit required to book. Full refund with at least 2 days (48 hours) notice; cancel by replying in writing to the confirmation email, not by phone or social media.

Included in the rate: Full hookup price is for 2 adults; family kids 15 and under free; limit 6 per site. Wilderness priced per adult, up to 2 free kids per paid adult.

Other fees: Monthly site starts at $1,375 with water included, metered electric extra; rate drops after the first month; extra adults $6/day. Florida resident annual $7,995/year (2 wristbands, up to 180 overnight stays, cash discount if paid in full). Group rate $15/person/night (min 10 people or $150). Shelters $15/person/night ($150 minimum). Visitors $15/adult to full hookup sites, $24/adult to wilderness; day riders $24/adult. Ride wristband $15 per person. Late stay $15. RV storage $94/month (free in months you camp 2 consecutive nights). Storage container $135/month or $1,350/year cash. RV services (dump, water fill, vacuum, dog walk, tire air) $15. Summer special 5/26-9/30: 3rd night 50% off (excludes holidays).

Good to know

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

Location and directions

  • Campground has a mile of Peace River frontage on 160 acres.
  • Wilderness area is sandy; 4x4 recommended, especially since Hurricane Ian.
  • Nearest gas station is 1/4 mile east.

Sites

  • Buddy sites hold 2, 3 or 4 RVs together; ask in the reservation notes to buddy.
  • One tent or household per site; 2 families need 2 sites.

Rates and fees

  • Florida resident annual pass $7,995/year with up to 180 overnight stays and 2 wristbands.
  • Monthly rate drops after the first month; electric metered extra; extra adults $6/day.
  • Visitors pay $15 per adult (full hookup area) or $24 per adult (wilderness).
  • RV storage $94/month, free any month you camp 2 consecutive nights; staff move the RV to your site.
  • Non-guest RV services (dump, water fill, vacuum, dog walk, tire air) $15.

Rules

  • Generators not allowed anywhere in the campground.
  • No glass containers anywhere on the property.
  • Quiet hours 10 pm to 8 am; speed limit 9.5 MPH.
  • No washing RVs or vehicles on site.
  • No firearms, fireworks, chainsaws or lawn mowers.
  • ATVs, side-by-sides and golf carts allowed with $15 wristband and waiver; ATVs stop at dusk, carts/SxS at 10 pm; stock mufflers only.
  • Dirt bikes, 3-wheelers, mud trucks/jeeps, swamp buggies and dune buggies are banned.
  • Guests under 18 need a parent or guardian over 25 to sign them in.
  • Clotheslines allowed in daylight only.

Amenities and services

  • No Wi-Fi in the park.
  • Golf cart rentals from $120 for 4 hours to $620 per week, first come first served.
  • Trash pickup at the roadside before 5 pm; free trash bags.

Activities and nearby

  • Fossil hunting allowed in the river only; no digging in the banks.
  • Ice cream socials, holiday bingo, live music on select weekends, and food trucks.
  • About 4.5-hour canoe trip downriver to Up River Adventures in Nocatee with free van ride back.
  • No boat ramp mentioned; site links to USGS river level gauge at SR 70.

Ownership

  • Family-owned by the Lempenau family; operating company Peace River Campground, LLC.

Also worth knowing

  • Park warns that many weekends are not peaceful because of ATV and off-road riding.

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Where you'll be

2998 NW Highway 70, Arcadia, FL, 34266

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