Vitambi Springs Resort & Camp (Palm Forest RV Park)

Group camp in Clewiston, Hendry County, Florida Also known as Vitambi Springs, Palm Forest RV Park @ Vitambi Springs, Tomaho Mesa

Aerial view of Vitambi Springs Resort & Camp (Palm Forest RV Park)
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Group camp with 38 sites

Full hookups, 50 amp, Pets welcome

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.

38 sites
20 / 30 / 50 amp

Electric service

Rigs up to 100 ft
Seasonal

Open year-round implied by weekly/monthly RV rates and year-round events; office closed Mon-Wed. Pool heated Thu-Mon in winter.

You can request a site (not guaranteed)

Source: Official website

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Through Park website

Clothing-optional gay men's membership resort for adults 21+ on 269 wooded acres south of Clewiston. Its Palm Forest RV Park has 38 large full-hookup sites (20/30/50 amp, septic). Weekly and monthly rates are posted, and a $30 yearly membership is required.

What stands out

  • Clothing-optional gay men's membership resort, adults 21+ only; $30 yearly membership required
  • 38 full-hookup RV sites with 20/30/50 amp, many 80-100 ft long and up to 70 ft wide
  • Monthly RV rates $1,275-$1,375 plus metered electric
  • 269 wooded acres at the end of a mile-long road, 20 miles south of Clewiston
  • Weekend bar, cafe, heated pool and themed event weekends
  • No wood campfires; propane fire rings only

Sites

Standard RV site (Palm Forest)

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
20 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
19
Nightly
$55

Deluxe RV site (Palm Forest)

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
20 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
100 ft
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
19
Nightly
$65

Electric tent site

Hookups
Electric only
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$30

Primitive tent site

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$20

What this place offers

  • Showers
  • Bathhouse
  • Pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hiking trails
  • Camp store
  • Food on site
  • Planned activities
  • Wi-Fi

What this place offers

  • Showers
  • Bathhouse
  • Pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hiking trails
  • Camp store
  • Food on site
  • Planned activities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Clothing-optional pool and large clothing-optional area
  • Spa and Myst Room (steam)
  • Gym
  • Bongo Bar (Fri-Sat)
  • BOLO Cafe with phone ordering and pool delivery
  • Massage by appointment
  • Themed event weekends
  • Reverse-osmosis well water
  • Dumpster for long-term guests

Cabins and rentals

Rental (3)

Sleeps
6
Bathroom
Yes
Nightly
$125

Homes (WoodStork 3BR sleeps 6 from $150; Wild Turkey and Blue Heron 2BR sleep 4 from $125 weekday); full kitchen, linens, A/C, pet friendly. Weekend $275-$375.

Cabin (2)

Sleeps
2
Bathroom
Yes
Nightly
$90

Cottages: Peacock ($99 weekday) and Robin Studio ($90 weekday); private bath, kitchenette, pet friendly.

Lodge room (8)

Bathroom
No
Nightly
$80

Pine Tree Inn private rooms, shared showers, $80 weekday / $150 weekend; no pets.

Deluxe cabin (3)

Sleeps
2
Bathroom
No
Nightly
$80

King bed, mini fridge, linens, A/C, no bathroom.

Cabin (8)

Sleeps
2
Bathroom
No
Nightly
$60

Queen bed, A/C, porch, no bathroom.

Rental (8)

Sleeps
1
Bathroom
No
Nightly
$25

Barracks bunk beds, $25/bed weekday, $55 weekend; linens not provided; no pets.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed
  • Rigs up to 100 ft

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Limit: 2 per site/reservation
  • Leashed at all times, even at the campsite. Aggressive or nuisance animals not allowed; barking dogs may be asked to leave. Not allowed in public buildings, pool area or shower house. No pets in Pine Tree Inn or Barracks.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 2pm-5pm Sunday-Thursday; 2pm-9pm Friday-Saturday
  • Check-out: 12 noon
  • Open year-round implied by weekly/monthly RV rates and year-round events; office closed Mon-Wed. Pool heated Thu-Mon in winter.

Cancellation: Deposits and charges are non-refundable once checked in. Reservations longer than 30 days require 60 days' notice of any changes.

Other fees: Rates are before tax. Weekend and special-event nights cost more (standard RV $80/$90, deluxe $90/$105). Deluxe RV weekly $375, monthly $1,375. Required membership $30 per person per year. Day pass $20 (members only, Fri-Sun). Metered electric added for stays over 2 weeks.

Good to know

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

Location and directions

  • Reached by a mile-long entrance road, about 90 miles west of Fort Lauderdale.

Sites

  • A site is guaranteed but not a specific site; RVs may be moved to another site with the same services.
  • Utilities are buried, and water comes from a deep aquifer through reverse-osmosis filtration.

Rates and fees

  • RV stays over 2 weeks add metered electric.
  • Reservations longer than 30 days need 60 days' notice of any changes.

Rig rules

  • Selling any RV on the property needs written approval; all vehicles must be licensed.

Pets

  • Pets must be leashed even at the campsite; barking dogs may be asked to leave.

Rules

  • Everyone entering must buy a $30 per year membership and sign a waiver; send a driver's license by email or text before the first visit.
  • Wood-burning campfires are not allowed; propane fire rings set off the ground may be allowed.
  • Quiet time is 10pm to 9am.
  • Park speed limit is 12 mph; don't drive in the park except on arrival and departure.
  • Dumping black or grey water anywhere is prohibited.

Amenities and services

  • Wi-Fi is free but not meant for heavy long-term use; an upgraded package may be available at reception.
  • In winter the pool is heated Thursday through Monday; there is no lifeguard.
  • Bongo Bar is open Fri-Sat 6pm-midnight; BOLO Cafe serves on weekends; the Safari Outfitters camp store sells basics and alcohol.
  • Long-term guests may use the dumpster near the lodge.

Activities and nearby

  • Themed event weekends run most weekends (e.g. Haunted Springs, Burning Bear, Thanksgiving in late 2026).
  • Clewiston (Walmart, hospital) is 20 miles north; Seminole Reservation 15 miles; Immokalee casino 40 miles; Everglades within 90 minutes.

Accessibility

  • Paths and roads are unpaved or wooden; the park has no paved walkways.

Ownership

  • Owned by Bazu LLC; founded by Steve McCloud and Martin Ruddock on a former juvenile rehabilitation retreat; opened December 14, 2011.

Also worth knowing

  • Clothing-optional resort, primarily for gay men; adults 21 and over only.

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

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Where you'll be

28280 Etumakee Way, Clewiston, FL, 33440

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