Archbold Biological Station

Group camp in Venus, Highlands County, Florida Also known as Archbold Expeditions, Archbold Expeditions, Inc.

Aerial view of Archbold Biological Station
Aerial near the address
USDA NAIP via USGS

Group camp

Venus, Highlands County, Florida

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.

Seasonal

Learning Center and trails open to the public Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; no public overnight stays.

Archbold Biological Station is a research and conservation station near Venus with public nature trails and a Learning Center open on weekdays. It has no RV or public camping; on-site lodging is only for approved visiting scientists and programs.

What stands out

  • Biological research station, not a campground
  • Public nature trails and Learning Center open weekdays
  • No RV or tent camping; lodging only for approved researchers

Sites

Site details not listed yet. The state license lists no RV or tent spaces.

What this place offers

  • Hiking trails

What this place offers

  • Hiking trails
  • Learning Center natural history exhibits
  • Scheduled tours and talks
  • Ecology day camp for ages 7-12

Cabins and rentals

Lodge room

Bathroom
Not listed

Adrian Archbold Lodge guest bedrooms for short stays; furnished cottages for long stays. Only for approved visiting researchers, by prior application.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Not listed

Arrival

  • Learning Center and trails open to the public Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; no public overnight stays.

Good to know

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

Sites

  • Room, board and laundry on site for approved visiting scientists; Adrian Archbold Lodge for short stays, furnished cottages for long stays.

Activities and nearby

  • Learning Center and self-guided nature trails open to the public Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; suggested donation $8 adults, $5 children.
  • Weekend visits require calling ahead; Buck Island Ranch visits by appointment only.

Also worth knowing

  • Biological research station on nearly 20,000 acres; no RV or public camping.
  • Ecology Summer Camp is a weekday day camp for kids ages 7-12.

On Google

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

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Where you'll be

123 Main Drive, Venus, FL, 33960

Directions

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