Caloosahatchee Regional Park (primitive campground)

Campground in Alva, Lee County, Florida Also known as Unnamed campground

Aerial view of Caloosahatchee Regional Park (primitive campground)
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Campground

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From the park's website, Oct 2026

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Lee County's only campground: primitive tent camping (family, group and equestrian sites) at Caloosahatchee Regional Park in Alva, on the Caloosahatchee River. There are no RV sites; vehicles stay in the paved lots, and dogs and gas generators are not allowed.

What stands out

  • Lee County's only public campground
  • Primitive tent sites only; no RV access
  • Equestrian campsites next to 20+ miles of horse and bike trails
  • On the Caloosahatchee River with kayak rentals and a fishing pier
  • No dogs allowed

Sites

Family primitive tent site

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$15

Group primitive tent site

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$30

Equestrian primitive site

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$50

What this place offers

  • Showers
  • River or creek
  • Fishing
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Hiking trails

What this place offers

  • Showers
  • River or creek
  • Fishing
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Hiking trails
  • Restrooms
  • Charcoal grills
  • Fishing pier and floating dock
  • Paddlecraft launch
  • 20+ miles of hiking, mountain bike and equestrian trails
  • Amphitheater
  • Pavilions and screened lodge for rent

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • No pets
  • Dogs are not permitted at this park.

Arrival

  • Check-in: after 12:01 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

Other fees: Day parking $1/hour or $5/day (annual Lee County parking pass valid). Pavilion $25/day; lodge $150/day plus $250 deposit; kayaks $15/hour or $40/day.

Good to know

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

Pets

  • Dogs are not permitted anywhere in the park.

Rules

  • Motorized vehicles not permitted beyond the paved parking lots (no RV camping).
  • Alcohol, gasoline-powered generators and electric bicycles are banned (County Ordinance 18-12).
  • Campground gate (Lot 1) hours: Oct-Apr 7am-7pm Sun-Thu, 7am-9pm Fri-Sat; May-Sep 7am-7pm.

Amenities and services

  • Fishing pier, floating dock and paddlecraft launch on the Caloosahatchee River.

Activities and nearby

  • Over 20 miles of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails on 768 acres; loaner bike helmets at the camp office.
  • Kayak rentals 9am-3pm daily, $15/hour or $40/day, exact change, call ahead.

Ownership

  • State land leased to Lee County Parks & Recreation since 1989; park opened March 6, 1999; volunteers help run the campground.

Also worth knowing

  • Two archaeological sites in the park; Calusa Indian history; guided history hikes offered.

On Google

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

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Where you'll be

Alva, FL

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • leefl.gov Campground fees, check-in/out, rules, hours, amenities, contact
  • leefl.gov Only Lee County campground is at Caloosahatchee Regional Park
  • Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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