Tent site (developed campground)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 16
Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park
Group camp in New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida Also known as J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park
USDA NAIP via USGS Group camp with 16 sites
New Port Richey, Pasco 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.
16 sites
Open year-round
Park open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk.
Book online
Through Phone or email
Pasco County wilderness park of over 8,300 acres on water management district land near New Port Richey, with a developed tent campground, primitive camping cabins and backcountry/equestrian camping. No RV sites are listed; campers must be 21+, no pets in the camping area, and the county asks you to call the park for availability.
What stands out
- Tent campground and primitive camping cabins inside an 8,300-acre wilderness park
- Paved trail links to the 42-mile Suncoast Trail
- Equestrian trail, horse corral and backcountry equestrian camping
- Audubon birding trail with 177 recorded species
- No RV sites; campers must be 21+ and no pets in the camping area
Sites
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Playground
- Volleyball
- Horseshoes
- Hiking trails
Cabins and rentals
Cabin (8)
- Bathroom
- No
Primitive camping cabins (count from 2005 management plan). Cabin-area shelter reservable by registered cabin campers only. Rates not stated.
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- No pets
- No dogs in the camping area or on the equestrian trail. Dogs allowed in the day use area and on hiking and paved bike trails on a 6-foot leash.
Arrival
- Park open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk.
Other fees: Camping and cabin rates not stated. Shelter rental $40, pavilion $70; online card fee 2.95%, on-site 2.65%.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Sites
- Backcountry primitive campsites along trails for walk-in and equestrian camping (2005 plan).
- Equestrian and primitive camping also available on the adjacent Serenova Tract managed by SWFWMD.
Pets
- No dogs in the camping area or on the equestrian trail.
Rules
- Must be 21 or older to reserve a campsite or cabin and must be present during the stay.
- Campers need their own vehicle and photo ID at check-in; no drop-offs.
- Limit of two reservations per person per weekend and 7 days total per month.
Amenities and services
- A cabin-area shelter is reservable only by registered cabin campers.
Activities and nearby
- 7.3-mile paved trail connects to the 42-mile Suncoast Trail.
- Audubon-designated birding trail with 177 bird species recorded.
- 10-mile equestrian trail, horse corral and 13 miles of hiking trails.
Ownership
- Cooperative venture between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pasco County.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
10500 Wilderness Park Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34655
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- pascocountyfl.gov Features, description, trails, dog rules, phone, hours, Facebook
- pascocountyfl.gov County camping rules and reservation guidance
- swfwmd.state.fl.us Preserve overview: primitive campground, camping cabins, Serenova equestrian camping
- swfwmd.state.fl.us Contact phone for Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
- swfwmd.state.fl.us 2005 management plan: 16 tent sites, 8 primitive cabins, campground facilities
- flpascocountyweb.myvscloud.com Shelter and pavilion rentals (no campsites online)
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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