Crockett Equestrian/Primitive Camping
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
Serenova Tract (Starkey Wilderness Preserve)
County or city park in Pasco County, Florida Also known as Serenova Tract Campsite
USDA NAIP via USGS County or city park
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.
Seasonal
Open year-round except scheduled hunt closures (e.g., Nov 25-29 and Dec 3-6, 2026; Mar 10-15, 2027). District lands open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Book online
Through Park website
Free, reservation-only primitive and equestrian campsites on SWFWMD's 6,533-acre Serenova Tract off SR 52 in central Pasco County. No hookups or potable water; horse-trailer rigs allowed only in the equestrian camp, and stays are capped at 7 consecutive days and 30 days a year.
What stands out
- Free camping with required advance reservation
- Equestrian camp allows horse-trailer rigs; separate tent-only primitive camp
- No hookups or potable water; portable toilet only
- About 16 miles of horse, bike and hiking trails
- Max 7 consecutive days, 30 days per year
- Closed during scheduled hunts
Sites
Primitive Camping (tent camping only)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
What this place offers
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Not listed
- Limit: 2 dogs per reservation where dogs are permitted
- District-wide rule: where permitted, dogs on 6-foot leash, max 2 per reservation, no other pets. Serenova's feature list does not include 'Dogs Allowed'.
Arrival
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Open year-round except scheduled hunt closures (e.g., Nov 25-29 and Dec 3-6, 2026; Mar 10-15, 2027). District lands open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Other fees: Camping is free but requires an advance reservation (permit) from the District.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- Entrance off SR 52 just west of the Suncoast Parkway, across from Hayes Road, on the south side; address 14900 SR 52, Land O' Lakes.
- Reservation includes gate combination; vehicles may be driven only from gate to campsite.
Long-term and snowbird stays
- Camping limited to 7 consecutive days and 30 total days per calendar year.
Rig rules
- Horse trailers may be driven into equestrian campsites; only personal vehicles in primitive sites.
Rules
- Built-in generators allowed only at equestrian campsites, 7am-10pm, never unattended.
- Quiet time 10pm-7am; no loud music at any time.
- No trash cans; carry out all trash. Belongings left behind are removed after 3 days' notice.
- Campfires in fire rings only; collect firewood from the ground; don't cut trees.
- Each rider must carry proof of a current negative Coggins test; horses not allowed in primitive sites or on hiking trails; no tethering to trees.
- Groups of 25 or more need a written special use request.
Amenities and services
- Portable toilet and nonpotable water near the equestrian and primitive campgrounds; no potable water.
Activities and nearby
- About 16 miles of multiuse trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding; fishing in various lakes.
- Trails can be very wet at certain times of year.
- Part of 18,000-acre Starkey Wilderness Preserve; Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park (Pasco County) nearby has a paved trail to the Suncoast Trail.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Camping closed during scheduled hunts: Nov 25-29 2026, Dec 3-6 2026, Mar 10-15 2027.
Ownership
- Owned and managed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
FL
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- swfwmd.state.fl.us Serenova Tract: address, size, hours, camping types, trails, restrooms/water, access, closures
- swfwmd.state.fl.us District camping rules: reservations, arrival/departure, stay limits, generators, dogs, quiet hours
- swfwmd.state.fl.us How to reserve, 7-day/30-day limits, contact
- swfwmd.state.fl.us Starkey Wilderness Preserve overview and Serenova description
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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