Primitive campsites
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
Cypress Creek Preserve (equestrian and primitive campsites)
County or city park in Pasco County, Florida Also known as Unnamed campground
USDA NAIP via USGS County or city park
Pets welcome, On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
Seasonal
District lands open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset; campsites by free advance reservation. Equestrian/primitive camping closed Oct. 11-26, 2026 for flooding.
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Free primitive and equestrian campsites in the Southwest Florida Water Management District's 7,400-acre Cypress Creek Preserve east of Land O' Lakes, by advance reservation only. No hookups, water or trash service; horse trailer rigs may camp at the equestrian sites (built-in generators allowed there), and stays are limited to 7 consecutive days and 30 days a year.
What stands out
- Free campsites by advance reservation in a 7,400-acre water district preserve
- Equestrian sites where horse trailer rigs can camp, with built-in generators allowed
- No hookups, no water at entrances, pack out trash
- About 19 miles of hiking and 14 miles of horse trails
- Max 7 consecutive nights and 30 nights a year
Sites
Equestrian campsites
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
What this place offers
- Hiking trails
- Fishing
- River or creek
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Limit: 2 dogs per reservation
- Dogs only, where permitted, on a six-foot leash; pick up after them; no other pets on District lands.
Arrival
- Check-in: 3 p.m. (no earlier)
- Check-out: 11 a.m.
- District lands open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset; campsites by free advance reservation. Equestrian/primitive camping closed Oct. 11-26, 2026 for flooding.
Included in the rate: Groups of 25 or more must request a special recreational use reservation in writing.
Other fees: Camping is free but requires a free advance reservation (permit).
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- Campground address: 5550 Parkway Blvd., Land O' Lakes, FL 34639; main preserve address 8720 Pump Station Road.
- Primary access from Parkway Boulevard, 0.7 miles north of Pine View Middle School; small day-use parking outside the gate.
- Reservations include gate combinations; vehicles may drive only from the gate to the campsite.
Sites
- Separate equestrian and primitive camping areas with picnic tables, fire rings and/or grills.
Long-term and snowbird stays
- Camping limited to 7 consecutive days and 30 total days per calendar year.
Rig rules
- Primitive sites are for tents with personal vehicles only; equestrian sites take tents and horse trailer camping rigs.
Pets
- Dogs on 6-foot leash, max 2 per reservation; no other pets on District lands.
Rules
- Built-in generators allowed only at equestrian sites, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., never left running unattended.
- Quiet time 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.; no loud music at any time.
- Campfires only in fire rings; gather firewood from the ground, do not cut trees.
- No trash receptacles; pack out all trash.
Amenities and services
- Portable toilets at the equestrian and primitive campsites; no restrooms or water at the entrances.
Activities and nearby
- About 19 miles of hiking trails, some very wet at times; 14 miles of equestrian trails; paved trails for biking and inline skating.
- Fishing along Cypress Creek at high water and in impoundments in the south part of the property.
- Riders must carry proof of a current negative Coggins test; day-use reservation needed for the Parkway Blvd. equestrian parking.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Equestrian/primitive camping closed Oct. 11-26, 2026 due to flooding.
Ownership
- Owned by the Southwest Florida Water Management District; Cypress Creek Well Field managed by Tampa Bay Water.
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 Preserve details: campground address, camping types, trails, access, restrooms, closures, contact
- swfwmd.state.fl.us District camping rules: types of camping, generators, pets, stay limits, reservations
- swfwmd.state.fl.us How to make a reservation
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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