RV or Tent (primitive)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 32 ft
- Pad
- Gravel
- Number of sites
- 7
- Nightly
- $8.93
Livingston Creek Campground Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
State forest in Polk County, Florida Also known as Livingston Creek Primitive Campground
USDA NAIP via USGS State forest with 7 sites
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.
7 sites
Rigs up to 32 ft
Seasonal
September through April (hunting/scouting season) per FDACS; ReserveAmerica says 'Open year round' but its alert says RV/tent camping during hunting season only.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
Seven-site primitive hunt camp on the Arbuckle Tract of Lake Wales Ridge State Forest near Frostproof, with no hookups, potable water and portable toilets, booked through ReserveAmerica at $8.93/night. Open September through April (hunting season) and limited to Class B or C rigs up to 32 ft; no Class A.
What stands out
- Seven primitive RV or tent sites in a state forest hunt camp
- Open September through April only, tied to hunting season
- Class B or C rigs only, 32 ft maximum; no Class A
- No hookups; potable water from a well house and portable toilets
- $8.93 per night, reserved through ReserveAmerica
Sites
What this place offers
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- River or creek
- Accessible sites
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 32 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Site page shows pets allowed; state forests welcome leashed pets in designated areas.
Arrival
- Check-in: 3:00 pm
- Check-out: 1:00 pm
- September through April (hunting/scouting season) per FDACS; ReserveAmerica says 'Open year round' but its alert says RV/tent camping during hunting season only.
Cancellation: $9 non-refundable fee if cancelled 1+ days before arrival; day of or after arrival by call center only, $9 plus first night; no same-night refunds.
Included in the rate: Max 8 people per site.
Other fees: Rates exclude taxes and incremental charges. Day-use pavilion $18.69/day. State forest day pass $2/person (0-6 free), annual pass $45. Discounts for 65+, active-duty military and honorably discharged veterans, 100% disabled.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- On Rucks Dairy Rd just past the Livingston Creek bridge; keep right at the split, campground on the right (Reedy Creek on the left).
- Campground address 1440 Ruck Dairy Road, Frostproof, FL 33843; about 44 miles SE of Lakeland.
Rates and fees
- Day-use pavilion reservable at $18.69/day; no camping at the pavilion.
- State forest fees and reservations must be paid online; no cash accepted.
Long-term and snowbird stays
- Open only September through April, tied to scouting and hunting dates on Arbuckle and Walk in Water WMAs.
Rig rules
- Class B or Class C RVs only, maximum 32 ft; no Class A.
Rules
- Quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM; fires only in fire rings and grills.
- OHVs and other unlicensed vehicles not allowed on the forest.
Amenities and services
- Drinking water at the well house at Livingston Creek Campground.
- No electricity; one or two non-flush portable toilets and one garbage dumpster in the hunt camp.
Activities and nearby
- Arbuckle WMA hunting, 25-mile Arbuckle Trail, Lake Godwin and McLean Cabin day-use areas; Polk County's Lake Arbuckle Park campground nearby.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Campgrounds close when the county is under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning; reservations refunded automatically.
- Prescribed burns planned on the Arbuckle tract in 2025/2026.
Also worth knowing
- Bears and raccoons frequent the area; store food appropriately.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
FL
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- fdacs.gov Forest overview, campground season, water, contact, passes
- fdacs.gov Pass fees, general state forest rules
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Alerts, rig limits, sites, rates, season, cancellation, directions
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Description, facilities, amenities, contact
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Site 001 details
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
More places nearby
Is this your park?
Fix anything that's wrong, add photos or keep your rates current. It's free, and every park gets the same placement rules. If you'd rather not be listed, we'll take it down.