Designated primitive campsites
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
Unnamed campground
Campground in Putnam County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS Campground
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
Camping only from 8 a.m. one day before each scheduled hunt until 6 p.m. one day after; not on dove-only hunt dates
Probably the designated primitive campground in Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area, run by FWC off SR 19 south of Palatka. Camping is allowed only around scheduled hunt dates, and there are no restrooms or hookups, so it is not suited to normal RV stays.
What stands out
- Free primitive camping in a 27,000-acre FWC wildlife management area
- Camping only around scheduled hunt dates
- No restrooms or hookups
- Florida National Scenic Trail crosses the area
Sites
What this place offers
- Hiking trails
- Fishing
- River or creek
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Dogs must be under physical restraint at all times.
Arrival
- Camping only from 8 a.m. one day before each scheduled hunt until 6 p.m. one day after; not on dove-only hunt dates
Other fees: No entrance fee or daily-use permit required; hunting/fishing licenses needed for those activities. Camping fees not stated.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- From Palatka, 2.5 miles west on Crill Avenue, then 12 miles south on SR 19 to the interpretive kiosk and parking.
Rules
- Camping allowed only from 8 a.m. the day before a scheduled hunt until 6 p.m. the day after; none on dove-only hunt dates.
- Vehicle access inside the WMA only on certain hunt dates; foot, bike and horse access year-round.
- Wearing fluorescent orange is encouraged on hunt days.
Amenities and services
- No restrooms at the WMA.
Activities and nearby
- Fishing in Camp Branch and below Rodman Dam; Ocklawaha River paddling nearby.
Also worth knowing
- A cattle herd grazes parts of the WMA for habitat management.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
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