Primitive campsites
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
Lake Panasoffkee
County or city park in Wildwood, Sumter County, Florida
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
Open year-round except scheduled hunt closures (many dates Oct 2026-Apr 2027).
Book online
Through Park website
Free primitive and equestrian camping on 9,911 acres of Southwest Florida Water Management District land west of Wildwood, by free online reservation only. There are no hookups, the district rules do not mention RVs, stays are capped at 7 days, and the site closes for scheduled hunts.
What stands out
- Free camping by free online reservation
- Separate equestrian campground with 8 free horse stalls
- About 18 miles of multiuse trails on 9,911 acres
- 7-day stay limit, 30 days per year
- Closed during scheduled hunts
Sites
Equestrian campsites
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
What this place offers
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- River or creek
- Pond
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Limit: 2 dogs per reservation
- Dogs only, 6-ft leash; no other pets on District lands. Horses only at equestrian sites with negative Coggins proof.
Arrival
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Open year-round except scheduled hunt closures (many dates Oct 2026-Apr 2027).
Other fees: Camping and pavilion reservations are free.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- Access on south side of SR 44, two miles west of I-75, and south side of Warm Springs Avenue.
Pets
- Riders must carry proof of a current negative Coggins test; horses may not be tied to trees.
Rules
- Maximum 7 consecutive days and 30 days per calendar year; 2 reservations per family at a time.
- Only personal vehicles at primitive and equestrian sites; horse trailers at equestrian sites only.
- Built-in generators allowed only at equestrian sites, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., not unattended.
- Quiet time 10 p.m.-7 a.m.; fires only in fire rings with downed wood.
- Groups of 25 or more need a written special-use reservation request.
Amenities and services
- No trash receptacles; pack out all trash.
- Water at the campgrounds is nonpotable; restrooms are at the day-use pavilion.
Activities and nearby
- Lake Panasoffkee is not reachable from the property due to thick marsh; boating at nearby Coleman Landing ramp.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Camping closed during scheduled hunts, e.g. 10/25-10/30/2026, 11/03-11/08, 11/15-11/20, 12/06-12/11, 12/15-12/20/2026.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
7519 NW 18th Way, Wildwood, FL, 34785
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- swfwmd.state.fl.us Site details, camping, horse stalls, access, closures
- swfwmd.state.fl.us District campsite rules: vehicles, generators, pets, stay limits, arrival/departure
- swfwmd.state.fl.us How to reserve, stay limits
- swfwmd.state.fl.us Current closures
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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