Highlands Hammock State Park Campground Temporarily closed
Temporarily closed: Florida State Parks says that since April 3, 2026 the Youth Camp is the only camping available; all other camping is unavailable. Official notice (checked Oct 26, 2026). Details.
Florida State Parks (FL DEP) campground in Highlands Hammock State Park, Florida.
Summary
Managed by Florida State Parks (FL DEP), Highlands Hammock State Park Campground sits in Florida, about 66 miles (straight line) from Tampa. The campground lists 158 overnight sites; it charges nightly fees from $18 to $22. For riders, 3.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles, the closest being East Residence Road (0.6 mi away). Sites are booked through the state park reservation system, with 50-amp electric hookups available.
When it's open
Temporarily closed
Closure notice: Florida State Parks says that since April 3, 2026 the Youth Camp is the only camping available; all other camping is unavailable. Check the official page before you go.
Source: Florida State Parks, checked Oct 26, 2026. It says: “Effective April 3, 2026 : The Youth Camp is the only camping available at Highlands Hammock State Park . All other camping is currently unavailable.”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsListed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundListed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when the state park system or OpenStreetMap report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Highlands Hammock State Park Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability (official reservation site) ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 158 sites it is the #5 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count (busy, more amenities).
- Its lowest fee ($18) is $6 below the Florida median of $24/night.
- There are 3 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (1 electric site).
- Straight-line distance: Tampa ~66 mi, Orlando ~74 mi, Miami ~144 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.TentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
Fee notes from the agency (source): Family Campground: $22 per night plus tax, plus a nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee and a $7 nightly utility fee for RV, cabin, bungalow, boat and yurt units. Utility fee does not apply to tent camping. Primitive Wilderness Campground: $18 per night, plus tax. Does not include water and electricity. Plus tax, a nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee (per reservation), and a $7 nightly utility fee f…
Trails near Highlands Hammock State Park Campground
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
3.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (3.0 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 3.7 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Residence Road | 0.6 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM |
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Highlands Hammock State Park Campground
No standalone dump station is mapped in OpenStreetMap within 25 miles.
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Thousand Trails Peace River RV & Camping Resort (16.8 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Park OpenStreetMap listing |
10.8 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Isabell Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
15.1 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Thousand Trails Peace River RV & Camping Resort Private Private RV park |
16.8 | FL | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| River Ranch Property Owners Association OpenStreetMap listing |
25.9 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Town of KICCO Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
27.2 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Arcadia Peace River Campground Private campground |
27.5 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.