Oscar Scherer State Park Loop D

4.54

214 reviews

1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229

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Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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February 2026

Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

RV FriendlyElectricShowers

Opens Florida State Parks site

Official Website

Real-Time Availability

Select a month, then check for open campsites

February 2026

Oscar Scherer State Park Loop D

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Campsite Fees

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.54

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"Visitor feedback is largely positive: campers praise shady, well-sized sites, clean bathhouses, helpful staff, and proximity to trails, paddling and regional bike routes. Common negatives include lack of sewer hookups, occasional road noise, older bathhouse features, mosquitoes in warm months, and a few reports of unfriendly staff."

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1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229

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Best Time to Camp at Oscar Scherer State Park Loop D

November through March is when Loop D truly shines. Temperatures settle into that perfect 60s-and-70s sweet spot where you can hike at noon without melting and actually enjoy sitting around the campfire after dark. The humidity backs off, the mosquitoes take a vacation, and the skies stay reliably clear for stargazing from your picnic table. Summer tells a different story—one of afternoon thunderstorms that announce themselves with dramatic clouds and brief downpours, then vanish as quickly as they arrived. The heat can be intense during midday hours, but sunrise hikers and golden-hour paddlers still find their reward, and there's something special about having this lush paradise more to yourself when the crowds thin out.

Summer(Jun-Aug)

3.0 / 5

Shady sites help, but Florida summers can be hot and buggy (noted indirectly).

Fall(Sep-Nov)

3.5 / 5

Milder weather likely improves comfort; vegetation remains appealing.

Spring(Mar-May)

3.5 / 5

Spring likely pleasant for trails and wildlife, but specifics aren't provided.

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Winter(Dec-Feb)

3.5 / 5

Florida winters are mild—good camping season though not detailed in text.

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About Oscar Scherer State Park Loop D

Welcome to Loop D, where towering pines and rustling palms create your own shaded corner of Old Florida paradise. Your campsite comes ready for adventure with a fire ring, picnic table, and full hookups—everything you need to unwind after days spent paddling tea-colored creeks and hiking trails where scrub-jays and gopher tortoises roam free.

Campsites accommodate both tent and RV camping and the park also offers equestrian camping areas (four equestrian sites).

Weather and SeasonsNovember through March is when Loop D truly shines. Temperatures settle into that perfect 60s-and-70s sweet spot where you can hike at noon without melting and actually enjoy sitting around the campfire after dark. The humidity backs off, the mosquitoes take a vacation, and the skies stay reliably clear for stargazing from your picnic table. Summer tells a different story—one of afternoon thunderstorms that announce themselves with dramatic clouds and brief downpours, then vanish as quickly as they arrived. The heat can be intense during midday hours, but sunrise hikers and golden-hour paddlers still find their reward, and there's something special about having this lush paradise more to yourself when the crowds thin out.

Natural Features and SceneryStep into your site and feel the temperature drop as slash pines stretch overhead, filtering sunlight into dancing patterns across the forest floor. Native saw palmettos form natural walls between campsites, giving you privacy while keeping you connected to the wild soundtrack of rustling fronds and birdsong. South Creek winds through the park like a liquid trail, its dark tannin-stained waters perfect for kayaking adventures, while Florida scrub-jays—found nowhere else on earth—hop fearlessly through the oak canopy above your campfire. The trails here tell the story of real Florida, threading through pine flatwoods where gopher tortoises dig their burrows and into cool hardwood hammocks where Spanish moss sways in the breeze. Keep your eyes sharp during early morning walks—white-tailed deer browse quietly in the understory, and if luck is on your side, you might catch the amber eyes of a bobcat watching from the shadows.

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Activities you can enjoy

A mix of water- and land-based recreation: paddling on the river/creek, hiking and multi-use trails, swimming at an on-site lake beach, biking (including easy access to regional paved trails), fishing, and wildlife viewing.

HikingThere is a 6.5-mile loop trail and several additional trails through scrub, flatwoods, and along creeks for day hikes and nature walks.

FishingFishing is available in the park's creek and lake areas at designated spots.

SwimmingA swimming area (Lake Osprey) with a small sand beach is available in the park.

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Boating

Wildlife viewing

Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsTypical freshwater/wooded-Florida hazards may include insects (mosquitoes), raccoons attracted to food, and the presence of alligators or other wildlife near water; practice standard food storage and wildlife precautions.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

Weather at Oscar Scherer State Park Loop D

Reviews

4.5

214 reviews

Top-Rated

Oscar Scherer State Park Loop D is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews

Visitor feedback is largely positive: campers praise shady, well-sized sites, clean bathhouses, helpful staff, and proximity to trails, paddling and regional bike routes. Common negatives include lack of sewer hookups, occasional road noise, older bathhouse features, mosquitoes in warm months, and a few reports of unfriendly staff.

Review Summaries

Based on 214 reviews

What Campers Love

Clean restrooms and showers; well-maintained, shaded and relatively private campsites; site-level water and electric pedestals; close access to paddling, hiking, Lake Osprey swimming area, and the...

Based on 214 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Book early during peak season; verify electrical amperage needed for your RV (30/50 amp differences reported); secure food at night due to raccoons; bring bug spray and consider a screened room in...

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Camper Quotes

My family and I have camped here several times over the years and love it. | The staff here is deplorable to humans

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