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Price
$9 - $12/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
35 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$9 - $12/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
35 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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40169 SE Campsite Rd., Sumatra, Florida, 32335, United States
Paddlers and birders who want direct access to the New River and the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail will find fall conditions genuinely hard to beat. Crooked River site 45 gets quiet reviews; book it early and bring all your own water.
No potable water, no flush toilets, rough dirt roads that worsen in rain, and reviewers consistently flag litter and noise from hunting-season parties with no enforcement in sight. If any of those break your trip, this isn't your campground.
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Fall delivers the best conditions. Humidity drops, daytime temps settle in the mid-60s to low-80s, and mosquitoes mostly vanish. Water levels recede enough to open up trails and canoe routes, and migratory birds fill the swamps. November brings deer and turkey hunters, which means more users and occasional noise. Winter stays mild, around 48°F at night and 62°F during the day. Summer turns steamy, with 88°F heat, 70°F nights, and frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
Fall described as best: lower humidity, fewer mosquitoes, trails and canoe routes more accessible.
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Tate's Hell State Forest Sumatra Primitive Campsites is a primitive camping destination offering basic facilities. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. There are no restrooms, water, or electricity available on-site. Access is via dirt roads susceptible to extreme weather, and campers are advised to bring their own water. Notably, the campground has opportunities for archery, bird watching, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing, among other activities.
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