Campgrounds in Frostproof, Florida
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Pitch a tent and enjoy all the natural offerings of the "Sunshine State" at a campground in Frostproof, Florida. A hiker's paradise awaits in the southeastern section of Polk County. The pristine lakes found in the Frostproof area attract both boaters and anglers to the nearby campgrounds. Portions of the Florida National Scenic Trail pass through this small Florida town, offering the chance to experience native flora and fauna. - The Lake Arbuckle Park and Campground is situated around Lake Arbuckle, which borders the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest. You can roll into the campground in your RV or pitch a tent along the lakefront. The campground bathhouse offers hot showers and portable water stations. Some of the campsites at the Lake Arbuckle Park and Campground feature electrical hookups. Slide your boat into the water at the campground boat ramp. Recreational amenities include basketball and tennis courts, athletic fields, designated hunting areas, horseback riding stables, a picnic pavilion and designated hunting areas.
Attractions within 10 miles from the campground include Midway Gardens, Gordon Heights Park and the Lake Reed Park.
Lake Arbuckle Park and Campground
2600 Lake Arbuckle Road
Frostproof, FL 33843
863- 635-2811
polk-county.net - Lake Wales Ridge State Forest offers "primitive" campsites along a 20-foot portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Hike along the Florida peninsula on four of the Florida Division of Forestry's Trailwalker Hiking Program loops. The rugged trails include deep ravines and and waterways. Pack a camera with you when hiking in case a red-shouldered hawk or Florida scrub jay crosses your path. There is no access to water or a bathhouse onsite. The Walk in the Water Tract of the state forest is accessible on foot and encompasses an area of two miles with designated hiking trails.
Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
851 CR 630 E
Frostproof, FL 33843
863- 635-8589
fl-dof.com/state_Forests - Located just outside of the Frostproof corporation limits, the Avon Park Air Force Range features public lands for outdoor recreation and three campgrounds. Take a morning walk inside the scrub forest and catch a glimpse of the protected Florida scrub jays or bald eagles. Follow the marked routes and venture deep into the hardwood hammocks and marshes which comprise part of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Campground utilities include picnic areas, non-portable water stations and portable toilets. All campsites at this Frostproof area campground are considered "primitive" without access to electricity.
Avon Park Air Force Range
Fish, Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Program
29 South Blvd.
Avon Park AFR, FL 33825
863- 452-4254
avonparkafr.net
