Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp Area
Water Management District
Write a Review US-98 Lorida, FL 33857 866-433-6312 Official WebsiteGPS: 27.4004, -81.1641
Overview of Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp Area
A free camping reservation/permit is required and must be displayed. Get it online or call 866-433-6312. The gate code will be provided with the permit.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by The Combes on 3/1/2023
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet
Reported by Explorking on 5/1/2018
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 32 ft / 9 m
Max Stay 8
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp Area
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 866-433-6312
handyman asked on 9/10/2023
Is the 2 reservation limit at one time specific for each of the 3 Florida Water Management Districts or is the limit ...
Julie H asked on 12/29/2022
Is there a trailer dump station nearby Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp?
SilverDawg asked on 9/24/2021
Does anyone know what site to use to get a permit? Thanks!
Reviews of Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp Area 20 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 7 Users
Last reported 2/29/2024
Confirmed by 9 Users
Last reported 2/29/2024
Confirmed by 5 Users
Last reported 3/29/2022
“Free Site, With Friendly Host, Potable Water. Locked Gate. ”
Reviewed 2/29/2024
| Days stayed: | 8 |
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Overall Rating
No dump station, has potable water and Vault toilets (walked in, smelled rough). Dumpster on site. This is a beautiful campground! And for no charge, there is a nearby train track. Occasional train roars by with horn blasting - sometimes late at night and/or early in the morning. Airboats add to the morning noise, but do what. Kind ... more
No dump station, has potable water and Vault toilets (walked in, smelled rough). Dumpster on site. This is a beautiful campground! And for no charge, there is a nearby train track. Occasional train roars by with horn blasting - sometimes late at night and/or early in the morning. Airboats add to the morning noise, but do what.
Kind of remote, but we’re self contained so don’t mind.
Cell data sucks. WeBoost increased download for ATT, but upload less that 1 meg. Visible over WeBoost was 1 to 2 meg down, <1 meg up. Starlink works fine ( per neighbor)
AT&T 5G
Verizon 4G
MoHoRV would stay here again
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“friendly And Nice Campsite”
Reviewed 4/24/2023
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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The only negative thing I would say is that there is a lock with the combination and the latch that always gets stuck. Very difficult to get in. If they could find an easier way to get into the campsite that would be the only negative thing I have to say about it.
camper-811633 would stay here again
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“Lovely setting”
Reviewed 3/1/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
Overall Rating
The host drove us in his golf cart and we picked a private site against the forest where we were still able to put our solar panels in the sun. We rode the trails on our bikes which were beautiful, however they recently disced the firebreak lane which made riding difficult in some parts. Vault toilets were pretty clean and you could ge... more
The host drove us in his golf cart and we picked a private site against the forest where we were still able to put our solar panels in the sun. We rode the trails on our bikes which were beautiful, however they recently disced the firebreak lane which made riding difficult in some parts. Vault toilets were pretty clean and you could get potable water from long hose if needed. Dumpster on site, too. This is a beautiful campground! Only drawback is there is a train track nearby and a train roared by at 4:30 AM with its horn blasting.
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AT&T 5G
Verizon 5G
The Combes would stay here again
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“Great free parking ”
Reviewed 3/29/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
Overall Rating
Very spacious, clean and quiet. Even though it’s free, you have to make a reservation online to receive a permit and get the gate code.
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T-Mobile 4G
English would stay here again
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“A Pleasant Surprise”
Reviewed 3/6/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Class C) |
Overall Rating
I didn't know what to expect here with the mixed reviews. However, we found it easy-going and relaxing. We only stayed for a weekend, so no issue with the no hook-ups situation. Having a dumpsite would add to the site, but I understand that free camping has limits. Mark, the helpful, gregarious camp host greeted us at the gate and ... more
I didn't know what to expect here with the mixed reviews. However, we found it easy-going and relaxing. We only stayed for a weekend, so no issue with the no hook-ups situation. Having a dumpsite would add to the site, but I understand that free camping has limits. Mark, the helpful, gregarious camp host greeted us at the gate and helped with the rather unusual lock system. The grounds have many more sites than I had expected, with perhaps only half of them full. I only walked the trails a bit and checked out the canal, but they both looked full of wildlife. The trail connects to Hickory Hammock, a site where we stayed before, though I didn't venture the 4-mile one way journey myself. Overall, way more plusses than minuses.
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AT&T 4G
ELarew would stay here again
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“Excellent”
Reviewed 1/20/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | Not numbered |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Very nice location, excellent and helpful camp hosts. A little road noise but not bad.
Norman would stay here again
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Reviewed 12/10/2021
| Days stayed: | 8 |
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One of the best campground we been stayed, Marck and Cookie are the best Host we been met, great attention to campers, great attitude! The campground is extremely clean and very organized! Wish the best to the host Marck and wife! From Felix!
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T-Mobile 4G
WErFree would stay here again
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“Restful, enjoyed walking the trails.”
Reviewed 11/29/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Class B) |
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I am amazed at all the great places that are free or very inexpensive. Plenty of room and nice trails to hike. Thank you to Mark the host.
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AT&T 4G
Hydroherr would stay here again
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“Annoying host, noisy, racists, and registered sex offenders”
Reviewed 11/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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A train passes through this area several times a day so that is very noisy. It also sometimes passes through at night. The air boats on the canal are very noisy. They also pass through sometimes at night. There was a very bad element of people there. Upon arrival the compost immediately inform me of which RV Contain a registered sex of... more
A train passes through this area several times a day so that is very noisy. It also sometimes passes through at night. The air boats on the canal are very noisy. They also pass through sometimes at night. There was a very bad element of people there. Upon arrival the compost immediately inform me of which RV Contain a registered sex offender and to make sure to steer clear of that one. After staying for a day or two a family hung a confederate flag. They were all sorts of families at this campground from all ethnicities. It’s Thanksgiving, and I really just felt that it was incredibly rude to make another families children feel uncomfortable on a holiday or any day. I’m not sure why such a racist symbol was allowed to be flown. However, I immediately brought it up with the camp host and left. Also, the camp host is VERY ANNOYING. He stops by 4-6 times a day and operates his tractor and heavy machinery early in the morning. So in conclusion Rapists and racists!? No thanks! This site did not feel safe. No service for att. Lots of tall trees, not great for solar.
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“Annoying camp host, sex offenders, and racists. ”
Reviewed 11/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
Overall Rating
A train passes through this area several times a day so that is very noisy. It also sometimes passes through at night. The air boats on the canal are very noisy. They also pass through sometimes at night. There was a very bad element of people there. Upon arrival the compost immediately inform me of which RV Contain a registered sex of... more
A train passes through this area several times a day so that is very noisy. It also sometimes passes through at night. The air boats on the canal are very noisy. They also pass through sometimes at night. There was a very bad element of people there. Upon arrival the compost immediately inform me of which RV Contain a registered sex offender and to make sure to steer clear of that one. After staying for a day or two a family hung a confederate flag. They were all sorts of families at this campground from all ethnicities. It’s Thanksgiving, and I really just felt that it was incredibly rude to make another families children feel uncomfortable on a holiday or any day. I’m not sure why such a racist symbol was allowed to be flown. However, I immediately brought it up with the camp host and left. Also, the camp host is VERY ANNOYING. He stops by 4-6 times a day and operates his tractor and heavy machinery early in the morning. So in conclusion Rapists and racists!? No thanks! This site did not feel safe. No service for att. Lots of tall trees, not great for solar.
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Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp Area, Lorida FL - Explorking
We left Tampa and headed out to do as much boondocking as possible. We’ve felt like we’ve been in cities way, way too much lately and are getting pretty fatigued over the whole thing. Our goal from n...
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: flush
- trash
Pets
- pets
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