Lake Panasoffkee Wildlife Management Area
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Write a Review 7519 NW 18th Way Wildwood, FL 34785 352-796-7211 800-423-1476 Official WebsiteGPS: 28.8653, -82.1327
Overview of Lake Panasoffkee Wildlife Management Area
A free camping reservation is required and must be displayed. Visit the website to make reservations and see site closure dates due to hunting.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by TWW on 2/3/2024
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet
Reported by Hebardstravels on 12/29/2018
Pad Type grass
Reservations yes
Elevation 32 ft / 9 m
Max Stay 7
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Lake Panasoffkee Wildlife Management Area
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 352-796-7211
PirateX2 asked on 11/29/2023
I have 3 cats that I travel with. They are strictly indoor cats. Could I bring them?
vanman asked on 1/10/2023
How do you register and get permit to camp at Lake Panasoffkee Wildlife Management Area?
camper-774555 asked on 1/3/2023
Is it allowed to use my own Fire Spit for BBQ or do i need to use always the designated campfire rings?
Hercules asked on 10/25/2021
Does anyone know what the stay limit is at Lake Panasoffkee WMA? Thanks!
RobShellRV asked on 12/18/2019
Do you have to have a horse to camp in the Equestrian campground?
Reviews of Lake Panasoffkee Wildlife Management Area 32 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 11 Users
Last reported 12/1/2022
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Confirmed by 7 Users
Last reported 5/1/2023
“They kicked everyone out!”
Reviewed 2/3/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | primitive |
| RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
After 4 days of my 7 day reservation they kicked everyone out for a hunt, there must have been 40 rigs in this place that the host ran around to to tell them they had to leave, ON FRIDAY MORNING. I don't know why this place has 5 stars, maybe because its free? There is a big open field for big rigs (side by side) and a primitive a... more
After 4 days of my 7 day reservation they kicked everyone out for a hunt, there must have been 40 rigs in this place that the host ran around to to tell them they had to leave, ON FRIDAY MORNING.
I don't know why this place has 5 stars, maybe because its free? There is a big open field for big rigs (side by side) and a primitive area for small RVs and tents. The primitive area is relatively nice with live oaks and maybe rates 3-4 stars, the big rig area maybe 2-3 stars. It does have easy access off I75 if you're passing through. Fairly nice trails.
TWW would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Stopped Overnight On The Way To The Keys”
Reviewed 5/1/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed here one night on the way to Key West. Close to the interstate. Flat spacious sites. Have to make a reservation online, but only takes about 10 minutes to create an account, make a reservation and get a confirmation email. We made the reservation the day before we stayed. Only three other campers were there. Super quiet and d... more
We stayed here one night on the way to Key West. Close to the interstate. Flat spacious sites. Have to make a reservation online, but only takes about 10 minutes to create an account, make a reservation and get a confirmation email. We made the reservation the day before we stayed. Only three other campers were there. Super quiet and dark. Great sleep. Has a bathroom and a pavilion. The entrance is a long gravel/dirt road. A little bumpy, but not bad. Large RVs would be fine.
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MarlaSinger would stay here again
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“Beautiful And Spacious With Water Access”
Reviewed 4/7/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I love this place. It’s very clean and spacious. Beautiful scenery with the sunset view or the sunrise. But most of all, the park has a water access. Bathroom and a beautiful walking trails. I went last March and tried to book it again but the park is no longer available. I hope it will reopen again.
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camper-786876 would stay here again
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“What a waste of time”
Reviewed 12/11/2022
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You can't even see if any sites are available unless you register. And it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to register, because of the ridiculous process they make you go through. So you go through that process, you take all that time, then you find out that even if there are spaces available, you can't book on the same day. It doesn't te... more
You can't even see if any sites are available unless you register. And it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to register, because of the ridiculous process they make you go through.
So you go through that process, you take all that time, then you find out that even if there are spaces available, you can't book on the same day. It doesn't tell you that until you go through the process and try to make the reservation. (And there _was_ a space available, but it wouldn't let me book it, because it was the same day. Ridiculous.)
What a complete waste of time--which, if you are looking for a site _that night_, you don't have.
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“One of my favorites”
Reviewed 12/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Definitely one of my favorite boondocking locations. There are water spigots available throughout the fields, and a dumpster by the entrance. Scattered picnic tables, grills, and fire pits. I spotted a port-a-potty as well. It's a nice, relatively open field with a few trees for shade. Great for solar, weather permitting. Always other,... more
Definitely one of my favorite boondocking locations. There are water spigots available throughout the fields, and a dumpster by the entrance. Scattered picnic tables, grills, and fire pits. I spotted a port-a-potty as well. It's a nice, relatively open field with a few trees for shade. Great for solar, weather permitting. Always other, friendly campers here, but plenty of space.
Verizon good.
AT&T good.
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AT&T 4G
Verizon 4G
DKOP would stay here again
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“Lovely spot but caution with Garmin directions!”
Reviewed 6/14/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
Beautiful open field where we parked next to a picnic table and fire pit. It was hot and humid and we were the only people here. We were in equestrian area so ran generator until we went to bed and then again in the morning. Ground was solid so our class A had no issues on the grass. CAUTION: our Garman led us astray!!! The dir... more
Beautiful open field where we parked next to a picnic table and fire pit. It was hot and humid and we were the only people here. We were in equestrian area so ran generator until we went to bed and then again in the morning. Ground was solid so our class A had no issues on the grass.
CAUTION: our Garman led us astray!!! The directions had us exit the Florida Turnpike 1 exit early at Rte 470 and sent us through town. Not a problem until we were in a neighborhood with narrow roads, across railroad tracks, bad speed bumps and low trees and ended at a dead end! Do not follow those directions if it sends you that way! Stay on 75 and exit at Rte 44 and take that, great road!
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AT&T 4G
Verizon 4G
Cookie would stay here again
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“Outstanding”
Reviewed 2/1/2022
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Loved this place. Good cell and internet connection. And its free. Hard to believe I can find anything nicer.
SeanKohler 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) |
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This is one of the nicest places we have boondocked. It is clean, quiet and easy to get to. The host are really nice. There is plenty of room and you can be in the sun or the shade, whatever works for your.
Norman would stay here again
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“FANTASTIC! we camped here 2 months ago and not good but now GREAT”
Reviewed 12/31/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | pasture |
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The new hosts, Jeanette and Rick have been fantastic at getting this camping experience up to GREAT! The bathrooms are now clean and taken care of. They have taken care of the bug problem inside the bathrooms by putting up screens and pressure cleaning the inside. There's a little landscape area outside the bathroom with flowers and... more
The new hosts, Jeanette and Rick have been fantastic at getting this camping experience up to GREAT! The bathrooms are now clean and taken care of. They have taken care of the bug problem inside the bathrooms by putting up screens and pressure cleaning the inside. There's a little landscape area outside the bathroom with flowers and it just makes the place look homey. We met them for the first time and they are so friendly and will help you out with suggestions for other places to stay. They even gave us a book on Recreation Guide for SFWMD camping. We will def be coming back here.
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Cheryl would stay here again
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“Free !”
Reviewed 12/26/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | NA |
| RV Length: | 40' (Fifth Wheel) |
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The good stuff: FREE, room for any rig, nice trails.
The bad stuff: Sand spurs! You need to wear mosquito repellent too.
We would stay here again because it's free and you have plenty of room as well as trails to walk the dog. Your dog will suffer sand spurs in the grassy areas. If you brought horses, it's great!
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Stormbird would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- horse corral
Pets
- pet restrictions: 2 pet limit
- pets
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