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Mar 2020
TIRED of the maddening crowds of tourist, a few days on the Peace river recharges my batteries. Paddling along the river you will see tons of birds and animals around every bend. Yes there are alligators but they don't bother anyone unless you mess with the babies or fed them. Great place for nature photography, fishing, fossiling,
sunbathing, camping and solitude. I have gone days with out seeing another person on the river.
sunbathing, camping and solitude. I have gone days with out seeing another person on the river.
Written April 1, 2020
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Tymaus
Titusville, Florida3 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
The best kept secret in Florida is the Peace River. It is a fantastic place to get away, relax, reconnect & rejuvenate. Its also a really great place to find sharks teeth & fossils. We did all of the above & we did it on a shoestring budget. Hwy 17 kind of runs with the river so starting in Ft Meade we began checking out the places we had seen online. Nothing really appealled to us until we got to Arcadia. De Soto park is a great place to look if you don't want to rent a canoe or have your own. You can park next to the river & spend the day finding (not just hunting) fossils & teeth. Did I mention its free? And has restrooms around the park. If you do want to rent a canoe we found CANOE OUTPOST (800) 268-0083 to be the best value. Included in the price is the canoe, 2 seat cushions, 2 life vests & best of all a cheat sheet of fossils. The rate for the full day was less than other places charged for just a few hours. Make reservations though to insure they have a boat when you get there. For clean, quiet, safe & easy to find accomadations I highly recommend the DeSOTO MOTEL (863) 494-2992. Located on Hwy 17 its a small family run motel. Nothing fancy, but very clean & comfortable with cable & a full kitchen in some (probably all but I forgot to verify that so I can only speak for what I saw) units & rates that are in keeping with the bungalow style motels popular in the 1960's (which is when this place was built). Overall the whole weekend was amazing!!!!! We found sharks teeth ranging in size from 3 inches to smaller than a freckle. We also found a number of fossils, bones & whatnot. Total cost for the weekend...less than we pay for a weeks worth of groceries or 2 cartons of Marlboro's.
Written April 1, 2012
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Neil B
Tryon, NC46 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
Peace River. Fort Meade to near Harbor Heights and back.
I met a few people on the river who seeing a seriously loaded kayak asked where I was going and on being told expressed a desire to paddle the entire length of the river. They wanted to know about campsites, paddling time etc. Below if anyone is interested. 1) What I have learned. 2) A log of a recent trip.
For my first trip and photos see “Rejuvenated by the Peace River” on Trip Adviser.
What I have learned from 2 trips on the river:
1) Good quality water sandals are a must especially if the water level is low.
2) A MUST HAVE for beer drinkers, or whatever drinkers, even soda, – a stein with a metal lid. Bugs can get into open bottles, cans or glasses, but NOT into a stein!!!! See campsite photos!
3) A good first aid kit. I purchase a Merchant Marine lifeboat first aid kit every few years. Expensive, but everything is there, labeled, compact and well packed. I keep it in my car when not on the river.
4) I have on both occasions timed my trip so that full moon was around the middle of the trip. This ensures good light at night. A reflective tarp in front of the tent keeps creepy crawlies away and gives great light. See photos. Do NOT camp under trees. They interfere with light and beasties fall out of them!
5) A collapsible table and chair are a must. Eating off of an upturned kayak is not smart. I did it last time and lost most of my dinner one night! The table collapses into a very small package.
6) A large machete is very handy. Available on line. (Condor by Bud K). The cutting power of a machete is incredible.
7) Propane lamp and cooker a must.
8) I take an old fashion metal coffee percolator and have fresh ground coffee every morning.
9) I try to be on the river by 0800 and generally start to look for a campsite at 1530. Average minimum 15 miles a day, on a good day well over 20.
10) I cook a good enjoyable hot meal every night. Menu planned in advance. All out of tins, but well spiced. Fresh caught fish also go well. Breakfast and lunch are granola bars, trail mix etc as I do not stop for lunch. Take tortillas instead of bread – they last forever. I take no meat and have had no problems with raccoons.
11) Take spare cell phone, GPS and camera batteries. Running out of juice on the river is a bummer. I looked into solar chargers, but came away buying and charging extra batteries. There is cell phone coverage everywhere on the river from Fort Meade to Solana. If anyone can advise on solar chargers I would be happy to hear it.
12) Make sure that if you leave a vehicle at a park that you tell the manager that you will be gone for two weeks or so. My first trip I had the sheriffs looking for me as I had not told anyone I planned to stay away so long. Somehow using the tags on my vehicle they arrived at my cell phone number!! Big brother is everywhere!! I thereafter had to check in with the sheriff each evening by phone.
13) Dry bags are a must. I kept my sleeping bag and a dry set of clothes and a towel in dry bags. GPS, camera, cell phone, wallet, tablet writing materials batteries etc in a small dry bag close at hand..
14) I have traveled a lot in the East and enjoy incense. It makes a great bug deterrent. Coconut and Jasmine are my favorites. Just light a few sticks around the campsite and it will remain bug free and it smells great!
15) I take a gallon of kerosene (it goes a long way) and an entrenching tool. Dig a latrine pit near my campsite. Before leaving in the morning a cup full of kerosene and some paper and burn the waste. I cover up the pit before leaving.
16) I carry all garbage with me until I reach an RV park or a park or official campground. Nobody to now has refused to take my empty bottles and crushed cans and plastic garbage. Just the opposite. People appreciate that you are not dumping on the banks of the river.
TRIP 2. DEC 2013
I launched at Fort Meade on 12/09/13 at 0930. I left my vehicle at the house of the Park Manager. I had learned from my previous trip 2 years ago and was now equipped with a GPS, a sleeping pad, fold up table, gas lamp, large machete and a reflective silver groundsheet in addition to what I had taken on the previous trip.
Day one on the river was uneventful. Passed campground (27.707N 81.799W) at 1140 and campground (27.684N 081.80W) at 1235. Various bridges, Heard Bridge at 1600 and made camp at 1630 (27.568N 081.794). All the campsites I used were primitive unofficial sites. Just look for a suitable site and camp! I use gas to cook and do not light any fires.
Day two. Passed Wauchula Park 0920, lots of posted land in this area down to Zolfo Springs and beyond. Did some serious paddling! Passed Pioneer Park at Zolfo at 1048. “Last Frontier” at 1145. Second camp at (27.412N 081.846W), north of Gardner at 1530 – I decided to enjoy the sunshine (and a couple of Guinness).
Day three. Left camp at 0820. Passed Gardner Boat Ramp at 1010, passed Arcadia around 1430, with a stop at “Canoe Outpost” to pick up a map. Just south of Arcadia met one of the airboats in a corner in a narrow stretch of water. He had to slow right down as the air would have blown me away! When he slowed down the wake almost swamped me. Set up camp on my own private island at around 1600. Beautiful! Feel like declaring a Republic or at least a tax free enclave!!
Day four. Left camp 0800. From here down to the bridge at 27.163N 081.901W lot of land marked for hunting. South of the bridge there are GREAT campsites up to the burned out bridge near Fort Ogden. I passed a site where I camped last time on the river, beautiful white sandy beach and nice cropped grass for camping (27.137N 081.945W). 1400 stopped at an RV camp to use their store (beer running low). Once in the coastal area (south of burned out bridge 27.089 081.98) campsites become a problem, as the vegetation on the banks is very thick. Found a camp site (27.056 081.99W). Very beautiful site with palm trees, unfortunately piles of garbage.
Day five. This was a “bad” day if any day on the river can be bad! Strong winds whipping up a chop on the river which is very wide this far down. I decided to head for home. Strong head winds, causing the water level to severely drop. The level of the river was noticeably down from the previous day. Keep well clear of the east bank of the river in the Fort Ogden area. There is some sort of ecological disaster there!! It is posted. After a hard day paddling into the wind on long reaches camped just north of the bridge around a mile west of Nocatee 27.165N 081.902W. Camp necessity!!!!
Day six. Left camp at 0850. Stopped at a boat ramp in Arcadia around midday, pulled the kayak clear of the water and walked up the road to a convenience store at a gas station for essential items!! Went just north of Arcadia (and the much maligned campground) and camped on a site overlooking the river at 1530 (27.245N 081.885W). As it was Saturday there were some canoes on the river – all going south!!! Spent a pleasant couple of hours in the sun drinking beer and watching the antics. One log in the middle of the river and 3 canoes hit it!!
Day seven. Sunday on the river and a lot of canoes, mostly on the bank as they seem to stay in camp till late! There was some idiot in an airboat with a beer in one hand at nine in the morning and the other hand driving the boat. He blew past me three times and made no effort to slow down. Made camp at 1600 north of Gardner near limestone. (27.376N 081.84W)
Day eight. Left camp at 0730. Passed the wooden bridge at 0945 and Zolfo boat ramp at 1540. Today for the first time managed to get nice and close up to an alligator. See photo. They have been scarce this trip. Made camp at 1630 above Zolfo (27.511N 081.793W). I had to make this stop due the time of the day. Land was posted. I stuck within 30 feet of the river and left no trace of my passing. According to the “Canoe outpost map 22 miles to Fort Meade.
Day nine. Started out early. Cold morning and mist on the river. Beautiful! Now it is clear that the river has dropped a lot in the last week. Had to drag my kayak frequently as there just was not sufficient water in many places. This is where a good pair of water shoes is a necessity. Griffin Bridge 0909, Wauchula Park 0935, Heard Bridge 1045, Railway Bridge and tributary 1500. Camped at an official campground (27.684N 081.808W). looked around for a warden or somebody, but nobody there. Had the luxury of a toilet for the first time in nine days! What a pleasure.
Day ten - the last few miles. Had to drag a bit and also had two trees across the river. Had to pull the kayak over the one and go under the other! The last time I did the trip I had to drag over the tree going south, but as the water level had risen I did not even see the tree on the way back. This time I went under the tree in both directions, with noticeably more room on the way back! Arrived back at Fort Meade at 1230.
The river varies greatly depending on the level of water. My previous trip I did not drag once. This trip there was a fair amount of dragging. The river is very beautiful, wildlife abounds. The campsites are beautiful. 10 days on the river and feeling great. I will definitely be back.
I would very much like to hear commentary from anyone concerning the river in summer. In December (two trips) I have not seen one snake, gators are torpid and friendly. Mosquitoes are a worry at sunset and sunrise. In December I never used repellent, but had it with me. My next vacation will be in July. ANY ADVICE WILL BE WELCOME!!!!
I met a few people on the river who seeing a seriously loaded kayak asked where I was going and on being told expressed a desire to paddle the entire length of the river. They wanted to know about campsites, paddling time etc. Below if anyone is interested. 1) What I have learned. 2) A log of a recent trip.
For my first trip and photos see “Rejuvenated by the Peace River” on Trip Adviser.
What I have learned from 2 trips on the river:
1) Good quality water sandals are a must especially if the water level is low.
2) A MUST HAVE for beer drinkers, or whatever drinkers, even soda, – a stein with a metal lid. Bugs can get into open bottles, cans or glasses, but NOT into a stein!!!! See campsite photos!
3) A good first aid kit. I purchase a Merchant Marine lifeboat first aid kit every few years. Expensive, but everything is there, labeled, compact and well packed. I keep it in my car when not on the river.
4) I have on both occasions timed my trip so that full moon was around the middle of the trip. This ensures good light at night. A reflective tarp in front of the tent keeps creepy crawlies away and gives great light. See photos. Do NOT camp under trees. They interfere with light and beasties fall out of them!
5) A collapsible table and chair are a must. Eating off of an upturned kayak is not smart. I did it last time and lost most of my dinner one night! The table collapses into a very small package.
6) A large machete is very handy. Available on line. (Condor by Bud K). The cutting power of a machete is incredible.
7) Propane lamp and cooker a must.
8) I take an old fashion metal coffee percolator and have fresh ground coffee every morning.
9) I try to be on the river by 0800 and generally start to look for a campsite at 1530. Average minimum 15 miles a day, on a good day well over 20.
10) I cook a good enjoyable hot meal every night. Menu planned in advance. All out of tins, but well spiced. Fresh caught fish also go well. Breakfast and lunch are granola bars, trail mix etc as I do not stop for lunch. Take tortillas instead of bread – they last forever. I take no meat and have had no problems with raccoons.
11) Take spare cell phone, GPS and camera batteries. Running out of juice on the river is a bummer. I looked into solar chargers, but came away buying and charging extra batteries. There is cell phone coverage everywhere on the river from Fort Meade to Solana. If anyone can advise on solar chargers I would be happy to hear it.
12) Make sure that if you leave a vehicle at a park that you tell the manager that you will be gone for two weeks or so. My first trip I had the sheriffs looking for me as I had not told anyone I planned to stay away so long. Somehow using the tags on my vehicle they arrived at my cell phone number!! Big brother is everywhere!! I thereafter had to check in with the sheriff each evening by phone.
13) Dry bags are a must. I kept my sleeping bag and a dry set of clothes and a towel in dry bags. GPS, camera, cell phone, wallet, tablet writing materials batteries etc in a small dry bag close at hand..
14) I have traveled a lot in the East and enjoy incense. It makes a great bug deterrent. Coconut and Jasmine are my favorites. Just light a few sticks around the campsite and it will remain bug free and it smells great!
15) I take a gallon of kerosene (it goes a long way) and an entrenching tool. Dig a latrine pit near my campsite. Before leaving in the morning a cup full of kerosene and some paper and burn the waste. I cover up the pit before leaving.
16) I carry all garbage with me until I reach an RV park or a park or official campground. Nobody to now has refused to take my empty bottles and crushed cans and plastic garbage. Just the opposite. People appreciate that you are not dumping on the banks of the river.
TRIP 2. DEC 2013
I launched at Fort Meade on 12/09/13 at 0930. I left my vehicle at the house of the Park Manager. I had learned from my previous trip 2 years ago and was now equipped with a GPS, a sleeping pad, fold up table, gas lamp, large machete and a reflective silver groundsheet in addition to what I had taken on the previous trip.
Day one on the river was uneventful. Passed campground (27.707N 81.799W) at 1140 and campground (27.684N 081.80W) at 1235. Various bridges, Heard Bridge at 1600 and made camp at 1630 (27.568N 081.794). All the campsites I used were primitive unofficial sites. Just look for a suitable site and camp! I use gas to cook and do not light any fires.
Day two. Passed Wauchula Park 0920, lots of posted land in this area down to Zolfo Springs and beyond. Did some serious paddling! Passed Pioneer Park at Zolfo at 1048. “Last Frontier” at 1145. Second camp at (27.412N 081.846W), north of Gardner at 1530 – I decided to enjoy the sunshine (and a couple of Guinness).
Day three. Left camp at 0820. Passed Gardner Boat Ramp at 1010, passed Arcadia around 1430, with a stop at “Canoe Outpost” to pick up a map. Just south of Arcadia met one of the airboats in a corner in a narrow stretch of water. He had to slow right down as the air would have blown me away! When he slowed down the wake almost swamped me. Set up camp on my own private island at around 1600. Beautiful! Feel like declaring a Republic or at least a tax free enclave!!
Day four. Left camp 0800. From here down to the bridge at 27.163N 081.901W lot of land marked for hunting. South of the bridge there are GREAT campsites up to the burned out bridge near Fort Ogden. I passed a site where I camped last time on the river, beautiful white sandy beach and nice cropped grass for camping (27.137N 081.945W). 1400 stopped at an RV camp to use their store (beer running low). Once in the coastal area (south of burned out bridge 27.089 081.98) campsites become a problem, as the vegetation on the banks is very thick. Found a camp site (27.056 081.99W). Very beautiful site with palm trees, unfortunately piles of garbage.
Day five. This was a “bad” day if any day on the river can be bad! Strong winds whipping up a chop on the river which is very wide this far down. I decided to head for home. Strong head winds, causing the water level to severely drop. The level of the river was noticeably down from the previous day. Keep well clear of the east bank of the river in the Fort Ogden area. There is some sort of ecological disaster there!! It is posted. After a hard day paddling into the wind on long reaches camped just north of the bridge around a mile west of Nocatee 27.165N 081.902W. Camp necessity!!!!
Day six. Left camp at 0850. Stopped at a boat ramp in Arcadia around midday, pulled the kayak clear of the water and walked up the road to a convenience store at a gas station for essential items!! Went just north of Arcadia (and the much maligned campground) and camped on a site overlooking the river at 1530 (27.245N 081.885W). As it was Saturday there were some canoes on the river – all going south!!! Spent a pleasant couple of hours in the sun drinking beer and watching the antics. One log in the middle of the river and 3 canoes hit it!!
Day seven. Sunday on the river and a lot of canoes, mostly on the bank as they seem to stay in camp till late! There was some idiot in an airboat with a beer in one hand at nine in the morning and the other hand driving the boat. He blew past me three times and made no effort to slow down. Made camp at 1600 north of Gardner near limestone. (27.376N 081.84W)
Day eight. Left camp at 0730. Passed the wooden bridge at 0945 and Zolfo boat ramp at 1540. Today for the first time managed to get nice and close up to an alligator. See photo. They have been scarce this trip. Made camp at 1630 above Zolfo (27.511N 081.793W). I had to make this stop due the time of the day. Land was posted. I stuck within 30 feet of the river and left no trace of my passing. According to the “Canoe outpost map 22 miles to Fort Meade.
Day nine. Started out early. Cold morning and mist on the river. Beautiful! Now it is clear that the river has dropped a lot in the last week. Had to drag my kayak frequently as there just was not sufficient water in many places. This is where a good pair of water shoes is a necessity. Griffin Bridge 0909, Wauchula Park 0935, Heard Bridge 1045, Railway Bridge and tributary 1500. Camped at an official campground (27.684N 081.808W). looked around for a warden or somebody, but nobody there. Had the luxury of a toilet for the first time in nine days! What a pleasure.
Day ten - the last few miles. Had to drag a bit and also had two trees across the river. Had to pull the kayak over the one and go under the other! The last time I did the trip I had to drag over the tree going south, but as the water level had risen I did not even see the tree on the way back. This time I went under the tree in both directions, with noticeably more room on the way back! Arrived back at Fort Meade at 1230.
The river varies greatly depending on the level of water. My previous trip I did not drag once. This trip there was a fair amount of dragging. The river is very beautiful, wildlife abounds. The campsites are beautiful. 10 days on the river and feeling great. I will definitely be back.
I would very much like to hear commentary from anyone concerning the river in summer. In December (two trips) I have not seen one snake, gators are torpid and friendly. Mosquitoes are a worry at sunset and sunrise. In December I never used repellent, but had it with me. My next vacation will be in July. ANY ADVICE WILL BE WELCOME!!!!
Written February 18, 2014
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Colin B
Ft Myers5 contributions
We used to take our family to Peace River Camp Ground, yet in recent years the state of the operation has turned into a glorified trailer park that is more active with knuckle heads on ATV's from sunrise to after sunset than with people who are there to camp and enjoy the wilderness. What used to be a tent camping area is now the ATV park and if you camp there the 5 year old kids in camouflage riding full size adult ATV's ride through the middle of your camp section at 0700hrs while their friends in the jacked up golf carts do donuts around the camp site. I wish I had enough consciousness to have video taped this fiasco and endangerment of the 7 families who were endangered by the idiocy represented that morning.
Discussion among families, whom were all supposed to receive an agreed upon and in writing group rate, were all charged different rates at the operations desk. None at the desk had mentioned that the wilderness camping was now the ATV park, nor did they offer to correct variety of over charges despite being presented with documentation showing the group rate. Refunds for not staying additional nights because of the mis-representation were also ignored.
Additional problems encountered were the park 'volunteers' or whatever they had written onto the red baseball caps poised upon their heads in a manner that Jeff Foxworthy so eloquently has glorified as the Redneck persona. Apparently they did not like that we were not happy with the new changes at our 5th year annual trek to the location with friends and family and kids.
This is a verifiable review and I would be happy to provide the information for any of the other adults who were there.
We now camp up river at Brownville park which is cheaper, park staff has been absolutely amazing to work with, has less destroyed natural land and NO ATVs!
Discussion among families, whom were all supposed to receive an agreed upon and in writing group rate, were all charged different rates at the operations desk. None at the desk had mentioned that the wilderness camping was now the ATV park, nor did they offer to correct variety of over charges despite being presented with documentation showing the group rate. Refunds for not staying additional nights because of the mis-representation were also ignored.
Additional problems encountered were the park 'volunteers' or whatever they had written onto the red baseball caps poised upon their heads in a manner that Jeff Foxworthy so eloquently has glorified as the Redneck persona. Apparently they did not like that we were not happy with the new changes at our 5th year annual trek to the location with friends and family and kids.
This is a verifiable review and I would be happy to provide the information for any of the other adults who were there.
We now camp up river at Brownville park which is cheaper, park staff has been absolutely amazing to work with, has less destroyed natural land and NO ATVs!
Written January 21, 2010
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Michelle Wacker
Hudson, FL1,406 contributions
Jan 2017
This is one of my favorite places on the planet. Bring a strainer and a shovel. You will have a shark tooth in the first five minutes. You never know what you will find. I have found shark teeth, crocodile teeth, horse teeth, beaver teeth, turtle shell, manatee rib, scutes, and other bones. I dream about this river when I am not on it
Written January 23, 2017
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Hannahryan890
Parrish, FL3 contributions
Place is good for small kids but lame for teenagers and adults. Owner thinks he is Adolf Hitler along with his natzi malitia running around on golf carts yelling at everyone.
Written July 7, 2014
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Neil B
Tryon, NC46 contributions
Dec 2011 • Solo
Launched my kayak at Fort Meade on the 2nd December, turned around at Port Charlotte on the 8th morning and was back in Fort Meade on the 12th afternoon.Fantastic rejuvenating trip. Went in at 186lb unfit 61 year old and came out at 173lb fairly fit.
The river from the source at Fort Meade to the ocean is amazing, abounds in wildlife and beautiful scenery.
Complaints (I feel) about the ATVs and campsite prices are unjustified.I was past the ATVs in 35 inutes on my second Saturday on the river. There are hundreds of free primitive campsites.
Only complaint: GARBAGE. Collected and crushed a lot of cans left at sites and took them with me to where I could dispose of them. Took 2 gallons of kerosene with me and burned and then buried my latrine pit at each campsite.
Fantastic experience I can recommend to anybody. See photos
The river from the source at Fort Meade to the ocean is amazing, abounds in wildlife and beautiful scenery.
Complaints (I feel) about the ATVs and campsite prices are unjustified.I was past the ATVs in 35 inutes on my second Saturday on the river. There are hundreds of free primitive campsites.
Only complaint: GARBAGE. Collected and crushed a lot of cans left at sites and took them with me to where I could dispose of them. Took 2 gallons of kerosene with me and burned and then buried my latrine pit at each campsite.
Fantastic experience I can recommend to anybody. See photos
Written January 11, 2012
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Sexy96
Tampa, FL30 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
I started going to the Peace River because of my best friend who got me into this club call The Fossil Club. The Fossil Club goes there every year and is $20 per person if you belong to a club like the Fossil Club and if you do NOT belong to a club then I believe is more but checked it out yourselves /or Google it. Then they use the money to keep the camp side clean and fit to help mother nature and give jobs. Anyways, the whole family will enjoy digging for RARE treasures and a life time of memories! Also, there is a camping site, fishing, canoeing, snorkeling, scuba diving (for professional buddies), and just mid waist getting wet for digging and shuffling dirt /or mud on a sifter. Next, please be careful always go with someone and shuffle your feet because you know in rivers of water there is alligators, snakes, and other wild animals so you do NOT mess with them and they will NOT mess with its called a mutual RESPECT!!! Finally, you will have a blast here and you will get hooked of the treasures that you will find such as: all different sizes of shark teeth, turtle shells, rare rocks, and Indian arrow heads, Indian beads, other fossils so many more fossils... and connect with others, make new friends. I rather you come and check it out with an open mind looking for adventures. It is the electrifying feelings when you find the treasures that have been there for million of years and now are been discovered here at the Peace River in Arcadia, Florida. You do NOT believe me come and find out ... I double dared you will have treasures in your hands. Thank You for visiting hope you have enjoyed Florida <3
Written November 15, 2014
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comova7
Kissimmee, FL7 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
The access point was dirty with trash all over. The dock area looked like it was just a hangout for drug user and alcoholics. What a shame! The water was also trashed and unkempt. Even the beauty of the trees and shoreline was negated by the garbage.
Written September 10, 2014
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Donna M
Fort Lauderdale, FL41 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
I read all of the reviews about camping at Peace River before I went and I must say that I was nervous about going but was pleasantly surprised. I was part of a multi family trip.... 16 adults, 16 kids. We did the primitive camping alongside of the river. It was beautiful... we had a nice location beside the river. I'm 5'4" and the water came up to my knee in the middle of the river, much more shallow for the younger kids along the bank. Everyone found sharks teeth and it was a great way for the kids to entertain themselves when they weren't riding ATV's. The speed restriction of 9.5 mph is enforced but its for everyones safety. If you speed around, your wrist band can be cut off and you will not be allowed to ride for the rest of the day. The next day, you will have to purchase another wristband before you can ride again. Because of other reviews that I read, we kept a close eye on our kids. If I had it to do again, I would have hung a streamer from the back of each ATV in our group so the smaller kids had a visual way to keep track of who was in our group and who wasnt. The showers leave a lot to be desired but they do get the job done. I had a pleasant experience with the staff upon check in and departure. I actually lost my camera right before we left and I went to the office to leave my contact information incase someone found it. After I had already left, another member of the group called me to tell me that the employees were riding around on the trails looking for my camera and asking other campers to keep an eye out for it. I really appreciate their efforts. We were prepared, watched our kids, monitored them on their ATV's and followed the rules... had a great time and will do it again!
Written December 3, 2012
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Is this area open to the public during the closure/shut down of the State of Florida?
Will H
Anna Maria Island, FL3 contributions
wide open. florida is not shut down.
Nikki S
Fort Myers, FL
Can I find a spot to camp and stuff with kids away from all the ATV. Don't want to put my family in danger. Reading all the reviews and the say the same thing about the ATV.
Where is a good place to start down the Peace river? I'm looking to find sharks teeth and kayak. What about the fishing through here? I want to make a full day of this?
Michelle Wacker
Hudson, FL1,406 contributions
You want to dig where you see gravel. The sand will produce very little teeth. I usually kayak till I see gravel or poke at the sand with a rod till I feel gravel. Starting at any river entrance close to Arcadia is good bet.
looking for fossils, who do i contact for guilelines and help. only have a couple of days, from Ohio
Shelmetgrandmaof1
Brooksville, FL
I just want to look for fossils and other things like sharks teeth etc. what is the cost for the day
Françoise D
Drummondville, Canada
Bonjour à vous,
Nous sommes 2 retraités depuis peu et cherchons un endroit pour louer une maison mobile à Fort Peace, un endroit qui nous a été recommandé puisqu`on y parle français et nous sommes Québécois.
Nous avons un petit chien qui nous accompagne partout !...
Idéalement, nous aim erions connaître les prix et les disponibilités pour Janvier ou Février- ou Mars 2016
Merci infiniment
Cordiale,ment
Françoise
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- (1.32 mi) Fire's Open Road Bar
- (2.17 mi) Oak Street Deli
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