Colt Creek State Park Campground
Florida State Park
Write a Review 16000 FL-471 Lakeland, FL 33801 863-815-6761 Reservations: 800-326-3521 Official WebsiteGPS: 28.3023, -82.0535
Overview of Colt Creek State Park Campground
This state park also has an equestrian campground with 20 primitive sites that'll accommodate horse trailers. Reservations are recommended.
Last Price Paid: $24
Reported by Coryk4 on 8/3/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Coryk4 on 8/3/2024
Number of Sites 53
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 70 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Colt Creek State Park Campground 23 people have reviewed this location.
“Colt Creek State Park: We'll be back!”
Reviewed 3/3/2021
Nightly rate: | $24 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 30, 12 |
This is a truly extraordinary statew partk campground....we have already booked 2 return visits in the next couple of months...
Please find a link to my wife's blog entry with detailed info on our visit, and what to expect under the Blog tab.
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“That New Campground Smell”
Reviewed 2/11/2021
Nightly rate: | $24 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 22 |
The state park itself is lovely - lots of trails to explore. The campground is not the classic Florida State Park style - it's the new style era. Wide huge level gravel sites with lots of space between them - but little separation. It looks like most trees were cleared and there's little brush between in the campground itself. ... more
The state park itself is lovely - lots of trails to explore.
The campground is not the classic Florida State Park style - it's the new style era. Wide huge level gravel sites with lots of space between them - but little separation. It looks like most trees were cleared and there's little brush between in the campground itself.
Which on a sunny hot day, leaves little to no shade. In February you'd think that would not be an issue, but during our stay it was in the mid-80s.
Overall, enjoyed the park - but wouldn't be a top pick for a return. We just prefer a campsite with lots of privacy or something of interest to see.
T-Mobile & Verizon here was really strong with great speeds. AT&T a bit on the weaker side.
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“Nice campground with level sites”
Reviewed 2/4/2021
Nightly rate: | $24 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 31 |
We stayed at Colt Creek for 1 night - mostly to be closer to our next campground. We were lucky to get site 31 which had more privacy and space than some of the other sites. Lots of ground cover between this site and the sites around us. Pad was very level and there were some nice looking trails we would have tried if we were there lon... more
We stayed at Colt Creek for 1 night - mostly to be closer to our next campground. We were lucky to get site 31 which had more privacy and space than some of the other sites. Lots of ground cover between this site and the sites around us. Pad was very level and there were some nice looking trails we would have tried if we were there longer. Only negative was horrible cell service - which normally would be a plus, but we were working remotely on this trip. Very spotty Verizon service which made our hotspot useless for the night.
Denise would stay here again
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“Quality campground in the middle of nowhere ”
Reviewed 1/31/2021
Nightly rate: | $28 |
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Days stayed: | 7 |
Site Number: | 32 |
RV Length: | 37' (Fifth Wheel) |
Huge level sites, 50 amp, two dump stations, good washer and dryer. Plenty of hiking and biking opportunities in the park. More of a weekend destination place rather than a base for sightseeing as there is nothing around to see. 15 miles to nearest grocery. An hour to Tampa. Plenty of OTA channels.
Sally would stay here again
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“Beautiful park”
Reviewed 7/7/2020
Nightly rate: | $24 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 24 |
RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
We purchased our camper on 7/6/2020 and took our maiden voyage the same day! We chose Colt Creek because of the nice, level, spacious sites. We had driven through a few weeks ago choosing our favorite sites and decided on #24 because it is a pull-through and we’re newbie RV-ers! Set up was a breeze. The sites are beautifully created an... more
We purchased our camper on 7/6/2020 and took our maiden voyage the same day! We chose Colt Creek because of the nice, level, spacious sites. We had driven through a few weeks ago choosing our favorite sites and decided on #24 because it is a pull-through and we’re newbie RV-ers! Set up was a breeze. The sites are beautifully created and clean. Grill, fire-pit, picnic table, H2O and electric hookups are on each site. The restrooms are spotless. The park is so peaceful and has many trails to explore! We enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely be back again!
Leanne would stay here again
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“Didn’t Camp scouted for possible future camping.”
Reviewed 6/10/2020
RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
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We checked this out while camping at Hillsborough River State Park took our bikes to ride the extensive trails offered. This is a brand new State Park and appears to be former cattle ranch land. The campground for RV’s would only be doable in Florida’s very brief winter. None of the sites offer any shade so if sitting in your RV the wh... more
We checked this out while camping at Hillsborough River State Park took our bikes to ride the extensive trails offered. This is a brand new State Park and appears to be former cattle ranch land. The campground for RV’s would only be doable in Florida’s very brief winter. None of the sites offer any shade so if sitting in your RV the whole time with the AC is your idea of getting away from it all maybe this one is for you. The hiking biking trail went through some beautiful cypress and oak canopy but much of the seven miles we biked was in the full June sun making us long for our camper and AC back at Hillsborough River State Park.
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“Large, Level and Spotless”
Reviewed 12/15/2019
Nightly rate: | $24 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 20 |
RV Length: | 31' (Class A) |
Though we live only a short trip from here, it is one of our favorite places to come for a weekend get-away. The park is aa very new park and the campground is even newer. I believe the campground was developed a little less than 2 years ago. All of the spots are gravel (except the 2 ADA spots which are concrete) and very level. Th... more
Though we live only a short trip from here, it is one of our favorite places to come for a weekend get-away. The park is aa very new park and the campground is even newer. I believe the campground was developed a little less than 2 years ago. All of the spots are gravel (except the 2 ADA spots which are concrete) and very level. There is plenty of room between spots though there are not a lot of mature trees to shade the sites. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and grill. The bath house was very clean and in good repair. I would highly recommend this campground. My next step will be to take a hike on some of the almost 20 miles of well maintained trails throughout the grounds. There is also a lake and canoe rentals.
David Gillespie would stay here again
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“A pleasant, comfortable stay. ”
Reviewed 6/16/2019
Nightly rate: | $12 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 6 |
Earl and I stayed here for 4 nights in May of 2019. It was our latest in a string of shorter getaways over the last 6 months. Arrival and check-in was easy. This is a relatively new Florida State Park so the facilities are in great condition. We chose Site 6 -- a handicap designated space near the restroom and shower facilities... more
Earl and I stayed here for 4 nights in May of 2019. It was our latest in a string of shorter getaways over the last 6 months.
Arrival and check-in was easy. This is a relatively new Florida State Park so the facilities are in great condition.
We chose Site 6 -- a handicap designated space near the restroom and shower facilities. Because of its designation, Site 6 had a level concrete surface and was easy to back into. The sites are nicely spaced for privacy on a ring road although there is not much shade at this campground
Pay for ice or firewood at the check-in building and pick these up where stored in the campground. Grocery stores can be found about 15 minutes south of Colt Creek on US 98 in Gibsonia. Cell service on ATT was spotty ranging from no reception in our trailer to 1 or 2 bars outside.
Colt Creek State Park is a great stopover or weekend destination between Tampa and Orlando with new facilities. There are several trails and a lake that offers kayak rentals and a fishing pier. Earl and I enjoyed our stay.
Tom and Earl (the Springer) would stay here again
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“Clean, spacious, comfortable ”
Reviewed 3/25/2019
Nightly rate: | $28 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 22 |
Absolutely loved camping at this state park. So clean and well cared-for. Spacious lots with good distance between each one. Beautiful backdrop with tall pine trees and Florida scrub (kept under control with prescribed burns) that comes alive at night with the sound of crickets, Chuck-will’s-widows, and owls hooting to each other from ... more
Absolutely loved camping at this state park. So clean and well cared-for. Spacious lots with good distance between each one. Beautiful backdrop with tall pine trees and Florida scrub (kept under control with prescribed burns) that comes alive at night with the sound of crickets, Chuck-will’s-widows, and owls hooting to each other from the treetops. Nice, packed gravel surfaces in level sites throughout the campground. Super-clean and well-organized side-by-side dump stations at the exit. Lots of beautiful roads to ride your bikes on and extensive, wide, grassy equestrian trails that are gorgeous and shaded for hiking. Nice lake to canoe or kayak; would’ve brought my paddleboard but it is Florida gator nesting season and I figured I would not tempt them. I was at site number 22 and the only negative was that my awning side faces south, so I had direct sun for most of the heated part of the day. Would recommend getting a site with a different angle so that you can get some relief from the warm Florida sun. I work remotely, and I was able to get at least two bars on Verizon the whole time and to use my cell phone as a hotspot.
Sheribaz would stay here again
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“Great little getaway”
Reviewed 1/11/2019
Nightly rate: | $34 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 22 |
RV Length: | 19' (Class B) |
I can see why it is difficult to get reservations here. This campground is local to me, less than 45 minutes away, so I have to wonder if a lot of other locals are making use of this place! A lot of reviews I've seen complain about the dirt road & how dusty it gets...the speed limit is 15 mph & yes, it kicks up some dust. Solution? G... more
I can see why it is difficult to get reservations here. This campground is local to me, less than 45 minutes away, so I have to wonder if a lot of other locals are making use of this place!
A lot of reviews I've seen complain about the dirt road & how dusty it gets...the speed limit is 15 mph & yes, it kicks up some dust. Solution? Go 10 mph & there's even less! You're supposed to be relaxing anyway, so why drive fast?
The ranger station is not far off SR 471, but the campground itself is about 2 miles further in. The road is paved until right before you get to the camping area, so it's a nice, easy drive in. The entrance to the camping area is where you'll find the dump station. There are two lanes, so there's that convenience, but the placement makes for a confusing drive in. I guess the best thing to do is stay to the right, whether you're coming or going. No one was using the staitons when I checked in or out, so I can't say if campers will block the entrance/exit or not.
Another complaint is that there's not much privacy between sites, but it really depends on the site you pick. It is a very young campground (about 8 yrs?), so the trees & brush are still re-growing. The sites are well-spaced, very clean and level. There were a couple of areas holding water at the campground, but I can't say if they were retention ponds or just standing water from the recent rains we had, but I'm leaning toward retention. Not a big deal this time of year, but in the summer I can see it breeding mosquitoes by the thousands. From what I could see, all RV sites have both a fire ring and a grill, along with a picnic table. Not sure what the primitive sites have, but they did look pretty spacious, with rock for ground cover. There are some near some of the RV sites. There is also a few parking areas within the campground area for extra vehicles to park, as well as for tent-camper parking.
The bath-house was very clean and fairly large at the campground; the one closer to the entrance (near the kayak rental & dock) was very nice as well. I don't judge restrooms on whether they are 'dated' - it's a bathroom - as long as it's clean & works as it should, I'm a happy camper!
I only had time for one trail (Mac Lake) and it was a fairly nice little walk. I think it is just under a mile, but can't remember for sure. It was shaded and twisty. Lots of above-ground roots--not saying this to be ridiculous (it's the woods, after all), but I can be accident prone, so I have to be very aware. Just sharing the knowledge for any other 'klutzes' that like to hike as much as I do! Along the way, on the paved trail by the lake, I noticed there are LOTS of active fire ant hills and they were mostly right at the edge of the paved area on the grass. I did notice that there were some that appeared to have been treated and were no longer active, so they are doing something about them, but the active ones were numerous--kids & dogs beware! The paved trail near the lake eventually ends, but you can walk further down a dirt access road. Not sure where it leads because it got too hot to continue; this area has no shade (Cypress Swamp area). I did see others out walking around the lake, on the other side, but again, it was too hot for me to be without shaded trails.
The dock & kayak area was very nice; I did not check out the kayaks this time, but may on my next trip there. The lake area was very clean, as was the rest of the park. I think it may be the cleanest I have been to.
When all is said and done, I will definitely be camping here more often and checking it out further. Reasonably priced, nice and quiet, great location--perfect for that much-needed time to de-stress and start the new year off right!
Lillian would stay here again
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Colt Creek State Park: We’ll be back!
When we were camping in Crystal River in January, we passed Colt Creek State Park on our way north. Curious, we went back to check it out while we were driving around one day. Colt Creek State Pa...
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat rental
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- firewood
- group sites
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Discount Clubs
- Senior Discounts
Pets
- pets
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