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Availability not currentWalk in the Water Primitive Hike-in Campsites, Lake Wales Ridge State Forest is a Florida Forest Service campground. It lists 2 tent sites. Florida Forest Service lists no hookups at any listed site.
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Last checked Nov 1 on Florida State Forests (ReserveAmerica): availability may have changed, so check availability with the provider. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.
Enter your dates on Florida State Forests (ReserveAmerica), then choose “1 - Black Bear Hike-In Campsite”.
Enter your dates on Florida State Forests (ReserveAmerica), then choose “2 - Wood Duck Hike-In Campsite”.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Run by: Florida Forest Service (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services)
Campsites: 2 campsites on the ReserveAmerica site list (2 tent sites)
Facts checked 2026-10-18 on:
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Walk in the Water Primitive Hike-in Campsites, Lake Wales Ridge State Forest, not driving.
Last checked Nov 1 on ReserveAmerica: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider.
| Site | Sa 9 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - Black Bear Hike-In Campsite tent only | – | — |
| 2 - Wood Duck Hike-In Campsite tent only | – | — |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Your dates (Sat, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 10): Book online. Reservations online on Florida State Forests (ReserveAmerica) — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Primitive campsites in Lake Wales Ridge State Forest (Polk County), run by the Florida Forest Service and reserved on ReserveAmerica. The reservation site lists 2 campsites: 2 tent sites. No hookups at any listed site. Status on the reservation page: Open year round.
| Agency / operator | Florida Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Booking | Online on ReserveAmerica, up to 11 months ahead. Reservation call center: (877) 879-3859. [ReserveAmerica (Florida State Forests): Walk In the Water Primitive Hike-In Campsites Lake Wales Ridge State Forest] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Official: No RVs: tent sites only on the reservation site list [ReserveAmerica (Florida State Forests): Walk In the Water Primitive Hike-In Campsites Lake Wales Ridge State Forest] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Open year round (reservation page status) [ReserveAmerica (Florida State Forests): Walk In the Water Primitive Hike-In Campsites Lake Wales Ridge State Forest] |
| Hookups | None — No hookups at any listed site [ReserveAmerica (Florida State Forests): Walk In the Water Primitive Hike-In Campsites Lake Wales Ridge State Forest] |
| Dogs | Pets allowed at all listed sites [ReserveAmerica (Florida State Forests): Walk In the Water Primitive Hike-In Campsites Lake Wales Ridge State Forest] |
Sources: (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Managed by Florida Forest Service. Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Florida State Forests (ReserveAmerica) listing. Anything we can't source says so.
