Description
Reedy Creek Campground I is located on the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest, (Polk County) on the Arbuckle tract, approximately 44 miles SE of Lakeland, FL. It features 5 tent camping only sites, and 3 RV or tent sites. All sites must have advanced reservations. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. These sites have potable water access but no electricity available. There are two port-o-lets at the campground. Recreation activities featured here include fishing, hunting, hiking, bicycling, picnicking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.
Geography:
Lake Wales Ridge State Forest derives its name from the narrow ridge that runs north and south through the Florida Peninsula. Many years ago ancient ocean levels rose and covered nearly all of the present-day peninsula. The ridge became an island on which the plants and animals continued to evolve in isolation. Today, the scrub ecosystem that thrives on the ridge may have the highest concentration of rare and endangered plants in the continental United States. For more information Click Here.
Recreation:
The forest offers many recreational opportunities for the rugged outdoor enthusiast as well as the occasional visitor. Hiking trails cross a variety of terrains from forest wetlands to ancient, dry scrub communities. The state forest contains four hiking trails that are included in the Florida Forest Service's Trailwalker Hiking Program. Hikers can take advantage of the numerous hiking trail, which include 25 miles of the Arbuckle Trail on the Arbuckle Tract. For more information Click Here.
Facilities:
1585 Rucks Dairy Road, Frostproof, Fl. 33843 •Campsites 1 through 8 require an advanced reservation. •Tent camping only in sites 1-5. •RV or tent camping in sites 1 and 6-8. •Campsites 2-4 require parking at designated parking areas across from campsites.
Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring.
Use "Leave No Trace" Principles - Plan Ahead and Prepare, Dispose of trash and litter properly-keep campsites clean, Minimize Campfire impacts-Clean fire ring after use, Respect Wildlife and Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Two nonflushable toilets (Portable toilets) and one garbage container/dumpster available within campground.
Day Use Picnic pavilion is available for use daily by reservation. No camping at day use pavilion.
Nearby Attractions:
LAKE ARBUCKLE PARK AND COUNTY CAMPGROUND
ARBUCKLE PRIMITIVE HIKE-IN CAMPSITES ON ARBUCKLE TRACT
LIVINGSTON CREEK CAMPGROUND AND PAVILION
ARBUCKLE HIKING TRAIL AND NATURE/CABIN LOOP TRAIL ON ARBUCKLE TRACT
MCLEAN CABIN DAY USE AREA ON ARBUCKLE
ARBUCKLE HORSE TRAILER PARKING AREA
LAKE GODWIN DAY USE AREA ON ARBUCKLE
WALK IN THE WATER CAMPGROUND ON WALK IN THE WATER TRACT
WALK IN THE WATER WMA
BABSON/DINNER LAKE TRACT LOCATED OFF WALK IN THE WATER RD
LWRSF HEADQUARTERS LOCATED AT 851 COUNTY ROAD 630 EAST, FROSTPROOF, FL 33843