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Peace River Campground

Saturday, December 14, 2024

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Other Names

Peace River

Last Known Status

Open

This campground offers a wide range of sites that can accommodate large RVs but also has a couple short trail loops that wind near the scenic Peace River. The main trail loop is flat, wide, and sandy and goes near the ruins of a Chautauqua Amphitheater from 1927 and a strange marker from 1897.

Tent camping is permitted pretty much anywhere alongside the river and there are plenty of remote sites to choose from, many with a “private beach” feel. The campground and trails are lined with oak and cypress trees covered with Spanish moss. Overall this is a good place if you are searching for a fun campground/resort and you just want to cruise around. If you are coming just for the riding, there is not much to keep you busy. The loop is short and speed regulated.

Among the standard campground amenities, the property also offers a laundromat, restroom and shower facilities, a heated swimming pool plus a convenience store. Airboat tours, fossil hunting, fishing, canoe and golf cart rentals are also available.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	No
Dates Open	Daily 8am to dark
Spark Arrestor	No	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended.
Noise Limit	Yes
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Prohibited
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Swamp Buggy 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Yes
Rule Enforcement
Comment	Dogs are permitted as long as they are friendly, leashed and picked up after.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	160 acres
Miles Of Trail	5
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	10 to 20 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	None
Hard Pack	Little
Sand	Mostly
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	None
Trees	All
Steep Hills	None
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Many
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	None
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	Many
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	None
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Little
Expert	None

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	Privately Owned / Commercial

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (E)	Sunoco (239) 656-1072
Diesel	1-5 Miles (E)	Sunoco (239) 656-1072
Water	On Site
RV Hookup	On Site
RV Disposal	On Site
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	On Site

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	Yes ($13.00 per OHV) Cost for campers is $13/OHV and is good for the length of stay.
Camping	Yes Tent: $24.00 RV: $95.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 RV site covers 2 adults, additional people - $15/each, 17 and under - free. Primitive tent sites are $24/person/night.

RATINGS

Pros	beautiful campground, secluded tent camping permitted on the river, nice trails, good place to bring the family
Cons	camping rates are a bit pricey
Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days
Comments	(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Arcadia, FL

Address

2998 NW Highway 70, Arcadia, FL 34266

Trail Map

From: Sarasota, FL
1) Take FL-70 E about 30 miles
2) Turn left (north) onto County Road 661, continue .5 miles.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Peace River Campground
2998 NW Highway 70
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9693
store@peacerivercampground.com
peacerivercampground.com

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

Peace River Campground Trail Photo

This unique campground has a little of everything. Nice beaches that overlook the river, fossil hunting, airboat rides, and of course, some really cool ATV trails.

Peace River Campground Trail Photo

The campground is bordered by the scenic Peace River. Tent camping is allowed anywhere alongside the river.

Peace River Campground Trail Photo

Their are plenty of side trails that go near the river.

Peace River Campground Trail Photo

This campground has over 400 sites. Reservations are recommended, especially around mid December through the end of March.

Peace River Campground Trail Photo

One of the side entrances to the Chautauqua Amphitheater ruins. Very interesting.

Peace River Campground Trail Photo

This Chautauqua Amphitheater was built in 1927 and was open for one season in 1929. Unfortunately due to the Great Depression and a fire in the mid 1930s, the building has been reduced to ruins.

Peace River Campground Trail Photo

This is the campground office.

Peace River Campground Trail Photo

The airboat tours are just a short walk from the campground. This is also a good spot for wading and fossil hunting.

Peace River Campground Trail Photo

The campground has six group shelters, each one with room to accommodate 50 people, electric, water and two twelve seat picnic tables. Call for reservations.