About Gator Head Campground
Number of accommodations: 9
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (7)
What Guests Are Saying
Gator Head Campground offers a peaceful and secluded experience, ideal for those looking to unplug in nature, with well-maintained facilities and friendly hosts. Wildlife sightings, including deer and gators, enhance the experience, especially at private sites like Campsite 7. However, some sites, like Campsite 9, may be overgrown and less suitable, so careful site selection is advised, along with preparation for mosquitoes.
What Guests Are Saying
Gator Head Campground offers a peaceful and secluded experience, ideal for those looking to unplug in nature, with well-maintained facilities and friendly hosts. Wildlife sightings, including deer and gators, enhance the experience, especially at private sites like Campsite 7. However, some sites, like Campsite 9, may be overgrown and less suitable, so careful site selection is advised, along with preparation for mosquitoes.
Review Summary
Bradford P
VerifiedMarch 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 2, Loop:
A very nice campground if you want to unplug and getaway! The vault toilet was kept up and campground hosts were great.
Donnie E
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 3, Loop:
Very quiet and secluded plenty of wildlife to see
John P
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop:
Campsite 7 was nice - more privacy than most of the other sites. Hosts were very nice - latrine was clean.
Mike D
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop:
Lot of mosquitoes!
ANDREA H
VerifiedDecember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 9, Loop:
I booked campsite 9 and it was so bad we decided not to stay. As sites 1-8 were perfectly mowed and had fire pits. Campsite 9 was overgrown and had no fire pit.
John B
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 1, Loop:
I was the only one in the campground & it was all I expected. I saw deer, gators, turtles, & lots of birds. Heard a panther & had fish for the catching. The few staff I saw were exceptionally friendly & helpful. Been camping for over 60 years & this is one of the best experiences I’ve had in a public campground. Just remember it’s a primitive campground so bring plenty of water, firewood, & bug repellent & you won’t regret coming.
Anonymous
Location Gator Head Campground
Address:
Turner River Road
Ochopee, FL, 34141
United States
From Naples: Head east on HWY 41 turn left on Turner River Rd, then go approx 20 miles up the dirt road until you come to a check station then turn left. YOU MUST HAVE AN ORV PERMIT AND GATE COMBO TO ACCESS THIS CAMPGROUND. Once in the gate you will come to a T intersection where you will then turn right and follow the trail until you come to the campground on the left.
From Miami: You will head west then same directions as above.
Latitude & Longitude: 26.2238 / -81.2678
Policies & Rules
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This campground is located in the backcountry and is only accessible by off-road vehicle (with permit), foot, or bicycle. No trailers are authorized in the backcountry campgrounds. |
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Backcountry permits are required for all individuals who enter the backcountry. Print your self-issued permit ahead of time. |
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An off-road vehicle (ORV) permit is required for ORV use. Review park Off-Road Vehicle Use or call the off-road vehicle office at 239-631-9988 if you have additional questions. |
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No fresh water is available. |
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Be considerate of your fellow campers by observing quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. All generators must be off at 10:00 pm. |
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Property left unattended longer than 24 hours will be impounded, and the campsite forfeited, regardless of whether or not it is reservable or non-reservable. |
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Cash payments are not accepted at this campground. Payments must be made online. There is limited to no cell service at the campground, advance reservations are highly recommended. |
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Do not feed the wildlife, including birds. This is unhealthy for wild animals and invites human confrontations. Food should be stored properly. |
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Don’t Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it onsite. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Protect YOUR national preserve. Do not destroy, injure, deface, dig, collect or otherwise disturb any national preserve resources, including plants and animals (dead or alive), fossils, rocks, or artifacts. It is a violation of national preserve rules and regulations to possess natural/cultural resources. Metal detectors are not allowed in any unit of the National Park System. Please report any illegal activites to a park ranger. |
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Any violations of park rules or regulations will cause a revocation of your camping permit and no refund will be given. |
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No pets are allowed in the backcountry. |
