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Colt Creek State Park Campground Florida

Colt Creek State Park Overview

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Colt Creek State Park includes 5,000 acres and is located in northwest Polk County near Lakeland and within the greater Green Swamp region.

There are 27 full hookup campsites (30 & 50 amp) and 6 tent-only campsites. Glamping (Cypress Dome) sites, 2 primitive backcountry sites and 20 equestrian campsites are also available.

The hookup campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up t0 70 feet). Each site also has a parking spur, table, fire ring and grill.  Sites 2 and 6 are fully accessible. Tent campsites 13 and 14 also have accessibility features.

The Cypress Dome sites are well-appointed waterproof canvas bell tent, that are fully furnished and include air-conditioning. Lots of little luxuries, attention to detail, and a creative flair are the foundation for memories of a lifetime!

The queen bed can accommodate up to two people. The tents accommodate a maximum of four people. Parties traveling with more than two people should plan to bring additional sleeping gear, like airbeds or sleeping bags.

Amenities include potable (drinking) water, flush toilets, hot-water showers, trash collection (dumpsters) and an RV dump station. The park also has an interpretive exhibit, boat ramp and picnic pavilion.

You might also like Hillsborough River State Park.

Area Recreation & Activities

The park includes more than 5,000 acres of native Central Florida habitat to explore. Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, hiking, horseback riding, biking, birding, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

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Amenities
  • Bathhouse
  • BBQ Grills
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campground Host
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service Fair
  • Dock
  • Drinking Water
  • Dumpsters
  • Equestrian Facilities
  • Equestrian trail
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Grills
  • Group Pavilion
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Recycling Center
  • Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
  • RV Dump Station
  • Showers
  • Trash Collection
Activities
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating (non motorized)
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Kayaking
  • Nature Trails
  • Paddle boarding (SUP)
  • Paddle Boating
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife Viewing
Last updated September 3rd, 2026
16000 State Route 471
Lakeland, Florida 33809
863-815-6761
Lat / Long:

28.30233, -82.0535

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Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Backcountry
  • Equestrian
  • Full Hookup
  • Glamping
  • Primitive
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
  • Walk-To
  • Yurt
# of Campsites:

56

# of RV Hookup Campsites:

27

Campsite Vehicle Size:

Up to 70 feet.

Season:

Year Round

Elevation:

90

Dump Station:

In Campground

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