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Walk In the Water Primitive Hike-In Campsites Lake Wales Ridge State Forest

Florida, United States

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Price per night
$8.93Florida State Forests, checked Oct 12, 2026
Sites
2From Florida State Forests · Oct 2026
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AllowedFrom Florida State Forests · Oct 2026
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Walk in the Water Hike-in Primitive Campsites are located on the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest, (Polk County) on the Walk In The Water tract, approximately 44 miles SE of Lakeland, FL. It features 2 Hike-in only primitive campsites: Black Bear and Wood Duck campsites, both along the Big Bay Trail.

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Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSunny, 1% chance of rain88°70°
  • WedMostly Sunny, 9% chance of rain88°70°
  • ThuSunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms, 39% chance of rain90°72°
  • FriSunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 61% chance of rain90°70°
  • SatIsolated Showers And Thunderstorms, 41% chance of rain87°70°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

27.76869, -81.47076
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