Looking for campgrounds in Polk County? Parks and Recreation maintains five campgrounds throughout Polk County that feature primitive and powered camp sites. Enjoy some time off to connect with nature or spend some time on the water fishing. All campgrounds feature water access.
These facilities charge a modest rate for use. Reservations are available online.
Lake Rosalie Campground is temporarily closed until further notice.
Campground Fees*
*Fees are per night and are subject to change.
Water and electric: $20 per day
Primitive camping: $10 per day
- Primitive camping is tent camping only, with no water or electric. No RVs.
- There is no primitive camping at the Port Hatchineha Campground.
Dumping
- Registered campers: Fee waived
- Non-campers: $10 per dump
Port Hatchineha apartment fees: $70 per night (Two night minimum; 14 day maximum)
- Maximum: 4 people per apartment
- No primitive camping sites available
Maximum Length of Stay
The maximum stay is 14 consecutive days, after which the camper must vacate that particular campground for 28 days before returning. Additionally, a cumulative maximum stay of 100 days per year is now enforced across all campgrounds managed by Polk County.
How to Reserve a Campsite
Rules and Regulations
- All campgrounds are first-come, first-served. Reservations can be made online or in-person.
- Must be 18 years of age to reserve a campsite.
- One camping unit per site (tent or RV). Up to four people per unit.
- Station wagons, pickup trucks with shells, cars, self-modified campers/trailers, camper vans and passenger vans are not recognized as camping units.
- All recreation vehicles must be registered with the state and have a visible and up-to-date registration sticker on the camping unit.
- Checkout time is 12:00 p.m.
- Any after-hours entry/exit must be pre-scheduled with the resident park caretaker.
- Supervised outdoor fires are permitted in designated area only. No fires are permitted at Saddle Creek Campground.
- Off-road and unlicensed vehicles are not permitted.
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- No washing of vehicles, boats or trailers.
- Trash, including garbage, cigarettes, paper, cans, etc., should be placed in the proper receptacles.
- Grey water must be disposed of in the dump station only.
- The use of “Blue Boy” containers is prohibited.
- Commercial vehicles and solicitations are not permitted in or from campground.
- Pets must be on a leash, contained and controlled at all times.