first off we go camping here almost when ever we can getaway. the location is the most beautiful spots I've been to. the alligators don't other us as they always run the other way. there is so much to do between hiking boating paddling or swimming. the noise level from the street right behind our camper is hardly anything i would complain about. Enjoy the fresh air , get out and go fishing ! we already have 3 more vacations planned there too ! read more

Nice place Good place for enjoy with family, they have picnic I am sure I will back with my family read more

Best place EVER! Nature at its best - love the train - full hookups such a plus! Canoeing is great! Been camping here since 1965 and still lovin it! Short trip to Lake Placid if you need groceries - Publix is very nice! read more

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Let's start by saying that I am a city girl, I love the tall building, having options to dine out, crab a drink, go shopping etc. but after I got married my husband and I started doing a lot of outdoors activities, and today we went camping for the first time ever as a family of 3 and we all loved it! This camping site is lovely! The people are so nice, the area was so nice and calm. And the weekend we stayed they had a karaoke event and it was amazing!! I will be coming back for sure and the best part is only 1 hour away from home ! read more

Fisheating Creek Outpost - Fishing Near Me - Palmdale, Florida

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The camp site is very clean and the staff is very welcoming and helpful! We spent the day out on the creek enjoying all it has to offer. It's beautiful and full of wild life. Of course, there are lots of alligators in the water but that was mentioned while booking. The only negative part of this park is that it's right off the highway. If you're a light sleeper (like me) it'll be a tough night. My boyfriend is a deep sleeper and slept through the truck noises and cars passing by. Overall, it was a great camping weekend read more

Fisheating Creek Outpost - Fishing Near Me - Palmdale, Florida

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I LOVE IT HERE. SO PRETTY, lake view is amazing has rentals, and an amazing place to feel as if you're not in south florida

Awful! Awful! Awful! This place is disgusting. Not only is most of it under construction, which I assume will improve, but the bathroom facilities are either unavailable, unstocked, or filthy (in some cases all 3). The water smells like a dirty toilet- you wouldn't even brush your teeth under the running water. In fact, even the campsites stink like toilet water due to construction. Many of the sites lack any sort of tree canopy. The generators run all night long from their water pumping and construction machines. The highway is a stone's throw from any site and within view of the swimming hole; thus, excessive highway traffic noise is expected. Heads up to anyone camping with dogs: no dogs are allowed at Spring Lake, which is not noted on the website (it says none allowed at Depot Lake and apparently you are supposed to know that's the same thing). So, when you show up to camp with your dogs, you'll be sad to realize that the 20 other people you are camping with for the 11th straight year are now camping away from you. And when you relocate to your dog-friendly site, don't be surprised if the people camping next site over take it upon themselves to setup on your site too. True story to our experience. The basketball court is dilapidated, and karaoke and other family-friendly activities we've enjoyed in the past are no longer offered. This next piece is not a reflection on the campground, but a warning to anyone looking to canoe or kayak: the water level is so low that you'll be dragging your vessel through alligator-infested water for 75% of your voyage. I just don't see why you'd come here when there are so many other campsites in Florida. read more

Fisheating Creek Outpost - Construction upon construction - Fishing Near Me - Palmdale, Florida

I definitely want to come back here. The scenery was amazing...the little shop was cute...the only reason I feel like I can't give it the 5th star is because I really only got to stop in with a bus tour. If I was able to stay over and experience the whole of the outpost, I know this would be a 5 star stay. While I'm not sure I'm brave enough to paddle out in a creek with alligators, it would be a fantastic experience and its possible here. I was with a birding group and they were very excited by the birds that were spotted. But let's be honest, getting a picture of a tiny warbler that your non-birding friends won't recognize, or being able to get a picture of alligators while still standing on the shore??...the alligator wins!! If you are in the area, I would say make this stop a priority! Check out their fantastic website to help you plan accordingly! read more

Fisheating Creek Outpost - A view at Fish Eating Creek Outpost - Fishing Near Me - Palmdale, Florida

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Made reservations to come out not being informed of any construction, maintenance, nor bathhouses available. Poor experience, and poor service.. read more

well the staff was nice but the one security guard was rude and had a cigarette hanging out his mouth. interesting. the bathhouse is just a shame. brown sludge all over the floor and the maintenance lady was using a crusty ass mop to push the brown sludge into the shower i was washing up in. when the brown sludge entered my shower i yelled. also someone was playing looney toons music in the shower. not to mention that every toilet was clogged up with wads of toilet paper and one was overflowing into the shower and flooded the bathroom and smelled like cow shit. then literal shit came flying out from the toilet. i literally had to piss in a bush. very questionable to say the least. oh not to mention there was a very large ant hill the size of a mountain and we had ants crawling all over our tent. never again read more

After years of coming here and recommending the place to everyone we can, we've stopped camping at Fish Eating Creek and choose to visit Koreshan or Myakka instead. It's not the surroundings... Fish Eating Creek is absolutely beautiful. It's not the ridiculous three-day minimum on the weekends, on holidays, or really whenever else the manager feels they should institute the policy to make some extra bucks. Annoying yes... But not the end of the world. It's not the fact that the campsites are so small. Or the fact that everything in the Outpost Store costs twice what it should. Honestly, all of this can be overlooked because the place is just stunningly beautiful. We always loved camping there. So no, it's none of that. It's the crappy attitude of the people who run the place. When I told the officer workers I thought the firewood was overpriced and wet, I was told "don't buy it" When I told the office manager I thought the 3 night minimum policy was ridiculous, she promptly hung up on me. So yeah. Eventually someone out there will figure out how to treat long standing loyal customers. Until then - stay away. read more

I do not want to write a review about Fish Eating Creek. I want to keep this little piece of paradise all to myself!! This place is absolutely beautiful. It sits right on the river and has some breath taking areas. For tent and small trailer campers they have spots right on the river. For big rigs they have full hook ups, not on the river but in a separate camping area. The sites on the river are pretty large and spacious. The park itself is clean and talk about shade, it has huge trees and just beautiful natural landscaping. Fish Eating Creek is located in the middle of no where, that to me gives it extra appeal because it makes it that much more relaxing. The nearest grocery store is about 20 minutes away. There is a small camp store on site and they carry your basics. The park is located next to the train tracks and right of US 27, so you do get some road noise and every one in a while a passing train. There are two bath houses, for the most part kept clean. These are the only reasons I did not give Fish Eating Creek 5 stars. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. You will find hiking trails and canoeing on property. If you love the outdoors, you will love this place. read more

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There seems to be no mention that it's all RIGHT BY THE HIGHWAY! there are semi truck and construction site sounds ALL NIGHT! The place LOOKS gorgeous but it's over priced and not fit for camping as you will not sleep between the trucks and construction sounds. There are no "Quiet hours" read more

This was our 3rd time here. Last 2 times were great. But this time we were constantly harassed by this one security officer which had a nasty attitude. Night 1, we had one of the larger camps with almost nobody next to us. He walked over and asked to lower the music.. apologized and lowered the music. Shortly after took one of the little kids on a golf cart ride. He stopped us and told us we were speeding and we were indangering other children in the park( we were an empty parking lot and not 1 perosn around). Not too much time later He drives up while we were playing a Frisbee game called Irish horseshoes. He said you can't use glass bottles for this game( showed him we had only plastic bottles and wlaked off with an attitude. Next night we were right next to the stage where they played karaoke. We listened to kids and music for a few hours super loud(all good kids and parents having a good time). After it was over we were playing dominos- no music or yelling. We won a game and said YEAH!!! Immediately he walks over with a flashlight and said no outbursts were allowed in park and pointed to an area where he said we were bothering people( the area he pointed was the entrance, overflow parking lot and an empty boat ramp, again not 1 person). We said sorry and won't happen anymore. He continues to lecture us. About 15 minutes later he walks back again!!! Mind you we have all been talking around around a camp fire at a camp site! No yelling and not playing any music. Continuing to lecture and point his flash light at us. At this point I told him that he was harassing us and told him to leave us alone. This security gaurd was not pleasant and about ruined our camping trip for the constant harassing. He even got made when I arrived back at the gate with their PAPER PARKING PASS and was like CAN I HELP YOU! I said sir we have a parking pass and pointed to it properly displayed on our rear view mirror. New management please please please... you don't need this security guard. We will not be returning. The front office is already aware of his attitude. This was just my run in with this guy. Other members of our party had to deal his him as well. Management this is a camp site to have fun, sit around the fire and have the kids sing songs not a 55+ community. read more

Went swimming in the designated area at the end of a dirt road ...and there were 2 alligators in the same swimming hole. Unbelievable, but the locals assured me that the Gators I saw were more afraid of me then I was of them. One was a baby gator, about 2 feet long. Across the lake/pond/creek was a family of five using a rope swing to jump in. I guess they saw the Gators but it added to the excitement of the day? We also went canoeing but it was so shallow that it was frustrating for me. Wished I had a big pole and could have just poled the boat like they do in the old timey places. On the plus side: staff is super nice. read more

Where shall I start, amazing experience. Think Ima starting to love the outdoors. The crew I was with rented 2 site spot and had more then enough space. Cant wait until we bring the kiddos back. Would highly recommend read more

We love the old Florida charm of this campground, Beautiful big Oaks dripping with moss, swimming lake, fishing, Kayak and canoeing on the creek, great family activities,outdoor movie night & scavenger hunt. Tent camping right on the creek! Be sure to make your reservations well in advance for holiday weekends. Gatorama right down the road wonderful attraction for the family! One of my all time favorite campgrounds in Florida. read more

Beautiful and excellent spot for camping. No problem bringing the dog (he was welcome even on the canoe!) and quiet hours were observed. We were a group of nine with a great corner spot on two campsites. My only complaint is that there was a lack of awareness of camping etiquette, as MANY people walked right through the middle of our campsite to view the waterfront located on our site. Waking up at 8am to a group of people right outside my tent (which was situated at the back of our site) discussing the creek was a real drawback. Otherwise, facilities were clean, staff was friendly and helpful (even delivering firewood if you purchased a certain amount!), and the swimming hole was a nice walk away with a rope swing fun for children and adults. Kayaking/canoeing upstream on the creek is not to be missed-- beautiful scenery and wildlife. Overall, a wonderful experience. I will certainly make the drive again for the same campsite(s)!! read more