Panther Camp Introduce
Panther Camp, located at Cross Seminole Trl, Ochopee, FL 34141, USA, offers a primitive camping experience within the Campgrounds & RV Parks category. This secluded site provides a natural environment for those seeking an authentic outdoor adventure.
Environment:
- Secluded and well-maintained primitive campground.
- Ample shade for comfortable camping.
- Large area suitable for multiple tents or hammocks.
- A natural pond at the rear, serving as a potential water source (requires filtering).
Services and Features:
- Picnic tables and fire pits available at each campsite.
- Bear hang setup, though potentially low, for food storage.
- Primitive camping experience, emphasizing natural surroundings.
Important Considerations:
- Mosquito presence is significant; insect repellent and fire are recommended.
- Water from the pond may require thorough filtering and can be less than ideal during dry seasons.
- Wildlife, including alligators, resides in the pond area.
- Temperatures can be high, especially during sunny days.
Panther Camp provides a rustic and immersive experience for campers looking to connect with nature. It's important to be prepared for primitive conditions and the local wildlife. Campers should bring appropriate supplies, including water filtration systems and insect repellent, to ensure a safe and enjoyable stay.
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Customer Reviews
Secluded and well maintained primitive campground. Lots of shade. Picnic table and fire pit. Large area for plenty of tents/hammocks. Pond at the back is a good source for water after filtering. Watch for gator who resides there. Mosquitos the size of airplanes, but if you spray and light a fire they won't mess with you.
Nice primitive campsite. More shade than Carpenter Camp but still quite warm on a sunny day. I visited in mid-March deep into the dry season and the only water was in a gator hole behind the camp and was bright green in color… you could filter it if you had to but not ideal. The camping area itself is fairly deep with a number of nice spots to pitch a tent. There was a bear hang set up in a tree but it was maybe 8 feet high… maybe the Big Cypress bears are on the short side?
Secluded camp only really accessible on foot or bike. Well worth the hike, most people wont go there because its much further than Carpenter Camp. There is one fire pit with a grille and a picnic table, however there are more firepits that people have made before. Within 25 meters there is a pond thats pretty murky but its filterable (if you brought a filter) and its nice to have freshwater accessible. Of course with that, you also get bugs and possibly animals coming thru your camp to get to the watering hole. There is a bear line already set up, I suggest you use it to string up your foods and such. There are also good sets of trees for hammock emplacement too if you so desire.
Nature at its best. Primitive camp sites. Great maintained hiking trails. Plenty of parking at trailhead.
I biked here to see how this camp was like. I haven't camped here yet. It's about double the distance compared to going to Carpenter Camp. This one is more difficult to get to and because of that it's way more secluded. It was about 5½ miles for me biking there. This looks like an amazing place to go camping at! Keep in mind that there isn't any bathrooms, water, or electricity. Make sure to bring plenty of water and food if you plan on going camping here. Great for tent camping and there's also plenty of places to hang a hammock as well.
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