Shell Mound Campground

Small campground with a boat ramp, cleaning station. Clean bathroom. No electricity due to hurricane damage. Boardwalks damaged, closed. Short hiking trail around the shell mound.

Camp sites are fairly good, more level than others. Trees for shade. Easy in and easy out. Dump station a but hard to maneuver but with two folks (one spotting) should be ok. We were in a Winnebago campervan. Dave, the host and manager is very nice and accommodating. The women's bathhouse area needs serious upgrading. It is also dirty. The only place to put clothes when showering is over the door or outside the shower. No locks on the one shower nor the two toilets. Price is right. Cash only, $25. We stayed for two nights and would frequent again if in the area, but not use the bathhouse., which might be problematic for us, like this time. Also, a small public boat ramp in the campground. Nice area. There is a very nice small hike in the shell Mound area. Woodsy all around with water, and wildlife. Close enough to the town of Cedar Key. Quiet at night and felt safe.

Lovely place in the middle of nowhere with lovely people. I spent new years here and it was very peaceful. It's so nice to see nature without all the mess of society. The shell mounds had a very spooky feeling and the photos I took left strange white streaks. It was only when I was inside the ring.

I’ve reviewed this place before and I’ll say it again - I love this campground and stay here whenever I’m in the area. It’s not fancy. It’s just the basics. But it’s way, way out there, with spectacular birding and fishing available. Plus some pretty cool hiking trails. And the history associated with the shell mound is cool, too. Warning - be prepared to deal with bugs, in a major way!

Great campground, clean, friendly staff... It's first come, first serve, NO reservations accepted... Close to Shell Mound Trail & Archaeological Site, and the Observation Deck. Two boat ramps to put in your boat or kayak... Lots of great spots to take pix of sunrises, sunsets & wildlife... Max stay is 7 days...

Small campground. Sites with and without water. Currently no electricity on any sites due to Helene. Bathrooms are simple but clean. Hot shower was awesome! Boat launch available. Out in the boonies. Very quiet. Gail at the front desk was helpful and friendly.

We found this spot by a happy little mistake. We were looking for a spot to watch the sunset but ended up here. And what a sweet spot it was. If you’re standing at the boat ramp, looking into the water, there is a little beaten path to the left of the ramp. Walk the path…all.the.way.to.where.it.ends. If you’re lucky like us, you’ll have a private little area to take phenomenal photos, watch a stunning sunset and snuggle under the cotton candy sky. I had preplanned and brought a blanket and bug spray. I suggest the same 🥴. Just use common sense and be aware of your surroundings. This is still nature so be cautious of snakes, water creatures and other typical Florida hazards.