Organized youth groups.

Reservations must be made in person at the Ranger Station and paid for in advance. The Ranger Station is open from 8am – sunset, 365 days a year.

Group size is limited to a maximum of 68 people. A minimum of two adults over the age of 18 are required for every 10 children under the age of 18 years. Park staff reserve the right to confirm guest count.

There are 6 cabins in total: 5 cabins sleep 12 campers each.  The 6^th cabin sleeps 8 campers and is ADA accessible and sleeps 2 adults and 6 children under the age of 18.

The youth camp fee is $300.00 per night, up to 30 people. For each additional person over 30, there will be an additional $10.00 per person per night fee, a $6.70 reservation fee, plus tax. Any changes to the reservation will incur a $10.00 change fee. Groups claiming tax exemption status must provide the park a copy of their Tax Exemption Certificate at the time the reservation is made.

Final guest count and outstanding balances must be paid at check-in at the ranger station before keys to the camp and gate entrance codes will be issued.

At check-out, you must return to the Ranger Station, to settle the balance of any additional charges. All tax-exempt groups must pay in check or credit card and payments must include the group organization name which must match the Tax Exemption Certificate or tax will be included. The group is responsible for payment of any missing inventory items, damage or cleaning fees which are not tax exempt.

All day visitors visiting the camp, must pay the required entrance fees. A count will be kept of all cars coming into the youth camp and the group will be charged for any additional registered youth campers.

Park staff reserve the right to enter the camp to confirm guest attendance.

Cancellations must be made within 14 days of the arrival, or a one-night stay will be forfeited, including a $6.70 administrative fee and $17.75 cancelation fee. (Refunds may take up to six weeks to process).

Check-in time is at 4:00 pm. At least one adult(s) must be available for check in and check out orientation.   We ask that the same adult(s) is available for check out.  Check out time is 11:00 am. Check-outs past 11:00am will result in being charged an additional day.

Fires are permitted only in designated BBQ grills and campfire rings. Please bring your own insect-free firewood sourced within a 50-mile radius, as collecting wood within the park is strictly prohibited.

Campfires require prior approval from both park personnel and the Fire Department at 954-828-3614. Fires are not allowed during drought conditions, and the lodge fireplace is strictly off-limits for fire use.

• Pets
• Water balloons, pools or other water activities
• No silly string, confetti, painting, chalk on sidewalks, candle making or dyeing of clothing is permitted.
• Hammocks and tents
• Cutting of tree limbs or palm fronds is prohibited. Touching, collecting, and/or feeding any animal, wildlife or plants is not permitted.

Park hours are from 8:00am to sunset every day (sunset times vary throughout the year).

Camp quiet hours are 11:00pm through 8:00am.

Park staff and designated volunteers reserve the right to enter the camp at any time for the purpose of resolving maintenance, repair and safety issues, re-stocking of supplies and security matters.

For security reasons, keep the youth camp and building gate secured during your stay.  If anyone enters the youth camp that is not with your group, let them know that it is a private camp and call the ranger station if there are any problems.

All vehicles must be parked in the area south of the youth camp lodge. Day visitors must park outside the camp fence on the right side of the pavement. Please leave
enough room to allow for emergency vehicle access!

Organized non-profit youth groups with tax exempt status.

Reservations must be made in person at the Ranger Station and paid for in advance. The Ranger Station is open from 8am – sunset, 365 days a year.

Group size is limited to a maximum of 50 people and a minimum of 10 people.

Groups must have at least one adult chaperone, 21 years of age or older, for every ten (10) children.

The Primitive Camp use fee is $1.00 per child and $5.00 per adult, per night, plus state sales and local option taxes.  Payment is due in full upon arrival/check-in.  Groups claiming tax exemption status must provide the park a copy of their Tax Exemption Certificate at the time the reservation is made.

Final guest count and outstanding balances must be paid at check-in at the ranger station before the gate entrance codes will be issued.

At check-out, you must return to the Ranger Station, to settle the balance of any additional charges. All tax-exempt groups must pay in check or credit card and payments must include the group organization name which must match the Tax Exemption Certificate or tax will be included. The group is responsible for payment of any missing inventory items, damage or cleaning fees which are not tax exempt.

All day visitors visiting the camp, must pay the required entrance fees.

Park staff reserve the right to enter the camp to confirm guest attendance.

Cancellations must be made within 14 days of the arrival, or a one-night stay will be forfeited, including a $6.70 administrative fee and $17.75 cancellation fee. (Refunds may take up to six weeks to process).

Fires are permitted only in designated BBQ grills and campfire rings. Please bring your own insect-free firewood sourced within a 50-mile radius, as collecting wood within the park is strictly prohibited.

Campfires require prior approval from both park personnel and the Fire Department at 954-828-3614. Fires are not allowed during drought conditions, and the lodge fireplace is strictly off-limits for fire use.

• Pets
• Water balloons, pools or other water activities
• No silly string, confetti, painting, chalk on sidewalks, candle making or dyeing of clothing is permitted.
• Hammocks and tents
• Cutting of tree limbs or palm fronds is prohibited. Touching, collecting, and/or feeding any animal, wildlife or plants is not permitted.

Before and after regular park hours, all camp activities must be confined within the camp compound. Campers should not be accessing the main park areas at night or anytime while the park is closed.  Exiting and entering park gates before or after hours  is reserved for emergencies only. Park hours are from 8:00 am to sunset every day (sunset times vary throughout the year).

Camp quiet hours are between 11:00 pm and through 8:00 am.

Park staff and designated volunteers reserve the right to enter the camp at any time for the purpose of resolving maintenance, repair and safety issues, re-stocking of supplies and security matters.

For security reasons, keep the youth camp gate secured during your stay.  If anyone enters the youth camp that is not with your group, let them know that it is a private camp and call the ranger station if there are any problems.

All vehicles must be parked along the fence outside of the camp gate.