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Camping and Recreational Permits Permits for camping, parking or other day-use recreation can be obtained free of charge by submitting an application form. Application forms are available by contacting the District. Application can also be made online, or forms can be downloaded and printed from our Web site at: WaterMatters. org/recreation Types of Camping Available Group • For use by tent campers. • Personal automobiles are allowed into group campsites. • Sites are primitive with a picnic table and fire ring, but do not have electricity or water. • A portable toilet is available in each campground. • Campsites are available to individual campers on a space available basis. Equestrian • Horse trailers may be driven into equestrian campsites. • Sites are primitive with a picnic table and fire ring, but do not have electricity or water. • A portable toilet is available in each campground. • A non-potable water source is provided for watering horses. • Built-in generators are allowed to operate between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Use of portable generators is not allowed. • Campsites are available to non-equestrian campers if not reserved for equestrian users within five working days of the desired camp date. Backcountry and River • These campsites are accessible only by foot or from a water body. • Sites are primitive and have no amenities. Camping Procedures • Camping is allowed in designated campsites only and requires a free permit. • Permit reservations to camp are made on a first come, first served basis. • Permit applications are available online at the District web site or by contacting the District. Please allow 10 working days to process individual permits. • A new permit is required for each camping trip. • Permit requests may be made up to three months prior to the requested camping date. • Permits will include gate combinations for vehicle access where allowed. • Permits must be carried by the individual or group leader. • Camping is limited to 7 consecutive days. • Groups of 20 or more vehicles, or 50 or more people, must submit a request in writing for a special recreational use permit. Include in your letter where you want to camp, how many vehicles/trailers/horses will be arriving, and the dates and times of your arrival and departure. A limited number of weekends will be reserved for groups, so get your requests in early. Please allow 30 days to process group permits. • Campfires must be contained within the fire rings provided. Cutting trees is prohibited. • To protect the wilderness experience and as a courtesy to other visitors, no loud music is allowed. Built-in generators are allowed at equestrian area only. • Any additional rules and regulations will be provided with the permit or be posted at the campground kiosk. Recreation Guide to Southwest Florida Water Management District Lands 122
Equestrian Trailer Parking and Horse-Drawn Buggy Riding • All horse-drawn buggy riding requires a permit for access behind locked gates. • Equestrian parking permits are required for access to parking areas behind locked gates at Upper Hillsborough, Jefferson and Oakridge (Washburn gate) equestrian areas in Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Park and Green Swamp – East Tract (Hampton Gate). • Permits are obtained free of charge by submitting a Day-Use Recreation Application. Permit applications are available online or by contacting the District. • Permit requests should be made at least 10 working days prior to the first desired ride date. • Permits and will include gate combinations and any other relevant information. • Permits must be carried by the individual or group leader. • Horseback and buggy riding is allowed only on designated or marked trails. • Proof of current negative Coggins test must be carried by each rider. How to Contact Us U.S. Mail: Land Resources Department Southwest Florida Water Management District 2379 Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34604-6899 E-mail: Recreation@WaterMatters.org Telephone: 1-800-423-1476 (toll-free, FL only) or (352) 796-7211, ext. 4470 World Wide Web: WaterMatters.org/recreation Recreation Guide to Southwest Florida Water Management District Lands 123
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Guidelines for Use of District Land
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