Three Lakes WMA Prairie Lakes Unit Camp Sites

Group Camp

Camping at the Group Camp is primitive with no amenities, other than picnic tables, grill and vaulted toilet. Camping on the Prairie Lakes Unit is not allowed during quota hunts. For quota hunt dates, see the Prairie Lakes Unit regulations summary brochure. Area subject to prescribed burning operations at any time.

Location of Group Camp

Map of Group Camp

Lake Jackson Camp Site 1

Camping at Lake Jackson Camp Site 1 is primitive with no amenities, other than picnic tables, grill and vaulted toilet. Camping on the Prairie Lakes Unit is not allowed during quota hunts. For quota hunt dates, see the Prairie Lakes Unit regulations summary brochure. Area subject to prescribed burning operations at any time.

Location of Lake Jackson Camp

Map of Lake Jackson Camp

Lake Jackson Camp Site 2

Camping is primitive with no amenities, other than picnic tables, grill and vaulted toilet. Camping on the Prairie Lakes Unit is not allowed during quota hunts. For quota hunt dates, see the Prairie Lakes Unit regulations summary brochure. Area subject to prescribed burning operations at any time.

Location of Lake Jackson Camp

Map of Lake Jackson Camp

Lake Jackson Camp Site 3

This campsite is along the Florida Scenic Trail and is hike in access only. Camping is primitive with no amenities, other than picnic tables and a grill. Camping on the Prairie Lakes Unit is not allowed during quota hunts. For quota hunt dates, see the Prairie Lakes Unit regulations summary brochure. Area subject to prescribed burning operations at any time. 

Location of Lake Jackson Camp

Map of Lake Jackson Camp

Parker Hammock Camp

This campsite is along the Florida Scenic Trail and is hike in access only. Camping is primitive with no amenities, other than picnic tables and a grill. Camping on the Prairie Lakes Unit is not allowed during quota hunts. For quota hunt dates, see the Prairie Lakes Unit regulations summary brochure. Area subject to prescribed burning operations at any time.

Location of Parker Hammock Camp

Map of Parker Hammock Camp

Dry Pond Camp

This campsite is along the Florida Scenic Trail and is hike in access only. Camping is primitive with no amenities, other than picnic tables. Camping on the Prairie Lakes Unit is not allowed during quota hunts. For quota hunt dates, see the Prairie Lakes Unit regulations summary brochure. Area subject to prescribed burning operations at any time.

Location of Dry Pond Camp

Map of Dry Pond Camp

• Camping on the Prairie Lakes Unit is not allowed during quota hunts. Camping is permitted during the small game hunting season and throughout the rest of the year. For quota hunt dates, see the Prairie Lakes Unit regulations summary brochure.
• In addition to the camping permit, permit holders are required to have a management area permit or a daily use permit for each day camped. For more information, see the Prairie Lakes Unit regulations summary brochure.
• It is the permit holder’s duty to instruct all guests of any nature as to conditions of the camping permit.
• The permit holder must vacate the campground upon expiration of the permit or if permit is revoked for non-compliance with permit conditions.
• Leaving the campsite unattended for more than five consecutive days may result in revocation of a permit.
• Upon booking your campground stay, you will receive a confirmation email with the dates of stay and the permit conditions. This confirmation email will serve as your camping permit and needs to be displayed while camping. You will need a separate permit for each of the seasons you plan on camping.
• Applying for multiple sites or applying for camp sites for others may result in revocation of the permit.
• Only adults 18 years of age or older can apply for a permit.

1. Only primitive camping is allowed. No RVs or pull-behind trailers.
2. All equipment must be contained within the boundary of the designated sites.
3. No person shall bring building materials onto the area or erect permanent or semi-permanent structures.
4. Camping is limited to tents. Kitchen stoves, refrigerators, and freezers are prohibited. Lumber, sheet metal or other building materials are prohibited.
5. Permit holder is responsible for the actions and/or violation of permit provisions of all persons using the site.
6. Cutting of vegetation and standing trees (alive or dead) is prohibited.
7. Store all food and garbage in a manner that will prevent access by wildlife.
8. Pets are allowed but must be kept under physical restraint at all times.
9. All camp fires are to be extinguished before leaving campsite.
10. Camping permit must be displayed in a manner visible to law enforcement and FWC area staff.
11. All trash must be properly disposed of in waste receptacles or hauled out of the area. (Leave No Trace)
12. Littering and disposing of any waste products such as graywater, petroleum products, toxic materials, batteries, etc. is prohibited.
13. Any violation of permit stipulations may result in permit cancellation.
14. Campsites left unoccupied during a permitted period are subject to cancelation.