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Brownville Park

County-managed Brownville Park sits along the Peace River in central Florida, about five miles north of Arcadia. The campground accommodates RVs up to 30 feet with full hookups on concrete pads, while interior sites offer primitive camping without utilities. Sites cluster fairly close together, though large trees provide overhead cover throughout the property.

The Peace River serves as the main attraction here, with direct access for kayaking, canoeing, and fossil hunting. Campers wade into the river with sifters and shovels, searching for prehistoric shark teeth, mammoth fossils, and other specimens in the sandy bottom. A nearby canoe outfitter launches paddlers upstream for return trips to the campground. "Beautiful and quiet, we found a secluded spot," notes Jennifer Q.. The water carries a sulfur smell that some visitors mention.

Restroom facilities are basic but maintained when camp hosts are present Thursday through Sunday. The campground operates on cash or check payments only and includes a dump station and boat ramp. Hawks, owls, and deer frequent the area. Site 9 offers good space but sits near a bright storage area light, while sites 11 and 12 receive positive mentions from repeat visitors.

Plan to bring a Florida fossil permit if you intend to collect specimens, available for $5 annually through advance mail application.

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Brownville Park is located in Florida

Address

1885 NE Brownville St
Arcadia, FL 34266

Coordinates

27.29735206 N
81.84565827 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

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Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups
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General Info

Drive Time

37 min from Punta Gorda, FL
40 min from Sebring, FL
44 min from North Port, FL
1 hr from Cape Coral, FL

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Many campers appreciated the spacious sites with good amenities and friendly hosts. Recurring comments addressed the excellent fossil hunting opportunities and river access. Some visitors noted restroom cleanliness varies and sites can be close together.

tim L.

Traveler

Reviewed Feb. 2, 2026

Nature!

We feel so connected to nature and the Earth here at this beautiful campground! I think we got the best campsite here number seven. So much to do so many beautiful well-kept trails the fossil finding is everywhere not just on the river bed which really surprised me I found some very nice pieces right around my camper. Amenities are doable quite primitive but very well maintained. Sarah, the camp proctor is extremely helpful, personable well-versed, and willing in every way to help with anything and the camper would need. I would give this more than five stars if that was available!

Site7

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Casey

Scout

Reviewed Feb. 16, 2025

So glad I came

Camp hosts were wonderful. Down to earth and friendly. Bathrooms and trash cans tended well. Springs with fossil finds! All the sites are pretty close together but unless it's crowded I didn't care. Plenty of big trees on every site for cover, and if you don't mind wandering in the woods, there's lots of potential to gather firewood. They do offer bundles of cut/dried for a reasonable price.

Site14

Month of VisitFebruary

Chad N.

Guide

Reviewed Jan. 12, 2022

Small but nice

This place was nice and quiet. We stayed for NYE weekend and we had a lot of fun and met some really great people. The water is ripe with sulfur so it smells like eggs but no biggie. The kayak and canoe launch was a couple miles north and then you paddle back to the site. It's a nice paddle with a lot of gators on the banks. You can also dig for fossils along the banks and find some cool shark teeth. I'd visit again.

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Jennifer Q.

Scout

Reviewed Jan. 2, 2022

Last minute trip with the kids

Beautiful and quiet, we found a secluded spot. So close to the river!

Month of VisitJanuary

B M.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 3, 2020

Small campground good fossiling

We have stayed here several times last time was site #9 it's big with water, electric, picnic table, cement pad & fire pit. This is a nice site other than a bright light that's on at the firewood storage area. The restrooms are small & not cleaned a lot if the camp host is there Thursday-Sunday they are cleaned. The Canoe outpost launches canoes & picks up canoes going or coming up or down the river. Some people take long trips & primitive camp along the way back to the campground.

There is a boat ramp, and a dump station here. They take cash or checks only. They say the campground is full a lot & it's never full when were there. The outside sites have water & electric, the inside sites have no hook up. They are supposed to change that. Lots of Hawks here Owls & some deer.

You can kayak or canoe the river & find fossils or walk right off the campground into the Peace River & fossil there. People have sifters they make and zip tie foam noodles around them so they float. Shovel in sand & gravel & look for fossils. They find Prehistoric sharks, gator, horse, Megalodon, Mammoth teeth & tusks, Glyptodon (giant Armadillo body armor, Tapir teeth and much more. You can get a Florida fossil license for $5.00 a year. mail it in in advance. We sit in the river & fossil, it's so much fun. Yes there are gators if we see big ones we move on. Otherwise when you put your shovel in the water/sand it makes noise they usually move away.

Arcadia is a cute town if you like to Antique there's a great Nautical/other shop in town.

We have also stayed in site # 11 which is nice #12 is good to.

There can be some groups camping together in sites but usually not to loud. Solomon's Castle is close by it's a neat place to visit, have a drink & an appetizer or dessert.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities and facilities are available at Brownsville Park campground?

Brownville Park offers water and electric hookups at campsites, along with cement pads, picnic tables, and fire pits. The campground features restroom facilities, though they have limited maintenance. Campsites are situated among large trees providing good shade and coverage. There's also a firewood storage area on-site. The park maintains trash collection services managed by the camp hosts who are typically present on certain days of the week. The natural surroundings include springs where visitors can find fossils, adding a unique feature to this camping destination.

Where is Brownsville Campground located in Arcadia, FL?

Brownville Park is located in Arcadia, Florida, positioned close to a river which provides opportunities for water activities. The campground is nestled in a wooded area offering secluded camping spots. For those interested in kayaking or canoeing, there's a launch point a couple miles north of the campground, allowing paddlers to make their way downstream back to the camping area. The natural setting provides a quiet, peaceful environment away from urban areas.

Are there boat ramps or water access at Brownsville Campground?

Yes, Brownville Park offers water access for outdoor enthusiasts. While there isn't a boat ramp directly at the campground, there is a kayak and canoe launch located a couple miles north. Paddlers can launch from this point and enjoy a scenic paddle downstream back to the campground. The river is close to the camping area, making it convenient for water activities. This setup creates an excellent opportunity for a one-way paddling trip that ends right back at your campsite.

What do visitors say in reviews about Brownsville Park camping?

Visitors describe Brownville Park as beautiful, quiet, and peaceful. Many appreciate the secluded spots available and the proximity to the river. Campers mention having enjoyable social experiences, particularly during holiday weekends. The camp hosts receive praise for being friendly, down-to-earth, and maintaining the facilities well. Some note that the water has a sulfur smell but don't consider it a significant issue. The natural features, including springs with fossil-finding opportunities, are highlighted as special attractions. While campsites are relatively close together, the abundance of trees provides good coverage and privacy.

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