ORIGINAL: jamesfreddyc
Hi all, posted this over at another forum but didn't get much help. So, hope someone can answer a few questions regarding the Green Swamp WMA (just north of Lakeland)....
I have been hunting Three Lakes WMA for the past 5yrs or so
James, I also hunted Three Lakes for 5-6yrs, but just hog hunted.
Basically, I just want an overview of the camp area. At 3-lakes, camper-trailers are abound along with the constant hum of generators. So, I would like to bring the same camp-setup to Green Swamp WMA and want to know if it's similar as 3 Lakes....
I live 35mins from Green Swamp and only stayed in their camp ground one time. Came home everyday and returned every morning. Their camp ground was over crowded and their port-a-poties were filthy.
1. Campers & generators --- are they allowed? I was a little concerned because I noticed this property is owned or partly owned by the SWFWMD and unsure whether or not they had specific rules/regs about camp sites.
They have probably changed since I have been there!
Will other people have similar setup (use of generators to run a camper)? I have an old 14ft camper -- I call it "The Bubble", just a 1960 silver bubble with 2 bunks and a table for dinner (take out the window and insert small a/c unit for a nightly "freeze"
All I remember seeing was a couple of them, like I mentioned, very crowded!
2. WMA maps show the campsite entrance is off hwy 471 in the Compressco area (on the north side of the main grade). Is this the correct location?I found anothermap that differed from theFWC's anddid not show the same location forthe camp area. Also--are signs posted off of hwy 471?
Yes that's correct. There is also another entrance off Hwy 98 and another camp ground, but I have never camped there!
Any other comments regarding experiences you have had there are greatly appreciated!!!!
Check out Richloom which is alot better. It's right next to Green Swamp and was owned by FL Forestry.