Bicycling

Off road biking on Historic Marco Road along a 3.5 mile course along marsh, hammock and pine flatwood.

Boat Ramp

The boat ramp will accommodate small to medium vessels during low tide and most boats during high tide. Please call for conditions.

Campfire Circle

The campfire circle provides an opportunity for campers and the park visitors to view a slide program by park personnel about local interests. The topics vary from black bear, native american history, the building of the Tamiami Dredge to the mangrove forests. The slide programs last from 30 to 45 minutes with a chance for questions at the end.

Canoeing & Kayaking

There is a 13.6-mile canoe trail that flows down the twisting Black Water River through a mangrove forest.

Facilities

Restroom facilities are available in the park. The facilities in building 4 are ADA accessible.

Fishing

Fishing is available. A freshwater or saltwater license may be required. Check local regulations.

Full Facility Camping

Camping is available at Collier-Seminole State Park year round. Reservations may be made up to eleven months in advance. Full payment for entire length of stay will be required (credit card only must be canceled within 24 hours of check-in time for refund). For more information on camping in our park simply click on the Reserve America link. Clicking on the park map or selecting one of the camping area links just below the park map will allow you to see a map of the individual campsite locations. Select any campsite icon to see a detailed description of the individual campsite and what it has to offer.

Guided Tours

Guided tours are available along the nature trail and boardwalk. Please call the park for more details.

Interpretive Exhibit:

Interpretive exhibits are available

Nature Trails

A 6.5-mile hiking trail winds through pine flatwoods and cypress swamp, allowing visitors to observe the great variety of vegetation and wildlife found at the park. A .9 mile self-guided nature trail featuring a boardwalk system and observation platform overlooking the salt marsh is also available. Additional exhibits of plants and wildlife may be seen in the park's Interpretive Center.

The .9 Mile Nature Trail is ADA accessible, except for the observation platform

Pavilion

There are four pavilion picnic shelters available at the park.

2 picnic pavilions are ADA accessible.

Pet Camping

Pet camping is available at Collier Seminole­­­­ State Park. Pets must be confined, leashed (not to exceed six feet in length) or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Tethered pets must not be left unattended for more than 30 minutes. Quiet hours must be observed from 11:00 p.m.  8:00 a.m. Pet owners must pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles. Florida law requires that pets be vaccinated against rabies. Any pet that is noisy, dangerous, intimidating or destructive will not be allowed to remain in the park. Non-furbearing pets, such as reptiles, birds, or fish must be confined or under the physical control of the owner. Some animals may be prohibited on park property. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the camper being asked to board the pet outside the park or to leave the campground.

Pets

Pets are welcome at Collier Seminole State Park if they are kept on a six-foot, hand-held leash and are well behaved and maintained at all times.

Picnicking

Picnic area is available with tables and grills. Pavilions are available but limited on a first come first serve basis.

2 of the picnic pavilions are ADA accessible.

Playground

Playgrounds are located in the camping and picnic areas. The playground in the picnic area/boat basin has a slide, swings, and climbing equipment. The playground in the campground has swings.

Primitive Camping

Primitive camping is available along our canoe and hiking trails. Campers can experience true camping with no amenities. Space is limited. Check at ranger station for availability.

RV's

The park has two camping areas. One area contains 19 sites located in a wooded area and is popular for tents, vans, and popups. The other consists of 101 sites in an area more suited for RV's and also includes tent sites. All sites have electricity and all sites have a picnic table and a grill. Three bathhouses are located in the campground and are equipped with hot and cold showers. One bathhouse has a washer and dryer and another has an activity room with tables, chairs, brochure rack, and other reading material. The park has a youth camping area, a primitive camping area that is accessible from the park's hiking trail, and another primitive camping area accessible by canoe. The youth camp area can be reserved and the primitive camps are first come first serve.

Showers

Showers are located in the campground and available for campers.

Visitor Center

A self-guided tour through the nature center has many exhibits of the plants and wildlife that can be seen here.

The visitors center is ADA accessible.

Wildlife Viewing

There are several opportunities to view wildlife through nature trails, bike trails and canoe trails. Common sightings are alligator, raccoons, osprey, white ibis, and other wading birds.

Youth Camping

Youth camping is available for youth groups i.e. Scouts, church, and schools. Note: We have moved the youth/group camping area temporarily to the area that formerly was our amphitheater, near our regular campground.