Colt Creek State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 39 campsites
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(863) 815-6761
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Colt Creek State Park is a 5,067-acre park in Polk County, about 9 miles northeast of Zephyrhills.
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: 39 campsites across 4 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites.
Fees and passes
Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).
Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group accommodates up to 20; service-pets only; no running water or electricity; one portable toilet | 1 | 1 with sewer | — |
| Primitive located along Orange Trail; accessible by foot/horse/bike; no running water, electricity, or restro* | 4 | — | |
| RV/Tent | 28 | 28 with water | — |
| Tent | 6 | 6 with water | — |
Camping details from the park
Group: 1 site(s) (1 with sewer) — Group, Hike-In
Primitive: 4 site(s) — Primitive, Hike-In
RV/Tent: 28 site(s) (28 with water) — RV/Tent, Back-In, Pull-Thru, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
Tent: 6 site(s) (6 with water) — Tent, Hike-In, Tent, Large Tent (9x12)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingBikingHorseback ridingPicnicking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Creek Main Loop | 8.34 mi | — | HikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| Colt Spur Trail 2 | 0.75 mi | — | HikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| Colt Spur Trail 3 | 1.08 mi | — | HikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| Colt Spur Trail 4 | 0.7 mi | — | HikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| Colt Spur Trail 5 | 0.16 mi | — | HikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| Colt Spur Trail 1 | 0.78 mi | — | HikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| Colt Creek State Park Trail | 6.54 mi | — | length summed over 2 GIS segmentsHikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| Colt Creek State Park Connector Trail | 1.82 mi | — | length summed over 4 GIS segmentsHikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| Colt Creek State Park Nature Trail | 0.21 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Colt Creek Main Loop (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 8.34 mi, Natural
Colt Spur Trail 2 (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 0.75 mi, Natural
Colt Spur Trail 3 (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 1.08 mi, Natural
Colt Spur Trail 4 (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 0.7 mi, Natural
Colt Spur Trail 5 (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 0.16 mi, Natural
Colt Spur Trail 1 (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 0.78 mi, Natural
Colt Creek State Park Trail (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 6.54 mi, Natural
Colt Creek State Park Connector Trail (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 1.82 mi, Natural
Colt Creek State Park Nature Trail (Nature) — 0.21 mi, Natural
Boating and paddling
Boat Ramp; Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic shelters
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 16000 State Road 471
Lakeland, FL 33809 - Nearest town
- Zephyrhills — about 9 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 28.3037, -82.0554
- Phone
- (863) 815-6761
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology