For the adventurous, CREW has two primitive campsites – one near the Corkscrew Marsh deep into the woods and away from traffic (at Gate 3), and one tucked into the pines near the trailhead at the Cypress Dome Trails (Gate 5). The Gate 3 campsite is located in a beautiful oak hammock surrounded by marsh. The Gate 5 campsite is nestled among tall pines. The sites are suitable for up to 25 people. A grill, picnic tables, and a fire ring are provided for you. There are no restroom facilities and no running water. Families, scout troops, friends, and even solo campers appreciate getting away from it all at CREW. Each site is permitted to only one group at a time, up to 25 people.
We expect all campers to use Leave No Trace principles to minimize impacts to the campsites and to keep the sites in good shape for future campers. Proper disposal of waste and storage of food is critical to a good user experience. A refundable deposit may be required for larger groups to ensure that the site is left in good condition.
If you’re not an experienced primitive camper, here are some resources that may help you learn the in’s and out’s of camping without water and toilets:
Video: Why Low-Impact Camping is important
Low-impact and leave no trace video series
Leave No Trace’s Online Awareness Course
Karen Meyer’s famous book: How to S*** in the Woods
Blog post from A Mountaintop High: How to Poop in the Woods
To reserve a campsite, complete the permit application below and mail, email, or fax it to us at least one week in advance of your stay to give us time to process and mail your permits to you by US mail. Call to check availability of the sites for your preferred dates.
CREW Camping Permit Application
Camping Rules (Marsh Site – Gate 3)
Camping Map (Marsh Site – Gate 3)
Camping Rules (Cypress Dome Site – Gate 5)
For more information call 239-657-2253 or email crewtrust@earthlink.net.
