In 1922 Barron G. Collier, a banker and railroad man, bought almost all of southwest Florida,including the Rod & Gun Club which he operated as a private club. He hosted international dignitaries and several U.S. presidents here.

In 1972, the Bowen family from Michigan bought the lodge and still operates it. Celebrity guests have included: Presidents Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Hoover and Nixon; John Wayne, Chuck Conners, Burl Ives, Ernest Hemingway, Mick Jagger and Burt Reynolds.

We'd love to add your name to our list of prestigious visitors.

This rustic and charming lodge rests quietly on the waterfront of the Everglades. What was once a sportsman's club now echos its rich and colorful past with deep wood paneling embellished with a variety of interesting artifacts and taxidermy.
 

Historical Everglades City dates back over 1000 years. This Florida Secret
is built on the original structure of the first permanent white settler who founded Everglades City in 1864.

All accommodations have private
baths and air conditioning. The
Rod & Gun Lodge does not intend
to meet the needs of all vacationers;
therein lies its unique character.
You are invited to stay with the faith
that you will appreciate the simple,
basic values of Olde Florida.

Pool, Bike Rental, Boat
Rental nearby, Tennis
Courts, Private Fishing
Guide.

Rod & Gun Lodge
P.O. Box 190
Everglades City, Florida 34139

Call Us: (239)695-2101

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