The best star host camping near Arcadia

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Part of DeSoto County, Arcadia is set in the middle of Florida with the Peace River and Gulf Coast close by, so there’s plenty of splish-splashing fun for campers. Roll the campervan into a full-service, waterfront RV park; choose a glampsite or riverfront cabin with a firepit for making s’mores under the stars; or pitch a tent at an off-grid campsite for a more secluded getaway. No matter where you stay, be sure to check out Alafia River State Park for fishing, hiking, and yurt rentals. Known as “Aviation City” thanks to two nearby U.S. Army airfields built during World War I, Arcadia is rich in history and early 20th-century architecture to be seen before heading out into the wilds.

99% (2.2K) 83 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Arcadia

JB Resort

1. JB Resort

100%
(26)
33mi from Arcadia · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Secluded 13 acres. Three 50 amp full-hookup large sites. One 35' RV - Pool. - Billiards Table - Fire Pits - Fully Fenced in (let your pets roam); walk the trails. Small club house. Gay owned and operated: James and his husband Bolton. 3423 Cindys Lane, Sebring, FL 33870. 863-840-0362. Site 2: Backside of barn: $35/night Site 3: Grove Side: $40/night Site 4: RV Port: $45/night Site 5: RV (Cabin): $65/night Day Passes: 4 hours is $8; 8 hours is $15 Extra Person (after 2) in RV: $15
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$35
 / night
Area 61 Camping

2. Area 61 Camping

99%
(97)
3.8mi from Arcadia · 12 sites · Tents
Area 61 is a natural 5 acre property with a creek that feeds into the Peace River. We have many different types of wild life that visit including white tail deer, turkeys, alligators, otters, armadillos and all types of birds including owls. We also have access to the Peace River for canoeing and kayaking trips. Along the creek we also have several terraced waterfalls that provide a wonderful wetland area for the wildlife.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$50
 / night
Privacy in Fort Ogden

3. Privacy in Fort Ogden

99%
(135)
9.5mi from Arcadia · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Privacy in Fort Ogden! We are located in Fort Ogden, 45 minutes north of Fort Myers, FL. We have 3 tent campsites available to choose from. We can accommodate vehicles up to 30ft in length. The sites are flat, no hookups are available at this time. Amenities include a picnic table, toilet, potable water, and a fire ring We are pet-friendly (on leash). Small dogs are not recommended unless you keep a very close eye on them. This is a farm, cows, donkeys, coyote etc. can pose a threat to a small animal. Campfires permitted.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$40
 / night
Timberline Glamping Sarasota

4. Timberline Glamping Sarasota

100%
(6)
38mi from Arcadia · 4 sites · Lodging
Combining luxury and the great outdoors, our extra spacious completely furnished Safari Tents give large families or groups of friends the extra space they need to glamp in comfort. You'll enjoy a tent like none you’ve ever seen before! The inside of your tent will include: Floor Rugs Beds Lamps Bed linens Chairs Heating & A/C unit (depending on the weather) Electricity outlets for charging your device Keurig coffee maker with (4) K-Cup pods & (2) Timberline Glamping coffee mugs (available for purchase) Mini fridge The outside of your tent will have: A large gravel site (2) Hammocks Charcoal grill with cooking grate Wood fire pit Picnic table String lights
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$171
 / night
homestead

5. homestead

100%
(7)
48mi from Arcadia · 5 sites · Tents
Tucked away, down a sand road, nestled among long forgotten orange groves is our 13 acre slice of paradise. A clean slate that we plan to build up with animals, gardens, outdoor showers, tiny cottages and a community fire pit. Pitch a tent and be awe-mazed by the vast skyline and undisturbed Florida.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$30
 / night

Part of DeSoto County, Arcadia is set in the middle of Florida with the Peace River and Gulf Coast close by, so there’s plenty of splish-splashing fun for campers. Roll the campervan into a full-service, waterfront RV park; choose a glampsite or riverfront cabin with a firepit for making s’mores under the stars; or pitch a tent at an off-grid campsite for a more secluded getaway. No matter where you stay, be sure to check out Alafia River State Park for fishing, hiking, and yurt rentals. Known as “Aviation City” thanks to two nearby U.S. Army airfields built during World War I, Arcadia is rich in history and early 20th-century architecture to be seen before heading out into the wilds.

99% (2.2K) 83 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Arcadia

JB Resort

1. JB Resort

100%
(26)
33mi from Arcadia · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Secluded 13 acres. Three 50 amp full-hookup large sites. One 35' RV - Pool. - Billiards Table - Fire Pits - Fully Fenced in (let your pets roam); walk the trails. Small club house. Gay owned and operated: James and his husband Bolton. 3423 Cindys Lane, Sebring, FL 33870. 863-840-0362. Site 2: Backside of barn: $35/night Site 3: Grove Side: $40/night Site 4: RV Port: $45/night Site 5: RV (Cabin): $65/night Day Passes: 4 hours is $8; 8 hours is $15 Extra Person (after 2) in RV: $15
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$35
 / night
Area 61 Camping

2. Area 61 Camping

99%
(97)
3.8mi from Arcadia · 12 sites · Tents
Area 61 is a natural 5 acre property with a creek that feeds into the Peace River. We have many different types of wild life that visit including white tail deer, turkeys, alligators, otters, armadillos and all types of birds including owls. We also have access to the Peace River for canoeing and kayaking trips. Along the creek we also have several terraced waterfalls that provide a wonderful wetland area for the wildlife.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$50
 / night
Privacy in Fort Ogden

3. Privacy in Fort Ogden

99%
(135)
9.5mi from Arcadia · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Privacy in Fort Ogden! We are located in Fort Ogden, 45 minutes north of Fort Myers, FL. We have 3 tent campsites available to choose from. We can accommodate vehicles up to 30ft in length. The sites are flat, no hookups are available at this time. Amenities include a picnic table, toilet, potable water, and a fire ring We are pet-friendly (on leash). Small dogs are not recommended unless you keep a very close eye on them. This is a farm, cows, donkeys, coyote etc. can pose a threat to a small animal. Campfires permitted.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$40
 / night
Timberline Glamping Sarasota

4. Timberline Glamping Sarasota

100%
(6)
38mi from Arcadia · 4 sites · Lodging
Combining luxury and the great outdoors, our extra spacious completely furnished Safari Tents give large families or groups of friends the extra space they need to glamp in comfort. You'll enjoy a tent like none you’ve ever seen before! The inside of your tent will include: Floor Rugs Beds Lamps Bed linens Chairs Heating & A/C unit (depending on the weather) Electricity outlets for charging your device Keurig coffee maker with (4) K-Cup pods & (2) Timberline Glamping coffee mugs (available for purchase) Mini fridge The outside of your tent will have: A large gravel site (2) Hammocks Charcoal grill with cooking grate Wood fire pit Picnic table String lights
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$171
 / night
homestead

5. homestead

100%
(7)
48mi from Arcadia · 5 sites · Tents
Tucked away, down a sand road, nestled among long forgotten orange groves is our 13 acre slice of paradise. A clean slate that we plan to build up with animals, gardens, outdoor showers, tiny cottages and a community fire pit. Pitch a tent and be awe-mazed by the vast skyline and undisturbed Florida.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$30
 / night

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The best star host camping near Arcadia guide

Where to go

Alafia River State Park

A reclaimed phosphate mine that’s now home to trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, Alafia River State Park features tent campsites, RV campgrounds, cabin rentals, and yurt rentals. Just make reservations online to ensure a spot during the busy months of June, July, and August. While here, kayak or canoe on the river while reeling in fish for dinner, or spend the day picnicking near the playground.

Peace River

Flowing adjacent to Arcadia, the 105-mile Peace River features fast-flowing water best for boating rather than swimming—a chartered airboat is a great way to explore. In August and September, though, water levels are lower and swimming is possible in shallower areas. The Northern Watershed area (known as Bone Valley) is a popular place for fossil digging, too. Find a waterfront campground nearby, and keep an eye out for alligators, turtles, and native birds.

Gulf Coast

Only an hour's drive west from Arcadia, the Gulf Coast is home to dozens of beaches where tepid waters make swimming, scuba diving, fishing, and strolling sandy shores enjoyable year-round. Abundant waterfront RV parks deliver easy access to the coastline for jet skiing and kayaking, too. These West Coast waves are smaller than those on the East Coast, so it’s an excellent spot to discover diverse marine life and search for seashell souvenirs.

When to go

Warm and balmy year-round, Arcadia is a hit no matter when campers come. Temperatures dip in winter (November until late February), but with an average high of 74°F in January, most find it warm enough to swim. Meanwhile, the peak of summer in July and August brings drizzly weather and temperatures up to 93°F. Most campers visit from February through May and October through December thanks to cooler weather that’s more manageable for outdoor activities.