Beach Camping Near Cedar Key, Florida, US: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2025

Looking to camp near Cedar Key, Florida and have your toes in the sand? Look no further than GOLDEN OAKS (117 reviews), Storman Family Campground (103 reviews), and Suwannee River Glamping (46 reviews) for a great camping experience. Prices start as low as $11 per night, with an average price of $40 per night. Amenities like potable water, toilets, and showers are popular among campers, and you'll have plenty of activities to choose from including swimming, hiking, and snow sports. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to camp near Cedar Key, Florida and have your toes in the sand? Look no further than GOLDEN OAKS (117 reviews), Storman Family Campground (103 reviews), and Suwannee River Glamping (46 reviews) for a great camping experience. Prices start as low as $11 per night, with an average price of $40 per night. Amenities like potable water, toilets, and showers are popular among campers, and you'll have plenty of activities to choose from including swimming, hiking, and snow sports. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

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49mi from Cedar Key · 1 site · RV · Weeki Wachee, FL

An Old Florida Waterfront Adventure Getaway! Full Waterfront Hook-Up Site w/ Slab in Weeki Wachee. Description: Welcome to your off the beaten path Old Florida Getaway on the beautiful Weeki Wachee River! Our full hook-up spot is hosted on Florida's Adventure Coast offering an ideal blend of tropical vibes and adventure with all the amenities you need for a memorable stay. What You'll Love: 🌴 The Manatee Landing Tiki Hut, is complete with a waterfront view that makes the perfect backdrop for sunset cocktails or lazy afternoons, grill, music, outdoor bar for BYOB setup, seating, waterside firepit and S'more! 🛶 Unlimited Kayaking & Paddle Boarding – Paddle directly from our private docks and access into crystal-clear waters teeming with wildlife, including manatees or hit the salt water of the gulf and dolphins. Enjoy as much kayaking and paddleboarding as you want—it's all included! 🎉 Water Trampoline Fun – For families and thrill-seekers alike, our water trampoline adds an extra splash of excitement. Jump, play, and cool off in the river! 🍖 Grill, Smoker & Fire Pits – Fire up the grill or smoker for some riverside BBQ or unwind around one of our fire pits for evening s’mores and stories under the stars. 🛁 Full Hook-Up Amenities – Your RV will be fully supported with water, electric, and sewer connections, so you can focus on enjoying your stay. Nearby Adventures: 🌿 Explore the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park for natural springs and famous mermaid shows, or venture out for some local shopping, dining and live music! Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, this Old Florida Destination offers something for everyone. Book your stay, play n paddle getaway today! We Do Not Allow TENTS, Travel Trailers or 5th Wheels. We do have four Waterfront Suites if you would like to stay with us. You can check us at Manatee Landing Retreat dot Com.

2. Cristal camping 🏕️

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30mi from Cedar Key · 1 site · Tent, RV · Crystal River, FL

You just came across a very unique piece of land very close to all the springs that there is to enjoy and a beautiful small town of Inglis located in Crystal River Florida. Please come and enjoy this cold water from this beautiful springs. And don’t forget to bring the floaty’s, snorkels and goggles because you’re going to need it in order to see all the beautiful underwater scenes on this Cristal water, rivers. Come enjoy our beautiful tent space nestled in a wooded lot located at the beautiful Rainbow River, one of the largest spring fed rivers in the world , you will have a parking area. Kayak rentals available. It is a short walk to the 40-mile Withlacoochee biking/walking trail which has a large variety of birds and wildlife for your viewing pleasure. Rainbow River State park and head springs is located 4.6 miles away, a great place for swimming and snorkeling with an admission fee of $2. There is a laundromat, grocery stores, and a large selection of restaurants nearby for your dining pleasure. See you soon! PEACE

3. The River Inn RV

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36mi from Cedar Key · 1 site · RV · Homosassa, FL

Launch your boat at a nearby public ramp and dock it in the water at our property. Keep the trailer in the driveway. Kayaks are available at no extra charge and can be launched from our property. Fish from the dock for sheepshead, mullet, mangrove snapper, and blue crab. On occasion you will see dolphins and manatees in our canal. Fishing and kayaking in the Homosassa Bay is great all year long. Your space is limited to parking area, dock front, and seating area under our stilt home. You must be observant of changing tides and wind conditions when planning a trip on the water.

4. Manatee Springs State Park

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70 sites · Manatee Road, Florida

Enjoy a wealth of recreation at one of Florida’s largest springs.

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Potable water

Toilets

5. Fanning Springs State Park

5 sites · Pineland, Florida

Discover Fanning Springs State Park's crystal waters and lush landscapes.

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Potable water

Toilets

6. Serenity Oasis

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43mi from Cedar Key · 1 site · Tent, RV · Steinhatchee, FL

We purchased our 3.39 acres two years ago and all that was on it was a RV and lots of pine trees, palmettos, woods and a small pond in the front of the property. Over those two years we have turned it into our little piece of heaven. We've added two more RV hookups which our son parked his camper on one. We built a fully furnished cook shed and on the back side of it we have an enclosed fish cleaning area. The cook shed also has an enclosed eating area. In addition, we build a full size bath house / laundry room for the convenience of our campers. We cleared out the back of our property and had a large fish pond dug and it is actually spring fed. We have stocked it with all kinds of fish. We have a dock that goes out to the pond and you can stand and feed the fish. If you like to fish you can catch and release. There is also a table and chairs out next to it if you want to sit and relax.Learn more about this land:Quiet 3.39 acres with a RV hookup, two ponds, a separate bathhouse/laundry room on the premises in addition to a cook shed with grills and cookers (propane included) along with fish cleaning station. We have a fire pit available to use (wood included). We're located approximately a mile from the boat ramp and Roy's restaurant where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets. Keaton Beach is just 17 miles from us which has a nice little beach and beautiful scenery.

7. My mini farm

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32mi from Cedar Key · 3 sites · RVs · Dunnellon, FL

Off the beaten path and off the grid, this working mini farm is a quiet getaway spot for naturalists. 3-5 miles to Crystal River and King's bay, within a 20 minute drive of the Rainbow river and downtown Dunnellon, beaches, and several nature preserves and parks.Learn more about this land:Enjoy the quiet solitude, the natural wooded surroundings, and the farm animals at this unique, off-the-grid, solar powered escape. About the property Trails, waterways, and the nearby Gulf Coast offer plenty to see and do during your stay. Just 10 minutes from Crystal River, enjoy the abundant hiking, swimming, kayaking, bicycling, and horseback riding the area has to offer. This is a working farm so expect to see horses, chickens, pigs, and our farm dog during your stay. Be sure to bring your farm shoes! Your Hosts live onsite and are flexible to hang out and suggest activities if requested, but also happy to just show you around and then leave you to enjoy your stay in solitude. Note that we offer three total Hipcamp sites, so you may see other travelers in common areas or in passing on the property during your stay. About the listing We welcome self-contained travelers in camper vans, trucks, trailers, and RVs up to 35 feet in length. Potable water is available. We don’t have a kitchen but you are welcome to cook on the grill over the firepit. You can also spread out during meals on the provided picnic table. Enjoy the hot outdoor shower during your stay. If you’ve never showered under the stars, this is your chance! Campfires are allowed, and some wood is provided during your stay to get you started. Please fully extinguish fires after use, and always follow county restrictions if there is a fire ban due to dry weather. Additional details to note - No WiFi is provided, but we do have good cell service onsite. - Pets are allowed, as long as they won’t mind being around our animals. - Feel free to dispose of your compost, recycling, and trash in the provided bins.

Public campgrounds near Cedar Key

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Manatee Springs Campground

24mi from Cedar Key · 70 sites · Tents, RVs · in Manatee Springs State Park

Fanning Springs Primitive Campground

31mi from Cedar Key · 5 sites · in Fanning Springs State Park

Stories from the community

Kimberly

September 2025

23 ft Class C

2 nights at Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

Very unique and cozy place! They have everything you need! Laundry, kayaks, a grill, mini fridge , dishes and cooking utensils and pans , and right on the water! Dog friendly and hosts are easy to contact and very accommodating! We will be back to manatee landing retreat! We loved it!

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TheaJo

September 2025

19 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

Great place to park my small RV. Right on the river canal that offered great kayaking. Comfortable out door furniture with tiki hut and grill. Kayaks furnished if you don't bring your own. Great place I would recommend and will visit again. Thanks for the great place!

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Michele

July 2025

24 ft Class C

Group trip

3 nights at Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

We love Manatee Landing !!! We take our rv hook up to electric and water and enjoy going out to scallop and crab and fish !! Host is great !! Like our own little oasis !! 10 stars!!!

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Valerie

July 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With kids

5 nights at Serenity Oasis

Serenity Oasis is the perfect name for this property! Located close to town without the noise. This property has everything you would ever need and Linda is the perfect hostess! There are two ponds for fishing, a fish cleaning house, a screened in dining area and a shared bath house. There’s also a fire pit for making smores at night! This is our favorite vacation spot for the summer.

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Jennifer

July 2025

30 ft Class B

With pets

4 nights at Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

My family had a blast.. very relaxing and the owner and housekeeper are awesome and very down to earth. We would definitely stay again.. Thank you All for the amazing vacation!

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Ash

June 2025

21 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

It was our second time at manatee landing. We love the location and being a short paddle from the main river

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Ayla

May 2025

20 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

We booked the RV spot at Manatee Landing Retreat for Mother’s Day weekend, and even though the weather was mostly rainy and cloudy, it didn’t rain on our parade! In fact, having the place mostly to ourselves made it feel like our own private oasis. The tiki hut was a total game-changer—giving us shelter when the rain did come through, and a cozy place to relax and enjoy the surroundings. When the sun peeked out, we made the most of it with kayaking, bouncing on the trampoline, and exploring the beautiful area with our dogs, who absolutely loved it. Even with the clouds, the peaceful vibe and thoughtful amenities made it a weekend to remember. We can’t wait to come back—hopefully with a little more sunshine next time

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Gerardo

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cristal camping 🏕️

Our stay at was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived. The campsite itself was spacious, clean, and perfectly tucked away for some real peace and quiet.

Jess

April 2025

20 ft campervan

With kids

2 nights at My mini farm

Coleen’s farm was the perfect place for my son and I to stay for a couple nights while exploring crystal river and the areas beaches. We loved being greeted by her dogs and cats and seeing the horses. Thanks for a great place to camp!

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Becky

April 2025

31 ft Class A

2 nights at Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

This is a charming spot complete with all the amenities to enjoy the river. Having use of the kayaks, fire pit and bbq made it feel like home and interacting with the other guests made it even better. Would stay here again. If your vehicle is wide or you are not super confident backing up this space may be intimidating and it is difficult to use the dump so we chose not to at this spot. If you have a van or smaller camper there should be no problem.

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robert

April 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Serenity Oasis

Nice and quiet cooked outside and enjoyed stay. Not far from town

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Tisha

April 2025

31 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

What a gem! This place is a water, nature and plant lovers paradise! Launching your kayak (or there a LOTS to borrow) from the property takes it to an entire new level. The fire pit, tiki hut and grounds are great! Will definitely stay here again on my next visit to Weeki Watchee! PS - I saw manatee, dolphins, turtles, every bird imaginable when I was there in early April. The trick to be out of the crowds is go up ABOVE Rogers park toward Mud River. I’ve done all of Weeki many times and this was by far my favorite!

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Kate

March 2025

17 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

Great spot! Our 17ft van fit perfectly, with plenty of extra space. It was awesome having access to the kayaks and being able to launch right from the property. It was also walking distance to a few good restaurants if you aren’t feeling like cooking.

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Gary

February 2025

30 ft travel trailer

4 nights at The River Inn RV

It was easy access for a 30 foot travel trailer and Truck Excellent views, quiet had everything you needed Mike has a nice set up to make it easy for you Nice views of the water

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Ryan

January 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With pets

10 nights at Cristal camping 🏕️

I loved my stay here. The land is natural but fairly level, you can park any type of rig however you want or spread out some tents with space. The access is easy, and you don't need to do any backing in. The area is great, you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere at times but just around the corner are so many attractions and places to eat and drink. We planned like 11 days here but stayed around 5 more. Had we not had something back home to take care of we would have actually stayed longer. Joseph is a helpful host and gave us good info. We never met but I spoke to him on the phone very friendly. We liked iot so much we bought a piece of land across the dirt road from it and are doing our winters down here in the future. I don''t have a bad word to say about this place. Had a great time there.

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Ash

January 2025

21 ft Class C

3 nights at Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

We had a great few days at manatee landing retreat ringing in the new year. we loved the location being right on the water with just a short paddle to the main river. Ilyse was great and very responsive. The site is set up for motor homes that can pull in to the spot. We have a 20’ trailer that we had to back in and even though the pad is oriented as a pull in it still worked great for us. If you do have to back a camper in just know that it is a very tight spot, I would recommend folks be skilled at backing a trailer to stay here. We are definitely looking forward to our next visit.

Bruce

December 2024

25 ft Class C

2 nights at The River Inn RV

The site was great, you're at the end of a canal and hookups are right there. Mike has kayaks for you to use. There's plenty of Pub and Grills near by. You need to visit Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park just a short drive away.

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Michael

December 2024

25 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Cristal camping 🏕️

Nice, clean campsite... good communication from host

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Kristin

December 2024

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to The River Inn RV

I loved that the site is directly on the water and that there are bikes and kayaks available. We kayaked over to Homosassa spring area - very convenient without having to hassle the crowds on land.

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Tim

December 2024

6 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cristal camping 🏕️

I am a therapist who loves nature. My Website is www.mentalhealthsupport.ca. This was a a peaceful retreat. If anyone is needing support I help people with a sliding scale please let me know!