The best camping in Central Florida with surfing

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Looking to catch some waves while camping? Look no further than Hipcamp, the ultimate camping resource. With over 95 camping options in Central Florida, you'll find the perfect spot to set up camp and hit the surf. Whether you prefer the sandy shores of Forever Young Farm (91 reviews), the tranquility of Camp Shiloh (61 reviews), or the historic charm of Camp Shiloh, you're sure to find a campsite that suits your style. With amenities like toilets, potable water, and pet-friendly options, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And with prices starting as low as $20 per night and averaging at $40 per night, camping in Central Florida has never been more affordable. So grab your board and dive into the adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Central Florida

3. Honey Bunny’s Urban Oasis

98%
(103)
3 sites · RVs · St Petersburg, FL
Send Van Type and Length with Request to Book 🐝 👀check out our EXTRAS👀 🐝 Elderberry Tonic/Tropic Spice Hot Sauce/Shoo Fly! Bug Spray 🦩WE ONLY HOST VANS/CLASS B vehicles/very small travel trailers🦩 If you need to book for longer VanLife stays just message me 🌈 Everyone Welcome 🌈 As a family who has towed campers across the US a couple times utilizing Hip Camp we know others will appreciate the ease of pulling into our little 1 acre urban oasis just a couple miles off the interstate in Floridas Coolest City. It’s an ideal location to explore St Pete as we are right between the beaches and downtown (5 miles to St Pete beach, 4 miles to downtown -$10 Uber ride), Sarasota and/or Tampa. Ours is an urban spot based on ease, safety and location, not a wilderness "experience" We have a paved circular driveway overlooking our beehives, henhouse and seasonal garden where you’ll find a table with chairs and plenty of space to cookout and enjoy a quiet evening with a great sunset by the blowing bamboo. This is one of South St Pete’s oldest neighborhoods- it surrounds an active former PGA golf course and lively country club. It’s a great place for safely biking or walking with green spaces, tennis courts, playgrounds and dog parks nearby. There are many owls, raptors, green parrots, purple martins and osprey overhead as we’re just a few blocks from the beautiful Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. - not to be missed! The Pinellas Trail is just a short bike ride away too and can lead you to downtown. It is a cyclists favorite! We love our city - happy to give recommendations.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from 
$39
 / night

6. Roots ReTREEt in Old Florida

100%
(53)
3 sites · RVs · Edgewater, FL
The Roots ReTREEt is situated on 4.5 acres tucked away in Old Florida of Volusia County. The name comes from the roots that stretch throughout the property with the TREEs providing a sanctuary for all who come to rest. Our little piece of paradise has so much serenity with a fully wooded landscape while its only miles from fun things to do: surfing, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, paddling, swimming and more! If you're lucky enough to experience the wildlife that shows up regularly, you could have the pleasure of seeing wild animals like: turkeys, deer, pigs, armadillos, hawks, dragonflies, butterflies, turtles and many others. We're proud of our oasis and thrilled to share it with folks that appreciate protected land as much as we do. The land is part of the resource corridor, which is protected wetlands and it is environmentally sensitive and ecologically significant. This means that it is an ecosystem that supports the wildlife and cannot be touched or manipulated in any way. Lucy's place is our community space for you and your family's use. It has lots of seating, plenty of places to relax, a grill and outdoor sink for cooking, and a gas fireplace to enjoy the scenery at night. A hot tub awaits you, which is open to the stars and great after a day of lounging or fun out and about. We are close to everything but far enough for you to relax after a fun day of exploring. Daytona Speedway is a 30 min. drive. You can be on the beach in 20 min. or putting your boat/jet skis in the river in 15 min. We'd be honored to share what we consider to be heaven on earth with you. :-)
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from 
$53
 / night

9. Cristal camping 🏕️

85%
(20)
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
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$37
 / night

13. Peaceful Pastures

100%
(22)
2 sites · Tents, RVs · Malabar, FL
Our property is in the country on over an acre of grassy pasture land yet only 5 minutes from the hospital, Publix, and main roadways - US1 and I95. Enjoy peace and privacy in a natural wooded setting that is fenced and gated with only 3 sites total. A Disc Golf park is 5 minutes away as well as numerous local golf courses throughout the area. The Indian River is perfect for kayaking, jet skiing, or fishing and is a 5-minute drive. If you want to get sand between your toes, the beautiful beaches on the Atlantic Ocean are a short 20-minute drive over the Melbourne or Sebastian causeways. Disney and Orlando theme parks are approximately 1.25 hours away; less than 1 hour from Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral. Located in one of the top places in the country to live, Brevard County aka The Space Coast offers a tropical climate, lots of sunshine, and continual rocket launches that are easily viewed from our property.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$36
 / night

17. A Unique Glamping Experience

83%
(6)
1 site · Lodging · Merritt Island, FL
For those who are brand new to the rv/travel trailer/camper/“tiny house” living community, this is a perfect way to experience this lifestyle without making the commitment. Visiting Kennedy Space Center? We are only 5minutes away. Going on a cruise and need a place to stay before you board? Spend the night in our cozy camper that has more amenities than most hotel rooms have. This is a family-friendly Dutchmen Colorado travel trailer complete with bunkhouse, fully stocked kitchen, nice size refrigerator and freezer, microwave, gas stove, AC and heat, indoor shower, compostible* toilet, and electric fireplace. *We decided to upgrade the toilet to a compostible toilet. It’s easy to use. This is a stationary trailer parked on a driveway in a residential lot. It is ideal for small families or 4 adults or less. There is a master bedroom (with queen bed), a bunkhouse with 3 smaller/kid sized beds, and a futon/couch in there as well. There is also a couch in the living room area that converts into a bed. The dinette also converts into extra sleeping space.
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from 
$100
 / night

Looking to catch some waves while camping? Look no further than Hipcamp, the ultimate camping resource. With over 95 camping options in Central Florida, you'll find the perfect spot to set up camp and hit the surf. Whether you prefer the sandy shores of Forever Young Farm (91 reviews), the tranquility of Camp Shiloh (61 reviews), or the historic charm of Camp Shiloh, you're sure to find a campsite that suits your style. With amenities like toilets, potable water, and pet-friendly options, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And with prices starting as low as $20 per night and averaging at $40 per night, camping in Central Florida has never been more affordable. So grab your board and dive into the adventure!

99% (125)

Top-rated campgrounds near Central Florida

3. Honey Bunny’s Urban Oasis

98%
(103)
3 sites · RVs · St Petersburg, FL
Send Van Type and Length with Request to Book 🐝 👀check out our EXTRAS👀 🐝 Elderberry Tonic/Tropic Spice Hot Sauce/Shoo Fly! Bug Spray 🦩WE ONLY HOST VANS/CLASS B vehicles/very small travel trailers🦩 If you need to book for longer VanLife stays just message me 🌈 Everyone Welcome 🌈 As a family who has towed campers across the US a couple times utilizing Hip Camp we know others will appreciate the ease of pulling into our little 1 acre urban oasis just a couple miles off the interstate in Floridas Coolest City. It’s an ideal location to explore St Pete as we are right between the beaches and downtown (5 miles to St Pete beach, 4 miles to downtown -$10 Uber ride), Sarasota and/or Tampa. Ours is an urban spot based on ease, safety and location, not a wilderness "experience" We have a paved circular driveway overlooking our beehives, henhouse and seasonal garden where you’ll find a table with chairs and plenty of space to cookout and enjoy a quiet evening with a great sunset by the blowing bamboo. This is one of South St Pete’s oldest neighborhoods- it surrounds an active former PGA golf course and lively country club. It’s a great place for safely biking or walking with green spaces, tennis courts, playgrounds and dog parks nearby. There are many owls, raptors, green parrots, purple martins and osprey overhead as we’re just a few blocks from the beautiful Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. - not to be missed! The Pinellas Trail is just a short bike ride away too and can lead you to downtown. It is a cyclists favorite! We love our city - happy to give recommendations.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from 
$39
 / night

6. Roots ReTREEt in Old Florida

100%
(53)
3 sites · RVs · Edgewater, FL
The Roots ReTREEt is situated on 4.5 acres tucked away in Old Florida of Volusia County. The name comes from the roots that stretch throughout the property with the TREEs providing a sanctuary for all who come to rest. Our little piece of paradise has so much serenity with a fully wooded landscape while its only miles from fun things to do: surfing, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, paddling, swimming and more! If you're lucky enough to experience the wildlife that shows up regularly, you could have the pleasure of seeing wild animals like: turkeys, deer, pigs, armadillos, hawks, dragonflies, butterflies, turtles and many others. We're proud of our oasis and thrilled to share it with folks that appreciate protected land as much as we do. The land is part of the resource corridor, which is protected wetlands and it is environmentally sensitive and ecologically significant. This means that it is an ecosystem that supports the wildlife and cannot be touched or manipulated in any way. Lucy's place is our community space for you and your family's use. It has lots of seating, plenty of places to relax, a grill and outdoor sink for cooking, and a gas fireplace to enjoy the scenery at night. A hot tub awaits you, which is open to the stars and great after a day of lounging or fun out and about. We are close to everything but far enough for you to relax after a fun day of exploring. Daytona Speedway is a 30 min. drive. You can be on the beach in 20 min. or putting your boat/jet skis in the river in 15 min. We'd be honored to share what we consider to be heaven on earth with you. :-)
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from 
$53
 / night

9. Cristal camping 🏕️

85%
(20)
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
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$37
 / night

13. Peaceful Pastures

100%
(22)
2 sites · Tents, RVs · Malabar, FL
Our property is in the country on over an acre of grassy pasture land yet only 5 minutes from the hospital, Publix, and main roadways - US1 and I95. Enjoy peace and privacy in a natural wooded setting that is fenced and gated with only 3 sites total. A Disc Golf park is 5 minutes away as well as numerous local golf courses throughout the area. The Indian River is perfect for kayaking, jet skiing, or fishing and is a 5-minute drive. If you want to get sand between your toes, the beautiful beaches on the Atlantic Ocean are a short 20-minute drive over the Melbourne or Sebastian causeways. Disney and Orlando theme parks are approximately 1.25 hours away; less than 1 hour from Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral. Located in one of the top places in the country to live, Brevard County aka The Space Coast offers a tropical climate, lots of sunshine, and continual rocket launches that are easily viewed from our property.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$36
 / night

17. A Unique Glamping Experience

83%
(6)
1 site · Lodging · Merritt Island, FL
For those who are brand new to the rv/travel trailer/camper/“tiny house” living community, this is a perfect way to experience this lifestyle without making the commitment. Visiting Kennedy Space Center? We are only 5minutes away. Going on a cruise and need a place to stay before you board? Spend the night in our cozy camper that has more amenities than most hotel rooms have. This is a family-friendly Dutchmen Colorado travel trailer complete with bunkhouse, fully stocked kitchen, nice size refrigerator and freezer, microwave, gas stove, AC and heat, indoor shower, compostible* toilet, and electric fireplace. *We decided to upgrade the toilet to a compostible toilet. It’s easy to use. This is a stationary trailer parked on a driveway in a residential lot. It is ideal for small families or 4 adults or less. There is a master bedroom (with queen bed), a bunkhouse with 3 smaller/kid sized beds, and a futon/couch in there as well. There is also a couch in the living room area that converts into a bed. The dinette also converts into extra sleeping space.
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from 
$100
 / night

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