94% (1.5K)
Top-rated campgrounds
94% (1.5K)
Top-rated campgrounds
Public campgrounds in and near Central Florida
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Ashley
1 week ago
Tent
The site is beautiful! The hosts are absolutely wonderful. They went out of their way to help me when I had trouble with my tent! Highly recommend!
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Sara
2 weeks ago
34 ft Class C
With pets
Easy parking! Convenient location. Quiet park. Fun restaurant on site! We needed it as a stop for the night but look forward to coming back for a long stay! Highly recommend a golf cart!
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Sarita
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
Quiet and very nice community. Everyone was friendly. Nice spot for the camper. We enjoyed ourselves. The only drawback about this community is there is no Wi-Fi.
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Domenico
July 2025
21 ft Class B
Great spot! Just 10 minutes from downtown and the pier. The location was super quiet, and we parked comfortably on their wide driveway—our van fit perfectly. No noise at all during the night, and hooking up to electricity was quick and easy. Highly recommend!
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Kimberley
July 2025
30 ft travel trailer
This is a great 55+ RV community that was so welcoming and friendly!! It was our first trip out in our RV and we hadn’t anticipated the challenge of backing in the RV but a nice couple out walking helped us get the RV backed in properly so we didn’t have any issues. The hosts were very responsive to texts and calls, super helpful and accommodating! There are several lots for sale in this community but we didn’t find any others on Hipcamp. We did not use any of the amenities but it is a great option to have them available so close. The resort is only a short distance from town so you can run to Walmart, Starbucks, or Bob Evans if you need anything. You are also a short distance from several springs as well. We will definitely be back again!!
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Heather
June 2025
26 ft travel trailer
This spot was so perfect for what we needed. The site is clean and level and the deck provided such a nice spot for morning coffee or relaxing at the end of the day. The pool and hot tub were a nice addition. Laundry was really fairly priced. The cafe had great breakfast and you must get a Whoopie pie from the candy store! This spot is in a park but there are other RVs. Everyone was nice and friendly. Would go back!
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Annika
June 2025
22 ft Class B
With pets
Great place to stay near all St. Pete attractions!
Few mins from highway in safe quiet neighborhood! As a Single woman with a dog, it’s wonderful to have this safe sanctuary to return to time after time!
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Catherine
June 2025
6 ft campervan
Convenient stop when visiting St.Pete. Easy in and out.
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Nicholas
June 2025
36 ft fifth wheel
With pets
It is in a great location. The site is very nice and quiet.
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Annika
June 2025
22 ft Class B
With pets
Close to everything st Pete has to offer. Safe, quiet haven & Jennifer is an amazing host.
The site is easy to back into, located in a quiet safe neighborhood. Great to walk my dog!
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Annika
June 2025
22 ft Class B
With pets
Safe & peaceful Oasis close to everything in St.Pete! I am a grateful returning visitor and highly recommend!!!
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Douglas
June 2025
39 ft fifth wheel
Group trip
J & T Hideaway / Silver Springs, FL was a clean, well appointed site, only a short drive from Silver Springs. The pool was nearby and open until 10pm and the Bath House had AC and clean hot showers. Tina was a welcoming and attentive host and we recommend this site to anyone visiting the area.
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Shannon
April 2025
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
Campsite and park were nice. We would stay again. Hosts respond quickly.
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Katharina
April 2025
20 ft Class C
Everything is as described. It’s a good option to stay very central. It’s surprisingly quiet to stay for the night and even if the parking is directly accessible and visible from the street, we felt good and save.
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Ruby
April 2025
10 ft campervan
Jennifer was sweet and greeted me upon arrival. Driveway is spacious and in a very quiet neighbourhood. Close to a main road so it was easy to get to shopping, beaches etc. Would definitely stay here again.
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Elizabeth
March 2025
28 ft toy hauler
It's on a beautiful spring-fed lake. Campsites are spread out, so very peaceful and a very attentive host. You feel like you're far away from it all, yet it's very handy to everything if you need groceries, camp supplies or even a meal in a restaurant. A great getaway.
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Edgar
March 2025
22 ft campervan
Spectacular little oasis in town. It was perfect for us to take refuge for a couple of very quiet nights. It’s amazing to wake up and sip coffee getting the sun surrounded by greenery! Super close to beautiful bike trails, Vinoy Park, and the Dali museum (we didn’t have time to venture further—I’m sure there’s more!
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Terri
March 2025
32 ft Class C
Very nice site on the corner with a little deck. Nice trail in the to walk on in the woods. Nice campground we didn’t get to see it all. Wished we would have stayed longer. Close to Silver springs. We did check the little candy store out in front before we left.. make sure you don’t miss stopping there. Everyone there was friendly. Would like to come back and stay longer next time!
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Kristina
March 2025
Tent
Absolutely loved tent camping here. My simple weekend to enjoy the beautiful weather was made even better than I could imagine. Mike was super helpful and knowledgeable, the star fruit is some of the best I’ve ever. It was quiet and the views were nice
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Lori
March 2025
20 ft Class B
With pets
We had a nice, quiet night camping on Jennifer’s driveway in a cute neighborhood. Jennifer’s communication was excellent. I recommend this Hipcamp for those visiting Fort De Soto or the other St Pete beaches.
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Where to go
Orlando and the Lake Country
Orlando’s theme parks might pull in the crowds, but the city is also surrounded by lakes and forests, affording plenty of options for fishing, paddling, and lakeside camping. Explore the hiking and horseback riding trails around Lake Apopka, cool off swimming and kayaking at Wekiwa Springs State Park, or seek out a tranquil campsite in Seminole State Forest. Further north, Ocala National Forest has 12 developed campgrounds and miles of backcountry camping.
Florida Heartlands
Florida’s rural heartlands stretch north and west of Lake Okeechobee, the state’s largest freshwater lake. This is the spot to escape the crowds, whether parking your RV on a farmland Hipcamp, hiking and paddling the wetlands of Lake Kissimmee State Park, or fishing for bass on Lake Placid.
Atlantic Coast
Just a 40-minute drive from Orlando, the Canaveral National Seashore has some of the best backcountry camping along the Atlantic Coast, where you can boat or kayak to remote islands and pitch your tent right on the beach. Further north, there are plenty of RV parks and campgrounds between New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, and Palm Coast, with easy access to the beaches, dunes, and lagoons.
Gulf Coast
Urban campers have plenty of options around Tampa, the gateway to Central Florida’s Gulf Coast. Pitch your tent by white-sand beaches at Fort de Soto Park or Cayo Costa State Park, go fishing and hiking at Little Manatee River State Park, or enjoy some of Florida’s only whitewater rafting at Hillsborough River State Park.