The best luxury RV campgrounds near Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville might be Florida’s most populous city, but it’s also its greenest—this coastal city boasts the largest urban park system in the US. Urban explorers can take their pick of seven state parks, three national parks and preserves, and some 400 parks and gardens, all within a half-hour drive of downtown. Once you’ve browsed Jax’s art museums and visited the Fort Caroline National Memorial, check into an RV park along the St. Johns River, pitch your tent on the beach at Little Talbot Island State Park, or kayak around the wetlands in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.

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Jacksonville might be Florida’s most populous city, but it’s also its greenest—this coastal city boasts the largest urban park system in the US. Urban explorers can take their pick of seven state parks, three national parks and preserves, and some 400 parks and gardens, all within a half-hour drive of downtown. Once you’ve browsed Jax’s art museums and visited the Fort Caroline National Memorial, check into an RV park along the St. Johns River, pitch your tent on the beach at Little Talbot Island State Park, or kayak around the wetlands in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

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47mi from Jacksonville · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Folkston, GA

Sleep under the stars at Buffalo Creek while at Hartley Oaks formerly known as Newell Lodge. Select your site or pitch your tent. The outdoors is right outside your door. Fire Pits and wood are available at a nominal fee. Guest full bathrooms are available. Nestled in the midst of a private 57-acre native live oak forest, you'll find yourself quite happily in the middle of nowhere. Out here, nature sings you to sleep. You'll awaken to a place and time found nowhere else in the world. Located in rural Georgia on a 57-acre tract of beautiful live oak trees. 30 and 50 amperage hookups are available for RVs. (Electric and Water.) Four full bathrooms are available for guests. An accessible dump station is on-site. Buffalo Creek Campsites are on the grounds of Hartley Oaks near the Okefenokee Swamp. Our sites are closed to the general public and available by reservation only. Welcome!

2. THE Farmstay for Animal Lovers!

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43mi from Jacksonville · 16 sites · RVs, Lodging · Keystone Heights, FL

Rooterville is a nonprofit sanctuary, home to approx 100 rescued farm animals of all types, THEY make it an amazing place to visit! When you stay with us, you are welcome to explore the sanctuary and interact with the animals after a brief introduction. The only place off limits is our cow pasture. But you can book a cow cuddle if you'd like to hug the fluffy cows, especially the Highland cow. It is a wonderful experience for the cow lovers. Come on out to the country for the experience of a lifetime interacting with sweet farm animals in luxury accommodations or bring your own RV or a tent and "rough" it in your choice of spots on our beautiful 20 acre property surrounded by lots of amazing wild creatures of all sorts and our friendly animal ambassadors. We have butterfly gardens, one with a bee hive, and we're surrounded by natural woodlands in a convenient yet private and peaceful setting. Maybe you'll spot a bald eagle getting a meal from our ponds! There's so much to see and enjoy right here at the sanctuary, we have over 100 rescued animals who can't wait to meet you and maybe bum a snack from you too. You are welcome to bring snacks to feed the animals or buy some from our gift shop. If you get bored, there is plenty to do nearby: Goldhead Park, a paved Bike Trail, Jacksonville, St Augustine, High Springs, Ocala and Gainesville are all within an hour's drive. Melrose is quaint and rural. We don't rush here. Except at feeding time! You'll get to experience that too if you get out early enough. (9AM) We can't wait to meet you! You'll come as a guest and leave as a friend! No smoking in our units, no pets due to our animals and our Anatolian guard dog who will love you but not a pooch they don't know. CAMPERS & RV's, NO ADMITTANCE TO THE SANCTUARY FOR BOOK-IN AFTER 10PM WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION, please be considerate of the owner and others here trying to sleep! You are welcome to come and go as you please after you are here of course. Campers and RV's especially will need to be considerate of other guests on the property when setting up after dark. We have space in the front of the property to boondock for late campers' arrival and we'll get you into the sanctuary and set up in the AM if you get here late.

3. St. John's Campground

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50mi from Jacksonville · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · East Palatka, FL

Welcome to St. John's Campground, where nature meets convenience and comfort. Enjoy shaded lots, a pool, hot showers, and laundry. Stay connected with Wi-Fi and dine outdoors at our picnic tables. Explore fishing spots along St. Johns River and more. Visit St. Augustine and Crescent Beach just 30 mins away. Drive an hour to Daytona, Jacksonville, Gainesville, or Silver Springs. Nearby, enjoy Palatka Blue Crab and Azalea Festivals. Golf and a race track are 2.5 miles away. Experience nature, comfort, and adventure at St. John's Campground.

4. Ichiban rv club

17mi from Jacksonville · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging · Jacksonville, FL

1 uncovered RV spot, 1 covered rv spot and 1 rv spot with a rv already in it for rent, all spread out away from each other, full hookups for rv, gravel in rv spot, fishing in freshwater lakes, boat ramp for salt water fishing, multiple lakes for canoes on additional property 1/2 mile away , nature walks , hunting, pickleball, pet friendly ,quiet peacefull, safe, secure looking for long term guest

5. CrossLake RV Park

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10mi from Jacksonville · 7 sites · RVs, Lodging · Nassau Village Ratliff, FL

CrossLake RV has Large lots, full hookups, Back-in and Pull Through Sites Short Term and Monthly options. Open Year-round. Beautifull views of farmland and large lake Bird Life Viewing Catch and Release Fishing in small pond Quiet and in the country Full Hookups: Electric (20/30/50amp hookups), Water, Sewer Big Rig access Very close to the beltway/interstate Whats Nearby2 minutes to 2 large Public Lands. Recreation including hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, horseback riding and bicycling 35 minutes to several beach options15 Min to the Jacksonville Zoo20 min to TIA Stadium - Home of the Jacksonville Jaguars20 min to the Riverside Arts Market open every Saturday Morning

6. Radiant Beginnings

38mi from Jacksonville · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Keystone Heights, FL

Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Keystone Heights Fl, Radiant Beginnings Native American Church and healing center is a sacred sanctuary where nature, frequency and spirit unite for deep healing and renewal Founded and hosted by Radiance by Misty Dawn, and the Radiant family tribe, this retreat center offers guests a rare opportunity to re-connect with Earth and soul through multi-dimensional wellness experiences that blend ancient wisdom and modern frequency science. Our offerings include by David Sereda- the cube Tesla scalar wave healing as guests can choose to sleep within harmonic light and frequency fields designed to align your energy body and restore balance The Avatar Tree Biofeedback Garden- A living installation that responds to human emotion and frequency with color and sound guiding you into coherence with nature as you are lulled into a peaceful surrender by being connected to a 200 year old oak tree hanging from cocoon like hammocks in a lit up under the sea garden and projection light show with Crystal Sound bowl Healing. Interactive symphony of music played by the tree bio electric grid Reiki spiritual massages with crystal bio mat and cube frequencies. Ayurvedic Facials Spiritual, Art, food and grow classes. Fireside dinners in the Gazebo- Heart Warming locally sourced meals shared in community under the stars of for intimate gatherings prepared by our Radiant family church tribe. Cacao Ceremonies and Sound Healing Journeys-Open the heart through sacred cacao vibration release song and drum ceremony calling in the four corners and sacred masculine and feminine for recalibration of spirit. Overnight frequency Immersions-Stay overnight within the Cube Radiant Harmonics in our community space indoors with private bathroom-shower, bath Overnight accommodations include in our retreat experiences warm detox salt pool and jacuzzi. We honor all paths and traditions that seek truth and harmony with the creator and the Earth. Visit with intention. All stays are by request. and curated personally to each guests healing journey. Instant booking applies only to those who are using only the land without amenities. And it is $178 per person per night. Retreat is $356 for weekend friday-sunday per person

Stories from the community

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Robert

3 weeks ago

13 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

I loved this place as back a couple of miles from the main road, one of the quietest places I’ve stayed at. Lots of space for large venues. Nothing going on while I was there which was nice. Would definitely come back.

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Tina

September 2025

14 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to THE Farmstay for Animal Lovers!

Elaine was a wonderful host, she was very happy to have us and took the time to introduce us to all of the animals. The animals are very well taken care of and seem to be very happy and friendly! We loved feeding them during feeding time. The campground had great scenery of the pond and the wagons. We loved everything about this sanctuary, we are planning to come back multiple times since it is a close drive from us. Elaine’s employees were also very friendly and helpful as well. 10/10

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PETER

September 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

1 night at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Very nice people and lots of open room to set up.

Glenn

July 2025

22 ft Class B

1 night at CrossLake RV Park

This is a great little property with a fun small fishing lake. The host was amazing and the grounds are well taken care of. Quiet and easy to get to! I’ll be back!!

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Adie

May 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Easy to find even in the dark. The last 2 miles was an active logging road. The crews were scraping the road after heavy rains the day before. Do bring bug spray, we were bombarded by the biggest horse flies I have ever seen.

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James

March 2025

30 ft travel trailer

2 nights at St. John's Campground

Good campground that worked out great for us to visit our close friends in Palatka. Utilities were all in working order. Sites are sandy, as is expected in this part of FL, but fairly level. Our site 28 was good to get in and out of. Hip camp gave us site 25 but the host said there is no electricity there, a problem she says with Hipcamp app.

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Carlos

January 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Is always good to be back at a quiet place and just be in the open, we spend some time with my daughter looking at the stars .

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Tiffany Newhoff

January 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Wonderful, peaceful campground with lots of space to roam around! Parked our 42ft 5th wheel on the edge of their large field. Full hook ups with 50amps. We ate dinner at the Swamp Fire Grill on property and it was beyond excellent!!! It was a great time with friends sitting around the fire and star gazing. The visibility at night in this area is among some of the best in the country; being not too far from the Okefenokee Swamp. Our two mini dachshunds had a good time too.

Natia

January 2025

24 ft Class C

With kids

1 night at THE Farmstay for Animal Lovers!

Wonderfully upkept camp with tons of animals to hang out with. Very fun for the kids to pet the pigs and turkeys, we would stay again for sure!

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joseph

December 2024

23 ft campervan

1 night at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

We had a great stay! The property is beautiful with huge oak trees that are perfect to camp under. We arrived last minute and Kaitlyn was still very responsive and helpful despite it being Christmas Day. Would definitely stay again!

E

December 2024

35 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to St. John's Campground

Nice quiet spot to stop! Full hookup and easy access to! Not far from St Augustine either! Very friendly host as well!

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Matt

December 2024

25 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to THE Farmstay for Animal Lovers!

This place was awesome! The kids loved it and so did we. Very friendly and accommodating staff.

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Cameron

December 2024

Tent

1 night at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

I loved the beautiful trees and I loved how spacious everything was. It was a really cold night when we were there and we were so far away from anyone else. The owners were friendly and responsive.

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Monique

December 2024

Tent

2 nights at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

I loved camping here. The trees are beautiful and it is peaceful. Washrooms were clean and the shower was hot. The staff were really nice and friendly. Checked on me to make sure I was ok. I felt safe tenting there. My dog Sheba enjoyed her self. I'll definitely come back.

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Stephen

November 2024

25 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

FANTASTIC PLACE! Wide open spaces and tree covered spaces. 30 & 50 amp spots, tent spots too. Has 200 spaces!! Bring friends, go alone, it’s great for all. DEFINITELY GOING BACK for quiet times and star light nights!! ANIMAL FRIENDLY! Great owners too.

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Carlos

November 2024

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

I love it . I was peaceful. We had the whole campground for us . Really nice!!!!

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JEXMMP

November 2024

22 ft travel trailer

1 night at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Such a beautiful hidden gem! Gorgeous oak trees surrounded us as we watched the sunset turn into a sky covered in stars! Wasn’t buggy at all for us. We got some fresh eggs dropped off right to us as well. 15 minutes from grocery, food, and other stores if we ever did need to grab something. Kaitlyn is amazing with communication. Everyone was super kind and accommodating towards us and our dogs. We have multiple dogs and they had so much space to explore by the pond in the back and hangout by our site comfortably, they absolutely loved it. This is the most dog friendly place we have stayed as a couple who have a lot of dogs. Can’t wait to come back!

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JEXMMP

November 2024

22 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Such a beautiful hidden gem! Gorgeous oak trees surrounded us as we watched the sunset turn into a sky covered in stars! Wasn’t buggy at all for us. We got some fresh eggs dropped off right to us. 15 minutes from grocery, food, and other stores if we ever did need to grab something. Kaitlyn is amazing with communication. Everyone was super kind and accommodating towards us and our dogs. We have multiple dogs and they had so much space to explore by the pond in the back and hangout by our site comfortably, they absolutely loved it. This is the most dog friendly place we have stayed as a couple who have a lot of dogs. Can’t wait to come back!

Other options near Jacksonville

Sun Outdoors St. Augustine

38mi from Jacksonville · 101 sites · RVs, Lodging · St. Augustine, FL

Experience the charm of Old Florida at Sun Outdoors St. Augustine, previously known as Compass RV Resort. This unique RV park stands out as one of the premier destinations near St. Augustine, Florida, offering a variety of site options to suit every traveler’s needs, including full hookup sites, patio sites, and buddy sites for those traveling with friends. The resort is divided into three distinct sections: The Grove, The Pond, and The Oasis, each providing a unique atmosphere for relaxation and enjoyment. Guests can take advantage of a spacious dog park, a refreshing swimming pool, and a well-equipped fitness center. Additional amenities include a convenient laundry room and a scenic nature trail that meanders through the property, perfect for leisurely strolls. At Sun Outdoors St. Augustine, you'll find a welcoming community that hosts a variety of fun planned activities, ensuring there's always something to do. With its proximity to St. Augustine's rich history, beautiful beaches, and vibrant local shops and restaurants, this RV park is the ideal base for exploring the area. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience all that this exceptional St. Augustine RV park has to offer. Reserve your spot today!

Flamingo Lake

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8.8mi from Jacksonville · 153 sites · RVs, Lodging · Jacksonville, FL

Discover the charm of Flamingo Lake, a standout destination for pet lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, nestled near the Florida–Georgia border in Jacksonville. This campground uniquely combines the tranquility of northern Florida’s natural beauty with modern amenities, making it an ideal getaway for families and their furry friends. At Flamingo Lake, you can immerse yourself in the stunning wilderness while choosing from a variety of full-hookup RV sites, including options with breathtaking lake views and direct waterfront access. For those who prefer a home-like experience, the campground also offers a range of beautifully appointed rental accommodations to meet all your vacation needs. Guests can take advantage of exceptional amenities, including a sprawling 17-acre swimming and fishing lake with sandy beaches. After a day of outdoor fun, enjoy a delicious meal at the Flamingo Lake Sunrise Café, the onsite restaurant that caters to every appetite. With so much to offer, Flamingo Lake ensures you have everything you need for an unforgettable vacation experience!

Pecan Park

13mi from Jacksonville · 115 sites · RVs, Lodging · Jacksonville, FL

Discover the charm of Pecan Park, a unique campground that combines breathtaking views, delightful weather, and a welcoming atmosphere — making it a top choice for outdoor enthusiasts. This award-winning destination offers a variety of amenities designed to enhance your stay. Enjoy fishing in the fully stocked lake, take a refreshing dip in one of two fenced swimming pool areas, or enjoy some friendly competition at the recreational area, which features basketball, tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball courts, as well as horseshoe pits. Conveniently located near Jacksonville International Airport, Pecan Park serves as an ideal base for exploring a wealth of exciting attractions across Florida. Just one exit south, you’ll find more than 80 retailers offering diverse shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Spend a day discovering the wonders of the Museum of Science and History, or take in the art and tranquility at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. For beach lovers, several beautiful local beaches — including Little Talbot Island State Park — are less than 30 minutes away. Don’t forget your sunscreen as you embark on your adventure!

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The best luxury RV camping near Jacksonville guide

Where to go

Along St. Johns River

The mighty St. John’s River meets the Atlantic just east of Jacksonville and flows south of the city, affording plenty of options for riverside camping, fishing, hiking, and paddling. Closer to the city, birders won’t want to miss the Huguenot Memorial Park, a prime spot on the Great Florida Birding Trail, while history buffs can explore Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park and the Kingsley Plantation.

Northeast Atlantic Coast

Miles of white-sand beaches lie within a short drive of Jacksonville, where you can swim, surf, and enjoy water sports. At the mouth of the St Johns River, Hanna Park has a surf beach, fishing lake, and miles of hiking and biking trails, plus camping and cabin rentals. Further north, you can horseback ride on the beach and camp right on the sand at Amelia Island State Park.

Osceola National Forest

For a change of scenery, head inland to explore the wild woodlands of Osceola National Forest. The forest not only has RV and tent campgrounds with easy access to hiking, OHV, and horseback riding trails, but self-sufficient campers can also venture into the backcountry for dispersed camping.

When to go

Summertime is fun in Jacksonville, when visitors flock to the lakes, rivers, and beaches, and highs climb over 90°F. Jax’s far-north location means that it rarely gets hit by hurricane season (expect some summer thunderstorms nonetheless), and it’s still hot enough to hit the beach through spring and early fall. In winter, the mild weather and diminishing crowds can be a bonus for campers, but don’t expect the balmy temperatures of the south.