The best family-friendly campgrounds near Manasota Key, Florida

Looking for a family-friendly camping adventure near Manasota Key, Florida? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 600 options specifically tailored to the land tag "family_friendly" in this area, you're sure to find the perfect spot. And with an average price per night of $38 and options as low as $29, camping has never been more affordable. Check out some of our top campsites with glowing reviews: By the Pond... (170 reviews), Private Lake, Beautiful sunset view (107 reviews), and Bell Oaks Ranch (87 reviews). Plus, popular amenities like toilets, potable water, and showers are available, and you can enjoy activities like exploring historic sites, whitewater paddling, and surfing. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a family-friendly camping adventure near Manasota Key, Florida? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 600 options specifically tailored to the land tag "family_friendly" in this area, you're sure to find the perfect spot. And with an average price per night of $38 and options as low as $29, camping has never been more affordable. Check out some of our top campsites with glowing reviews: By the Pond... (170 reviews), Private Lake, Beautiful sunset view (107 reviews), and Bell Oaks Ranch (87 reviews). Plus, popular amenities like toilets, potable water, and showers are available, and you can enjoy activities like exploring historic sites, whitewater paddling, and surfing. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. J and P Creekside Retreat

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29mi from Manasota Key · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Punta Gorda, FL

Nestled on an sprawling 16.8-acre expanse along the picturesque Shell Creek, our location is a haven for nature enthusiasts. The property is adorned with a lush canopy of diverse trees, showcasing an array of Oak, Hickory, Cypress, Pine, and Sable palms. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our surroundings as you embark on a journey to boat, swim, and fish amidst the stunning natural beauty of Charlotte County, Florida. The waters of Shell Creek beckon you to explore its depths, while the vibrant native wildlife adds to the allure of our idyllic setting. Whether you're seeking a serene kayaking adventure or a leisurely paddleboarding excursion, we offer rentals to enhance your experience on the water. Discover the enchanting landscapes and rich biodiversity that define Charlotte County. From the rustling leaves of the Oak and Hickory trees to the graceful Cypress and Pine, our property is a testament to the beauty of Florida's natural habitat. Sable palms sway gently in the breeze, creating a soothing atmosphere that invites you to unwind and connect with the great outdoors. Indulge in the ultimate escape as you partake in the various activities our location has to offer. Whether you prefer a day of boating on Shell Creek, casting a line for a relaxing fishing session, or simply basking in the beauty of the surroundings, our 16.8-acre haven provides a perfect retreat. Experience the best of Charlotte County, Florida, where every moment is an opportunity to embrace the wonders of nature. Come and create lasting memories as you revel in the tranquility, adventure, and natural splendor our location has in abundance.

2. Camp Champ

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47mi from Manasota Key · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Zolfo Springs, FL

Camp Champ is a family friendly adventure. Sits on 10 acres of land. On Charlie where you can fish, fossil hunt, kayak, canoe or ride trails. Sit back and enjoy the campfire. Lots of nature and wildlife. You can tent camp, we have an RV or bring your own RV. We have electric, water, bathroom and outdoor kitchen. Game room with ring toss, whiffle ball, corn hole, playground and swings. Plenty of shaded areas. You will absolutely love this place. Check out our new mini farm.

3. Costa Myakka

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27mi from Manasota Key · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Myakka City, FL

Welcome to the "Wild and Scenic Myakka River"! Our 20 acre ranch has everything from Longhorn cattle, to a white sand beach. We like to say our sand is like Siesta Key, except it's...in a swamp. Our property is not too far upstream from the Myakka State park, and parking is never a problem. ;-) We have a beautiful homestead, and you have the choice of a furnished camper with water and power hookups in our pasture, or 2 primative tent or RV spots on the edge of a beautiful stand of Live Oak trees and Sabal palms along the river. We have a porta potty on site that is regularly maintained. Bring your family, bring your dog, bring your friends.....and don't forget to bring a fishing pole!

4. Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

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2.9mi from Manasota Key · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Englewood, FL

Going on Year 4 as a hipcamp host! We are so grateful to have met such wonderful guests over the years! This land is very special to us and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. The perfect place to unwind and disconnect from the busy day to day surrounded by nature, farm animals and wildlife. Located in one of the best spots in SW Florida! Hiking trails, horse farms, shopping, restaurants, recreational activities and within minutes from the beautiful FL beaches. Ideal for a weekend getaway or a snowbird vacation!

5. Tres Lagos Farm & Garden

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37mi from Manasota Key · 8 sites · RVs, Lodging · North Fort Myers, FL

Tres Lagos Camping is part of the Florida agritourism initiative. Where travelers from all over the world come to experience and enjoy a different kind of florida. We’re a small 5 acre family farm involved in the cultivation and preservation of rare and endangered palms with many other edible tropical plants for our visitors to enjoy. You can view our palms at all stages of growth from seed to maturity. Enjoy our U-pick varieties of mangos, Caribbean cherries, sugar cane, bananas, coconuts and we’re adding more all the time. There is even a sugarcane maze and bamboo gardens in progress for the kids and adults to enjoy. But don’t forget your veggies! Get up close and personal with where some of your medicines and vegetables come from. We have some small areas for education about different medicinal plants like Turmeric, ginger, saw palmetto and a few others. Take the tours or classes or just sit back and enjoy the view! Hope to see you soon.

6. Silver Bullet Stables

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32mi from Manasota Key · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Arcadia, FL

This property has been a horse stable since 2004. Has 11 stalls plus a 2 stall pasture board. Includes horse walker, round pen, 2 horse wash stall, and lighted arena. We have RV hookups and tent sites. We have lounge with couches, TV and tables. There is a fire pit and charcoal grill.

7. Area 61 Camping

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39mi from Manasota Key · 12 sites · Tents · Arcadia, FL

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.

Camper favorites near Manasota Key

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

97%

(286)

2.9mi from Manasota Key · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Englewood, FL

Going on Year 4 as a hipcamp host! We are so grateful to have met such wonderful guests over the years! This land is very special to us and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. The perfect place to unwind and disconnect from the busy day to day surrounded by nature, farm animals and wildlife. Located in one of the best spots in SW Florida! Hiking trails, horse farms, shopping, restaurants, recreational activities and within minutes from the beautiful FL beaches. Ideal for a weekend getaway or a snowbird vacation!

Tres Lagos Farm & Garden

92%

(188)

37mi from Manasota Key · 8 sites · RVs, Lodging · North Fort Myers, FL

Tres Lagos Camping is part of the Florida agritourism initiative. Where travelers from all over the world come to experience and enjoy a different kind of florida. We’re a small 5 acre family farm involved in the cultivation and preservation of rare and endangered palms with many other edible tropical plants for our visitors to enjoy. You can view our palms at all stages of growth from seed to maturity. Enjoy our U-pick varieties of mangos, Caribbean cherries, sugar cane, bananas, coconuts and we’re adding more all the time. There is even a sugarcane maze and bamboo gardens in progress for the kids and adults to enjoy. But don’t forget your veggies! Get up close and personal with where some of your medicines and vegetables come from. We have some small areas for education about different medicinal plants like Turmeric, ginger, saw palmetto and a few others. Take the tours or classes or just sit back and enjoy the view! Hope to see you soon.

Silver Bullet Stables

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(57)

32mi from Manasota Key · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Arcadia, FL

This property has been a horse stable since 2004. Has 11 stalls plus a 2 stall pasture board. Includes horse walker, round pen, 2 horse wash stall, and lighted arena. We have RV hookups and tent sites. We have lounge with couches, TV and tables. There is a fire pit and charcoal grill.

Area 61 Camping

99%

(96)

39mi from Manasota Key · 12 sites · Tents · Arcadia, FL

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.

Stories from the community

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Stephanie

2 weeks ago

12 ft pop-up camper

3 nights at J and P Creekside Retreat

Sites were large and well maintained. Great canopy with some open areas for stargazing. Able to launch paddle board from site. Clean well kept rest rooms. John and his son were kind and great hosts. Will definately be back again

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Caitlin

2 weeks ago

With pets

2 nights at Camp Champ

Please don’t tell anyone about this place because it’s PERFECT!!! Chris, Kendal, and April are all so kind and helpful, and the property is honestly paradise.

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haylen

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Costa Myakka

We loved the land here. Gorgeous, and very secluded! We even got to see the cows before we left. ❤️

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Dalton Remodeling

3 weeks ago

With kids

Weekend Trip to J and P Creekside Retreat

What an amazing experience. Hesitant to leave a review because this place is going to stay booked and I want to come back often! Best host ever, a frame was cozy and relaxed, great stargazing and fun for my 5 year olds first of camping experiences. We did kayaks, jumped on the trampoline, roasted marshmallows hot dogs and told campfire stories. Also had some great conversations with the host, great human.

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Judy

3 weeks ago

30 ft fifth wheel

7 nights at Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

We loved staying here, our hostess was wonderful.

Dan

3 weeks ago

18 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to J and P Creekside Retreat

John is always very friendly would do anything to help you he has a beautiful place I definitely will be back again

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Allie

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to J and P Creekside Retreat

What a fabulous experience. The cabin is cute and cozy, and the host is very accommodating and hospitable. We would certainly stay here again and we recommend it to others.

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Joseph

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Champ

The campsites however primitive has some real nice extras, like cafe lights in the trees, near by bath house. A huge plus was bringing an extension cord to access electricity at a nearby cabin outlet. Also a great variety of livestock to watch for entertainment.

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Vicky

November 2025

12 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at Camp Champ

We really enjoyed this campground. Took advantage of the fresh eggs! We have a 12 foot travel trailer and it was easy to navigate through the property. We will be back.

Tara

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to J and P Creekside Retreat

We really enjoyed our campsite! John was an excellent host -- checking in with us but also letting us do our own thing. We brought paddle boards and spent the entire day paddling Shell Creek and taking in the beauty of nature. The campsite was huge and very shady. It mentioned being sloped but that was really very, very tiny. We have a 13' Scamp and easily got it leveled. We will definitely return!

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Denise

November 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

We love camping here, it's so peaceful and quiet. It was lovely watching Oakley and Willow their two horses from our tent, and then being able to pet them. It was unusually cold for the time of year we stayed, and the hosts offered us blankets and jackets, which we really appreciated This was our second stay here and and we will be back again in the future. .

Pavel

October 2025

Weekend Trip to J and P Creekside Retreat

The place is amazing Beautiful cabin with a lot of small details to make stay comfortable. Thank you!!!

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Barbara

October 2025

12 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

I had a great night of camping at Taylor and Beth place. It was easy to find, quiet, and well maintained. Many big trees for shade. Electric and water hookup worked without any issue. The horses were cool. And flush toilet and hot showers always a plus! It’s about 25 minutes to the Venice dog beach which is a little drive but totally worth it according to my dogs.

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June

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Silver Bullet Stables

Norman was a fantastic host! Everyone on the farm was super friendly and welcoming — we genuinely enjoyed every part of our stay, and we’re already planning to come back. Even the mosquitoes were friendly (no bites at all 😄). The setup was beautiful — fire pit, grill, and what felt like an unlimited supply of firewood. The animals made the experience unforgettable: horses, donkeys, cows, and chickens. Feeding Pumpkin and Dirty Girl (the horses) while Izzy was mooing for attention because she was jealous? Absolutely priceless 😂🥰 The lounge area with Wi-Fi access, plus a bathroom with a sink and shower, made camping feel like hotel-level comfort. Our spot was tucked away and peaceful — it felt like we had our own little hideaway in the world, even just for a short time. Thank you for such an amazing experience! We’ll definitely be back.

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Shannon

October 2025

Weekend Trip to J and P Creekside Retreat

such a relaxing beautiful cabin with amazing hosts!

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Alison

October 2025

With kids

2 nights at J and P Creekside Retreat

My family and I recently stayed at the tranquil A-Frame Cottage at Cypress Edge and LOVED it! The raving reviews are true, this place is a gem! From the wonderful hosts John and Patty, to the serene property, eclectic amenities, and thought out touches included in your stay at the cottage, we could not have been more pleased. Everyone was so nice, and the cottage was more than we could have hoped for and most certainly spoiled us for the weekend. We enjoyed the cold AC, ice maker, water machine, CLEAN cottage and bathroom, comfortable beds, fire pit and grill, chairs, hammock, seriously everything you need to make your stay easy, and enjoyable. I HIGHLY recommend this HIPCAMP property.

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dan

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to J and P Creekside Retreat

John and his family continually freshen up the property. For me the single camper, the hideaway and Creekside A are more private the other sites are closer to the common areas where families can watch their kids play while the adults watch from the tiki bar. The bathroom and shower are separated and very clean. There is a lot to look at throughout this property and lots of hiking trails nearby.

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Jamie

October 2025

With pets

1 night at Tres Lagos Farm & Garden

Super cute little vintage camper! Their assortment of trees are beautiful and you MUST get a bottle of the cherry juice that they offer! Definitely bring some gallons of water because the well water smells like eggs. The pool is refreshing and the quietness is super pleasant 🌴 🧘🏼‍♀️

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Ivan

September 2025

Weekend Trip to J and P Creekside Retreat

I really enjoyed my stay at J & P Creekside. The cabin was awesome, very clean, and had all the amenities we needed. A proper shower would have been nice, but they did have an open shower, which worked fine. The host, John, was very welcoming and made me feel like home. He went over and above to make sure everything was comfortable, which I really appreciated. This time I came mainly for my son’s cross-country event, so I couldn’t explore or enjoy much of the activities around. Hopefully, when I visit again, I’ll definitely try kayaking and some of the other things I missed. The stream by the cabin was beautiful and peaceful — overall, a very good experience, and I’d love to come back again.