Beach Camping Near Port Charlotte, Florida, US: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2026

Port Charlotte packs in over 220 beach camping spots, so you’ll find plenty of ways to sleep near the sand. Prices range from $45 up to an average of $99 per night. Top picks like Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach (208 reviews), Costa Myakka (81 reviews), and Two Tall Pines (32 reviews) put you close to the Gulf’s soft coastline. Most spots come with toilets, allow pets, and you can build a campfire. Spend your days hiking the pine flats, watching herons and turtles, or riding horses under the palmettos. Bring your bug spray, keep an eye out for deer at dusk, and don’t be surprised if you hear an owl after sunset. This is the Florida wild, just steps from the beach.

98% (354)

Top-rated campgrounds near Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte packs in over 220 beach camping spots, so you’ll find plenty of ways to sleep near the sand. Prices range from $45 up to an average of $99 per night. Top picks like Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach (208 reviews), Costa Myakka (81 reviews), and Two Tall Pines (32 reviews) put you close to the Gulf’s soft coastline. Most spots come with toilets, allow pets, and you can build a campfire. Spend your days hiking the pine flats, watching herons and turtles, or riding horses under the palmettos. Bring your bug spray, keep an eye out for deer at dusk, and don’t be surprised if you hear an owl after sunset. This is the Florida wild, just steps from the beach.

98% (354)

Top-rated campgrounds near Port Charlotte

1. Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

97%

(291)

13mi from Port Charlotte · 9 sites · Tents, RVs

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!

2. Costa Myakka

99%

(99)

23mi from Port Charlotte · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

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!

3. Heart of Cortez

100%

(22)

48mi from Port Charlotte · 1 site · RV

RV parking spot in the heart of historic Cortez! 50amp plug on dedicated circuit breaker. Potable water hookup. Wifi included. Walk to 12 local restaurants and the Cortez Maritime Museum. Kroger refrigerated grocery delivery. 3 blocks to Cortez bridge, with free trolley on Anna Maria Island, running from 6am to 10pm daily. New water taxi on Anna Maria Island to tip of island and downtown Bradenton (only $6!). 2 houses from the bay. Quiet, dead end street.

4. Cayo Costa State Park

100%

(9)

39 sites · Dunedin, Florida

Nature rules on this Gulf of Mexico island.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

5. Oscar Scherer State Park

100%

(12)

96 sites · Osprey, Florida

A natural gem hidden in the busy urban sprawl of Florida's Gulf Coast.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

6. Fantastic Fort Myers Beach RV Site

38mi from Port Charlotte · 1 site · RV

Fort Myers Beach / San Carlos Island RV Site – Prime Location! Discover your perfect getaway spot on San Carlos Island, just steps from the best of Fort Myers Beach! This corner-lot RV site is ideally situated within walking distance to popular dockside restaurants, scenic sunset cruises, top-rated fishing charters, and the famous Key West Express ferry. Enjoy easy access to the beach—just a 2-minute drive to Crescent Beach or a 20-minute scenic walk across the Matanzas Pass Bridge, offering breathtaking views of the Fort Myers Beach. Site Amenities: Full hook-ups: city water, sewer, and 220V/50-amp electric service Wi-Fi included Garbage and recycling pick-up Small shed with: 2 cruiser bikes (with cable locks) 4 backpack beach chairs 100-foot expandable hose Whether you're planning a weekend retreat or an extended stay, this RV site has everything you need for a relaxing and fantastic Fort Myers Beach experience. Note: site can accommodate up to a 40ft Class A RV, suggest backing into site. Pets allowed, but please cleanup.

7. Two Tall Pines

97%

(35)

20mi from Port Charlotte · 2 sites · RVs

We will share our piece of paradise with you. It is 3 blocks (cross no main roads) to Shamrock Park and the Venetian Intercoastal Waterway with walk and bike trail, playground, tennis courts, basketball hoops and nature center plus restrooms at the park. Our quiet, safe neighborhood includes a boat ramp, a separate kayak launch as well as fishing spots along the intercoastal. All 4 of the Venice beaches (including a dog beach) are within 7 miles of our location and are well known for finding shark teeth. Our beach's offer free parking, outdoor yoga, drum circle and live music. Downtown Venice offers a variety of stores, restaurants, souvenir shops, high end clothing, an interactive splash fountain and several ice cream shops. It also offers Historic Walking Tours and Farmer's Market (Saturday mornings). Venice has four main beaches: Venice Municipal Beach 4.8 miles (the most popular); Nokomis Beach 6.9 miles (home of the Drum Circle at sunset on Wednesday and Saturday evenings); South Brohard Beach (22 acres including a dog park) 4.5 miles and Caspersen Beach 5.3 miles (the longest beach in Sarasota County and famous for its shark teeth). 30amp electric and water included. You must use holding tanks. Maximum stay is 7 days.

8. Tropical Art Cottage

18mi from Port Charlotte · 1 site · Lodging

This charming private cottage sits on 4 ½ acres of tropical palms and fruit trees and is close to beaches, shopping and fun. The cottage is well appointed with private parking and an outdoor patio area with table, chairs, umbrella and a gas grill. It has a well-equipped full kitchen & dining room, comfortable living room with TV, two bedrooms, one bath, laundry room, convenient workstation with desk and chair, and free Wi-Fi. Beaches, shopping, restaurants, golf courses, kayaking, fossil hunting, fishing, tennis & pickleball are all just minutes away.

9. The Tides RV Resort

48mi from Port Charlotte · 21 sites

Discover the unique charm of The Tides RV Resort, a serene oasis nestled within 95 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. This gated resort is a haven for relaxation, featuring swaying palm trees, a fully-stocked lake, and a deluxe pier that invites guests to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty surrounding them. Here, friendly faces and a picturesque setting come together to create unforgettable memories for all who visit. The Tides RV Resort caters primarily to guests aged 55 and older, providing a tranquil environment tailored to their needs. However, we also warmly welcome younger guests, ensuring that everyone can experience the peaceful ambiance and exceptional amenities our resort has to offer. Whether you're seeking outdoor activities, nearby dining options, or simply a place to relax, The Tides RV Resort is the perfect destination for your next getaway.

10. Lake Manatee State Park

100%

(6)

54 sites · The Meadows, Florida

Discover Lake Manatee State Park's natural charm and outdoor fun.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Camper favorites near Port Charlotte

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Fantastic Fort Myers Beach RV Site

38mi from Port Charlotte · 1 site · RV

Fort Myers Beach / San Carlos Island RV Site – Prime Location! Discover your perfect getaway spot on San Carlos Island, just steps from the best of Fort Myers Beach! This corner-lot RV site is ideally situated within walking distance to popular dockside restaurants, scenic sunset cruises, top-rated fishing charters, and the famous Key West Express ferry. Enjoy easy access to the beach—just a 2-minute drive to Crescent Beach or a 20-minute scenic walk across the Matanzas Pass Bridge, offering breathtaking views of the Fort Myers Beach. Site Amenities: Full hook-ups: city water, sewer, and 220V/50-amp electric service Wi-Fi included Garbage and recycling pick-up Small shed with: 2 cruiser bikes (with cable locks) 4 backpack beach chairs 100-foot expandable hose Whether you're planning a weekend retreat or an extended stay, this RV site has everything you need for a relaxing and fantastic Fort Myers Beach experience. Note: site can accommodate up to a 40ft Class A RV, suggest backing into site. Pets allowed, but please cleanup.

Two Tall Pines

97%

(35)

20mi from Port Charlotte · 2 sites · RVs

We will share our piece of paradise with you. It is 3 blocks (cross no main roads) to Shamrock Park and the Venetian Intercoastal Waterway with walk and bike trail, playground, tennis courts, basketball hoops and nature center plus restrooms at the park. Our quiet, safe neighborhood includes a boat ramp, a separate kayak launch as well as fishing spots along the intercoastal. All 4 of the Venice beaches (including a dog beach) are within 7 miles of our location and are well known for finding shark teeth. Our beach's offer free parking, outdoor yoga, drum circle and live music. Downtown Venice offers a variety of stores, restaurants, souvenir shops, high end clothing, an interactive splash fountain and several ice cream shops. It also offers Historic Walking Tours and Farmer's Market (Saturday mornings). Venice has four main beaches: Venice Municipal Beach 4.8 miles (the most popular); Nokomis Beach 6.9 miles (home of the Drum Circle at sunset on Wednesday and Saturday evenings); South Brohard Beach (22 acres including a dog park) 4.5 miles and Caspersen Beach 5.3 miles (the longest beach in Sarasota County and famous for its shark teeth). 30amp electric and water included. You must use holding tanks. Maximum stay is 7 days.

Tropical Art Cottage

18mi from Port Charlotte · 1 site · Lodging

This charming private cottage sits on 4 ½ acres of tropical palms and fruit trees and is close to beaches, shopping and fun. The cottage is well appointed with private parking and an outdoor patio area with table, chairs, umbrella and a gas grill. It has a well-equipped full kitchen & dining room, comfortable living room with TV, two bedrooms, one bath, laundry room, convenient workstation with desk and chair, and free Wi-Fi. Beaches, shopping, restaurants, golf courses, kayaking, fossil hunting, fishing, tennis & pickleball are all just minutes away.

The Tides RV Resort

48mi from Port Charlotte · 21 sites

Discover the unique charm of The Tides RV Resort, a serene oasis nestled within 95 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. This gated resort is a haven for relaxation, featuring swaying palm trees, a fully-stocked lake, and a deluxe pier that invites guests to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty surrounding them. Here, friendly faces and a picturesque setting come together to create unforgettable memories for all who visit. The Tides RV Resort caters primarily to guests aged 55 and older, providing a tranquil environment tailored to their needs. However, we also warmly welcome younger guests, ensuring that everyone can experience the peaceful ambiance and exceptional amenities our resort has to offer. Whether you're seeking outdoor activities, nearby dining options, or simply a place to relax, The Tides RV Resort is the perfect destination for your next getaway.

Public campgrounds near Port Charlotte

The secluded beaches on the north side of the island can be reached by bike.

100%

(9)

Cayo Costa Primitive Campground

23mi from Port Charlotte · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cayo Costa State Park

100%

(12)

Oscar Scherer Campground

25mi from Port Charlotte · 96 sites · Tents, RVs · in Oscar Scherer State Park

100%

(6)

Lake Manatee Campground

37mi from Port Charlotte · 54 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Manatee State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Bernadette

3 weeks ago

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

Easy 5 min from the beaches. And just down the road from Venice.

D

Deborah

December 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Costa Myakka

It was a wonderful experience. It was calmong and peaceful. Rebecca, her husband Kery, and son were awesome hosts! We will definitely be back with our family. Love the fact it was dog friendly! Thank you so much it was it was exactly what my wife ordered!

Andrea

November 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

We enjoyed our stay at Bell Oaks Ranch. The property is beautiful, quiet, and full of birds/wildlife. We had the back half to ourselves, so we had plenty of room and privacy. We greatly appreciated the clean bathroom and visited with your super sweet horses every day - thank you for hosting us!!

S

Shelley

November 2025

27 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

Great spot!! Secluded location on cute private farm but close enough to get to things as well! Hosts very friendly and it was a great place to stay! Definitely recommend!

B

Bradley

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Costa Myakka

Always a great stay out here. Nothing better than listening to the owls and counting the stars!

S

Seth A.

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Costa Myakka

The host were excellent and kind. Sweet spot to hide out for a couple days. Can conoe, fish, just sit around and enjoy the scenery. Kid friendly and just all around very nicely set up.

h

haylen

November 2025

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. ❤️

J

Judy

November 2025

30 ft fifth wheel

7 nights at Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

We loved staying here, our hostess was wonderful.

D

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. .

B

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.

C

Celia

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

I loved camping at Taylor's farm! She and her mom were very friendly and welcoming. The farm has an ideal location, close to Publix and minutes from the beach. The farm itself has access to a bathroom with shower which is convenient. The horses are gorgeous and the dogs super friendly as well. I would return without a doubt and highly recommend it to other campers!

J

Jakob

July 2025

29 ft Class A

With kids

Weekend Trip to Heart of Cortez

A lovely place to stay - it was a pleasure, thank you!

K

Kevin

June 2025

23 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

My stay was nice and enjoyed seeing the horses. Easy in and easy out. Manasota Beach was not a far drive and we found sharks teeth on both visits. Nice to place to stay and relax.

D

Dave

June 2025

27 ft toy hauler

4 nights at Heart of Cortez

We loved the peaceful location near everything! Emilie is a great host who is very familiar with the area. And here mom was very nice as well!

D

Denise

June 2025

21 ft Class B

With kids

2 nights at Heart of Cortez

So close to beaches on AMI. We had a great stay at Heart of Cortez. We rented a golf cart to go to the island for the day. It fit nicely beside the camper. We were really just there at night to sleep so it was perfect. Got up early n drove to beach in 4 minutes and had the best spot at the beaches for morning coffee n breakfast in our camper van. Our 21 foot camper fit perfect n we had water n electric. Host is very responsive. Used the campground to dump at the end of the street - all very convenient.

M

Martin

May 2025

21 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

Taylor’s land was a clean but still natural camping experience. The horses are well kept and cute. We had to change our RV size (our 21’ RV for our 40’ Motor coach) and was no problem at all they were able to accommodate us in a bigger size spot. The area was quiet of outside noises but you can hear the animals at night, even a little owl visit us while we were cooking outside. My dogs and us felt safe and relaxed. Took us around 5 minutes to get to the beach, no traffic, no crowds. I highly recommend you to visit them and stay the night.

A

Abigail

May 2025

20 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

Very pleasant overnight. Charming young couple as hosts. I will stay again.

Jenna

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

Bell Oaks was the sweetest spot to camp!! Clearly marked spots, amazing scenery, nice bathroom, and the cutest friendly horses! Taylor was very responsive and helpful when I had questions. Best of luck to her and her family🌳🐎🏝️

P

Paula

April 2025

21 ft Class B

2 nights at Heart of Cortez

We loved our stay at Heart of Cortez. Emilie and her mom were wonderful hosts. Very kind and helpful. The space made you feel like you were part of this quaint little fishing village, yet everything you need or could want like the beautiful Anna Maria Island is nearby.

J

Jennifer

April 2025

16 ft car

With pets

2 nights at Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach

I car camped it was great. As soon as I drove up to my site the horses were right there waiting for me lol. Taylor was super nice and accommodating, great host will definitely be back in the winter 👍🏼