The best waterside campgrounds near Sunrise, Florida

Bordering the Everglades Wildlife Management Area and close to Big Cypress National Preserve, Sunrise is a Broward County suburb with underrated nature access. Atlantic Ocean beaches are just 30 minutes away, and South Florida highlights like Biscayne National Park, Everglades National Park, and Key Largo are also within a 90-minute drive. During a Sunrise camping trip, you’ll find lush tropical nature and opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing closeby. RV campers seeking RV parks with amenities like free wifi have options here and in neighboring Davie and Fort Lauderdale.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Flying Frog Ranch

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40mi from Sunrise · 6 sites · RVs · West Palm Beach, FL

Nominated as BEST HIPCAMP IN FLORIDA, Flying Frog Ranch is exactly that peaceful getaway you are searching for, while still being close enough to all things Florida. From friendly wildlife, to hidden gems, Flying Frog provides you a peaceful stay off the beaten path, while still being close to all you seek. The property is a shared space consisting of 1+ acre of private, natural setting, including a well stocked pond. You can wake up and see all sorts of friendly wildlife coming and going, including peacocks, rabbits, turtles, and much more. Fishing, nature trails, animal safari, horseback riding can all be found throughout the neighborhood, and beaches are just a short drive away. Leap into Flying Frog! Our guests love staying here "I really loved this place! It was quiet yet close to everything. I love walking the property and taking in all the natural beauty. He responded quickly to texts if I had a question. Very peaceful and quiet! If you don't like busy campgrounds this is the place to go to. A little piece of paradise with the pond and turtles and all his flowering trees. I also saw a peacock while there! I extended my booking for an extra day." Come enjoy the ORIGINAL neighborhood hipcamp .

Bordering the Everglades Wildlife Management Area and close to Big Cypress National Preserve, Sunrise is a Broward County suburb with underrated nature access. Atlantic Ocean beaches are just 30 minutes away, and South Florida highlights like Biscayne National Park, Everglades National Park, and Key Largo are also within a 90-minute drive. During a Sunrise camping trip, you’ll find lush tropical nature and opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing closeby. RV campers seeking RV parks with amenities like free wifi have options here and in neighboring Davie and Fort Lauderdale.

99% (272)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Flying Frog Ranch

98%

(228)

40mi from Sunrise · 6 sites · RVs · West Palm Beach, FL

Nominated as BEST HIPCAMP IN FLORIDA, Flying Frog Ranch is exactly that peaceful getaway you are searching for, while still being close enough to all things Florida. From friendly wildlife, to hidden gems, Flying Frog provides you a peaceful stay off the beaten path, while still being close to all you seek. The property is a shared space consisting of 1+ acre of private, natural setting, including a well stocked pond. You can wake up and see all sorts of friendly wildlife coming and going, including peacocks, rabbits, turtles, and much more. Fishing, nature trails, animal safari, horseback riding can all be found throughout the neighborhood, and beaches are just a short drive away. Leap into Flying Frog! Our guests love staying here "I really loved this place! It was quiet yet close to everything. I love walking the property and taking in all the natural beauty. He responded quickly to texts if I had a question. Very peaceful and quiet! If you don't like busy campgrounds this is the place to go to. A little piece of paradise with the pond and turtles and all his flowering trees. I also saw a peacock while there! I extended my booking for an extra day." Come enjoy the ORIGINAL neighborhood hipcamp .

Stories from the community

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Cathi

3 weeks ago

28 ft travel trailer

With pets

9 nights at Flying Frog Ranch

This was my first time using this app, so I didn’t know what to expect… and let me say that it far exceeded my expectations! Vito the owner couldn’t be more friendly and accommodating! I had an issue that was a million percent my fault… I cut the corner too tight coming in and got stuck in the ditch. If this happens to you, just call Priority Towing and they’ll come get you out the way you went in!!! Vito was so helpful throughout that whole thing! The property is beautiful and peaceful. If you have dogs, there is a very well-kept backyard, but you can also walk them on the sidewalk of the main road. Would most definitely recommend this very cool and hip camp!

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Peter

June 2025

13 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Flying Frog Ranch

Beautiful secluded property but still close to civilization. Really enjoyed my stay and probably will again.

Julian

April 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Flying Frog Ranch

Vito is one of the best hosts I've come across, very nice and responsive. Beautiful secluded property. I would recommend.

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Lynda

April 2025

24 ft Class B

With pets

3 nights at Flying Frog Ranch

This was a charming location on a quiet street with the sounds of peacocks and other birds. Vito was an attentive and helpful host.

K

March 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With kids

30 nights at Flying Frog Ranch

Highly recommend Flying Frog Ranch. It is a peaceful and beautiful place to stay. The host, Vito, is helpful and kind. We would not hesitate to stay again or recommend to family and friends.

Matthew

February 2025

19 ft travel trailer

14 nights at Flying Frog Ranch

My wife, cat and I stayed at Vito's for 6 weeks! while working remotely and exploring the area. We lived out of our travel trailer in Vito's larger RV site and shared the property with the occasional neighbor Hipcamper. This is a great spot for a longer-term stay! Mind you, while we had 50 amp power, we shared the water supply (hose was long enough to reach our trailer), and did not have a sewage hookup. Vito kinda recommended a local pump out service for our tanks. We only ended up using them a couple of times as we took the camper down to the keys for a long weekend amidst our stay. The property is beautiful, quiet and peaceful. A perfect place to stay, away from the city, but close enough to all the conveniences and easy to take day trips or weekend adventures to beaches like Jupiter, Palm Beach, Miami and even the keys. Vito was an excellent host. Thank you so much!

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Tricia

February 2025

20 ft campervan

9 nights at Flying Frog Ranch

This campsite was a peaceful and pretty place to relax. Vito was very responsive to my questions during my stay. I would highly recommend staying here if you’re checking out the area.

Matthew

February 2025

19 ft travel trailer

27 nights at Flying Frog Ranch

What a great, peaceful spot! We stayed 6 weeks in our camper trailer, working full-time (great WiFi and cell service) and exploring on the nights and weekends. The neighborhood is quite and great to walk around. Loved the peacocks roaming through camp!

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Patricia

January 2025

16 ft car

6 nights at Flying Frog Ranch

Lovely site. Enjoyed our stay. Wonderful location. Good value.

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gabz

January 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

9 nights at Flying Frog Ranch

My husband & I spent a week at Flying Frog Ranch & it was absolutely amazing. It was very quiet & serene. The views were beautiful as they have a pond with chairs to sit by. Vito & Isabella were very attentive & accommodating to all our needs & were always super responsive. Definitely will be returning in the future.

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Sierra

November 2024

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Flying Frog Ranch

We enjoyed our stay at Vito's property. Very pretty, quiet, and safe!

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The best waterside camping near Sunrise guide

Where to go

Sunrise Surrounds

Markham Park is an urban oasis that borders the Everglades on the southwestern edge of Sunrise. The 669 acre park has dedicated mountain bike trails, disc golf, and a boat launch and fishing access on the New River Canal. The New River Greenway and the Conservation Levee Greenway converge here, giving runners and cyclists miles of protected multi-use trails. There’s even a campground at Markham Park with full hookups, picnic tables, grills, bathrooms, showers, and a dump station.

Atlantic Beaches

There are several excellent beach parks east of Sunrise, including Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. There are also nice public beaches in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Deerfield Beach where you can swim, snorkel, and lay out in the sun. Manatee, dolphins, and tropical fish abound in South Florida’s Intercoastal and Atlantic waterways.

Big Cypress National Preserve

As I-75 heads west from Sunrise it crosses the Everglades in a section known as Alligator Alley. This road leads you straight to Big Cypress National Preserve, a sprawling park whose Big Cypress Swamp is home to alligators, orchids, bald oak trees, Florida panther, and black bear. You can paddle or swamp hike these wetlands. The Preserve also has pinelands and prairie for hiking and biking and multiple campgrounds.

Miami Area Nature Highlights

For day trips from Sunrise further south into the Miami area, check out Everglades National Park, boating at Biscayne National Park, and reef snorkeling at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.

When to go

Due to its tropical climate, Sunrise has pleasant weather in the fall, winter, and spring. Summers are hot and humid with heavy rainfall—summer and fall make up Florida’s hurricane season, when keeping an eye on weather forecasts and monitoring Atlantic storm activity is a must for safety. South Florida’s busy season is winter, when travelers from the Northeast throng here to escape cold weather.