97% (170) • 18 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Tampa
Cedarkirk Camp & Conf. Center
1. Cedarkirk Camp & Conf. Center
99%
(129)
20mi from Tampa · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Cedarkirk was founded in 1971 as a year-round camp and conference center that serves churches, not-for-profits, and schools. Our beautiful property and amenities exist for all people to enjoy recreation and renewal in nature. We own 170 acres of land, most of which looks like wild Florida has for thousands of years, and provides sanctuary for many native plants and animals. We are excited to welcome you to this "place apart."
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$34
/ night
Dom’s nature camp 🍃
2. Dom’s nature camp 🍃
100%
(11)
33mi from Tampa · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
5 wooded acres close to town. Nice oak trees with a peaceful setting. We have a lot of wildlife in the area. It’s great bird watching. Full rv hookup onsite. The Weeki Wachee river is approximately 20 minutes away.
Pets
Potable water
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Costa Myakka
3. Costa Myakka
100%
(112)
49mi from Tampa · 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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$55
/ night
Honey Bee Ranch
4. Honey Bee Ranch
100%
(6)
39mi from Tampa · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
HOLIDAY SPECIAL -OPENING RATES
Honey Bee Ranch is a beautiful sanctuary with 16 acres of nature to explore. We have cows on the property that are very social along with our wild residents including deer, turkey, fox squirrels, hawks, owls, bunny's and more. We have a 6 full hook-up campsites for a unique boutique camping experience. There is a community campfire pit and Indian circle if you are feeling social. We also have 6 acres to hike and explore in "The Wild". The trails meander alongside the creek, through the pines and under oaks. The entire property can be explored and you are welcome to picnic under the oaks. We have a main barn where we host occasional events and retreats. Our property is a stunning mixture of pasture land, pine groves, mature oaks and Florida wilderness.
We are located 5 minutes from historic downtown Brooksville and 20-30 minutes from us you can find amazing springs, beaches, atv off roading trails, hiking and one of the best treetop rope courses in the country.
When you stay with us, we'll give you a full list of our favorite local spots. But honestly, you'll probably just want to sit and relax and soak up the magic of this land. It's a place you can inhale deeply. And truly exhale and relax.
Let us know if you have any questions. We are excited to share our happy place with you.
Campfires
Showers
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
horse arena stalls trails rv spots
5. horse arena stalls trails rv spots
88%
(16)
48mi from Tampa · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. a couples retreat or the whole family nestled in the refuge of Brooksvilles finest trails and rivers
bring your horses plug into 4 30amp spots an enjoy the arena roundpen 8 stalls trails to forest or river and hangout all weekend we run smoker for sat night play in arena then trail ride sun
plug in $30 night
stall $20 night or $600month full board
working with your horse $1min $600month
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
97% (170) • 18 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Tampa
Cedarkirk Camp & Conf. Center
1. Cedarkirk Camp & Conf. Center
99%
(129)
20mi from Tampa · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Cedarkirk was founded in 1971 as a year-round camp and conference center that serves churches, not-for-profits, and schools. Our beautiful property and amenities exist for all people to enjoy recreation and renewal in nature. We own 170 acres of land, most of which looks like wild Florida has for thousands of years, and provides sanctuary for many native plants and animals. We are excited to welcome you to this "place apart."
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$34
/ night
Dom’s nature camp 🍃
2. Dom’s nature camp 🍃
100%
(11)
33mi from Tampa · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
5 wooded acres close to town. Nice oak trees with a peaceful setting. We have a lot of wildlife in the area. It’s great bird watching. Full rv hookup onsite. The Weeki Wachee river is approximately 20 minutes away.
Pets
Potable water
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Costa Myakka
3. Costa Myakka
100%
(112)
49mi from Tampa · 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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$55
/ night
Honey Bee Ranch
4. Honey Bee Ranch
100%
(6)
39mi from Tampa · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
HOLIDAY SPECIAL -OPENING RATES
Honey Bee Ranch is a beautiful sanctuary with 16 acres of nature to explore. We have cows on the property that are very social along with our wild residents including deer, turkey, fox squirrels, hawks, owls, bunny's and more. We have a 6 full hook-up campsites for a unique boutique camping experience. There is a community campfire pit and Indian circle if you are feeling social. We also have 6 acres to hike and explore in "The Wild". The trails meander alongside the creek, through the pines and under oaks. The entire property can be explored and you are welcome to picnic under the oaks. We have a main barn where we host occasional events and retreats. Our property is a stunning mixture of pasture land, pine groves, mature oaks and Florida wilderness.
We are located 5 minutes from historic downtown Brooksville and 20-30 minutes from us you can find amazing springs, beaches, atv off roading trails, hiking and one of the best treetop rope courses in the country.
When you stay with us, we'll give you a full list of our favorite local spots. But honestly, you'll probably just want to sit and relax and soak up the magic of this land. It's a place you can inhale deeply. And truly exhale and relax.
Let us know if you have any questions. We are excited to share our happy place with you.
Campfires
Showers
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
horse arena stalls trails rv spots
5. horse arena stalls trails rv spots
88%
(16)
48mi from Tampa · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. a couples retreat or the whole family nestled in the refuge of Brooksvilles finest trails and rivers
bring your horses plug into 4 30amp spots an enjoy the arena roundpen 8 stalls trails to forest or river and hangout all weekend we run smoker for sat night play in arena then trail ride sun
plug in $30 night
stall $20 night or $600month full board
working with your horse $1min $600month
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
David
2 weeks ago
18 ft campervan
With kids
We loved our brief stay at the Back 40, on the Myakka River. A few suggestions to future travelers:
1) book it - this is a beautiful property at the end of a long dirt road, nestled into live oaks. Your campsite might be near others, but you can't see them.
2) be sure to ask the host about fossil hunting nearby. The Peace River is close, and the host has ample experience and is happy to share! After we broke camp, we took our two kids (9 & 7) to Arcadia for a few hours of fossil gathering. Super fun!!
3) The sound of gunfire, off in the distance: there's a gun club pretty far away, and as noted in other reviews, you might hear it. It's a light "pop pop pop" and not a "bang bang bang," and no one but me in our campsite knew what they were hearing. Those sounds were oddly starting up at about dark (6:00) and probably quit by 6:45 - was not disturbing.
4) bring kale for the tortoises!
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Natalie
3 weeks ago
34 ft Class A
Such a lovely, quiet spot to stop for the night. Beautiful land and the cows and dockeya welcomed us.
The host was so friendly and helpful.
Will definitely make this a regular place to stop!
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Kurt
3 weeks ago
Tent
Beautiful peaceful and campsites right next to the river. Can't wait to get back!
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Wesley
February 2026
16 ft campervan
The campground itself is very secluded. Individual campsites are spacious and have a privacy barrier of shrubs between sites.
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Hoss
January 2026
Tent
I really enjoyed my stay in The Back 40. The campground was really well kept and the host ensured that my stay was a enjoyable as possible. While walking the land I observed other sites which I would also consider staying at, as they were also easy to reach and maintained nicely. The restroom was also very clean which is always welcome. Overall, I had a great experience and would book again.
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Juan Carlos
January 2026
18 ft campervan
Best place to stay close to Alafia River park, if you are a MTB rider; this is the place to stay with friends and family. very nice location, safe and friendly host. Immaculate bathrooms, and easy access to each spot.
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Chelsea
January 2026
Tent
With pets
Had a wonderful time here. The view was spectacular and the camp site was perfect! Was able to feed and pet the cows and also the tortoises! Have so many new memories now ad can't wait for another trip here!
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Gina
January 2026
20 ft travel trailer
What a wonderful place to stay! The farm was absolutely beautiful, safe, well kept, and had such a great aura to it. Waking up to the adorable cows out of my window was such a treat. Parking was easy, very private, and the camp host Cindy was an absolute gem. So helpful and accommodating. Will definitely be staying here again in the future when I have another Croom trip planned!
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James
January 2026
29 ft Class C
Outstanding camping experience. This small campground is beautiful and in a great location. We enjoyed our stay and the host was very friendly and helpful. There was lots of room to turn around and park. And the sites were very spacious. If you’re looking for camping in this area, I would highly recommend this campground.
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Marc
January 2026
16 ft car
With pets
Great place. I would come back here whenever I need to get out.
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Joshua
January 2026
26 ft Class C
Beautiful and secluded. Loved the private site among the palm trees and next to the river. We also loved getting to meet the tortoises.
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Matt
January 2026
Tent
Great experience! Much more relaxing than a normal camp ground! Bathrooms were very clean, site was very private.
Host was super nice and replied fast when i had questions!
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Katrin
January 2026
19 ft campervan
We had a really peaceful stay at Honey Bee Ranch. Waking up to cows gently mooing in the distance was such a unique and calming way to start the day. The property is beautiful, quiet and full of wildlife and it truly feels like a place to slow down and relax. The RV sites are spacious, well set up and have full hookups. A great spot if you’re looking to unplug and enjoy nature. Would definitely stay again.
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Meagan
December 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a great time! Kids had so much fun and really loved the cows and tortoises too! Would definitely go back! Was a very peaceful and beautiful area.
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Ann
December 2025
34 ft travel trailer
Honeybee ranch is such a special place! We didn’t expect to have this type of experience. It’s so peaceful and scenery is stunning. Carolina was very accommodating when we had a special arrival request, and Cindy the host on site, was really sweet. She greeted us upon arrival helped us back into the site and then In introduced us to the Cows.. later that evening we walked the entire property at sunset, admiring the oak trees, and watching ibis fly north for the evening. The ranch has a very special feeling to it. As for the campsites, we had everything we needed water power sewer. There’s no fire rings at the site so we made a fire at the community pit, which is a really cozy spot to hang out all night. Totally recommend the spot and btw, super close to Danes Cave and Croom Rec for hiking and ATVs
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Walt
December 2025
25 ft travel trailer
This is my first time on Hipcamp so I'm not really sure what I'm comparing to. I arrived earlier than expected, and the caretakers were very gracious directing me to my campsite without batting an eye. I was able to connect my trailer to water, sewer and electric immediately and walk around the big property to see some of its features. In addition to the 5 or 6 RV sites here, there is a residence called the Barn, which was not occupied when I visited here.
Peaceful is the main word that comes to mind- it's quiet at night, which is good because I had to get up early. I enjoy visiting the cows when I got back from my tournament rounds early in the afternoon. I'm the only one staying here now so I didn't take advantage of the community fire pit, but it's a great idea and there was firewood available to me.Still hoping to get a close-up look at tha fox squirrel., who has so far kept his distance as far as I can tell.
The name of this ranch drew me here, and it was a little bit sad that I couldn't get any of this season's honey because it's not ready yet.
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Madison
December 2025
30 ft travel trailer
Group trip
So peaceful here, even with camps going on, the campground was still quiet and perfect for a relaxing weekend.
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Steve
November 2025
40 ft toy hauler
Easy place to back in. Everything was neat, orderly, and as advertised. Nice quiet spot.
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Patrick
November 2025
10 ft travel trailer
Highly recommend. Sites were well spaced out and clean. Bathrooms were well maintained and trash regularly emptied. Sites had electric and good water. Most sites had fire pits and there were group firepits and seating. The grounds were amazing. 170 acres with a lot of paths to explore. Very nice fresh spring fed creek with sandy bed which led to the Alaska River. Would definitely return and stay again.
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Ashley
November 2025
Tent
With kids
My family and I LOVED tent camping at Cedarkirk’s land!! The hosts were super kind and accommodating. They let us switch from Site 2 to Site 3 which right next to each other since Site 3 was a little bigger than Site 2 plus Site 3 had a pre-made pit already which my husband and I wanted and liked. Site 2 had a grill to use though. The sites all had a water faucet thing which was so convenient. The sites are all pretty close together but even with that we still felt we had our privacy. The property was so beautiful and full of activities and trails. We did the Sands and Swamp Trail. We would have loved to do the kayaking/canoeing. Next time hopefully. We loved that the site had bathrooms and showers for use. The bathroom in relation to Site 3 was a short walk away. Not bad at all. I was able to quickly walk there with a toddler each time. The woods were super quiet at night to the point you can hear the trees whisper. This easily turned into our best camping trip yet and already said we’d come back!! We’re trying to get my mom and sister and her family to join us next year. Such a unique and good vibes spot. I will definitely recommend Cedarkirk to anybody! I’m thinking of different way this spot can be utilized.
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The best private sites RV sites near Tampa guide
Where to go
Lake Kissimmee State Park
Drive 1.5 hours east of Tampa to Lake Kissimmee State Park. Spend the day conquering the 10-mile long Buster Island Paddling Trail by kayak, or head to Joe Overstreet Landing for bird watching. Then, find a range of camping accommodations, from primitive campsites accessed by foot to drive-in campsites with laundry facilities, dump stations, and full hookups. For more luxury, go glamping in pioneer-style canvas tents with queen-sized beds and air-conditioning.
Hontoon Island State Park
Two hours northeast of Tampa, Hontoon Island State Park is ready to wow campers with its natural scenery. The island is only accessible by boat, but there is a public ferry system and a marina. On the island, campers will find canoe, kayak, and bike rentals, as well as a hike to Bear Tree Landing, which features a 300-year-old living oak tree. Rent a rustic cabin with bunk beds, picnic tables, outdoor grills, and electricity. Or, opt for a tent campsite with shared restrooms and heated showers. The park does not allow motorized vehicles, so RV campers will need to enjoy the island as a day trip.
Fort De Soto Park
With over 1,000 acres of land, including seven miles of waterfront and three miles of sandy beaches, Fort De Soto Park is consistently rated one of America’s top beaches. Wander to North Beach for swimming, or take your furry friend to Dog Park Beach where they can run off-leash. Boaters will also appreciate the 800-foot launch area in addition to several floating docks. Then set up at campgrounds within the park offering grills, potable water, electricity hookups, laundry facilities, flush toilets, and showers. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance, and it’s recommended to book ahead.
When to go
Due to its subtropical climate, Tampa experiences a wet season and a dry season. Summers last from June until October and often see temperatures in the 90s, along with thunderstorms. The winters, running from November until May, are dryer and a little bit cooler, with an average high of 71°F in January. The weather in spring and fall is warm with a low chance of rain—a prime forecast for hiking and swimming.