The best river, stream, or creek RV campgrounds near Vernon, Florida

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for an RV camping experience near the river in Vernon, Florida? We've got you covered with over 550 available options to choose from. Our top-rated campsites in the area, including Goat House Farm, Maggie's Musical Farm, and Bay Forest Retreat, have received rave reviews from campers just like you. With an average price of $38 per night and options as low as $5, you're sure to find a spot that fits your budget. Popular amenities include potable water, campfires, and the ability to bring your furry friends along. And with activities like wind sports, biking, and swimming, you'll have plenty to keep you busy during your stay.

93% (463)

Top-rated campgrounds

Beautiful spacious grounds to set a tent or camper

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for an RV camping experience near the river in Vernon, Florida? We've got you covered with over 550 available options to choose from. Our top-rated campsites in the area, including Goat House Farm, Maggie's Musical Farm, and Bay Forest Retreat, have received rave reviews from campers just like you. With an average price of $38 per night and options as low as $5, you're sure to find a spot that fits your budget. Popular amenities include potable water, campfires, and the ability to bring your furry friends along. And with activities like wind sports, biking, and swimming, you'll have plenty to keep you busy during your stay.

93% (463)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Maggie's Musical Farm

98%

(253)

16mi from Vernon · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Youngstown, FL

Mike & Maggie bought this beautiful property 40 years ago. Their house, The Cracker Shack, is 100 plus years old and is the second generation home of the Gainer family who settled the Econfina area in the 1820's. It's made of heart pine and the fireplace was carved from the limestone in Econfina Creek.

2. "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

99%

(353)

45mi from Vernon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Bristol, FL

R.V. DUMP STATION for guests! . ALL THREE sites now have large pull-through circular driveways! . "SWEET TUPELO" is a magical 12-acre RIVERFRONT property offering 3 riverfront R.V. sites, spaced 150 feet apart from each other. We're directly on the Apalachicola River, approximately 15 minutes south of Bristol, Florida. These campsites have so much to offer with sweeping water views on a wide bend of the river! The campsites feature: . 1. Waterfront R.V. camping sites spaced far enough from another camper for your enjoyment, (150 feet apart from each other with Site 1 and Site 3 having woods on one side). 2. Picnic table at EACH SITE. 3. Swivel-top charcoal grill at EACH SITE. 4. Fire Pit with wood Adirondack Chairs AT EACH SITE. 5. EACH SITE has a 30-amp and 50-amp hookup, plus 110v electric outlets, along with two city drinking water spigots, (bring your own RV electric cord and RV drinking water hose). 6. Room for boat parking 7. County-owned boat ramp, playground, restrooms, just 300 YARDS AWAY! 8. R.V. size limit recommendations: Site 1 up to 50', Site 2 up to 40', Site 3 up to 40'. . (For best results to see ALL features of our listing, including dates/availability of ALL 3 campsites, view our Hipcamp listing on a laptop rather than your mobile phone) . Our three "SWEET TUPELO" R.V. campsites are located on 12 riverfront acres in the northern Panhandle of Florida on the historic Apalachicola River. The name “Sweet Tupelo” is taken from the Tupelo tree that grows exclusively in the floodplains and sloughs along the Apalachicola River. Local bees make their honey with the pollen of these trees creating many unique health and taste benefits found only in this part of the world. When you venture back into civilization, make sure you pick up a jar of Tupelo honey. You won’t be disappointed! . "Sweet Tupelo" is located roughly halfway between Apalachicola and Chattahoochee, at the river's mile marker 60. This river is Florida's LARGEST by volume of water, stretching 103 miles from the FL/GA border in Chattahoochee to the historic fishing village of Apalachicola on the Gulf coast. . WE DO NOT OFFER RESTROOMS - You would use your RV bathroom and our RV Dump Station. . Quiet and respectful campers only! No loud parties allowed.

3. Sweetwater Daze River Camp

98%

(25)

30mi from Vernon · 1 site · Tent, RV · Marianna, FL

This beautiful half acre riverfront campsite on the Chipola River is equipped with all the amenities you need to fully enjoy your time whether you’re on the water or around the campfire. Our private, full hookup campsite is pet-friendly and allows for fishing and swimming to your heart’s content. You are free to bring canoes and kayaks for trips along the Chipola River and Spring Creek as well. While you’re on the water, visit a local spring located just 600 yards from the campsite. A short drive from the campsite will allow you to see many of Marianna’s local attractions, such as the Florida Caverns State Park, Hinson Conservation & Recreation Area, and Merritt’s Mill Pond. Our site includes: Potable Water Sewer Electric (50, 30, and 20 amp) Fire Ring Picnic Table 4 Chairs Trash Bin

4. Florida Caverns State Park

100%

(12)

33 sites · Marianna, Florida

From stalactite-filled caves to forest trails, natural wonders lie under and overground.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

5. Torreya State Park

100%

(5)

28 sites · Sneads, Florida

Gaze upon rare trees at this scenic and hilly Florida state park.

Pets

Potable water

Toilets

6. Pond side Fish Camp

16mi from Vernon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Caryville, FL

Pond side site...Bring your self contained RV & escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and experience the great outdoors by staying under the stars at our peaceful retreat. Located by Wrights Creek, our camper is nestled on a stunning property with plenty of trails to explore and wildlife to observe, property backs up to the creek, the river, & WMA less than a mile, dozens of boat ramps & springs near by Despite feeling miles away from civilization, our property is actually conveniently located just 45 miles from Panama City Beach. Whether you're looking for a day of fun in the sun or an evening of entertainment, the beach is just a short drive away. Located near Wrights Creek & Bear Hewett WMA & Choctawhachee River, our property has plenty of trails to explore and wildlife to observe. Things to do nearby Morrison Springs County Park Ponce de Leon Springs State Park Falling Waters State Park Eden Gardens State Park Camp Helen State Park Deer Lake State Park Grayton Beach State Park Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park St. Andrews State Park Florala State Park Henderson Beach State Park Florida Caverns State Park

7. Lake City Campground

100%

(7)

43mi from Vernon · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Florala, AL

Just a 10-minute drive to Lake Jackson, Alabama’s only natural lake, this peaceful camping retreat is the perfect place for families to relax and enjoy nature. Positioned in the city of Florala, this campground is a combination of Florida Sunshine and Alabama heritage making it a valuable repository of outdoor activities and perfect for the history-seeking enthusiast. This veteran-owned and operated campground provides a place where family time is revisited with games and campfire stories. Memories can be made in only a short drive for shaded picnics on the beaches of Florala State Park, exploring the peaceful downtown antique shops, or just a shaded stroll through 21+ acres of nature located right outside your door. This location is also an affordable destination for visiting the beaches of Destin, Ft. Walton, or Navarre. Being just an hour drive away, you can spend time enjoying the refreshing salt air, and then return to the campground for some time to relax in the serenity of nature.

8. Black Creek RV Park

67%

(6)

24mi from Vernon · 4 sites · Freeport, FL

BCRV is a family-owned 52-site RV Park just north of the Emerald Coast, located in a quiet location within driving distance of Destin, Miramar Beach, Sandestin and Freeport dining, shopping, and beaches. We're a park and go and offer all the basic necessities in a very quiet forest location, but we're still just north of all of the popular beaches. It's run by me, my wife, my son, and our new little puppy Ollie (he's the most important.) There's a grocery store nearby, and all RV types up to 45ft are welcome here, with 20, 30, and 50 amp hookups available. Water, sewer, trash, electric, and wifi are all included at no additional charge. Doordash is available, and Hungry Howies Pizza also delivers to us if you're not feeling like cooking. Every site has a picnic table and fire pit, and Firewood, Propane, and Laundry facilities are also available on-site for you to purchase or pay for as well. We do NOT have public restrooms. Primitive camping and popups with no restrooms are currently not allowed. Weekly and Monthly discount rates are also available if you go directly to my website and book there. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. When booking your site, please be aware that the site numbers on Hipcamp may not be accurate to the sites you'll be using in the park. All sites offer the same amenities, and I try to put everyone in a site that works best for their needs and RV size. If there's a specific site that you fancy when you arrive, we're happy to make adjustments for you if it's available.

Pets

Potable water

Campfires

9. Three Rivers State Park

100%

(5)

28 sites · Sneads, Florida

This Florida State Park has hilly trails and views just over the border to Georgia.

Pets

Potable water

Toilets

10. Apalachicola National Forest

63 sites · Hosford, Florida

Florida's largest national forest reveals the tropics’ ecological diversity on a vast scale.

Pets

Potable water

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Vernon

100%

(12)

Florida Caverns State Park Campground

31mi from Vernon · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · in Florida Caverns State Park

100%

(5)

Torreya Campground

45mi from Vernon · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Torreya State Park

100%

(5)

Three Rivers Campground

47mi from Vernon · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Three Rivers State Park

White Oak Landing Primitive Campground

50mi from Vernon · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Apalachicola National Forest

Stories from the community

S

Stephanie

5 days ago

36 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Sweetwater Daze River Camp

Perfect spot! It was a big lot so plenty of room to spread out.... quiet and peaceful with a beautiful view for morning coffee on the river!! Also, a sweet little welcome gift from the hosts!! #localhoney #camping #riverview

Jennifer

1 week ago

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Sweetwater Daze River Camp

We had a great time spending Thanksgiving on the river. Jay is a fantastic host, very responsive, and even helped us out of a bind when we locked ourselves out of the camper. Our shepherd loved being able to play fetch and not be leashed up, and the site is super clean. We will definitely be back when the river levels are up to do some more fishing.

Site 2 living area with lots of wood furniture, charcoal grill, and firepit, along with fabulous river views!

K

Kenneth

1 week ago

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Awesome site! Always love staying here! Wish we could’ve stayed longer.

C

Colleen

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Beautiful scenery, and very clean. Very enjoyable

M

Meagan

2 weeks ago

15 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Maggie's Musical Farm

Maggie met me at night and gave me a quick tour Super last minute and super appreciated

T

Trisha

2 weeks ago

26 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

The site was beautiful and so peaceful! Directions were great. Loved the chairs and brick fireplace! Thank you!

J

2 weeks ago

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Loved everything about this place…will definitely be back!!

S

Sarah

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Very well, kept with a beautiful scenery, the fact that there’s only three campsites is really nice as well so you don’t feel overcrowded. The firewood, being chopped and ready for you for $.50 a log was awesome. Beautiful sunrise, and sunset, I highly suggest you try to stay up just for a little bit because we were able to see a ton of shooting stars.

C

Casey

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

We had another great stay at Sweet Tupelo! I just wish the weather would have been a little cooler. Facilities are awesome and the smores still tasted great. Definitely recommend this spot.

Mark

November 2025

45 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Sweetwater Daze River Camp

We loved camping at Sweetwater Daze River camp! The grounds were very well maintained and setup was a breeze. The river was beautiful, and the atmosphere was peaceful. We had a great time hanging out by the river with a nice fire and watching the stars at night. But the best was going with Jay on a river tour! He has so much local knowledge about the river and the surrounding area. The places we got to see were stunning! So be sure to ask him about his boat tour, you won’t be disappointed. This is definitely one of our favorite camp sites, we will definitely be back!

J

James

November 2025

31 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

We loved camping on site 1 ar sweet tupelo. The hosts were absolutely phenomenal whenever we need anything they were always there to answer any questions and help us. We certainly will be coming back and would recommend this location to anyone wanting some peace and quiet next to the river. If you want to relax sweet tupelo is your place.

Scott

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Maggie's Musical Farm

It was a great place to set up my tent for the night. Excellent accommodations with the showers and kitchen and very nice host.

K

Kelli

October 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sweetwater Daze River Camp

Perfect getaway for anniversary weekend!! We were able to fish from steps which our daughter loved. Next time we will be brining our boat.

L

Lucy

October 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sweetwater Daze River Camp

This is an awesome site! We had a great time while visiting and the pups even made a few new friends. Jay was super cool and gave us a few tips on places to visit in the area. We were already talking about the "next time" before we left. We will be back soon!

D

Daniel

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sweetwater Daze River Camp

Beautiful spot on the river! Semi secluded campground, peaceful river and a spring not far up it. We brought our kayaks and could have spent more time just exploring the river. We absolutely enjoyed it and plan to come back in the future. The only inconvenience was access to the river was not the easiest but sufficient. We had a few friendly pups come by every day to check on us and make sure we didn’t leave any food out. All in all it was a delightful spot and I hope it doesn’t get too much attention because I want it to be available wherever I get the chance to come back!

M

Matt

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sweetwater Daze River Camp

We had a good time. Fished off the sand bar as the river was low. It was quiet and there were some friendly neighborhood dogs our boys played with. Also not far from stores if you forget something

R

Robert

September 2025

39 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Sweetwater Daze River Camp

Great peaceful place right on the river. Owner was very nice and welcoming. I would definitely book again.

R

Rhonda

September 2025

35 ft travel trailer

7 nights at "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

We absolutely loved staying at Glens place it’s such a gorgeous and peaceful place…. Would definitely recommend

N

Noah

September 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Maggie's Musical Farm

It's an amazing place to be, we loved our time here!

E

Elizabeth

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

10 nights at Sweetwater Daze River Camp

This campsite is well maintained and beautiful! The host is excellent and the area is very low key. The river level was low, due to the beautiful sunny weather lately, and this makes everything in nature that much more scenic. There is something healing about being outside as the sun comes up and again as the sun goes down, overlooking the water.