The best camping near Winter Haven with surfing

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If Winter Haven’s name doesn’t reel you in, its campsites certainly will. Located in Central Florida, Winter Haven has Lakeland and Tampa to its west and Orlando and Kissimmee just northeast. For your next camping trip, however, you’ll want to start in the city. After you check-in to your tent site, explore Winter Haven’s canal-linked lakes, which provide ample opportunities to fish, boat, and unwind. If you’re planning a family-friendly getaway, opt instead for an RV camping resort and piece together your ultimate camping trip with a day at Legoland. Winter Haven strikes the perfect balance between Florida’s cultural thrills and natural landscapes.

99% (63) 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Winter Haven

The Promised Land

1. The Promised Land

95%
(59)
39mi from Winter Haven · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
Only half a hour from Orlando and Disney you find The Promised Land, a serene piece of wooded property where you can pitch your tent or park your camper. Since 2020 hipcampers have enjoyed this piece of nature, with mossy oaks, orange and lemon trees and beautiful sunsets over the wetlands. Hang your hammock and make a campfire, this is a place where heaven meets earth. Your host and hostess, Christian and Karen Hedegaard, offers firewood’s and breakfast. They live on the property and will be available to help if needed during your stay.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$30
 / night
Bear Knot

2. Bear Knot

100%
(2)
49mi from Winter Haven · 1 site · Tent, RV
Currently the property is raw land. With very little touch of man. It is in an old country neighborhood that touches a newer neighborhood with plenty of dining choices. There is a natural unkept pond with mucky dark water that has Lilly pads. There are parts of the Econ river that rise and lower with the seasons. There may or may not be chickens running the property. There are fallen trees and overgrown areas. There are some internal fences with gates we are working to remove or restructure. There is parking for off grid rvs. No amenities are offered currently. We behaved leashed dogs are allowed.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$44
 / night
Tiny House on Circle C Farm

3. Tiny House on Circle C Farm

100%
(11)
45mi from Winter Haven · 1 site · Lodging
Centrally-located tiny house, that sits on 12 acres of peaceful country property. Enjoy the outdoors and the quiet country life with fire pit, grill, horseshoes, corn hole, basketball court (half-size), trails through the woods or travel to many of the nearby by locations that offer Amusement parks, Croom ATV Park, Natural Springs, or the Gulf of Mexico. This is a great location for those that want to camp, but, still have some comforts of home! Private stall with shower, sink, and single flush toilet. Small refrigerator, AC, portable heater for the cold nights and kitchenette area to cook. Great for a couple or single individual looking to get away!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$90
 / night
Keller Farm

4. Keller Farm

38mi from Winter Haven · 1 site · RV
Stay in style at River Ranch RV Resort, a luxury destination with amenities designed for both relaxation and fun. Resort Highlights: • Pickleball & tennis courts • Bocce ball & shuffleboard • Two heated swimming pools & jacuzzis • Three community halls with full kitchen facilities • Laundry facilities • Community showers & restrooms • 20, 30 & 50 AMP electric hookups • Water & sewer connections On-Site Perks: • Two restaurants, camp store, and Starbucks • Free petting zoo • Golf cart rentals • Water park access (available for purchase) Additional activities and excursions available for purchase Lot Details: This spacious lot accommodates RVs up to 40 ft in length.
Full hookups
from 
$100
 / night

If Winter Haven’s name doesn’t reel you in, its campsites certainly will. Located in Central Florida, Winter Haven has Lakeland and Tampa to its west and Orlando and Kissimmee just northeast. For your next camping trip, however, you’ll want to start in the city. After you check-in to your tent site, explore Winter Haven’s canal-linked lakes, which provide ample opportunities to fish, boat, and unwind. If you’re planning a family-friendly getaway, opt instead for an RV camping resort and piece together your ultimate camping trip with a day at Legoland. Winter Haven strikes the perfect balance between Florida’s cultural thrills and natural landscapes.

99% (63) 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Winter Haven

The Promised Land

1. The Promised Land

95%
(59)
39mi from Winter Haven · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
Only half a hour from Orlando and Disney you find The Promised Land, a serene piece of wooded property where you can pitch your tent or park your camper. Since 2020 hipcampers have enjoyed this piece of nature, with mossy oaks, orange and lemon trees and beautiful sunsets over the wetlands. Hang your hammock and make a campfire, this is a place where heaven meets earth. Your host and hostess, Christian and Karen Hedegaard, offers firewood’s and breakfast. They live on the property and will be available to help if needed during your stay.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$30
 / night
Bear Knot

2. Bear Knot

100%
(2)
49mi from Winter Haven · 1 site · Tent, RV
Currently the property is raw land. With very little touch of man. It is in an old country neighborhood that touches a newer neighborhood with plenty of dining choices. There is a natural unkept pond with mucky dark water that has Lilly pads. There are parts of the Econ river that rise and lower with the seasons. There may or may not be chickens running the property. There are fallen trees and overgrown areas. There are some internal fences with gates we are working to remove or restructure. There is parking for off grid rvs. No amenities are offered currently. We behaved leashed dogs are allowed.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$44
 / night
Tiny House on Circle C Farm

3. Tiny House on Circle C Farm

100%
(11)
45mi from Winter Haven · 1 site · Lodging
Centrally-located tiny house, that sits on 12 acres of peaceful country property. Enjoy the outdoors and the quiet country life with fire pit, grill, horseshoes, corn hole, basketball court (half-size), trails through the woods or travel to many of the nearby by locations that offer Amusement parks, Croom ATV Park, Natural Springs, or the Gulf of Mexico. This is a great location for those that want to camp, but, still have some comforts of home! Private stall with shower, sink, and single flush toilet. Small refrigerator, AC, portable heater for the cold nights and kitchenette area to cook. Great for a couple or single individual looking to get away!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$90
 / night
Keller Farm

4. Keller Farm

38mi from Winter Haven · 1 site · RV
Stay in style at River Ranch RV Resort, a luxury destination with amenities designed for both relaxation and fun. Resort Highlights: • Pickleball & tennis courts • Bocce ball & shuffleboard • Two heated swimming pools & jacuzzis • Three community halls with full kitchen facilities • Laundry facilities • Community showers & restrooms • 20, 30 & 50 AMP electric hookups • Water & sewer connections On-Site Perks: • Two restaurants, camp store, and Starbucks • Free petting zoo • Golf cart rentals • Water park access (available for purchase) Additional activities and excursions available for purchase Lot Details: This spacious lot accommodates RVs up to 40 ft in length.
Full hookups
from 
$100
 / night

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The best camping near Winter Haven with surfing guide

Where to go

The Northern Lakes

Winter Haven contains a plethora of lakes, each of which has a distinct identity—and equally distinct campsites. The lakes are divided into Northern and Southern chains, so, for the full Winter Haven experience, drive north and work your way across the freshwater. Rent a cabin overlooking Lake Haines, and you’ll start your camping trip off on the right foot—or with the right paddle.

The Southern Lakes

Keeping in theme, why not explore the area’s other lakes? Pick a lake, any lake, on the Southern Chain of Lakes. Before you park your RV, take it for a spin and enjoy a scenic drive past the likes of Lake Eloise, Lake Summit, and Lake Cannon. Across Polk County, campers will not only find stunning vistas, but also enough fish to fill any campsite grill.

Wildlife Areas

If you’d rather explore Winter Haven’s green spaces, you’re in luck. Wildlife Areas come on all sides of the city, so Florida campers can embrace their inner birdwatchers, fishermen, and nature enthusiasts. Gopher tortoises, in particular, are known to frequent both the Hilochee Wildlife Management Area and the Crooked Lake Wildlife and Environmental Area. Keep your binoculars handy, and you’ll see all sides of Winter Haven.

When to go

Winter Haven is a year-round locale, though, like its name suggests, winter may actually be the best time for your next Florida camping trip. Hurricane season runs from late spring through early fall, so summer campers run the risk of storms. Of course, Florida has earned its “Sunshine State” alias, so you can certainly camp, hike, bike, and swim throughout the year. Just plan to maximize your time in the sun—and around the lakes.