Stay by a lovely pond on 34 acre fruit and ornamental tree nursery property with great vibes. Located near I-75 just 20 miles South of Tampa, 35 miles east of Saint Petersburg, 35 miles North of Sarasota, 2 hours West of Orlando.
Parts of property are wide open, other areas are rugged and difficult to walk through including some wetland areas. The nursery has plent
Stay by a lovely pond on 34 acre fruit and ornamental tree nursery property with great vibes. Located near I-75 just 20 miles South of Tampa, 35 miles east of Saint Petersburg, 35 miles North of Sarasota, 2 hours West of Orlando.
Parts of property are wide open, other areas are rugged and difficult to walk through including some wetland areas. The nursery has plenty of trees, & some fields - large pond is surrounded by cattails and marsh/wetlands & has fish (Bass, Tilapia, Sunfish, Catfish).
Room for Privacy between campsites. Usually have fresh organically grown veggies and fruit available too! (Citrus, Starfruit, Banana. Mango, Papaya & more)
Several species of wildlife have been seen on the property. There are some lovely Hawks that are fun to watch. They follow us around at times - hoping we flush out prey for them.
Our pond-front sites do not currently have power, water or sewage hookups. Generator use is OK. Fires are OK, but please keep campfires small and safe. Generator power is ok as well.
Areas around office and main gate may offer some 120-volt options power for charging systems, along with water spigots and waste dumping options. Note: 30Amp power outlets are currently all in use.
Please plan to arrive well before sunset to get settled in and see your way around the site.
We think the property is lovely, and definitely want you to enjoy your camping experience!
Note: Honeybee hives are on property about June through January, if any bee allergies within your group please advise - so we can point you toward a campsite further away from hives. Other insects and some plant species may be annoying.
- Check in: After 12PM
- Check out: Before 11AM
- Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
- On arrival: Go straight to camp
- Minimum nights: 3 nights
- Accepts bookings: 6 months out
- Response time: Within 12 hours
- Response rate: 100%
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Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at By the Pond in Florida.
Beach
Tampa Bay beach areas accessible only 6-8 miles away.
Farm
We grow tree crops and field crops and more!
Driveway
Over a mile of private roadways to camp by are available around the pond and farm here.
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112 Reviews
We loved our stay by the pond. Mike was an excellent host, he showed us around the property and was available any time needed. The property is filled with beautiful plants and we got to meet some of the friendly animals. The pond is the real treasure, with clear water and beautiful sunsets. We were able to put our tiny boat in the pond with a trolling motor and pulled out some nice sized large mouth bass. It really is a hidden gem in the area. We stayed in site 4 right by the floating dock. It felt secluded and private, yet we were still within 30ish minutes of Tampa and St Pete.
We had a great week at By The Pond enjoying a truly rustic Florida “boondocking” campsite. The Pond is a neat centerpiece to a really beautiful property. Was surprised with the lack of mosquitoes and bugs… Very peaceful place with water available on the property. Mike is a very personable host that made us feel welcome and appreciated. You can hear the interstate some, but it really isn’t bad. Shopping is close by if you forget anything. Nearby attractions include Ruskin family drive-in theater and “gun craft” shooting range that we’ll have to visit on our next trip.
Excellent spot with wonderful hosts! We will definitely be back. Perfect for a relaxing, quiet get away.
Love this place. Mike is a great host. Fresh veggies and eggs available. Beautiful property and quiet. Will definitely be back many more times.
We had a great stay at Mike & Bills place. Sites are spread out so you really feel like you are isolated and have adequate privacy. We enjoyed wandering around the property and seeing all the different types of fruit trees & caught a few bass in the pond. Overall a great relaxing weekend.
Best hipcamp sweetest host sweetest pig roosters if you like permaculture love mango &star fruit banana trees
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