- Wimauma
Sandy Bottom River Retreat
Hosted by Kira · Wimauma, Florida
4 sites · Tent, Lodging · 8 acres
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home in nature at some pitches — including real toilets, showers, and kitchen.
Clothing optional
Welcomes Hipcampers who prefer a clothing optional experience.
Select a site
Tent-only sites (dispersed)
3 sites
Sandy Bottom River Retreat
93%
(116)4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Lodging
1 site
The Rosie
79%
(7)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Showers
Reviews
92% Recommend123 ratings · 94 reviews
Sandy Bottom Retreat offers a serene and secluded camping experience, perfect for those who want to connect with nature. Many campers appreciated the quiet and scenic riverfront sites, ideal for both solo adventurers and families. However, some guests encountered issues with noise from nearby ATV and gunfire, which detracted from the tranquility. Overall, Kira, the host, received high praise for her responsiveness and accommodating nature, making this a recommended spot for those seeking a peaceful getaway with access to the river.
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Recommends
· October 2026
Tent ·
Sandy Bottom River Retreat
Real nice place to camp. Perfect for barefooters
Not recommend
· August 2026
Booked and it wasn’t available.
Inconvenient and not sure I ever got my money back…
As always, a very relaxing and peaceful camping trip! Love being down by the river! Will definitely be back! Thanks again as always, Kira!
Beautiful and quiet property. The host is very kind. We had a great time unwinding.
Sandy Bottom is a sweet little spot. I'm getting into camping solo and it provided what I needed to feel safe doing so. Love the quick access to the water and definitely want to rent a kayak next time. Looking forward to being back.
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· April 2026
Tent ·
Sandy Bottom River Retreat
This was perfect for our last minute camping weekend. They were accommodating to take our booking and we were off to sleep outside that night! The directions were clear and we liked how the campsites are at the end of property near the water.
It was simple and good for what we were looking for. We would stay again. One note, some noise at night due to kids having weekend fun on ATV’s, a generator, and of course some critters (armadillo) haha it wasn’t bad but if you’re sensitive to sound, could be helpful to have earplugs.
Excellent experience yet again, very peaceful and relaxing! Weather was great every day I was there. I will definitely be back soon! Thanks again, Kira!
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· April 2026
We had a great stay at the Rosie. It's rustic but clean with all the basic comforts. The privacy is the true luxury here. Kira is a great host and was quick to respond to questions. We would definitely come back to stay again.
Such a lovely spot! We loved being able to take a bit a reprieve in nature. Got to see some great wildlife as well! Super friendly hosts — highly recommend!
Recommends
· March 2026
Tent ·
Sandy Bottom River Retreat
Secluded, off the grid retreat. Perfect if you want privacy and it differs from the over booked state parks. I wish that I had brought along a kayak or paddle board (I think the depth would have allowed for some great practice for a novice like me).
It is the perfect quiet getaway! Set back near the river and quiet away from the everyday rush. Kira is an amazing host! Our pup enjoyed being off leash rompong through the woods as well. Highly recommend!
Flood lights on camp were too bright. Didn't seem natural. View was perfect nudity greater us at the drive in to the camp. Very laid back calm place
Recommends
· March 2026
Great Times at Sandy Bottom Retreat
Tent · With kids ·
Sandy Bottom River Retreat
Great place, exactly what I was hoping for. Everything was just as shown on the site, access was easy to sites. Trails to walk by the water, plenty of nature and privacy. My boys and I had a great time foraging for wood and stopping around the trails.
Thank you so much for a great visit! Kira and her husband were extremely accommodating, I contacted them at the last minute for a spot and they went out of their way to make it happen.
They were both very kind and amazing people, wanting to make my visit a great one! Would recommend.
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· March 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Sandy Bottom River Retreat
I was great! Clear directions and great for somewhere to park our cars/hammock.
The property was beautiful. Very secluded with campsites that looked really nice. We reserved a site for two nights about a month in advance. Sadly after a 3 hour drive to get there we saw that all the campsites were occupied. When we reached out to the host we were told we could use a random clearing on her property instead and she’d comp us one night of our stay. When I asked if the campsite we reserved would be available the following day she said no. Somehow the sites were overbooked and our reservation was not honored. We ended up staying the night in the clearing (right next to a chicken coop) because we had nowhere else to go. We left in the morning and found another Hipcamp for the following night. The host did not respond to my last message so I reached out to Hipcamp support to get the booking issue resolved and they were super helpful. It was a bummer that we had this issue because the property looked like it would have been a great place to camp.
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· March 2026
Tent ·
Sandy Bottom River Retreat
Sandy Bottom was very nice, natural site for tent camping!!
Staying at Sandy Bottom Retreat is a dream come true for nature lovers and true campers. Kira the host was incredibly accommodating and kind. We booked site 2 right on the Little Manatee River. Woke up every morning to birds singing, sunlight floating through the trees adorned with moss, and the sounds of the river flowing along to the sea. There are fish, deer, otters and tons of beautiful birds. Kira has truly created a little slice of heaven and I can’t recommend staying here enough!
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· February 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Sandy Bottom River Retreat
Awesome place on a beautiful piece of land. Our pups got to run, play, and swim and the campsites were clean comfortable.
Thank you for letting us stay!
Our party had a great time camping at the Rosie site. The camper was very clean and all amenities listed worked appropriately. The site itself was almost like a mini cul de sac with a completely private fire pit with enough room to pitch a tent as well. With your back to camper all you see is the fire and the woods, additionally your vehicle if parked at the site visually blocks the road making it seem even more private. Kira was a great host, she very quick to respond and accommodating. She also laid out all the information we needed very nicely and detailed which made reaching the site and using the camper a breeze. Overall it was a great site and I would definitely suggest it to anyone who wants to either try trailer camping or who is looking for that in the first.
Beautiful location, accurately described. Only wish I stayed longer and have already planned my next visit here.
As always, an excellent camping experience, very connected with the natural environment here. Love being near the river! Also, the new fire pits are a nice touch. I will definitely be back, was a great camping trip overall, and perfect weather for it. Thanks again, Kira!
On top of being right next to the creek and a clean camp site, you don't get the typical 100 spot camp grounds vibe where you see the next 5 camp site next to you at site #2. Also the clothing optional is hella cool. 💁 lastly as a queer couple we get nervous camping in FL, but felt safe the entire stay here.
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· November 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Sandy Bottom River Retreat
Great camping site tucked away in the woods but still close enough to stores if additional supplies are needed. The river was amazing! We sat with our chairs in the river and enjoyed the cool water. The host was spectacular and very clear with the communications. Would highly recommend!!
Awesome spots along the river. One is very accessible to the river. The river has a long sandbar that is perfect for playing and relaxing in. The water is nice and cold. No problems with wildlife getting into our stuff. They have swings throughout the property and perfect spots for hammocks. Be sure to look for the cute messages hanging from trees and you can even go home with a souvenir! 😁
The only down side is the gunshots throughout the night but it didn’t bother us at all. We will definitely be back with friends!
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful land with us.
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Sandy Bottom River Retreat
This was a great trip! We had the place to ourselves for the most part. This was the first time primitive camping for the wife and 3 kids and a great spot to disconnect from everyday life.
The cameras pointed at the campsites was a little uncomfortable, but we were able to setup behind them so we knew we weren’t being watched constantly.
At night time on the weekends, the next door property had atv’s running and big guns shooting till 3am. So having good ear plugs is necessary. During weeknights, the atv’s and guns are not going.
Definitely would go back again.
Mixed feelings
· November 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Sandy Bottom River Retreat
I really wanted to enjoy a peaceful getaway here, but a couple of things made the stay less relaxing than I’d hoped. There were loud dirt bikes going until around 2 AM, which I know wasn’t within the host’s control, but it definitely impacted the experience.
The other concern was the camera positioned directly at the campsite. The red and blue blinking light was hard to ignore and made it difficult to feel comfortable or disconnected from technology. For a place meant to help you reconnect with nature, the constant reminder of being monitored felt unsettling.
The area itself has potential, but these factors took away from the sense of peace I was hoping for.
Sandy Bottom was so peaceful. Primitive and private. Kira was responsive to messages and provided great information before we arrived Would definitely stay again. Thank you for sharing your spot on the river with us!
5th time here, still love it! Definitely plan on staying again, very relaxing down by the river! Thanks again Kira for your hospitality!
My favorite camping spot, loved staying here as always. Very quiet and secluded, right next to the river. Plenty of sun for my solar panels, but also plenty of shade when you need it. Will definitely be back! Thanks again Kira for an enjoyable stay!
Location
Wimauma, Hillsborough, Florida, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking