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Melissa is a Star Host
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Rig suitability
Vehicles under 25 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Back-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
Electrical hookup available
Generators allowed
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
6 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Potable water available
Bins available
Picnic table present
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Early or late check-in may be availableCheck out: Before 12:00 PM
Late check-out may be availableOn arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
Follow the
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
RV/tent sites
1 site
Moonrise Palms
100%
(11)Campfires allowed
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Reviews
100% Recommend11 ratings · 10 reviews
I had been on the road for about 3 weeks and just really needed a place to chill for a few days and this was it! I definitely needed the electricity because it was so hot and muggy. The hosts were perfect, they introduced themselves, had suggested some places to eat, offered bug spray, and left me to do what I wanted. It was perfect!!!!! I am now restored and back at life again
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Marrianne P.
2 reviews
Melissa and Ryan’s property is beautiful! Very accommodating hosts and the cows are fun to have around your campsite. Brought our ebikes and enjoyed Lake Manatee park and Ft Hamer with our small boat. Great spot!
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Todd A.
11 reviews
A charming, secluded spot—yet despite its seclusion, it is situated very close to civilization, just a 10-minute bike ride to Publix. There is also plenty of nature nearby, including Lake Manatee State Park and Rye Preserve. The nights are quiet and peaceful. The hosts are very kind, hospitable, and always willing to help. Thank you for your hospitality; if all goes well, I will be back next year.
Maciej G.
6 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
24 ft Class C ·
Moonrise Palms
A beautiful place, we loved the land and how close it is to every amenity but private and secluded. Very special. Ryan and Melissa were the best and we highly recommend the place, you won't be disappointed. Power, water and dump are a rarity on Hipcamp and they've got it all....!!
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Larry W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
23 ft Class B ·
Moonrise Palms
This was a perfect spot for us! We stayed 2 nights and it was great to wake up in such a peaceful and private area. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. They even left out some hay for us to feed the cows.
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Jon F.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
Peaceful Getaway with Kindest Hosts
24 ft campervan · With kids ·
Moonrise Palms
We had an amazing stay at Moonrise Palms! The site had everything we needed with water and electric hookups, and the setting was peaceful and beautiful! There is a picnic area with chairs as well. One of the absolute highlights was getting to feed the cows on the property. Such a fun experience for our whole family. They even provided a full barrel of hay for us, which made it extra special!
Melissa and Ryan were incredibly kind, welcoming and accommodating throughout our stay. You can really tell they care about their guests having a great experience.
We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend Moonrise Palms to anyone looking for a unique and relaxing getaway!
Josh A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
13 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Moonrise Palms
Wonderful, peaceful and tranquil few days hanging with the cows in the field afar! My 2 Boston Terriers and I enjoyed ourselves very much. Unfortunately it was unusually hot for March but we stayed cool under our camper's awning and inside our Runaway Rouser in the AC....a must anytime in Florida. There wasn't shade anywhere over the camping area so it would be very hot in the hotter months. A shaded area would be a great addition! Or sails over the existing area. Still, a very quiet, peaceful place.
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Mundy C.
6 reviews
Endroit très agréable, beaucoup d’espace et l’accueil est super. Belle tranquillité
Very nice place, lots of space and the welcome is great. Beautiful tranquility
Jocelyn F.
24 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
The Perfect Hipcamp Site!!
24 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Moonrise Palms
Camping at Melissa & Ryan's place was absolutely great in every way! We were welcomed with the kindest greeting and they made us feel so comfortable being at their place. We travel with a small teardrop camper and have to set up shade and privacy tents along with awnings and I was a little worried they would be annoyed by our little tent city in their yard. Instead they encouraged us to set up however we wanted and assisted us with filling our water tank and showing us around the place. The site itself was perfect, large and spacious with a concrete patio, Adirondack chairs and a fire pit. Full electric hookup and access to their hose. The land was flat and easy to park our trailer on.
We had complete privacy and felt comfortable hanging out there and coming and going as we pleased. Melissa helped us add extra nights and was quick to reply to any text. Overall it was a great stay and I would highly recommend anyone looking for a stay in this area to use Melissa!
Also - an easy driving distance to so many beaches - we made it to Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa, and Siesta Key. A perfect camping trip.
THANKS MELISSA & RYAN! Xoxo
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Jaclyn S.
3 reviews
Absolutely wonderful stay with fabulous hosts!! We are 25 ft RV and there was plenty of room on level grass with 30 electric. Beautiful yard with sun and shade, nice patio with chairs and outdoor grill. We loved seeing the cattle off in the back and it was quiet and peaceful. Perfect spot and we will definitely stay again. Hard to believe how close to town - we even had pizza delivered!
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Donna J.
2 reviews
Location
Lakewood Ranch, Manatee, Florida, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Melissa C.
Joined in April 2025Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 5 hours
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