Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near South Sarasota, FL
Explore the diverse camping options near South Sarasota, FL, where the beautiful Gulf Coast meets lush nature. For RV enthusiasts, Myakka River State Park offers full-hookup sites nestled within a sprawling landscape of ancient live oaks and serene waters, perfect for wildlife viewing and fishing. Tent campers can enjoy the tranquil setting at Oscar Scherer State Park, featuring campsites surrounded by pine forests and an extensive network of trails that provide access to the stunning local ecosystems. For those seeking adventure, dispersed camping along the nearby Caspersen Beach allows for a more primitive experience along a pristine coastline, where you can wake up to the sound of rolling waves and the beauty of unspoiled nature. South Sarasota’s geography includes lush wetlands, picturesque beaches, and scenic waterways, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you prefer the comfort of an RV, the simplicity of a tent, or the freedom of dispersed camping, South Sarasota offers a variety of options to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Oscar Scherer Campground is part of Oscar Scherer State Park in Florida (just 28 min southeast of Sarasota, FL) with an elevation of 7 feet. There are a total of 97 campsites. The campground is open all year. 95 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 36 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 95 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $26.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, laundry facility, playground, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Old Prairie Campground is part of Myakka River State Park in Florida (42 min northwest of North Port, FL) with an elevation of 37 feet. There are a total of 26 campsites including 5 cabins. The campground is open all year. 21 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. 21 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $70.00. Some amenities include shower, general store, laundry facility, boat ramp, restroom, ramada, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Big Flats Campground is part of Myakka River State Park in Florida (51 min northwest of North Port, FL) with an elevation of 45 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 21 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 25 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Prices start at $26.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, wifi, general store, boat ramp, restroom, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Available this Weekend: 110 FF*
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E. G. Simmons Campground in Hillsborough County is located just 28 min southwest of Riverview, FL with an elevation of 6 feet. There are a total of 110 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Highlands Hammock Campground is part of Highlands Hammock State Park in Florida (just 11 min west of Sebring, FL) with an elevation of 111 feet. There are a total of 145 campsites including 30 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 115 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 124 sites have electric and water hookups. 5 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $22.00. Some amenities include shower, sewer hookup, playground, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Ortona South Campground in Glades County is located 39 min northeast of Lehigh Acres, FL with an elevation of 13 feet. There are a total of 52 campsites. The campground is open all year. 48 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 49 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station. Activities include biking, fishing.
Tillis Hill Recreation Area in Citrus County is located 36 min northeast of Spring Hill, FL with an elevation of 210 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 38 and 82 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include horseback riding.
Collier-Seminole Campground is part of Collier-Seminole State Park in Florida (46 min southeast of Bonita Springs, FL) with an elevation of 11 feet. There are a total of 97 campsites. The campground is open all year. 79 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, flush toilets, water sports rental. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Lake Griffin Campground is part of Lake Griffin State Park in Florida (just 19 min southeast of The Villages, FL) with an elevation of 66 feet. There are a total of 36 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 5 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 31 sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $18.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater, ramada, flush toilets, water sports rental. Activities include hiking trails, floating sports.
Wekiwa Springs Campground is part of Wekiwa Springs State Park in Florida (just 17 min east of Apopka, FL) with an elevation of 94 feet. There are a total of 53 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 32 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 21 sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Rainbow Springs Campground is part of Rainbow Springs State Park in Florida (just 29 min west of Ocala, FL) with an elevation of 37 feet. There are a total of 55 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 48 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 103 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 48 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 7 sites have water hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, laundry facility, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Clearwater Lake Rec Area is located in the Seminole Ranger District, National Forests in Florida (41 min north of Apopka, FL) with an elevation of 51 feet. There are a total of 38 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $34.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Long Point Park in Brevard County is located 57 min southeast of Palm Bay, FL with an elevation of 2 feet. There are a total of 160 campsites including 11 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 145 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 13 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 17 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 143 sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $32.43 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, wifi, accessible, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, sports, floating sports.
Silver Springs Campground is part of Silver Springs State Park in Florida (just 22 min east of Ocala, FL) with an elevation of 59 feet. There are a total of 62 campsites including 8 cabins. The campground is open all year. 53 sites can accommodate RVs between 38 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 12 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 41 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $110.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, restroom, ramada, firewood, ice, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Manatee Hammock Campground in Brevard County is located 42 min east of Alafaya, FL with an elevation of 16 feet. There are a total of 171 campsites including 19 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 152 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 44 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 13 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 152 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 19 sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $30.11 per night. Some amenities include shower, sewer hookup, laundry facility, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, sports.
Alexander Springs Rec Area is located in the Seminole Ranger District, National Forests in Florida (56 min northwest of Deltona, FL) with an elevation of 37 feet. There are a total of 66 campsites. The campground is open all year. 64 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 44 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $34.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Midway Campground is part of Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida (51 min west of The Hammocks, FL) with an elevation of 32 feet. There are a total of 36 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 26 sites can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 26 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include amphitheater.
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