A two-mile drive through an affluent neighborhood leads to this small campground at the end of Turtle Beach Road on Siesta Key. The facility sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico, with approximately 40 sites arranged along a central road that ends at the beach access. Sites feature crushed shell bedding and picnic tables, with bushes and palm trees providing separation between spots.
Most sites offer partial shade and accommodate RVs up to 35 feet with full hookups. Cole B. notes that "WiFi worked perfectly making it easy to stream shows and movies," though signal strength varies by location within the campground. The facility includes air-conditioned restrooms and showers, a covered laundry area, and an on-site dump station. A security gate controls vehicle access, with codes provided during check-in.
The beach sits just steps from any campsite, accessible only on foot through the picnic area. Gray sand stretches along the Gulf shoreline, with open grills available for cooking. A free county trolley stops near the entrance, running approximately every 20 minutes from 8am to 10pm to transport visitors to Siesta Key Village. Two restaurants and a marina operate directly across the street from the campground entrance.
Heavy rains can flood the main interior road, though individual sites remain dry. L O. experienced this issue, noting the need to "fix street drainage" as rain leaves the center road flooded. Sites closer to the street may experience road noise overnight, while beachside locations offer more privacy. The campground operates year-round under Sarasota County Parks and Recreation management, with reservations strongly recommended due to high demand. For additional overnight options in the region, campers can explore places to camp near Osprey.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTurtle Beach Campground is located in Florida near Osprey
Directions
From jct I-75 (exit 205) & Hwy 72: Go 6 mi W on Hwy 72, then 2-1/2 mi S on Midnight Pass Rd.
Address
8862 Midnight Pass Road
Sarasota, FL 34242
Coordinates
27.23522008999999 N
82.51626528 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 33 min from North Port, FL
- 46 min from Punta Gorda, FL
- 1 hr 1 min from Tampa, FL
- 1 hr 7 min from Cape Coral, FL

















































