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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Bay Pines, FL

651 Reviews

RV parks near Bay Pines offer a range of full hookup sites with varying amenities and access to local attractions. Caladesi RV Park in Palm Harbor provides spacious sites with 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. Encore Vacation Village in Largo features full hookup sites but limited privacy between neighboring RVs. Avalon RV Resort in Clearwater maintains well-kept grounds with 50-amp service, though sites are positioned relatively close together. Many parks in the region are designed to accommodate larger motorhomes and fifth wheels, with pull-through sites available at several locations. "The sites are a little tight but that's normal for most of Florida, specially in a heavy populated area like Clearwater. It's unbelievably quiet although it's right off of US 19."

Seasonal considerations significantly impact availability at Bay Pines area RV parks, with winter months bringing an influx of seasonal residents and higher rates. Several parks operate year-round but maintain different pricing structures between summer and winter seasons. Most facilities provide amenities including dump stations, laundry facilities, and shower houses. Pet policies vary by location, with dedicated dog parks available at some resorts. Cell service generally remains strong throughout the area, with AT&T users reporting 3-4 bars of 5G service at multiple locations. A recent review noted that "The RV park is in a great location, however its amenities fall short of what I'd consider a RV Resort." Proximity to attractions like Fort De Soto Park, beaches, and the Pinellas Trail makes these parks popular bases for exploring the Gulf Coast region.

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Best RV Sites Near Bay Pines, Florida (140)

    1. Encore Vacation Village

    5 Reviews
    Largo, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The park is small, parking is crammed, and there’s a lot of older trailers but overall it’s a great location. This is our go to location when we have appointments at Bay Pines VA!"

    2. Encore Terra Ceia

    5 Reviews
    Terra Ceia, FL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "In Palmetto, easy access to Tampa, Sarasota, Gulf Beaches, and many other areas of Florida in a few hours driving distance. Pet-friendly."

    "It looks a bit rundown from the first sight, but the amenities and infrastructure are really up to date, everything is clean, staff is friendly. Long term residents are also seem to t be nice."

    3. Encore Winter Quarters Manatee

    12 Reviews
    Palmetto, FL
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The grounds were ok overall and internet worked fine. The electrical (30 amp and 50 amp) was farther back than the water, which wasn't a huge deal but might be inconvenient for some."

    "The staff is very friendly. well-kept park BUT, it's right next to Highway 75.We were fortunate to have a site on the opposite side of the lake, farthest from 75, and the noise was no problem."

    4. Caladesi RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Palm Harbor, FL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 784-3622

    $45 - $75 / night

    "The  beach is a 5 minute drive and pet friendly! The Pinellas  bike trail is also located right behind the park and easy to get on. I will definitely come back to this campground."

    "It is pet friendly and everyone seems to clean up after their pets. The pool is clean and clear and that works for me."

    5. Encore Holiday Travel Park

    4 Reviews
    Holiday, FL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "So a lot of snowbirds are packed up and gone. I can't say what it's like in January, but I've had no problems. The permanent residents are friendly. The amenities are plentiful."

    "We were looking for a new place to spend the winter. This is an amazing park"

    6. Encore Silver Dollar

    1 Review
    Oldsmar, FL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    7. Avalon RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Largo, FL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 531-6124

    "The sites are a little tight but that's normal for most of Florida, specially in a heavy populated are like Clearwater. It's unbelievably quiet although it's right off of US 19. Staff is so great."

    "Sites were small, Service was friendly, Okay amenities- small pool, dog ‘park’ was a tiny walking area. Expensive considering location and amenities."

    8. Pleasant Lake RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Bradenton, FL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (941) 756-5076

    "We did not have any luck getting wifi, but we have a Verizon Hotspot, and only one bar. To log in, there was a requirement to provide personal information, which we weren’t comfortable with."

    "Well maintained campground with quite a few year-round residents it was pretty (for a suburban area), clean, quiet, and conveniently located. The Staff is professional, friendly, and very helpful."

    9. Encore Winter Quarters Pasco

    3 Reviews
    Land O' Lakes, FL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "For now we had no internet, and used our phones for Hot Spot.
    Staff are friendly and helpful."

    10. Bay Aire 55+ RV Park

    1 Review
    Palm Harbor, FL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 784-4082

    $65 - $160 / night

    "Perfect location can walk...bike...launch a boat or even hop on the trolley to get anywhere....Restaurants and grocery store right outside the gate....Great pizza joint with live music...We loved it here"

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  • David S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 27, 2024

    Plantation Oaks

    Basic mobile home/RV park

    We stayed there during the Tampa Show. Last minute decision. Park has a lot of long term RV's and many of them older. Dog friendly and has a decent sized dog run. We had a pull thru spot that was plenty long enough to leave our dolly hooked up to our 33' class A, and still have plenty of room to park in front. Although it was very narrow and I was a little concerned about my leveling jacks sinking in when it rained due to it being all grass. Fortunately it didn't rain much. There were cable hook ups, but I couldn't get a signal. Not sure about wifi, because I just used my hot spot. Most, if not all, of the short term spaces had picknick tables. Overall just a fairly quiet place to park with hookups and not too far off the highway.

  • Amanda W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 25, 2025

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    Enormous park

    I’m staying in the Palmetto Ridge loop which is the only paved loop & I think the only one w/sewer. The Big Flats & Old Prairie loops are gravel road, tight, no privacy & very small sites like for popups, vans or small campers. The Palmetto Ridge pull thrus are gigantic. I would say the vegetation gives semi privacy but they aren’t on top of each other so it’s not like you’re looking right at your neighbor. There is a picnic table & a fire ring. Gravel sites but pretty level. My site was 50 amp. Not sure how many are. Bath house & laundry facility appears clean. Pet friendly. The outpost is literally like 3 miles into the park down from the entrance & Palmetto loop. The store was nice & there was a food truck. It was a little spendy but good food. The river was low so the kayak rental & boat tours were shut down. Tons of great hiking & even some elevated bridges for site seeing. Tons of gators, birds, deer etc. There is also a scenic drive in the park, a “fisherman’s loop” & a few picnic areas. There are cabins to rent but I didn’t see them. Also never saw a playground if you have kids. Very dark & quiet at night.

  • Lexi U.
    Aug. 2, 2021

    Horseshoe Cove RV Resort

    Great short or long stay

    I live local and have been staying here in the pull through area a month until I transition to 100% travel trailer life. I have 2 50 lb+ dogs and there are many other people with dogs, plus a dog park. Park is very well kept, beautiful gym, pool, hot tub, and private island on backside to fish and other games like horseshoes. Love this place! Maintenance is A M A Z I N G!!!!!!!! I will be staying here again for short and extended periods and feel more than comfortable to recommend to friends and family. Laundry facilities and bathrooms are fine too. Dryers dry a full load of towels in one cycle, was pretty impressive! Also plenty of area to ride a bike a couple times around the park. It is also close to gas, grocery store and really good restaurants. Two thumbs up!!!

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Hickory Point RV Park

    Nice, quiet, well maintained, friendly, wooded CG on the water

    We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 132 for 3 days in mid April. The CG is very clean, well maintained, but relatively expensive. The CG is a mixture of long-term and transient folks. The roads are paved, but the sites are sandy, shelly gravel. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They have beach chairs near the water and a fire pit that they lit every evening near sunset. In addition to the Bark Park area, there is a nice wooded area where you can walk your dog as well. 

    AT&T coverage was pretty good, with 3-4 bars of 5G service and speeds up to 11 MB/s. The CG has a lot of trees, but the sites in the front of the park are pretty open. We had no line-of-site to the DISH satellites, but did have an open view north, so Starlink usable, but the CG had WiFi and we were right across from the antenna, so we didn’t use Starlink. The CG WiFi achieved speeds up to 8 MB/s.

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 8, 2017

    Edward Medard Park

    Gem of the County

    What a beautiful well kept facility near suburbia. Just a short drive from Tampa and Lakeland areas this first come first served facility is a favorite of locals. Full service for RV's (even a dump station. Clean, monitored bathroom facilities close to lots of additional activities! Kayaking and fishing on the lake is a blast! Frisbee Golf (this is an advanced course) equestrian and hiking trails, picnic and playground areas. Pet friendly but there were more than a few stray cats when we were there (a problem the rangers are trying to address). Midweek is best time to visit as weekends fill fast (usually by Thursday night)

  • Ron V.
    Apr. 13, 2025

    Plantation Oaks

    Nice peaceful place

    It’s a great basic park. It does have a nice size dog run and very pet friendly as long as you pick up afterwards. The office manager Christina along with Melisa the maintenance manager has been nothing but fantastic since day one. After spending a few months here it seems to be a safe friendly environment.. I highly recommend it, it’s close to shopping and some good restaurants yet it’s not in the middle of the hustle.

  • Eleanor the Airstream R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 4, 2024

    MacDill AFB FamCamp

    Utilitarian

    No surprise on a military base but felt like a campground equivalent of base housing. Tight spots with full hook ups. Lots of snow birds, so getting in was a challenge. We had to show up without a reservation and take advantage of first come, first serve spots.

    Full hook up (electric/water/sewer) and cable. No wifi (so weak it didn't work) and cell coverage almost non-existent (AT&T).

    Close to a small beach and marina with a restaurant walking distance. Several dog parks but muddy/dirt. Laundry available for fee. Bath houses clean and large.

    Good amenities on base. Gym not too far and massive.

    Make sure you arrive at the base through the gate at the end of Dale Mabry, as it's the only gate campers can come thru. And be sure to go to the far right lane, even if it's got a red X showing the lane is closed. They will open the wider lane for you. You don't want to know why I know that or how close our Airstream was to the guard shacks if you don't go in the far lane!

  • Kytka The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2024

    St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA Holiday

    Natural Spot Hidden in the City

    I recently had a wonderful experience at the St. Petersburg/Madeira Beach KOA Holiday, and I’m excited to share my positive review! I’ve hosted friends in their Deluxe Cabins before, and they were thoroughly impressed. The cabins were equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay—fresh linens, a full kitchen, and even a private patio with a grill and fire ring. And they had a great view of the lush mangrove lined Long Bayou.

    They loved the blend of cozy and convenient, making their getaway truly enjoyable. At the end of the road driving out of this campground is a great restaurant called Doe Doe's that makes a delicious homestyle breakfast if you don't want to cook it yourself.

    Wanting to be close to them I opted for one of the small tent sites at the end of the park where I car camped in my Subaru Outback. It was a peaceful and charming spot, perfect for a relaxing camping experience - and away from more of the centrally located activities that people camping with children enjoy. 

    Overall, the amenities were top-notch, including the heated outdoor pool, bike and kayak rentals, and clean and large facilities. They have something called KampK9 which is a fenced in dog park area. Less than a mile away is Bay Pines Park which is nice to jog or ride your bike through and there is also a super Walmart nearby so you can stock up for your drive to the next campground. You also have easy access to the Gulf Coast's stunning beaches and the scenic Pinellas Trail.

    Driving on the main road, and seeing the somewhat industrial area you pass through on your way down the small side street to this campground, you wouldn't expect much - but this KOA has been there for decades and is one of the nicest family campgrounds in the middle of a city I have experienced.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2018

    Fort De Soto Campground

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

    I loved** Fort De Soto State Park**, Florida! My favorite for this trip as far as location and atmosphere . But this may be because I seldom visit the beach type campgrounds and it’s something unique to me. If you don’t like sand in everything you may not pick this as your favorite;)

    In the campground there are two loops. Most of the outer sites in each area had access to the water, some had direct access where people parked their watercraft for their visit.

    In the first loop all the middle sites were long and pull through with a screen of foliage between each site. Suited for the bigger rigs. The second loop had smaller sites and the road was a little “skinnier” more for pop ups and tents. It was a little more crowded in the middle sites and less of a foliage screen between sites.

    Overall both areas were very Gilligan’s Island homey if you were on a cruise ship that ran aground and everyone made their “homes” in the same area ;) It is a well maintained area with centrally located facilities. There is an inlet for fishing and short trail within easy walking distance or you can strike out on the long paved trail.

    Recreationally speaking aside from the water sports there was a hike/ bike trail the entire length of the park with access to several beach areas and fishing piers. Then there is the Fort to explore if you like your history and a ferry service within the park. Another thing was a triathlon going on while we visited at the far end of the park, the swim portion would have been a definite challenge, the bike was on flat roads and I didn’t see the run portion but if it was on the sand that would be a workout!

    I saved the best for last (in my opinion) there is a TOTALLY AWESOME DOG BEACH which was definitely the main reason I picked the park to visit. A nice stretch of beach where my dogs had an excellent time playing in the water, weeds and sand. There are two fenced dog parks with seats, shade and dog wash areas to rinse off the sand before heading back out. All of this is very close to a touristy area with coffee shops, fuel and other necessities. But you would never know it if you just stay in the park, it just feels very .....detached from the city.

    A thumb and three paws up for this park!

Guide to Bay Pines

RV parks near Bay Pines, Florida operate year-round with varying seasonal rates and occupancy levels. Most parks sit within 5-10 miles of beaches, offering convenient access to Gulf Coast attractions. Summer temperatures average 88-92°F with high humidity, while winter brings milder 70-75°F days that attract seasonal residents.

What to do

Explore nearby lakes: Several campgrounds feature fishing opportunities in stocked ponds. At Encore Winter Quarters Manatee, campers can fish for bass in the on-site lake. As one visitor noted, "We have a view of the pond with ducks" and the location provides "easy access to Tampa, Sarasota, Gulf Beaches, and many other areas of Florida."

Visit local beaches: Most rv parks in Bay Pines provide easy access to popular beaches. Caladesi RV Park is "close to Honeymoon Island SP and has several local restaurants close by that give us that local atmosphere." Another reviewer mentioned that "The beach is a 5 minute drive and pet friendly!"

Use the Pinellas Trail: This paved recreational path runs behind several campgrounds. According to one Caladesi RV Park visitor, "The Pinellas bike trail is also located right behind the park and easy to get on" and offers "beautiful scenery" for cyclists and walkers.

What campers like

Convenient location: Most Bay Pines area RV parks provide strategic positioning for exploring Tampa Bay attractions. Encore Terra Ceia sits "20 minutes away from several beaches and the TB Rays stadium, the Trop." Another visitor highlighted that it's "In Palmetto, easy access to Tampa, Sarasota, Gulf Beaches."

Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention well-maintained amenities at various parks. A Pleasant Lake visitor noted, "This is a beautiful place with beautiful views. Super clean everywhere. There is a lovely pool, billiard room, exercise and game room." At Caladesi RV Park, "The restroom/shower house is ALWAYS clean."

Swimming pools: Most parks maintain pools for guest use, particularly welcome during hot summer months. One Pleasant Lake RV Resort visitor described "a lovely pool" among the amenities, while a Caladesi RV Park guest mentioned "The pool is clean and clear and that works for me."

What you should know

Site spacing varies significantly: While some parks offer roomier sites, many feature close quarters. A reviewer at Avalon RV Resort observed, "The sites are a little tight but that's normal for most of Florida, specially in a heavy populated area like Clearwater."

Seasonal considerations affect availability: Winter months bring significantly higher occupancy and rates. One Winter Quarters Manatee reviewer warned, "I should have suspected that an RV resort in FL in the winter would be full of retirees, but I didn't expect the number of mobile homes permanently here."

Mosquito activity: Insect populations can be problematic, especially near water features. At Encore Vacation Village, a camper warned, "This is a mosquito heaven!!! Being bug spray or candles! You will see a large amount of bugs in your area."

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