Best Tent Camping near Boca Raton, FL
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Best Tent Sites Near Boca Raton, Florida (9)
1. Quiet Waters Park
5 Reviews•78 SavesDeerfield Beach, Florida- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
2. Sawgrass Recreation Park
3 Reviews•1 Photo•77 SavesWeston, FloridaSawgrass Recreation Park was previously a fishing camp. Over the next 30 years it transformed from a fishing camp, into a one boat airboat attraction in the 1970’s and finally became one of South Florida’s top destinations for visitors in the new millennium. In 2005, shortly after Hurricane Wilma hit, the Soverns’ family acquired Sawgrass Recreation Park. Since then, the park has expanded the exhibit areas to allow for the adoption and rescue of more reptiles and mammals. Sawgrass has also expanded community relations, offering an annual scholarship to a local student, and forging partnerships with local schools to educate students about the Florida Everglades.
Our store is well stocked with beverages, snacks, and lunch items. Tent Camping in the Everglades is primitive and available for $20.00 per site, per night. There is a maximum of 2 tents per site. Sites are available 7 days a week (reservations are required). Private guided fishing tours are available with advanced bookings (call for info). Group camping in the Everglades is also available for 20 or more campers (call for special rates). Sites are equipped with a picnic table and a campfire ring. Access to restrooms is a short walk. There are no showers on the property.
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- Phone Service
- Tents
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
$10 / night
3. Peanut Island Campground
2 Reviews•1 Photo•58 SavesNorth Palm Beach, Florida- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
4. Little Gopher
3 Reviews•3 Photos•43 SavesCanal Point, FloridaCamping is permitted during certain times of the year and only in designated campsites, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For information on when and where camping is allowed, consult the regulations summary brochure. See the J.W. Corbett WMA Recreation Guide for campsite locations.
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- Group
- Alcohol
5. Kitching Creek Primitive Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
1 Review•40 SavesHobe Sound, FloridaTwo backpack camps are available on segments of the Florida Trail. Maps of the trail are available at the ranger station.
One camp is 5 miles out along the trail, and the other is 9 miles out. A pitcher pump is located near each camp. Water must be treated. Pets are not permitted on this trail and/or at these camps. Collection of firewood is not permitted in Florida State Parks; be sure to pack a stove for cooking.
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- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
$10 / night
6. Loop 4
2 Reviews•5 Photos•26 SavesCanal Point, Florida- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
7. Scrub Jay Primitive Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
1 Review•20 SavesHobe Sound, Florida- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
$10 / night
8. Indiantown Marina
1 Review•1 Photo•6 SavesIndiantown, FloridaThis recreation area is part of Lake Okeechobee
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Firewood Available
9. AD Barnes Park - Group Camping Facility
Be the first to review!•3 SavesSouth Miami, FloridaThis campground is available only to groups and/or organizations, no family camping is allowed. A.D. Barnes Park is a 65-acre park nestled in the heart of one of Miami's busiest areas. The park is dedicated to and named after the first Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, who strongly believed recreation was important to the lives of every citizen in Miami-Dade County. Since its opening in 1977, the park has integrated activities that serve people with disabilities into its programming. The Leisure Access Camp is fully accessible for persons with disabilities and is available to rent to all. The camp is surrounded by ten acres of pineland and tropical hardwoods. It features two cottages equipped with showers, a lodge, and a dining hall with full kitchen. This campground is available only to groups and/or organizations, no family camping is allowed. The cabins include 10 (twin) beds per cabin (occupancy load is 20), you can bring additional cots/sleeping bags or roll away beds. There are two fully accessible restrooms with showers in each cabin. There are Ceiling fans as well as central A/C-Heat. The Lodge / Kitchen area seats 64 with tables and 90 without tables and may be reserved for meetings or social functions. Special activities for persons with disabilities are offered at the camp, and the complex may be reserved for special programs.
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$190 - $250 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Boca Raton, Florida
173 Reviews of 9 Boca Raton Campgrounds
Spanky
Scout
Holiday Park
No tent camping
No tent camping!
- HHarold M.
Traveler
Davie / Fort Lauderdale KOA
First rv park
Overall not bad. My tent site was near the bathrooms with the showers. During my stay only 3 people used them. Very clean. The tent site I will say was the best of the lot. What i mean is, it wasn't against a fence in the broiling sun. Had trees for shade. Wifi was non existent, the ap on my end has been down since itma. The washing machines were hit and miss. The staff and guests in my area were great. Pricing for a tent is a bit expensive though. All in all not bad.
Pavel T.
GuideDavie / Fort Lauderdale KOA
It's a nice one
stayed at one of the tent sites with water and electric. Very friendly staff. This palce gets really crowded during winter season.
JEFFREY W.
Legend
West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA
Real Lion Alarm Clock
We tent camped here. Site small and sandy but location is the key to this KOA. Right next to Lion Country Safari. We are used to hearing birds and frogs when we camp, but here it is lions...and other noises I was not able to identify. Weather great to explore park in late Winter. Kids loved it and we will be back!
- Sterling H.Guide
West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA
Great Location
First of all, this was a great location to visit the lion country safari. We stayed in a tent site.
Pros: The facilities were well kept and nice enough for a campground. People were not too noisy. The lions were plenty noisy, and it was so cool to hear them in the morning!
Cons: There was no privacy whatsoever between sites and the sites were very close together. The lampposts were plentiful and bright which isn't so great when sleeping in a tent. Also, no fire rings.
- BBrian M.Traveler
Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Great tent camping and activities
Have stayed here twice, about 70 miles from my home. Always tented in riverland as sites close to ranger entrance are rv only. One warning if you reserve through toll free service there is a $6 charge and they put me in a terrible spot. Ranger claimed only a few others available, but it was July and almost empty. Finally got a good tent site, grass and adequate privacy. Restrooms super clean, quiet all day and night. Forgot my fan and almost eaten alive saved by Off. People in boat shop - store super friendly. Ice, wood, etc available. Took a 3 hour canoe trip , $25 well spent. Next day rented a bike. Good hiking trails too.
Travyl Couple !.
Ranger
John Prince Park Campground
County Park Campground you will want to visit
This Palm Beach County campground and park offers you a lot of things to do. Miles of biking paths, fishing and paddling on Lake Osborne, some hiking trails, fitness pavilion and walking trail... all this with short and long term rv/tent camping spots ONLY 5 miles from the beach. The campground is well maintained, with paved sites for any size vehicle. Short term camping spots have the best views and most are situated on the lake. It is an older campground so the bathrooms are not state of the art but they are clean and functional. This location is also close to 1-95. Our video gives you more info and you can always go to our website to connect with our Facebook/instagram and YouTube platforms. www.travylcouple.com
L O.Legend
Oleta River State Park Campground
Florida's largest urban park, 30-minutes from downtown Miami
Hard to believe that this oasis is so close to major urban centers, but it's true. It boasts 15-miles of trails in more than 1,000 acres! You can bike, snorkel, paddle, run, picnic, rent cabins, primitive camp, and even get married. No bugs during the day. Some bike trails get flooded and are closed sometimes. The website gives the latest updates. It's quite easy to get to the park from I-95 or US-1. In October, some of the pavilions remained closed unfortunately. They have water spigots but no electricity. Lots of kayaks available as can be seen in the pictures and videos. Super ample parking. Youth programs. The only thing missing is water/electric tent sites!
- Rich S.Guide
Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Nice park, lots to do
Stayed here during a very HOT weekend May/ June 2020. We stayed in the River Campground, lot 139. This site had a small amount of shade, so it offered some relief from the heat, but compared to other places I have camped this was very exposed. The bugs are pretty bad. Bring your OFF and screened shelters. No-see-ums were bad in the evening, and flies were plenty all day. Lots of ant issues too; we never had a problem with them anywhere else. Once you get past that, there is a ton of stuff to do. A paved and off road bike trail, boat ramps and kayaking, the Florida trail cuts through the park, so there is a lot of hiking. The shower and restroom facilities were kept very clean, and we were very happy with the cleanliness of the park. The off road bike trails are very fun, but just like the rest of the park, very exposed to the sun. This park would be best when the weather cools down in fall and late winter. If you’re a boater, you could get away with it year round, as long as you’re not tent camping.
- AAmy P.Traveler
Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Family Friendly State Park
Recently took a road trip from New England to Florida with my family and had the pleasure of staying here at the Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
This state park accommodates RVs, tent sites, and cabin rentals with two camping areas -- one (Pine Grove Campground) located close to the entrance, right off of US Hwy 1 and seems to be more geared towards RV sites and the other (River Campground) located about four miles into the park along the Loxahatchee River. We stayed in the River Campground.
Spacious sites offered: water, electricity, a picnic table, & a fire ring… and grounds include two well kept bathhouses with laundry facilities. Trees were sparse in some sections so be prepared to create shade. Our site was visited by a young raccoon who didn't seem fazed by us at all; just wanted what we were cooking.
We only stayed for one night, so we weren't able to take in all the park has to offer, but we did walk some of the nature trails along the river towards the newly built amphitheater and swimming area. Unfortunate for us, the swimming area was closed during our stay -- which would have made the stay twice as nice… but the views were still incredible!
If we ever find our way back to south Florida for camping, we'll definitely come back here.
Burton M.GuideWest Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA
Great family campground
This campground that sits just outside of the only drive through animal safari with over 1,000 different types of animals, is great for families to enjoy. This has all the amenities as a typical KOA campground except you get a bonus by hearing the Lions roar in the morning. The campground is gated during evening hours with the gate closing at 10:00 pm, so you will need to get a gate key card with a $20.00 deposit which will be refunded when you turn the key back at the end of your stay. The staff are very friendly and the campground is very clean. They also do a great job with abiding by the CDC guidelines for Covid-19. The Raccoons like to come out in the evening, so make sure you pick up you garbage at night. The rabbits were having fun playing in the primitive camping area every evening and early morning hours. They offer cabin and platform tent rentals for slightly more than a tent site. There are many seasonal campers from the North along with weekend campers trying to escape the everyday stress in their lives. We live 1 hour south of this campground but we will definitely be going back fir weekend trips.
Anjuli W.GuidePine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Great for tents & RVs w fun surprises
Really had a fantastic time at this campground, I'm typically a tent camper and had great facilities. The cost of camping in Florida isn't cheap though this one actually had the value in it given that you could also rent boats and paddle up river alongside manatees to the wild man encampment. Amazing hiking nearby, the tower to check out, even a little mini museum with reptiles. I enjoyed it so much I would go back.
- AAndrewTraveler
Torry Island Campground
Perfect South Florida getaway campground
This campground is only an hour away from most spots in South Florida, but it feels much further removed. We were able to get a reservation for tent/van camping the same day. There are obviously some folks who have planted down long-term here, and it helps the campground feel like a community. The gorgeous water views and walking trail are the perfect way to spend an early morning. I look forward to coming back here, it is a real gem for South Florida residents.
- mmichael S.Scout
Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Great one night with kids.
They have to parts. First one is few miles from main hwy with premitive sites for tents and small RVs.( can rent kayaks there) We stayed there 10 years ago.
Last month we stayed in the Tent in the section closer to the highway.Very nice and clean. Had fire and bbq with kids. Great park for mountain bikeing.
ReBeCcA F.GuideJohn Prince Park Campground
I LOVE TENT CAMPING HERE BY THE LAKE
They have a great park in Palm Beach for tent and RV .. bathrooms and showers .. I love waking up and seeing the sunrise over the lake in the morning.. Walmart close by too
- Ashley J.Scout
Quiet Waters Park
Worth a Visit
My husband and I rented a campground flat in December. It was on the water, had a grill, electrcitiy, fire pit, tent, running water and was pet friendly. We brought our kayaks and played around. Had a lot of space to walk our dogs. It was really a great time!
MargaretGuidePine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Good place to stop for the night.
We stayed in the Pine Grove campground with a tent... this campground was chock full of RVs and trailers. You can only camp on the gravel, not the grass. Not great for the bottoms of tents! Every site is close to the numerous restrooms dotted through out Pine Grove. The restrooms were okay, the showers didn’t always work and they were looking little tired. This campground was super quiet when we went. We saw maybe 2-3 other people in the restrooms and 1-2 people walking around, everyone seemed to be hiding in their RVs. It would be good for RVs, With full sewer, electricity, and water hookups at every site. We liked it because it was easy to get to and close to the 95 (but not too close to hear it).
Nick P.GuidePine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Lots of Space
There was a ton of room for us when we went tp pitch our tent. The area also have plenty or space for RV and their hook ups. I would recommend this area if you love to go kayaking (also bring bug spray)
Daniel B.ScoutJohn Prince Park Campground
Nice waterfront tent sites!
Located on Lake Osborne in Lake Worth, Florida the John Prince Campground has many waterfront sites which contain both power and potable water. Being it was summertime here in Florida there were many available sites to choose from. Facilities were good amd close and the staff was extremely kind and accommodating.
- Robert D.Traveler
Markham Park Campground
Perfect local getaway
For south florida, its about as good as it gets. Also has a nice observatory on saturday nights to visit.
Ilena R.Guide
Peanut Island Campground
Cozy Island Campground
The only way to get to this campground is by boat. Reservations are very difficult to get because is a small campground. There are bathrooms with shower next to the campground. All sites are tent only sites and they are very close to each other. You can get two sites instead of one when available. There is some shade in the campground area but in the summer can get very hot. Please note that this is a very popular weekend boat hangout and is often full of visitors.
Jennifer L.GuidePine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Beautiful park
Great site for a day trip or a weekend. Lots of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Conveniently located but feels like miles away from civilization. Stretches from the ocean to outer areas. Shady Pines Camp area is best for tenters, with several tent only sites. The sites aren’t large but fairly private due to foliage. It’s only a short walk to the beach from there. The Lake to Ocean trail runs through here if you’re looking for a multi day hike with primitive camping, just avoid the wet season because water gets quite deep.
- KKyle L.Scout
Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Love it here
Absolutely a wonderful spot in the brush jungle of so Florida. Extended my stay and was planning to again but it’s booked solid this weekend
Yair J.GuidePine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Cool place (high EMF though)
I did primitive camping... I was unclear on where to go, but did find the area just as it got dark (I was using a pop up tent and was ok).
Had a very relaxing and restful night full of high quality and undisturbed sleep.
I was searching for powerline road and figured out I was supposed to simply follow the power line!
Was a pretty place but did not like having to be so near EMF radiation from the powerline I had to hike under for a few miles... I also didn't like the 5G tower next door.
But the good news was weather was perfect!
- Michael J.Guide
Paradise Island RV Resort
Stuck Without Options!
3 campers and two RVs crammed into overflow. NO full hookups as indicated over the phone. Showers NOT in the “bath house” adjacent to these crummy sites. The dumpsite is between the office and the fence. This requires you to back into position or drive down a narrow path and make 3 tight turns. Florida has NO dump sites at rest or service areas! What????
- JJ R.Guide
Little Gopher
Recently renovated. New poles for backpacks and new benches, on the FTA-OTL
A primitive campground on the Ocean to Lake trail, it is well maintained by the FTA-Lox chapter. A large site capable of housing multiple tents and hammock setups, a firepit, 4 wood benches surrounding it and two poles for hanging backpacks. Plenty of firewood in the area. No water source on site, however there is a canal (Big Gopher) 0.2 miles west of the camp on the OTL that is a good source. As with any water in FL, watch for alligators and filter before drinking. I was able to get sporadic cell phone service while there. I stayed there during the dry season and out of hunting season. Check for both as the camping experience will be drastically different. We parked at lot N and hiked 4.3 miles to the camp.
Perry J.LegendPine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Big Park. Big Surprise.
This park was potentially one of our biggest surprises of any Florida State Park!
I’ve actually driven past the entrance to this park more times than I can count, but had never ventured in nor made the time for a special trip across the state to visit until this trip. What a surprise with unbelievable biking and BIG OPEN SPACES. I was astonished to learn just how large this park is. I understand not why it is known on Florida’s East Coast for biking. The roads, trails and bike paths are great.
We brought everything just in case and enjoyed canoeing, paddle boarding, biking, hiking and exploring.
There are two campgrounds, one near the entrance called Pine Grove and one several miles into the park by the river, named… you guessed it… The River Campground.
Many people recommend the River Campground as it is where most of the activities are including swimming, boat ramp, water activities etc. The River Campground for sure has a more State Park vibe and intimate feel. We were in spot#112. However when we biked through Pine Grove Campground we really liked the modern look, larger spaces and better air circulation on top of the hill. Next visit we will try this one even though most of the campers were BIG RIGS and we have a small trailer.
Views from observatory are great and the park has lots of history. What a Gem for the east coast of Florida which is not often on our radar for camping opportunities.
We will return.
Guide to Boca Raton
Tent camping near Boca Raton, Florida, offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With options ranging from urban parks to serene islands, there's something for everyone.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Quiet Waters Park provides essential amenities like drinking water, electric hookups, and showers, making it a comfortable choice for campers.
- Peanut Island Campground features picnic tables, firewood, and clean bathrooms, ensuring a pleasant camping experience on the island.
- Loop 4 offers reservable sites with drinking water and fire pits, perfect for those looking to enjoy a cozy campfire under the stars.
Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $200
- Little Gopher is a free camping option, ideal for those seeking a budget-friendly getaway without sacrificing the camping experience.
- Indiantown Marina provides tent sites with electric hookups, typically priced around $200, catering to those who want a bit more comfort.
- Sawgrass Recreation Park offers a primitive camping experience at a low cost, making it accessible for all types of campers.
Local activities to enjoy while tent camping
- At Quiet Waters Park, visitors can enjoy fishing, hiking, and exploring nature trails, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Peanut Island Campground is perfect for kayaking and snorkeling, providing a unique opportunity to see marine life up close.
- Loop 4 is located near the Cypress Boardwalk Trail, offering scenic hikes and the chance to spot local wildlife.
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