Best Glamping near Bowling Green, FL

Thousand Trails Peace River offers upscale glamping accommodations in a natural Florida setting, providing a comfortable blend of outdoor immersion and modern amenities. The property features spacious glamping units with large cement pads, delivering a more refined camping experience than typical outdoor stays. Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, located just outside Bowling Green, provides an extensive array of glamping options including luxury tents and yurts equipped with quality furnishings and private facilities. Peace River Oaks stands out with its brand new glamping tents that provide a distinctive experience compared to standard accommodations. One guest shared, "This place is brand new and very clean. The have glamping tents that are very cool. This isn't the ordinary crunched in resort camping."

Wildlife viewing opportunities distinguish these glamping resorts, with nature trails winding through oak hammocks and along the Peace River. Guests at Thousand Trails can spot resident alligators and abundant birdlife while enjoying the property's heated swimming pool and scheduled activities. Fossil hunting along the riverbanks has become a signature experience, with shark teeth collection being particularly popular at certain sites. Peace River's glamping locations maintain a quiet atmosphere despite offering numerous recreational options like pickle ball, mini-golf, and organized social events. According to a camper, "There are many activities and games if you choose to participate." Seasonal considerations affect availability, with winter months seeing higher occupancy at these Florida glamping destinations. While some properties are close to Highway 17, most glamping accommodations are positioned to maximize natural surroundings and minimize road noise.

Best Glamping Sites Near Bowling Green, Florida (19)

    1. Thousand Trails Peace River

    21 Reviews
    Ona, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This was our second Thousand Trails stay. Unlike The Oaks at Point South you have to find your own spot. It's a little unnerving. Fortunately, we had a few to choose from as soon as we arrived."

    "Huge sites, fire pits, kayaking and trails and nature galore!!"

    2. Peace River Oaks

    1 Review
    Bowling Green, FL
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (863) 349-3060

    $85 - $95 / night

    "The have glamping tents that are very cool. This isn’t the ordinary crunched in resort camping. All of the sites are spacious with large cement pads. The overall feel is laid back and quiet."

    3. Peace River Campground

    25 Reviews
    Arcadia, FL
    28 miles
    Website

    $16 - $80 / night

    "This campground was easy to get to and has lots to do near by. There is the town of Arcadia nearby with local history and restaurants if you feel like a hot meal on a rainy night."

    "ThisThis is a great Campground just outside of Arcadia Florida. It has ATV trails and fossilized shark tooth hunting. it has a Wilderness Area as well as developed the campground area."

    4. Hillsborough River State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    Thonotosassa, FL
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 987-6771

    $24 / night

    "The park was so lush and green it felt like a jungle safari. There are so many alligators just hanging around near the water so watch out while hiking!"

    "During busy season you can really be packed in but the primitive camping site is another option - hike out and camp away from the crowds!"

    5. Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Lakeshore, FL
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 696-1112

    $20 / night

    "It was a beautiful location! We had site 43 which was secluded from neighbors and in full shade. The back of the site opened to an open field and we constantly saw deer walking through the grounds."

    "Lake Kissimmee State Park Review This was our first visit to Lake Kissimmee State Park and it was a big surprise."

    6. Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    38 Reviews
    Osprey, FL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (941) 361-6511

    $26 / night

    "Excellent for wildlife viewing in the surprisingly beautiful prairie and tropical Florida area. You can rent bikes or kayaks nearby and make sure to take a tour on the famous fan boats."

    "You can spends days hiking the trails and paddling the river and lakes. The wildlife is everywhere! What would you like to see? Deer, wild hogs, alligators, birds of all kinds?"

    7. Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    29 Reviews
    Kenansville, FL
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 462-5360

    $16 / night

    "It’s a couple miles of reasonably decent dirt roads to get there, after several miles of remote highways. The only designated dark sky site in Florida.  "

    "If you love camping, wildlife, and stargazing but still want the convenience of amenities (i.e electricity, running water, bathroom, shower) then this is the place for you."

    8. E.G. Simmons Regional Park

    19 Reviews
    Ruskin, FL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 671-7655

    $24 / night

    "Has shower houses and clean bathrooms Not full hookups but has a dumpstation in the west campground. Busy on holidays No alcohol allowed Firepits. Close to the boatramp. Raccoons can be annoying."

    "Nearly every campsite is right on the water - easy in and out for kayaks, large boat ramp and many picnic pavilions."

    9. Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

    12 Reviews
    Kenansville, FL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 692-1321

    "We were able to fish right off the dock at our site, there was a fit pit and grill, as well as seating outside (each site could be configured differently)."

    "We actually got a spot at RRRVR (river ranch RV resort) which is on the backside by the smoke house restaurant. It was lot 196 and it was FANTASTIC! River ranch has so much to do."

    10. Lake Rosalie Campground

    2 Reviews
    Lakeshore, FL
    33 miles
    Website

    $10 - $20 / night

    "We stayed at this location for 13 days. The bathroom was clean, there was a fire ban in place, but we had portable grills so utilized those."

    "I arrived during the week, it was empty and calm, on the weekend it was quite full. The owners always keep the area clean, they are good people."

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Glamping Reviews near Bowling Green, FL

270 Reviews of 19 Bowling Green Campgrounds


  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 25, 2022

    Hillsborough River State Park Campground

    Great Hiking

    This was one of our favorite campgrounds. The park was so lush and green it felt like a jungle safari. There are so many alligators just hanging around near the water so watch out while hiking! There are so many great hiking trails and places to explore in this park.

    Laundry on site at the bath houses, as well as free hot showers. I didn't like the shower set up as much, because the area for your clothes and stuff and whatnot is in a communal space with other shower-ers.

    Campground hosts sell firewood and ice.

    We were here in January and the weather was perfect, not too humid, and it wasn't too buggy.

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 4, 2016

    Hillsborough River State Park Campground

    Gold Medal Camping at it's finest

    One of the most awarded State Parks! This park has everything! 3 full service camping loops full of sites - lots of space for RV's and Tents - 2 designated hammock camping spots. During busy season you can really be packed in but the primitive camping site is another option - hike out and camp away from the crowds! Pools and Cantina are very popular in the summer with the locals so be prepared! Canoe rentals to tour the river, fishing spots along the shore. Canoes and bicycles are available for rent at the Pool Side Café. The café also provides food, beverages, picnic/camping supplies and souvenirs. Pool lounge chairs for rent. Park visitors can stay connected with FREE Wi-Fi service within an approximate 150 foot range of the pool area (weather and signal permitting). Golf carts are available daily.

    Hiking trails are wonderful but if rainy season some could be closed to flooding. Take bug protection during warm months! Spend some time enjoying the wildlife along the trails. There is also a 2 mile paved loop bicyclers enjoy shared with cars so drive carefully. You can hike to the neighboring Dead River Park for even more of an adventure! Picnic area is wonderful - nice large pavilions and grills. They do have a air conditioned building with kitchen great for weddings and special events.

  • David G.
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Long way from nowhere

    Expect a long travel to this remote site.   It’s a couple miles of reasonably decent dirt roads to get there, after several miles of remote highways. The only designated dark sky site in Florida.   It does not disappoint for night sky viewing.   If you’re camping here, please be courteous and keep your outdoor lights to a minimum.  The night sky’s are just breathtaking.   Check www.spotthestation.nasa.gov to see if you’ll get a glimpse of the space station while your there.   Hiking/biking trails are plentiful.   Be aware that there’s a LOT of loose sand.   So even on a mountain bike you’ll have to walk now and then.   Great birding.  Crested cara cara are frequent as are flocks of turkey strolling through the campsites.   Be sure to head out the road you came in back to the first turn and take the trail to the left (as you’re leaving).   There’s a gator hole just 1/4 mile down the trail.  Nature trail is a nice hammock view.  No pets on that particular trail.   

    There are 2 camp loops only the first camp loop has a bath house, which is very nice.   The equestrian camp has porta potties.  Many of those folks drive over to the bathhouse.  Even the bathhouse has outdoor red lights.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 7, 2025

    Peace River Oaks

    Fantastic

    This place is brand new and very clean. The owners/operators are extremely friendly and helpful. The have glamping tents that are very cool. This isn’t the ordinary crunched in resort camping. All of the sites are spacious with large cement pads. The overall feel is laid back and quiet. There are many activities and games if you choose to participate.

  • Kelsey H.
    Sep. 12, 2021

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    Peaceful & Beautiful Spot

    We got into this site with a last minute cancellation over Labor Day weekend. It was a beautiful location! We had site 43 which was secluded from neighbors and in full shade. The back of the site opened to an open field and we constantly saw deer walking through the grounds. We also saw many armadillos and turkey! Site had water and electric as well as a fire pit and picnic bench. Each loop has a bathhouse and laundry unit. Sewage dump was clean and easy. Campground also has a general store with some essentials, snacks, WiFi and live bait. There’s water for fishing and a cleaning station, although we didn’t catch anything you could see the fish jumping constantly. There’s plenty of trails and an observation tower. We will be back!

  • Cristy M.
    Jul. 21, 2018

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Awesome stargazing and wildlife

    If you love camping, wildlife, and stargazing but still want the convenience of amenities (i.e electricity, running water, bathroom, shower) then this is the place for you.

    Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is part of IDA International Dark-Sky Places. The park has little light pollution and also a stargazing pad where you can also camp on.

    The campgrounds aren't large but the campsites are good for tents and RVs. The one site we stayed at had water and electric hook-ups and a firepit. We were close to very clean restroom area that also had showers, washer and dryer. They do have primitive campsites for the more rustic individuals. The campgrounds are about 45 minutes from town, but the ranger station sells ice for $2.50 and firewood purchase is by honor system. We also saw other campers with their dogs so pet-friendly as well.

    Lots of hiking trails and so much wildlife. We saw deer grazing near our campsite!

    Make sure to bring lots of mosquito repellent, especially in the summer months. Otherwise you'll get bit...a lot! But it is Florida after all.

  • Katie E.
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Simple and well maintained

    Our visit was relaxing and enjoyable. We visited in July and the shade from all the trees around our site helped keep the heat tolerable. The camp site’s aren’t dispersed and a little close together but we didn’t have any immediate neighbors around us so it was perfect. We stayed on site 008 and it was spacious enough for our large cabin tent, picnic table, additional table, dog pool, chairs, etc. Our site is conveniently close to the bathrooms. I liked that there is only one main dumpster and it’s kept a distance from the camp sites. I think this helped keep any raccoons that may have been around away from the campers. AMAZING star gazing location.

  • J
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    Huge state park, lots of wildlife

    Excellent for wildlife viewing in the surprisingly beautiful prairie and tropical Florida area. You can rent bikes or kayaks nearby and make sure to take a tour on the famous fan boats. Pros: wildlife, cabin option, close to towns, clean, pretty large sites, modern amenities like laundry, restaurant, gift/grocery shop on site, very shady campsites, great trails (many boardwalks), huge park, easy to get to from 75. Good mix of locals and tourists to give you more ideas of what to do while visiting. Cons: just the bugs and heat...

  • T
    Jun. 22, 2020

    Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

    River Ranch RV Resort

    You can get a RV site through Westgate which is more of a field or through River Ranch RV Resort which has full hook-ups. We stayed on a waterfront site at River Ranch RV Resort and it was perfect! We were able to fish right off the dock at our site, there was a fit pit and grill, as well as seating outside (each site could be configured differently). At Westgate River Ranch (walking distance from our site but still got a golf cart) we went to the rodeo on Saturday night, did a swamp buggy ride, skeet shooting, petting zoo and rode a mechanical bull... and there was still more we could have done but ran out of time since we still wanted to relax some 🙃 If you're looking for a great site with tons of activities available River Ranch RV Resort is the place for you!


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