Best Glamping near Bushnell, FL

Mutual Mine Campground in Withlacoochee State Forest offers cabin glamping and yurt accommodations alongside tent and RV sites, situated around a clear swimming hole. The forest location provides a secluded glamping experience with spacious sites and natural surroundings. Guests enjoy water and electric hookups at each site, flush toilets in the bathhouse, and picnic tables. Most campsites have fire rings for evening gatherings. Riverside Lodge Resort houses unique yurt accommodations along with cabin glamping options near Inverness, situated along the water with boat access. One visitor noted, "The cabins are some of the nicest and cleanest we have ever stayed in, with high quality furniture, beds/bedding, and amenities."

Multiple hiking trails connect directly to the glamping areas, allowing guests to explore the surrounding forest without leaving the property. The Citrus Trail system offers over 40 miles of paths where adventurous glampers can discover natural caves and wildlife. Swimming in the clear mine pond provides a refreshing activity after hiking, with stairs leading from the campsites to the water. Lake Panasoffkee's Idlewild Lodge features glamping accommodations with a beautiful pool, on-site food truck, and boat rentals for fishing expeditions on the lake. A recent visitor mentioned, "They have multiple fire pits, a beautiful pool, and great food truck on site. Also they have a boat to rent and great fishing all over the lake." Withlacoochee State Forest's glamping sites require advance reservations with a gate code for secure access, making these locations ideal for weekend getaways or extended stays.

Best Glamping Sites Near Bushnell, Florida (40)

    1. Mutual Mine Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest

    14 Reviews
    Floral City, FL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 797-4140

    $14 / night

    "This is an excellent place to camp because it is secluded with large private campsites surrounding a clear swimming hole. It is a short drive from the Chaz, and affordable."

    "Bathrooms are clean and close to sites 4-6 . My wife and I camped at site 5 and it had close access to the stairs to get down to the water."

    2. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

    129 Reviews
    Windermere, FL
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 939-2267

    $56 - $201 / night

    "Big park so lots of walking if you don’t have the cart (or you can bring your own and/or bikes).  Our grandsons loved the golf cart!"

    "The comfort stations are near by and are modern and air conditioned. Everything is accessible by bus, walking or golf carts."

    3. Colt Creek State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Zephyrhills, FL
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 815-6761

    $24 / night

    "Colt Creek State Park is one of the newer parks in the Florida State Park System. We had the opportunity to camp at one of the handicap accessible sites recently and found it to be very convenient."

    "We arrived to check in only to fine we were to get the last remaining campsite available. After checking in we drove to our campsite. The campsites are large and well spaced."

    4. Lake Louisa State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Clermont, FL
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 394-3969

    $24 - $120 / night

    "Lake Louisa is located on the edge of the Orlando metropolitan region. Close to Disney but accessible to other area attractions and communities, if that's what you are lookimg to do."

    "Lake Louisa is located in Clermont Florida and is only 20 miles from Disney in Orlando. It is a newer park and the facilities were really nice."

    5. Sunshine Village

    1 Review
    Webster, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 793-8626

    "I could hear wild boat running around near my campsite at night! Tons of nature."

    6. Idlewild Lodge and RV Park

    1 Review
    Lake Panasoffkee, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 793-7057

    $74 - $230 / night

    "High quality furniture, beds/bedding, and amenities. They have multiple fire pits, a beautiful pool, and great food truck on site. Also they have a boat to rent and great fishing all over the lake.  "

    7. Riverside Lodge Resort

    3 Reviews
    Inverness, FL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 726-2002

    $60 / night

    "Nice, quiet, great view, lots of fish for kids, good staff."

    "The location is great with lots to do in this area near the Crystal River.  The RV park is primarily used for Snow Birds so space is limited.  The sites are not much to speak of.  "

    8. Withlacoochee River Park

    12 Reviews
    Dade City, FL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 567-0264

    "I would have rated a 5+ except that there is only 1 small bathhouse in campground. There are other bathrooms on property though."

    "I like the regular tent sites, not much of a walk in but secluded. The park includes restrooms and showers and seem to be taken care of."

    9. Hillsborough River State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    Thonotosassa, FL
    38 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!"

    10. Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground

    64 Reviews
    Apopka, FL
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 553-4383

    "Although the spring is quite a walk, with floats in tow, driving is an option also and there is always lots of parking, and it goes in a curve so your never to far from accessing the springs no matter"

    "The camp site was nice with a pit and grill on site. Only complaint I have was that we’re near the airport and heard a lot of planes flying by overnight. Also heard loud cars in the area."

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Glamping Reviews near Bushnell, FL

578 Reviews of 40 Bushnell 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.

  • Kathie E.
    Apr. 3, 2022

    Lake Louisa State Park Campground

    Beautiful Lake Louisa

    Lake Louisa is located on the edge of the Orlando metropolitan region. Close to Disney but accessible to other area attractions and communities, if that's what you are lookimg to do.

    We needed a break from life so we went to chill and hang out in the park. What a beautiful park it is. Miles of trails, a small beach, 3 lakes for fishing and kayaking, and 2 fishing piers. They also have equestrian facilities for horseback riding. Including a stable where you can sign up to join a ride.

    The park's campground is compact with 2 very clean bathhouse, a small camp store, and 60 sites. The sites are nicely setup with lots of privacy. There are a few sites with both 50 amp electric and sewer service. One issue, especially in the summer, is the lack of shade so make sure you bring your own shade structures and a fan. In addition to traditional sites, the park has glamping tents, eco tents, primitive tent sites, equestrian sites, cabins, and a youth group area.

    The park is really beautiful. The riolling hills, pine forests, and pretty lakes. The wild flowers are also very pretty.

    We've been to many of Florida's state parks and this is among our new favorites. Just love it! Enjoy!

  • Brenda M.
    Aug. 12, 2019

    Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

    Great family campground!

    Rent the go cart! Only $60 a day but well worth it! Big park so lots of walking if you don’t have the cart (or you can bring your own and/or bikes).  Our grandsons loved the golf cart! They have two pools, one geared for kids (closed at 11pm) and another one more for adults (open 24 hours).  Bathrooms were extremely clean and air conditioned. Campfire show and movie at night and don’t forget to bring your s’mores to roast! Fireworks and light parade over the lake at night as well. Our space was 1109 and very nice...towards middle of park. They have about three or four places to eat if you don’t want to cook.  No mosquitos which is so rare for Florida but Disney goes to great lengths to rid the mosquitos.  Great time .... you will love it!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Orlando/Kissimmee KOA

    Fabricated Camping @ Kissimmee KOA

    Why contemplate leaving the creature comforts of home when you can just haul everything that you love most to a place that provides all of the concrete paved, easy-to-access amenities that you likely have at home in the first place? If you find yourself in this dilemma, no worries, Orlando/ Kissimmee KOA has all of your manufactured outdoor camping needs covered … and what’s perhaps most interesting is that you won’t even have to drive out of the concrete jungle to encounter this experience, in fact, it’s right off a major 4-lane highway (HWY 192).

    So, if you are dreaming of escaping your domesticated life for the thrills of an outdoor camping adventure that will have you appreciating the best of what nature has to offer, then just be forewarned, this is not that place. But if you are simply looking for a change of scenery and want to be near all of the action and attractions here in Central Florida’s ‘Magic City’ and want a different experience than paying overpriced rates at Tiki-hut themed entertainment hotels and relish the idea of dusting off your RV or unpacking your tent in a pseudo nature environment complete with all the astro turf your dog can poop on within a confined, fenced-in setting, then this KOA (and let’s be frank, ANY KOA) has you covered.

    As far as amenities go, it’s a KOA, so there’s going to be more amenities here than you can shake a stick at. These include: heated in-ground medium-sized pool complete with tiled patio, lounge chaise chairs, tables with umbrellas and regular chairs, water-rinsing station, as well as a jacuzzi / spa, propane refilling station, bike rentals, 134’ max length slots, WiFi, pavilion, Kamp K9, firewood for sale, 24 hour laundr-O-mat, picnic tables, community fire pits, on-site market, recreation office, life-size Jenga, designated trash areas, fitness center, playground, dog wash, public bus service, basketball court, EV chargers, jump pad, taxi service back-in and pull-through perfectly paved, level concrete RV sites with full hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage). There’s even RV sites that are dubbed ‘Deluxe,’ which are larger and come with a paved connected patio.

    No RV? And REALLY don’t want to have an experience that is different than living at home? Even here at this KOA, that’s not a problem, where the proprietors will easily rent you a deluxe cabin, if there is one available. These 1BR or 2BR A/C cooled Deluxe Cabins sleep 4, 6 or 8 people and come with bunk bed set, futon / sofa sleeper and a queen-sized bed along with a private bath and shower, TV with cable offering over 20 channels, some with EV chargers, patio w/ charcoal or gas BBQ grill and fire pit, front porch with patio furniture and chairs, refrigerator, fresh linens, paw pen for the pups and a partial or full kitchen. They even have rustic cabins that are cheaper and don’t come with all the thrills for those that want some degree of ‘roughing’ it, so this means no kitchen and no bathroom or showers, although there is full bed, bunk bed, TV, mini-refrigerator, A/C patio furniture, brick fire pit with cooking grate.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) To continue with the simple, easy-to-access, manufactured experience theme here, for those that grow tired of trying to conjure up that next meal for the kiddos, who are grumbling about making every meal, head on over to any one of these nearby drive-thru windows or curb-side meal offerings: McDonald’s, Panda Express, Applebee’s, Steak ‘n Shake and Wendy’s; (2) If you want to heighten that suburban culinary experience you all have been craving though, I really do rate the silverware-free dining experience that is Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, which is literally just down the road and is actually a lot of fun for the kiddos and adults alike; (3) Should you find yourself in need of anything that you either forgot or may have run out of, then fear not, there’s a Sam’s Club that is in walking distance from this KOA and further south that definitely requires a drive, there’s a Walmart Supercenter; (4) I’ve noticed that this place has SIGNIFICANT discounts if you simply plan in advance – so for example, during the months of March OR April (it’s January now), they’re offering a whopping 25% discount; and (5) If you are looking for a slice of nature’s paradise, then I highly recommend driving a bit north to Wekiwa Springs, where you’ll be able to enjoy one of the most amazing springs in all of Florida where the water is 72 degrees year round.

    Happy Camping!

  • Donna B.
    Dec. 22, 2020

    Grateful Hammock

    We love the Grateful Hammock

    Best site around. Outdoor kitchen and shower both with hot water! Flush toilets. Adorable tiny cabin rental is available. Social distancing is being practiced. Creativity is bounding. Artists and musicians are highly encouraged to visit. You'll wish you came sooner.

  • Chelsea C.
    Feb. 27, 2021

    Mutual Mine Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest

    Loud engine noises but otherwise secluded

    This is an excellent place to camp because it is secluded with large private campsites surrounding a clear swimming hole. It is a short drive from the Chaz, and affordable. The hosts were extra friendly. Downside is no pets or alcohol, and weird gloomy roar of airboats or some other loud engine after dark nearby. We also camped next to someone who was blasting country music and speaking loudly well past midnight, but that is a risk of campground camping, bring earplugs.

  • 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.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2023

    Encore Sherwood Forest

    Megalopolis RV Circus

    Allow me to begin by saying I have never been to a large RV campground… ever! This place is so huge that you won’t be surprised if you get lost in this place at least a couple of times before you find your slotted RV destination for the night. Also, I was amazed by how close to the concrete jungle you are at this place, but once you turn on the winding little lane that will bring you to this megalopolis RV circus – fitting given your proximity to all of themed amusement parks! – after crossing through the entry gates, you immediately lose sight of all the traffic, noise and business as you are swallowed up by the lush verdant trees of pines, palms and Ancient oaks. 

    As for the campground itself, you’ll enter off the very busy 192 and head south on Scott Boulevard, where you’ll pass 3 intersecting lanes before arriving to Sherwood Forest RV Resort. There will be plenty of signage, so you shouldn’t get lost arriving here – it's another story once inside this massive compound. To navigate yourself to the proper location you have been assigned of the 514 potential overnight possibilities that exist, you’ll first want to stop off at the administration building, where they should give you a map – and if they don’t, be sure to ask for you, because you’re going to need it! Basically, this entire place is back-to-back RV’s parked at a diagonal with very little to no privacy whatsoever and given that Sherwood Forest is so heavily populated, you are going to encounter both a decent amount of traffic (the golf cart kind) and noise. And while I would normally encourage folks to get as close to the pool area as possible, I found this main congregating place to be quite jam packed and noisy. 

    Amenities: Clubhouse / lounge, mini-golf, basketball, dog park, RV storage, restroom / shower facilities, horseshoe pit, WiFi (at a cost away from the main building), shuffleboard, darts, fitness center, in-ground heated swimming pool, nearby Tiki bar, LP gas refill station, laundr-O-mat, ballroom, mail room, library, banquet hall, catch-and-release lake fishing, marketplace store, playground, game room, billiards, whirlpool / spa / hot tub, picnic tables, pavilion areas, fire pits, BBQ grill, designated trash receptacles, trash compactor, cable TV / satellite and back-in / pull-through sites with full hook-ups (30/ 50 amp electric, water and sewage). In addition to all of the amenities, there’s also a ton of activities, including live music concerts, potluck dinners, BBQ cookouts, dance lessons, ice cream socials, craft-making classes, outdoor chess, mini-golf tournaments, church services, aerobic dancing, exercise classes, line dancing (yeehaw!), board game nights, Bingo, card playing as well as formal holiday dinners around Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) The best sites, in general, are all of the ones that are completely on the perimeter of Sherwood Forest RV Resort, specifically sites #1– 137 (you will note that there are a handful of cottages and cabins for rent in these slots as well); (2) When you get done staring down the inside of your cooler or mini-fridge and are looking for a place to sit down and eat for a change, then there are no shortage of food joints to have a look at, including: Krispy Kreme (my personal favorite), Cracker Barrel (my personal least favorite restaurant in the universe), Longhorn Steakhouse, Ichiban Buffet, Martin’s BBQ, Olive Garden and 192 Crab & Lobster Juicy Seafood & Bar;(3) If by chance you have forgotten anything, avoid paying double or triple the price at the on-site market by going to either Walmart or Publix, which are both about a mile and half away; and (4) If you would actually like to enjoy a bit of the outdoors while staying at this RV amusement park, go for a day trip to Lake Tohopekaliga, which has some pretty amazing bass fishing as well as a few choice places to drop your boat into, like Twin Oaks or Cherokee Point Conservation Areas (and if you don’t have your own kayak, canoe or boat, contact Wild Willys Airboat Tours and they’ll show you around). 

    Happy Camping!

  • j
    Jan. 12, 2022

    Silver Springs State Park Campground

    Spacious serenity

    Silver Springs Silver Springs SP Beautiful Florida campground with 60 sites, many pullthrus. The sites are huge with lots of space and privacy. Lush surroundings. Water, electricity, fire pit, grill and picnic table on level gravel sites. The bathhouse is modern, clean, good sized. They have family showers too. Nice laundry facility. There is an environmental museum and a Pioneer Village and the grounds. Campgrounds are next to the Silver Springs where you have to take the glass bottom boat tour.$10 pp for seniors. You can also kayak the Springs but watch out for gators!The grounds on the Springs and campground have great trails.


Guide to Bushnell

Withlacoochee State Forest's Mutual Mine Campground provides secure, secluded camping opportunities 15 minutes from Bushnell, Florida. The campground requires gate code access and features 13 campsites spaced around a former mine that now serves as a swimming hole. Most sites have electric hookups, water access, and fire rings, while the surrounding forest offers extensive trail networks for hiking, biking, and off-road motorcycle adventures.

What to do

Explore the Citrus Trail system: Withlacoochee State Forest contains over 40 miles of hiking paths with diverse terrain. The trails connect directly to camping areas, making day hikes convenient. "We hiked extensively in this tract and used Mutual Mine campground as one of our stop-overs. Very nice, open, flat areas to pitch tents and close to hiking trails," notes Alex M. from Mutual Mine Campground.

Off-road adventures: The forest trail system accommodates motorcycles and off-road vehicles in designated areas. "My group goes to this campground several times a year due to the location to home and for being able to play off road in the surrounding trail system. We ride up on our adventure motorcycles, setup camp then go play all day on the trails," reports Joe D. from Mutual Mine Campground.

Kayaking and canoeing: The Withlacoochee River offers water recreation opportunities within short driving distance. "The river was an obstacle course but adventurous and challenging," describes Joanne W. at Withlacoochee River Park. The river features multiple access points and varying difficulty levels depending on water levels and recent rainfall.

What campers like

Secluded sites: Many glamping options near Bushnell offer privacy and space between accommodations. "This was a great spot. We visited during the week and hardly had any neighbors. There is a gate code to get in which made me feel very safe and secure. Gorgeous trees throughout the sites and nice little paths to explore," shares Teala S. from Mutual Mine Campground.

Swimming access: Natural swimming areas provide relief from Florida heat. "The watering hole helped us stay cool and the camp host was very informative and friendly. Will definitely be back to visit when it's cooler," reports Jennifer T. about her family's experience at Mutual Mine Campground.

Wildlife viewing: The area supports diverse Florida wildlife. "We saw armadillos, turtles, large Ospreys, and a small gator by the fishing dock," notes a visitor to Withlacoochee River Park. Birdwatching opportunities abound throughout the region's parks and waterways.

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Summer heat and insects can affect comfort levels. "Bring plenty of bugspray, the mosquitoes here are big enough to carry away a small dog," warns Jake H. about camping at Hillsborough River State Park.

Bathroom facilities vary: Some glamping locations near Bushnell have limited facilities. "Bathrooms but no showers. Free potable water. You can also pull in a trailer but this is not a full-commercial type campground. More a cross between that and primitive camping…perfect for backpackers!!" explains Alex M. about Mutual Mine Campground.

Noise factors: Despite wilderness settings, some campgrounds experience noise. "Downside is no pets or alcohol, and weird gloomy roar of airboats or some other loud engine after dark nearby," mentions Chelsea C. about Mutual Mine Campground. Road noise can affect sites closer to highways in some locations.

Tips for camping with families

Select sites strategically: Some campgrounds offer family-friendly designated sites. "Campsite 12 was our favorite (we booked 5 sites total). It was a Family weekend for the books! Would absolutely recommend this campground," shares Jennifer T. about Mutual Mine Campground.

Swimming safety: While natural swimming areas offer recreation, supervision remains essential. "The pond seems clean enough for a swim," notes one reviewer about Mutual Mine's swimming hole, but families should bring life jackets for children and be aware of water conditions.

Educational opportunities: Many parks offer learning experiences for children. Wekiwa Springs State Park provides nature programs. "We had an awesome time with our two grandchildren! The water was beautiful!" shares Lauren W., who appreciated the wheelchair-accessible features at the springs.

Tips from RVers

Site accessibility: Some glamping locations near Bushnell present challenges for larger vehicles. "There is not a lot of room in the loops to pull your rv into the spot. There is plenty of room between your rv and your neighbor next to you but not a lot of room across from your spot," explains Samantha O. about her experience at Disney's Fort Wilderness, which is within day-trip distance from Bushnell.

Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary by location. "You can rent Surrey's and golf carts to cruise the park which is a nice plus, although they are overpriced," mentions Jason D. about Hillsborough River State Park, located about an hour from Bushnell.

Dump station access: Not all parks provide on-site sewer connections. "The dump area was clean + had water hoses to clean your sewage hose out," reports a visitor to Withlacoochee River Park, describing an important amenity for RV travelers staying multiple nights.

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