Best Tent Camping near Cedar Key, FL

Recent Tent Reviews in Cedar Key

425 Reviews of 6 Cedar Key Campgrounds

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  Dave D.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 19, 2024

  Manatee Springs State Park Campground

  Peaceful retreat

  Peaceful secluded campsites. Most have a wooded buffer. There are full hookup sites available. We stayed in site 33. Sites have fire ring and picnic tables.

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  John P.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 16, 2024

  Chassahowitzka River Campground

  Clean, easy access to water

  It’s a clean park with easy access to boat rentals (kayaks, canoes) and a boat launch if you have your own. Publix and Walmart are ~10 minutes away if you need anything. I came in September after a heavy rain and it was pretty buggy. Bring mosquito repellent. There are a number of long term campers with poorly kept RVs, but everyone is friendly.

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  Timothy G.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 29, 2024

  Ross Prairie Campground

  Great place to camp or rv

  Had no problems, calm and cool surroundings.

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  Erik L.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 23, 2024

  Encore Crystal Isles

  No booking possible

  You have to get called back, not working with international numbers. Form on website won’t solve the captcha.

  Sometimes automating everything is stupid.

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  Josh W.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 22, 2024

  Yellow Jacket RV Resort

  Interesting place

  The office staff is very helpful and nice.

  The location itself is pretty remote and not close to many amenities. The sites are pretty difficult to get into based on the layout. I would not recommend this place to a newbie as it is nearly impossible to get into a lot of these sites without having nearby sites empty to use their space. I struggled even with the adjacent sites being empty. The sites are close together, but the staff does a good job spreading out their reservations. We booked a riverview site, but there is a good amount of marsh between our site and the river, so the view is not that impressive. The single digit sites have a better river view than double digits. The site is pretty level, and I do like that it is rock/gravel and not dirt. The hookups are at the front of the site, which requires you to have an additional 25 feet of hose and power. The staff does warn you prior to arrival of this, so we were well prepared. Wifi is good within the campground, but I couldn't get the cable to work. There is a boat slip and boat rentals available on-site. There is also a pool and hot tub ( the hot tub was not functional during our visit). Good amount of shade within the entire campground, which is nice in the summer months. Depending on what you are looking for, this campground may or may not be for you.

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  Julia H.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 14, 2024

  Otter Springs Resort Park and Campground

  Be prepared for cramped buddy sites

  Site# 54 Check in: 1pm Check out: 11am Full hook- up Easy to level Gravel back-in (Most, if not all sites are Buddy sites - so be prepared to face a neighbor you do not know. -We were literally looking at each other for ten weeks - with us having two dogs and neighbors having three dogs-complete bark fest). We were so close our awnings would not go out all the way or we would touch.

  Lot is Shaded with lots of trees. Not a big lot since you have to share space with your neighbor

  • No concrete patio - no picnic table but had a fire ring

  Located in the middle of nowhere- Dollar General is four miles away and Walmart is 11 miles (doesn’t seem far but on all back roads, it takes a while) Closest highway (75) is 45 miles away & I-90 is an hour

  Zero WiFi or Zero cell service (1 tiny bar but not enough to do a basic internet search) - once we purchased Starlink ($599), we were able to stream. No Cable TV- limited channels No Outdoor kitchen No Outdoor community sinks to clean big pots

  They do not pickup garbage at site daily, Must walk to garbage dumpster - not too far

  Allowed to ride personal golf carts Not Able to rent golf carts or pedal bikes from them Golf cart not really needed- smaller campground Indoor heated Swimming pool Natural Spring within park but due to rain & flooding of the Suwannee River over the ten weeks we were there, we were unable to access the spring or experience kayaking or the few amenities of the park. Very disappointing.
  Had a Playground No Bocce ball, shuffleboard, There was basketball court and volleyball court.

  Good general store with basics No Activity Center for kids Unsure if there are activities for kids (there were not from January-March). There is not a snack bar/restaurant . Not a Game room, putt putt, or jumping pad for kids No Workout room

  Streets are gravel/sand -not great for riding bikes in campground Great places to ride bikes outside of campground (not near this campground) though- look for Nature Coast State Trail

  Lots of cabin and tent space Individual bathrooms with own sink, shower, toilet & clean

  Laundry machines (one washer & one dryer) per bathhouse- only two bath houses

  Dog area - not fenced in - they have a huge field behind the campground that they keep the outside mowed & is a great place to walk dogs

  There were not bugs/flies initially but as it has started warming up, it has slowly gotten worse

  There were trails to hike off of the campground.

  The most disappointing aspect is that they were selling presidential hats in the general store. One - politics and recreation don’t go together and two- if you’re going to sell one candidate but not the other, you’re a biased business

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  L&A C.

  Legend

  

  May. 21, 2024

  Encore Crystal Isles

  Rv park in a Good location~great pool !

  FHU, gravel site. The sites Very close together and guests pull in all around your site and park their boats, cars, trucks, golf carts. Luckily, we only stayed a weekend. Lots of full time residents. The dog park is big, Pool house, jacuzzi and pool are large and clean. There were activities planned for the kids which was fun! There are tennis courts, which we didn’t use. The playground has many different play areas and was tidy. There are lots of area attractions and a beach with a designated swimming area at the end of the road. If we had come off season, it would have been great. The swing and pond, behind our RV, was a nice touch for our puppy and granddaughter.

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  IGNACIO C.

  Scout

  

  May. 13, 2024

  Angler's RV Campgrounds

  Good

  Spacious, sites with all services, hot showers, us$63/night not many other options in the area

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  Quinton C.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 2, 2024

  Potts Preserve

  Great Free Spot

  This is a great spot! There’s two camping areas, one off of North Dee and one off of Hooty Point. It’s primitive/equestrian camping and Hooty Point is far better in my opinion because it has water access for fishing.

  I stayed at the North Dee Road site and it was still great despite not having immediate access for fishing. First off, it’s free to reserve, and then the campgrounds comes with a firepit, bench, and non-potable water. This was my test run for starting to camp again and I don’t think I could’ve picked a better place.

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  Carlos O.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 31, 2024

  Mary’s Fish Camp

  Rv connection

  Good place but only bad thing is power connection on boxes they have melted plugs I wouldn’t connect to it but other than that’s it’s a very good place I would of stood longer if that issue was fixed but never fixed it

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  Karen

  Guide

  

  Mar. 26, 2024

  Ross Prairie Campground

  Great spot site 11.

  Only here Two days. Nice little quick stop.

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  Wendy T.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 20, 2024

  Cedar Key RV Resort

  Very professional

  Super clean and quiet. This campground has it all except a childrens play area. Laundry, pool, clubhouse, Pickleball courts. Short drive to Cedar Key harbor. Great restaurants and art coop shopping.

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  Latika Y.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 14, 2024

  Rainbow Springs State Park Campground

  Good for paddling

  If you’re tent camping in the tent-only walk-in sites, site 60 is definitely the most private (farthest from the lot but still a short walk in on a paved path). Bathrooms are two single stall/shower combos, but never too crowded. Campground is good for paddling, especially for renting from the concessions (they have single and tandem kayaks, SUP, and canoes). It’s a drive and a separate entrance to get to the head springs area of the park, though there is a small roped off swim area by the boat ramp. We went before tubing opens (April 1 each year), so the Rainbow was less crowded and stunningly clear and emerald.

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  J A.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 12, 2024

  Potts Preserve - River Primitive Campground (North Hooty Point Road)

  Nice but you can not drive to the site

  Very pretty nice but you can not drive up to the sites must walk an 8th of a mile to site

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  Lexi W.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 8, 2024

  Chassahowitzka River Campground

  Most Incredible Hidden Spot

  This is one of my most favorite spots ever. You can camp right by your car and then it’s a short drive to the dock where you can put your kayak in or rent one. You will SEE MANATEES!!!! ITS SO MAGICAL!

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  Lexi W.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 8, 2024

  Rainbow Springs State Park Campground

  Hidden Gem

  This secret little spot is the perfect escape into the jungle of Florida. You will see wildlife and enjoy being in a remote spot in nature. Great hiking trail!

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  bret

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 7, 2024

  Manatee Springs State Park Campground

  My review

  Stayed on site 22, cell service was very bad, no laundry, only stayed two nights to check the park out, very small store, gravel bumpy road in campground, would stay here again if I was passing through area

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  Calvin B.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 31, 2024

  Higher Ground

  Not a bad site.

  Not bad for an inexpensive place to camp while visiting Crystal River. I loved the outdoor shower. I didn’t like the banging noises coming from the abandoned trailer onsite. Very spooky at night!

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  Ed M.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 25, 2024

  Happy Hannah’s Hound Haven

  Friendly

  Hannah reached out in advance by text to welcome me, check on my ETA, and offer table and chairs. I pulled in after dark and Hannah came out to guide me in. The camp site in her backyard was quiet. I was tired and just slept, leaving early the next morning to swim with the manatees. I enjoyed a quiet safe night.

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  Reese R.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 24, 2024

  Shell Mound Campground

  Favorite local spot

  Has always been our favorite local getaway being 30 minutes away! The only downfall is not allowing reservations but there are limited spaces so I feel it would be filled up quicker. Seems to always have at least one available spot which is great. We hope it stays that way 🙏🏻

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  Nick B.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 17, 2024

  Lucky Charm RV Park

  Feeling Lucky!

  We stopped at Lucky Charm for 2 nights! What an awesome spot. There are large beautiful trees with Spanish moss all over the property. Every site is a Pull-thru and very long. Can easily fit Class A's or Big 5th wheels. Full hook-ups. They have a pool, bathhouse, and laundry facilities. The owners were great. We arrived in the dark and they guided us by flashlight to our spot. We would stay there again and highly recommend Lucky Charm RV Park.

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  Paula L.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 16, 2024

  Sandy Oaks RV Resort

  ***BEWARE** FELT RIPPED OFF, NOT CUSTOMER ORIENTED

  On Dec 16, 2023, my husband and I booked a 7-day RV stay at Sandy Oaks RV Park, Beverly Hills FL 34465. This was 9 weeks in advance of our Feb 18, 2024 arrival, planned so we could be close to a family member was scheduled to have surgery mid-Feb. Over Christmas we learned the date/location for surgery had changed. We immediately called to cancel and because we were at Day 55(5 days into their 30- 60 day window) for a full refund, they kept 50% of what we paid plus$40 admin fee. They charged us$279 out of the$355 we paid. They only had our reservation for 12 days!!!! We called and talked with Jodee, the manager, who was unwaivering and adamant those were the rules. We pointed out their website stated "50% of your security deposit plus $40 administrative fee" would be charged, not the entire amount of the 7-day stay. (Wow, we made a HUGE mistake paying 100% up front.) Our fellow RV-friends agreed that a refund of $279 for holding a reservation for 12 days was unreasonable and not consistent with their stated cancellation policy. They called and spoke with two different staff members who told them the 50% applied to 1st night's stay, not the entire 7 nights. e.g., cancellation charges would be $36 plus $40 admin totaling $76. Jodee charged us $279! Beware! this is not a nice"friendly and helpful" RV Park. Be sure to double check EVERYTHING before booking with them so you're not"ripped off" like we feel we were.

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  James P.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 14, 2024

  Hart Springs Park

  Nice

  Roomy sites. Full hookup. Plenty of room for the kids to play.

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  CM M.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 10, 2024

  Manatee Springs State Park Campground

  Beautiful spring, tons of wildlife, clean facilities

  The springs are amazing and full of wildlife. The manatees will only be in the springs early in the morning or later at night as they go out to the river to eat during the day. The campsite was made of small gravel so it took a little while to get the tent stakes in, but no other complaints. Facilities were clean and well stocked. Some of the wildlife seemed especially comfortable in the campsites. It rained while we were there and a few armadillos hung out under our tarp overhang and a large group of deer slept maybe 15 feet from our side. We didn’t have any issues with the animals, they were just a cute addition to the experience. The concessions and kayak rentals were open so the contract issue a few reviews mentioned must have been resolved.

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  Joseph P.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 9, 2023

  Cristal Camping 🏕️ Fl

  The most amazing primitive campsite I’ve been to with my family I loved it

  I stayed at Cristal camp with my family and it was amazing. It was not hot that entire weekend so we were able to have a fire pit going here. It’s just great I would highly recommend it.

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 25, 2023

  Woodland Nesters

  Woodland Nesters

  Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to have this property on our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love.

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  Barry T.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 19, 2023

  Shired Island Campground

  Closed due to storm damage from hurricane unknown when it will reopen

  Closed due to hurricane damage