Best Campgrounds near Cocoa, FL

Campgrounds near Cocoa, Florida primarily consist of established sites offering a range of facilities and hookups for various camping styles. Manatee Hammock Campground and Sonrise Palms RV Park provide options for both tent and RV camping, while some locations like Jetty Park Campground and Joy RV Park also offer cabins. Most campgrounds in the area feature full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections, particularly catering to RVs. The camping landscape is concentrated along the Space Coast, offering views of the Indian River and proximity to Kennedy Space Center, with several sites positioned to view rocket launches from Cape Canaveral.

The Space Coast region experiences typical Florida weather patterns with hot, humid summers and mild winters, making camping viable year-round. Most campgrounds in the area require reservations, especially during winter months when snowbirds increase demand for sites. Terrain is generally flat and accessible, with paved roads leading to most established campgrounds. While primitive camping options are limited, the developed sites typically provide amenities including showers, restrooms, and in many cases, swimming pools. Cell service is generally strong throughout the region, with most campgrounds offering WiFi. A visitor noted: "Located on the river across from Kennedy Space Center, it's a great spot to view launches with 20 or so spots along the river."

Campers consistently mention rocket launches as a highlight of camping in this area, with several reviews noting the unique opportunity to watch space activities from campgrounds like Manatee Hammock. Water views are another frequent positive mention, with sites along the Indian River offering fishing opportunities and wildlife viewing. Reviews indicate that campgrounds in the area tend to have sites positioned relatively close together, with varying levels of privacy. As one camper described Manatee Hammock: "Beautiful water view right across from the KSC." Noise from nearby highways, trains, and occasional launch activities is mentioned in several reviews, with some campers recommending earplugs, particularly for tent camping. Many campgrounds in the region cater primarily to RVs, though tent camping is available at select locations.

Best Camping Sites Near Cocoa, Florida (120)

    1. Manatee Hammock Campground

    35 Reviews
    Sharpes, FL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (321) 264-5083

    $28 - $39 / night

    "The downside it has is only loud noises at night from the highway racers or train that goes about 7 to 9 times per night and not having a playground for the kids but they have a pier that you can walk"

    "We checked in around midnight and they had security at the gate that just kept an eye on things."

    2. Jetty Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Cape Canaveral, FL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (321) 783-7111

    $24 - $100 / night

    "Varied sites, walking distance from cocoa beach as well as watching rocket launches from Cape Canaveral and cruises ship launches. Sites vary from water only, water and electric to full hook ups."

    "Love that the beach is only steps away. White sand, beautiful!1 Nice Jetty and multiple restaurants close by. Staff very friendly. Bathrooms are ok. One of my favorite campgrounds."

    3. Encore Space Coast

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

    "Lots of long term RVers and very few sites for Thousand Trails Members. Very close to Cocoa Beach!"

    "Located close to all attractions including disney, and the space center and lots of other great places to see. Park was nice, clean and such great people. The fishing was amazing."

    4. Sonrise Palms RV

    3 Reviews
    Cocoa, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (321) 633-4335

    "Friendly staff, close to the beach, and several points of interest. We will be back!"

    "Lovely lady at reception helped us book over the phone few hours before our arrival but you can also drive up after the office closes, park in the overflow area & register/pay the next day."

    5. Joy RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Cocoa, FL
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (321) 631-0305

    "The campground enjoys a strategic location with a nearby Sam's Club for shopping convenience."

    6. Jetty Park Canaveral Port Auth

    5 Reviews
    Cape Canaveral, FL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (321) 783-7111

    7. Manatee Cove Family Campground at Patrick Air Force Base

    4 Reviews
    Patrick AFB, FL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (321) 494-4787

    $10 - $30 / night

    "This location reminded me of the TV show ‘I Dream of Jeannie’. Located near Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral it is directly along the historic Banana River."

    "Nice campground if you want to travel around the Cocoa Beach area.  "

    8. Cape Kennedy RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Mims, FL
    21 miles
    Website

    $77 / night

    "Campers next to us pulled in after dark and stayed up partying til after 1am. Overall good camp ground- older facilities but they were clean."

    "Close to I-95 and 15 miles Kennedy Space Center. Clean facilities and courteous management. very nice level concrete pull throug sites"

    10. Wickham Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Melbourne, FL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (321) 255-4307

    "It’s a great place with lots of bike/walking paths and wide open, quiet spaces. Hope to take advantage of the fishing ponds, mountain bike trails and archery range in future visits."

    "It’s very close to shops but it doesn’t feel like it when you’re in the campground. Close to beaches. Lots of trails to walk or mountain bike."

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Recent Reviews near Cocoa, FL

747 Reviews of 120 Cocoa Campgrounds


  • Lorilee S.
    Oct. 22, 2025

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    Beautiful campground

    Spent five nights at this beautiful campground. It is absolutely so peaceful. Tons of deer all over, all the time. The campground is definitely nice and pitch black at night. We walked over to the observation tower and could see the cow camp from there. We rode our bikes to the cow camp and snooped around. That was really interesting. Our site was really nice and big. All the palms around the site give it some privacy. Most of the trails are still flooded. Our rainy season just ended and we’ve had a lot of rain towards the end of it.

    Laundry is $1.25 per load. Bathhouse was clean each time we used it. Park rangers were friendly each time we saw them.

  • Emily A.
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Lake Mills Park

    Secure and beautiful

    As a camper that often camps alone, I loved that the park gate closes and locks at night (with a code for campers to exit and enter) and the campground itself has a gate that is always locked as do the bathrooms so they stay fairly nice. And a very good price with a beautiful lake and walking trails. Will visit again.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort

    Camelot on the River (With a Pool Nicer Than Your HOA)

    Nestled along the St. Johns River in DeBary, Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort is a 25-acre playground where RVers and boaters mingle under giant oaks and Spanish moss. Locals call it ‘Camelot on the River,’ though I’m quite sure Arthur never had 50-amp hookups or a bait shop. First impressions? Think Old Florida charm, river breezes and a place where your neighbor might offer you both a cold beer and unsolicited fishing advice.  Unfortunately, there's no primitive camping here for mi tent pitchin' bredren.

    The campground packs plenty of creature comforts. RV sites come with full hookups (30 / 50 amp electric, water, sewer), and most are shaded enough to keep your AC from begging for mercy. There’s a 30'X60' swimming pool (read: bigger than your neighbor’s backyard dream), a recreation hall, horseshoe pits, bocce ball and laundries. The camp store is less ‘convenience shop’ and more ‘bait & souvenirs,’ with everything from fishing gear to trinkets you’ll later wonder why you bought. Then there’s the 72-slip marina where your kayak can feel fancy just by association with the pontoon crowd.

    The setting is pure St. Johns River magic. You can paddle out and watch herons glide by, manatees surface like old river monks or gators give you side-eye. Kayakers rave about the downstream trip to Blue Spring, where you can float past manatees before your coffee gets cold. When you’re done pretending you’re an extra in a National Geographic documentary, DeBary and Deltona are just minutes away for groceries, supplies and a change of scenery.

    Insider Tips? Yeah, you know you are just jonesing for some, right? Here they are: (1) Riverfront sites are the crown jewels at this RV encampment, but book early unless you like camping by the dump station and telling people it’s ‘rustic charm.’; (2) Don’t skip the marina rentals as you’ll look cooler launching a pontoon, but the kayaks give you the better wildlife bragging rights; (3) The on-site Swamp House Grill & Tiki Bar is a must with its fried seafood, rum-fueled tiki drinks along with the chance to meet locals who definitely have fish stories longer than your RV; (4) Some sites feel more ‘neighbors with benefits’ (read: tight) than ‘sprawling privacy,’ so if this of concern for you, do yourself a ‘favor flave’ and grab a spot near the office or look towards the open loops for more elbow room; (5) If you missed it, for mi oar rowin’ bredren, kayak to Blue Spring: it’s the best free manatee show in Florida (sorry, SeaWorld!); and (6) In the event that you’ve already checked out the on-site Swamp House Grill and want to try something new, hit up Hontoon Landing Restaurant for casual riverside eats, Blue Spring Café serving up biscuits the size of your face or DeBary Hall’s nearby eateries for a dose of history and hearty Southern comfort.

    Happy Camping!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    Laid back camping

    Nice spot to just get away and relax. Lots of hiking trails and some wildlife. Deers all around even among the campsites. Some tours available close by for airboats. We will be back here again.

  • Nicole W.
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Encore Sherwood Forest

    Tent camping spring trip

    I booked this for a first time car camping with my 4 year old. The tent spots are ok just placed on corner spots with traffic. The spot I got was close to restroom with kids is a must if you don’t have other options. Front people were nice and tried to help. Got rained out of my check out time. Had to extend check out.

  • L
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Orlando/Kissimmee KOA

    Nice child friendly campground

    Very Friendly staff. Several activities possible for children eg pool, skating jumping etc. Late arrival possible. Good WiFi and laundry facilities and even a gym. Very close to Disney world and to restaurants or supermarkets.

  • D
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Vero Beach Kamp

    Absolutely the worst choice

    Watch out for these predators — they will charge for anything they can, they won’t give refunds for early departures even when it’s family medical emergencies, the staff is wildly rude in the front office (you’d think at least one person who worked there wouldn’t be a complete horror show of a human, but no such luck). And they hose down their bathrooms which is just plain gross. The sites are too close together, and even in summer (low season) they’re too stupid to put any space between guests.

    If you can possibly stay anywhere else, do yourself a favor and keep away from this nightmare of a place.

  • Silly M.
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Lake Monroe Park

    Amazing retreat

    Honestly was my first time tent camping and I enjoyed this place very much. They offered running water as well as regular electric hookups so just bring you a decent long power cord and you are set for the night. There is a huge lake right by the site and showers are decent


Guide to Cocoa

Camping near Cocoa, Florida, offers a mix of fun activities and beautiful nature. Whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin, there are great spots to enjoy the outdoors.

What to do

  • Visit Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: This place is perfect for families. One reviewer said, "Can’t beat the convenience & amenities of the Disney parks." You can easily access Magic Kingdom and other parks.
  • Explore Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground: Known for its beautiful trails and wildlife, a visitor mentioned, "The trails are absolutely gorgeous. Natural palms growing among tall pines." It's a great spot for hiking and swimming.
  • Check out Blue Spring State Park Campground: This campground is famous for manatee sightings. A camper noted, "The fresh crystal spring is teaming with manatees, which are best to view and swim alongside."

What campers like

  • Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: Campers appreciate the spacious sites and privacy. One happy camper said, "Sites were big, clear, and clean. Amenities were wonderful."
  • Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground: Many enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. A reviewer shared, "Stayed at site 019 for 5 nights... You could still hear nature all around."
  • Lake Louisa State Park Campground: Campers love the cleanliness and facilities. A visitor remarked, "Shower facilities are recently remodeled and impeccable."

What you should know

  • Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: It can be pricey, but many feel it’s worth it. One camper said, "A little pricey but worth it in my opinion."
  • Blue Spring State Park Campground: The sites can be tight, so be prepared for some maneuvering. A visitor mentioned, "The individual slots are somewhat tight and narrow to navigate."
  • Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground: It's a bit remote, so bring supplies. A camper noted, "Far from everything. 30 min from anything, so bring what you need."

Tips for camping with families

  • Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: This is a family-friendly spot with tons of activities. One reviewer said, "There are so many sites... but there’s serious vegetation between all the sites that you have plenty of privacy."
  • Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground: Great for family reunions. A camper shared, "Had my girlfriend’s 30th here... plenty to keep kids and kids at heart busy."
  • Lake Louisa State Park Campground: The playground and small beach are perfect for kids. A visitor mentioned, "Playground and a small beach to put your feet into water."

Tips from RVers

  • Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: RVers appreciate the amenities. One camper said, "Constant ground crews, sanitation work, and transportation options."
  • Blue Spring State Park Campground: Make sure to reserve early, especially during peak seasons. A visitor noted, "A reservation will guarantee you access to the spring."
  • Jetty Park Campground: This spot is great for watching space launches. A camper mentioned, "Staying out on the inlet... offers a bit more privacy compared to inside the campground."

Camping around Cocoa, FL, has something for everyone. From family-friendly resorts to quiet nature spots, you can find the perfect place to set up camp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Cocoa, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cocoa, FL is Manatee Hammock Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 35 reviews.