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Best Glamping near Crystal River, FL

292 Reviews

Homosassa Hippie Hut offers a distinctive glamping experience within 30 minutes of Crystal River, while Mutual Mine Campground in Withlacoochee State Forest provides yurts and glamping options with modern conveniences. These properties include amenities not typically found in standard campgrounds, such as electric hookups, climate control, and comfortable accommodations that blend outdoor experience with indoor comfort. Cristal Camping features glamping sites with picnic tables and trash service, making it convenient for guests seeking an elevated camping experience. Nature's Resort and Nature Resort Campground both offer premium glamping accommodations with full hookups, showers, and on-site markets for provisions. One guest shared, "The bath and showers were the cleanest I have ever been in. All new. The people everywhere were so friendly, just a perfect stay!"

Crystal River's glamping destinations provide easy access to manatee viewing, waterfront activities, and natural springs. Several properties feature boat access, allowing glampers to explore the waterways directly from their accommodation site. At Nature's Resort, guests can enjoy the heated pool, game room, and organized activities including weekend breakfasts. Many glamping sites in this region sit near Fort Island Trail Beach, just a short drive from comfortable glamping accommodations. The area's unique ecosystem supports wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly manatee encounters in Crystal River. According to a camper, "Close to Three Sisters Springs where you can kayak with the Manatees." Seasonal considerations include Florida's summer heat and occasional no-see-um insects, making climate-controlled glamping accommodations particularly valuable during warmer months.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Crystal River, Florida (30)

    1. Encore Crystal Isles

    22 Reviews
    Crystal River, FL
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This is actually more of a resort than a campground...... pool, hottub, perfect bathrooms and laundry room. A small channel that runs to the crystal river.... AMAZING BEACH just a few miles away."

    "This is a pleasant RV park close to the Crystal River where Manatees can be seen and enjoyed.

    The no see um bugs can be overwhelming though! A great park overall though."

    2. Nature's Resort

    15 Reviews
    Homosassa, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 628-9544

    "Close to town, mostly long term RV tenants live here, very friendly staff, very clean restrooms/showers/campground, restaurant/tiki bar on site, fishing available, shared outdoor cooking area and **fire **"

    "Upon arrival the staff at check didn’t have that welcoming vibe. But all the grounds staff were friendly. The bathroom was very clean. The grounds have beautiful flowers well manicured."

    3. Mutual Mine Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest

    14 Reviews
    Floral City, FL
    16 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."

    4. Cristal Camping 🏕️ Fl

    3 Reviews
    Inglis, FL
    7 miles
    +1 (229) 805-3726

    $30 - $40 / night

    "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."

    "Cristal Camping has great access to the river for enjoying the warm Florida coast water.  Check it out and share a review on the Dyrt!"

    5. Nature Resort Campground

    2 Reviews
    Homosassa, FL
    6 miles
    +1 (352) 628-9544

    "Other than that the bathrooms and laundry area are kept nice and clean. They have a little bar and restaurant on the water along with a pool and playground for the kids."

    "We bring out pull behind camper typically. They have been building it up with new space as well that’s gorgeous. You can rent golf carts to drive the whole thing."

    6. Ozello Keys Marina and Campground

    1 Review
    Homosassa, FL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 228-8095

    7. Manatee Springs State Park Campground

    69 Reviews
    Chiefland, FL
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 493-6072

    $20 / night

    "Easy access to the park and quick and painless check-in process with reservations. The main road in the campground is fine but the roads to the sites are gravel with potholes."

    "Spaces were level and came with a picnic table, fire pit, plenty of trees and wildlife!"

    8. Silver Springs State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Ocala, FL
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 236-7148

    $24 - $110 / night

    "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."

    "The spaces were relatively private, and the bathrooms were neat and tidy and there was water and trash on site. We tent camped and after enjoying the springs we went and had dinner 5 minutes away!"

    9. Homosassa Hippie Hut

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    Homosassa, FL
    9 miles
    +1 (352) 740-5533

    $79 / night

    10. Citrus River Village II

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    Inglis, FL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 388-1147
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292 Reviews of 30 Crystal River Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • K
    Jan. 6, 2023

    Idlewild Lodge and RV Park

    Amazing little gem!

    Found this beautiful quiet little resort while taking an airboat tour. The owners are simply amazing. They went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect for our stay. The cabins are some of the nicest and cleanest we have  ever staid in. 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.  Literally can’t say anything negative about this place. Food was terrific, hospitality was on another level, and over all just perfect!

  • A
    Jul. 6, 2018

    Nature's Resort

    Mostly long-term RV tenants

    Close to town, mostly long term RV tenants live here, very friendly staff, very clean restrooms/showers/campground, restaurant/tiki bar on site, fishing available, shared outdoor cooking area and fire pit, recreation room, pool, parrots, quiet and laid back, more for older folks (no offense)

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 25, 2019

    Withlacoochee River Park

    A Hidden Gem

    Wow... a few miles from home and one I will visit often! This lovely county run park you will find at the end of a 15 min drive down a back country road. There is so much to see and do here. The campsites are well shaded. (unless grounds were full when you reserved and you took option to camp in adjoining astronomy field). I would have rated a 5+ except that there is only 1 small bathhouse in campground. There are other bathrooms on property though. Staff on phone are not overly friendly - but do not let that dissuade you from booking a spot here!

    There are multiple tent camping sites dispersed on property and 1 primitive site that you have to hike into. The group site is very popular with local scouts! The RV/Tent sites are roomy and not too close together - but not very private either. There is a dump station onsite

    Next to campground you will find a historic church, a large and small cabin available for rent, 2 playgrounds, shelters, large pavilion with grill/fire pit, fishing dock, canoe launch, paved bike trail hiking trails and an observation tower. On new moon nights the local astronomy club uses neighboring field to gaze at the stars. This place is quiet and dark at night!

    Wildlife did not seem to be a problem at camp (but we are very careful with trash). There are lots of birds, deer and fishing was good on the river.

    You might have to compete with us for a reservation here - we will be back!

  • Nicole C.
    Mar. 31, 2021

    Encore Crystal Isles

    What an amazing resort

    This is actually more of a resort than a campground...... pool, hottub, perfect bathrooms and laundry room. A small channel that runs to the crystal river.... AMAZING BEACH just a few miles away. Little outdoor food truck right down the road with the most amazing shrimp tacos ever!!!! Really can't ask for more. Just under $90 a night

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2017

    Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

    Anything but stark...

    Part of the Starkey Wilderness Preservethis location is full of multi use trails, has primitive cabin rentals (no electric) and tent camping available. Front country (car camping) and back country camping (hike in only). There are specific equestrian camping sites as well.

    Cabins are pretty close to each other. All sites need to be reserved.Tent, cabin, shelter and pavilion reservations: Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, (727) 834-3247. Picnic tables and fire pits are provided. Pavilions are also available to rent and they take reservations for large groups as well.

    We chose car camping for our visit to check the place out. A favorite for hiking and biking. This place has gotten busier as development has been growing steadily over the years. Many of the trails are without shade and the recent fire season hit the back part of the tract pretty hard (Spring 2017) but you would not see any signs of this unless you hiked out the furthest trails from entrance.

    Bring your bikes, hiking shoes, horses, or telescopes. Birders bring your binoculars! Over 150 species call Starkey home either full or part time. There is something here for everyone.

    As always in Florida bring bug spray, sunblock, hat, and please leave no trace!

  • sur.la.route
    Apr. 10, 2021

    Encore Crystal Isles

    Really nice place, obnoxious campers

    The place is great, full hookups, bathrooms, showers, pool, hottub, tennis, lots of kids stuff.

    It seems like most campers live here full time.

    There was a group of obnoxiously loud campers in the hottub drinking and smoking in it with music blaring across the campground... Kinda ruined the nature experience more than the rain did :) We paid 60.

    The sites have fire pits and tables.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price range for glamping experiences in Crystal River?

Glamping prices in the Crystal River area typically range from $75-200+ per night depending on the accommodation type and amenities. Idlewild Lodge and RV Park offers high-quality cabin rentals at the premium end of the spectrum, featuring quality furniture and bedding. Their cabins are noted for exceptional cleanliness and comfort. More affordable options include Nature's Resort, which provides clean facilities, a restaurant/tiki bar, shared outdoor cooking areas, and recreational amenities at a more moderate price point. Prices typically increase during manatee season (November-March) when tourism peaks.

Where can I find glamping options in Crystal River?

Crystal River offers several upscale glamping options for travelers seeking comfort in nature. Grateful Hammock provides an adorable tiny cabin rental with luxury amenities including an outdoor kitchen and shower (both with hot water) and flush toilets. For a resort-style glamping experience, Encore Crystal Isles offers premium accommodations with access to a pool, hot tub, and a channel that runs to Crystal River, perfect for manatee viewing opportunities. The area also has several other glamping options within a short drive of Crystal River's main attractions.

What types of cabin rentals are available near Crystal River State Park?

The Crystal River area offers diverse cabin rental options to suit various preferences. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park provides primitive cabin rentals without electricity for those seeking a more rustic experience amid multi-use trails and natural surroundings. For visitors wanting modern comforts, Riverside Lodge Resort offers cabin accommodations in a convenient location for manatee viewing and Crystal River activities. Some properties like Withlacoochee River Park provide well-shaded sites with cabin options, making it an excellent base for exploring the region's natural attractions.

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