Best Tent Camping near DeLand, FL
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Best Tent Sites Near DeLand, Florida (41)
1. Hontoon Island State Park Campground
5 Reviews•26 Photos•127 SavesOrange City, Florida- Pets
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2. Little Big Econ State Forest Primitive Camping - East Camp Zone
8 Reviews•21 Photos•84 SavesOviedo, FloridaThe East Camp Zone is located within Little Big Econ State Forest (Seminole County), about 40 miles east of Orlando, FL. The East Camp Zone is only accessible by boat and consists of six suggested camp zones. There is no water, electric or amenities... Recreational activities featured here are: boating, fishing, bird watching, wildlife viewing, wildflower viewing and nature study. The Little Big Econ State Forest offers two camp areas for primitive camping. The West Camp Area is located near the Barr Street hiking trailhead and can be accessed only from the hiking trail and by canoe or kayak from the Econlockhatchee River Paddling Trail. The East Camp Area can be accessed only by canoe and kayak at this time. Overnight camping is allowed by obtaining a State Forest Use Permit available at the Little Big Econ State Forest office. For more information and to get a State Forest Use Permit, please contact the forest at (407) 971-3500 or email the Little Big Econ State Forest.
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3. King's Landing
5 Reviews•38 Photos•170 SavesSorrento, FloridaKing's Landing is located directly on the pristine waters of Rocks Springs Run, one of three main tributaries that feeds the Wekiva River Basin, a designated National Wild and Scenic River. Offering a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy, from self-guided rentals, adventure tours and even nightly escapes that will have you gazing under the stars. There's no better way to immerse yourself in true Florida nature, wildlife around every paddle and emerald waters below.
The Eagle Boy Scout Retreat Campground is just steps away from King's Landing and has provided a quality camping experience for members of the Boy Scouts of America and campers across the country. We believe that scouting is adventure, family and leadership, helping one grow to their very best future self.
CAMPSITE DETAILS
- One tent per campsite allowed.
- Open primitive lot. No power or water hookups.
- No hammocks are to be hung on the trees.
- Each campsite has a picnic table and fire pit.
- Access to the onsite outdoor shower rinse off area, cold water only.
- Outhouse with toilet and sink, also two porta potties on site.
- Access to many hiking trails in the area and the old fashion swimming hole.
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$30 / night
4. Lake Mills Park
7 Reviews•59 Photos•117 SavesOviedo, Florida- Pets
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5. Lake Dorr Cabin
3 Reviews•4 Photos•22 SavesAltoona, FloridaOverview
Lake Dorr Cabin is set along the south shore of beautiful Lake Dorr, ideal for a family getaway. The cabin is open year-round and creates a great setting for plenty of outdoor water fun. The rental includes a private boat ramp, canoes and a fishing dock. It's located just over an hour from popular amusement parks and other exciting attractions in Orlando. The cabin entrance and bathroom is accessible. A flat section on the property fits two tents if guests wish to camp outside.
Recreation
Boating, skiing, jet skiing, fishing and swimming are among the most popular activities for guests. The abundance of largemouth bass, crappie and pan fish entice anglers. A private boat ramp, fishing dock, picnic table, grill and three canoes with life vests are provided.
Natural Features
The cabin rests on the south shores of the lake, with shady Palmetto palms and other tropical vegetation. Views of Lake Dorr, which spans 1,760 acres, are impressive from the cabin grounds. Ocala National Forest boasts more than 600 lakes, rivers and springs, including three first-magnitude springs.
Nearby Attractions
Altoona lies directly south of Lake Dorr, with gas stations and conveniece stores. Umatilla is a little farther south, offering grocery stores and pharmacies. The cabin is about 50 miles from Daytona Beach to the east and the city of Orlando to the south. Both trips take just over an hour and offer many opportunities for entertainment.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (352) 669-3522.
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$280 / night
6. Seminole State Forest - Moccasin Camp
2 Reviews•10 Photos•16 SavesSorrento, Florida- Pets
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7. Bluff Landing
2 Reviews•4 Photos•53 SavesPaisley, FloridaThis primitive camping area above 52 Landing provides three tent sites and easy access to Alexander Run.
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8. Bennett Field Campground - Tiger Bay State Forest
1 Review•23 Photos•30 SavesDaytona Beach, Florida- Pets
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10. Black Bear Wilderness Area
1 Review•20 Photos•50 SavesDeBary, Florida- Pets
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Recent Tent Reviews near DeLand, Florida
1070 Reviews of 41 DeLand Campgrounds
- Kandi G.
Guide
Rodman Campground
Closely gathered camp sites, without water or electric. Clean.
Closely gathered tent camp sites, without water or electric at the site. Water is stationed within walking distance, tastes weird. Nonpotable?Clean sites. Bath house with hot water, boat ramp for large and small boats. Current is very fast for kayaking. Go tot he dam instead which offers World renowned fishing. Lots of alligators. Go to Rodman damn for the fishing and quiet waters to kayak in. A minagerie of wildlife is available to view. No phone service. Dog friendly camping. Isolated. Bring what you need.
- LLiz H.
Ranger
Salt Springs Recreation Area
Great campground in Ocala National Forest
Fantastic campground and recreation area. Over 150 campsites, one area full hookups with all amenities and other area for tent camping. Sites have lots of space and majority have shade trees with moss flowing in the breeze. All sites have picnic table, lantern pole, grill, and fire ring. We have 2 golden retrievers and had plenty of space to spare. Beautiful stars out at night. Bathhouses are large, clean, hot showers. Trailer sites were full and only a few tent campers this time of year. Tent sites are complete with Bear boxes at each site. Camp hosts and management were very friendly and helpful.
Saw manatees kayaking in the spring and river on premises. Spring area has a boardwalk around it. People swam with them too. Saw bald eagle catching fish, lots of birds, some fish, etc. Has a small boat launch and marina. Can tent kayaks. Great place for bikes. A few hiking trails were well maintained.
Convenient location to lots of springs to visit and things to do. Visited Silver Springs, Blue Springs, Juniper Spring to name a few. All within 1 hr drive.
Not sure how summer time is, but this late February time was Awesome. 40-50 at night and 60s in the day! This is a must stay place. 
Rusty R.
Scout
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
Close to attractions
We stayed here a lot when we first moved to Florida and loved it. We stayed in the tent ⛺️ area because it was the most cost effective. What you should know about the tent area is that it is not drive up, you have to walk a short distance to your site.
One thing that we loved about the location is that it is close to all of the attractions. We actually walked home from Universal Studios to our campsite one night.
Some other things to know you can only stay for 14 days at a time and only 14 days in a month. This was an issue for us as we were working in the area and camping full time. This seemed to be the case with all of the county parks in the area, so we had to move every two weeks.
Apparently you can stay longer in the RV Park, but they wouldn’t let us with our roof top tent. They went as far as to say that it is illegal. We looked into it latter and found that not to be true. Apparently it is illegal in Orlando to camp in a tent within city limits. This does not apply to roof top tents though as they are not on the ground. They were a bit rude about the whole thing and after being lied to, it left a bad taste in our mouths.
Remember that the tent sites are not drive up? Yea, we couldn’t use our roof top tent there either, fortunately we carried a ground tent too.
Some other things to know, the tent sites are close to the highway/ turnpike so there is always traffic noise. Some weekends and during breaks it is a training ground for high school rowing teams (you are not allowed to use a canoe in the lake either, but somehow rowing is ok) and there are competitions. So it can be busy then and noisy in the morning when they are training and competing.
Don’t look too closely at the girls in their tight athletic outfits either. Our neighbor got tossed out for that and complaining about their littering (which was a legitimate complaint there were water bottles littered everywhere when they were there).
So those are the pros and cons. In spite of the negative stuff we would and have gone there again as it is a nice spot.
- Brandie B.
LegendSalt Springs Recreation Area
Oldest National Forest east of the Mississippi River!
Salt Springs Recreation Area is part of the Ocala National Forest. It’s the oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River and protects the world’s largest sand pine scrub forest. The Salt Springs gets its name from the magnesium, sodium and potassium levels in the water, giving it a slight salinity. We made our reservations online at www.recreation.gov you can also call 877-444-6777 the local office is(352) 685-2048. We’re a married couple in our forties traveling with two dogs and a cat in our 37 foot motorhome. We stayed at Salt Springs campground for about a week in February. It was$34 for full hookups or$23 for tent camping. American Land& Leisure does a great job managing this recreation and camping area, the staff are professional and friendly. It’s a very safe and well lit campground. Activities include spring swimming, basketball courts, horseshoe pit, fishing, snorkeling, hiking, boating and kayaking. Canoe rentals are available. Nearby in the town of Salt Springs you will find a grocery store, gas station, restaurants, post office and laundromat. Don’t expect big box stores to shop in, this is a very small town and a place to get away from the world. We stayed in a full hookup site and had lots of space to ourselves, at least 25 yards to our neighbor on either side and about 40 yards to the next loop behind us. It was a flat site and very easy to level our motorhome. Sites are fully equipped with fire ring, grill, lantern post and picnic table. The tent sites include a bear locker. We loved the recycling opportunities at each trash container. They recycle plastic, glass and aluminum. The bathhouses are a gem, extremely clean and well taken care of. For campers in tents they offer a kitchen sink area to clean your dishes. Overall we loved our stay here, we went swimming multiple times with our snorkel gear and drove down to Silver Springs on two separate days(one for the glass bottomed boats and a second day to go kayaking).
Nathan H.
Traveler
St Johns River Campground
St johns river campground
Not good for tent camping. Clean park. Friendly staff.
- BBryce C.Scout
Moss Park Campground
Nice
We tent camped a RV spot I really liked it
Brian and Janet S.Guide
Hopkins Prairie Campground — National Forests In Florida
Off the beaten path
This is a beautiful campground with proximity to the Florida Scenic Trail. Ideal for tent camping, as the forest service roads were a little rough for our RV. Campground is along a beautiful and unique wet prairie. No cell service, no electric or water hookups. Worth a stay in a tent! Recommend using entrance off route 19 via forest service road 86.
Christian D.LegendSalt Springs Recreation Area
Camping in Ocala National Forest
Close to a nice spring (not the most beautiful of the area). Tent site are fine. Very friendly staff.
Paully B.Guide
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Exactly what one would expect from disney
How could being at Disney be a bad thing? Even when tent camping it was amazing. Never a mosquito in sight. Geckos all around. GREAT for bike riding around the campsite.
Susan P.Scout
Gores Landing
Remote and natural!
Can flood but there is dry ground to camp on. Sulfur water in the outdoor showers, great tent sites right off river.
Daniel S.Ranger
Alexander Springs Recreation Area
Beautiful place
One of our favorite places to visit. The springs are amazing. Camping facilities are nice. Would be 5 stars if they had some sites with electric hookups. Outside of that a great place for tent camping.
- MMargaret M.Traveler
Wekiva Falls RV Resort
Has everthing, year round enjoyment. Reservations recommended.
Blike trails, from rv. to tent camping, year round enjoyment. Was there with 4 children 2 adults during a freezing cold snap. Didn't lower our enjoyment, the challenging cold 20°F, made it all the more fun!
Rusty R.Ranger
Blue Spring State Park Campground
Great place to see wildlife
I enjoy going to Blue Springs. Many activities for the family. Biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, boating, and watching nature. There is cabins or areas that allow RV or tent camping. There is even areas that you can go fishing.
Erica S.Guide
Gold Rock Campground
Beautiful artistic touches
We tent camped for 1 night on our East Coast bike tour. There was an open field w a fun artisric tree stump, fire pit, picnic tables, and water. We charged phones in the bathroom. Nice warm showers. Would stay again!
Haley L.Guide
Juniper Springs Rec Area - Tropical Camp Area
Jungle camp
Nice spots for tent camping. Got surprisingly cold when I visited. Would’ve been 5 stars if it weren’t for obnoxiously loud and rude neighbors that were yelling/screaming until midnight. If you camp here, expect to hear lots of partying.
- AAnthony A.Scout
Salt Springs Recreation Area
Weekend getaway
The kids had a blast swimming in the spring and kayaking in the lake. Tent campsites weren’t spread out and zero privacy
Dan X.Ranger
Riverside Camping — Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
Solid spot for turtle watchin'
Stopped for a night here on the drive down the coast. Lots of turtle nest sites blocked off and an empty beach. RVs are wall to wall with tent sites so bring your earplugs if you're a tent camper or you'll be hearing generators all night.
- JJustin W.Guide
Rodman Campground
Nice State Park
Rodman campground was very clean and well maintained. The bathrooms were spotless. The tent sites were very large, adequately spaced with varying degrees of privacy. The boat ramp is well kept and there is ample trailer parking nearby.
Billy A.RangerBill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
Nice enough spots, but no campfires
At the tent sites you are not allowed to have campfires which is kind of a bummer. The sites are on a slight slope that goes down to the lake. The sites are nice with a good view of the lake
- MMaryellenTraveler
Manatee Hammock Campground
Rustic and wonderful
Stayed 1 night in a tent site, car camping. Arrived a bit late and had to set up in the dark. Efficient lighting and close to washrooms. A cold front came in and thankfully I was prepared and was toasty warm.
Amelia W.GuideBlue Spring State Park Campground
Headspring Magic!
Lovely place to camp, bike, and swim! Easy access from tent sites down to the springs. Many manatees can be seen while exploring the springs. Check out the Head spring and cave entrance at the northern end of the swimming area—nothing short of magical.
- Erica S.Guide
Encore Bulow RV
Pretty and spacious if you can handle road noise
Another nice stop on our East Coast bike tour! Spacious sites with picnic tables and water. Charge phone in the bathroom. No hot water for shower the night we were there though, and the tent camping area backs up to the main road into the neighborhood, so we heard car noise throughout the night.
- Ranae C.Guide
Salt Springs Recreation Area
Hate to see it when they are busy.
Nice area and staff. Site 142 is big and slightly more separated than the rest of the tent sites. Also closest to the kayak launch. The other sites holy crap no privacy or separation between most of them. Wouldn't want to camp here when they are busy.
- Scott S.Guide
Silver Springs State Park Campground
Great FL State Park campground
We stayed here over the winter and we were pleasantly surprised! 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! This is a great spot because you feel secluded but you can run to a lot of nice restaurants and grab groceries nearby! We will be back. 
- Jenny K.Guide
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Very EXPENSIVE
SO where to start.. This camp ground is very expensive to stay. For a pop up tent campsite it's going to put you back about $200.. That does NOT include passes to Disney. You DO however have access to the other resorts. The campground itself is very nice.
- LLori E.Traveler
Moss Park Campground
Quiet and peaceful midweek camping.
First timer car/tent camping and our stay was perfect. Deer roam happily around and your wake up call in the morning is courtesy of feisty Sandhill Cranes calling back and forth. Park and facilities were super clean. Nearby trash facilities checked and cleaned multiple times a day during our stay. I can't say how crazy it is during the summer time, but in the early fall it's a beautiful campsite to just hang out in and chill.
David G.Guide
Santos Trailhead & Campground
Biking paradise
Ended up at this campground since we couldn’t find anything else open at the time. Sure glad we went. The campground is one loop in a field. With camping along the edge in the woods and also in the field with some trees. Lots of open tent camping also. The bathrooms are huge and modern and super nice.
The attraction here is the biking. It’s an international destination for mountain biking! While there are no mountains in Florida, there are many man made ramps and jumps and turns. It’s remarkable to see. There is also a wonderful cross Florida trail that is paved, is super smooth and it meanders through old plantations, woods, and horse farms. It’s gorgeous. It was a great place to visit.
Guide to DeLand
Tent camping near DeLand, Florida offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal getaway for nature enthusiasts.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- At Lake Dorr Cabin, you can enjoy a secluded cabin experience with a private boat slip and fishing dock, perfect for a relaxing stay.
- Seminole State Forest - Moccasin Camp provides a picturesque setting with access to Blackwater Creek, ideal for paddling and fishing.
- Ocala National Forest Farles Prairie Recreation Area features picnic tables and fire rings, making it a great spot for campfire gatherings.
Local activities for outdoor enthusiasts
- Enjoy canoeing and fishing at Lake Dorr Cabin, where you can take advantage of the provided canoes and a long dock.
- Explore the scenic trails at Sawgrass Island Preserve, where you can hike and spot wildlife like deer and sandhill cranes.
- Experience the thrill of hiking and backpacking along the Florida Scenic Trail at Ocala National Forest Farles Prairie Recreation Area, known for its beautiful landscapes.
Tips for tent camping near DeLand
- Be prepared for a rustic experience at Shanty Pond Campground, where you’ll need to bring your own water and supplies.
- If you’re heading to 52 Landing, ensure your vehicle is suitable for rough dirt roads, as access can be challenging.
- For a unique camping experience, consider Volusia County Park Gemini Springs Campground, but remember to make a reservation in advance to secure your spot.
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