Best Tent Camping near DeLand, FL

Tent Camping Reviews near DeLand, FL

1117 Reviews of 43 DeLand Campgrounds

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  Jeanene A.

  Legend

  Jun. 1, 2018

  Black Bear Wilderness Area

  Be ready for a hike

  To get to this camp you will have to hike in along old levy's some just over a foot wide. Much of the trail is sloped to one side or the other. Along the way you will see some beautiful sites! Many hike the loop trail as a day hike. but it is better enjoyed at a slower pace as there is so much to see if you open your eyes. The just over 7 mile trail takes you by orange trees cover in butterflies in spring, also wildflower lines trails and along the beautiful St Johns River.

  The camp site is used often by scouts and folks wanting to start training for longer hikes North of Florida. The campsite it self is very nice. there is a covered shelter, fire pit, benches and a picnic table. Many trees for hammock camping and lots of room for tents. Sadly with no toilet facilities back along the edges of the campsite you will find evidence of human use and abuse. PLEASE leave no trace. Also if you go take the time to pull a few of the invasive Caesar Weed plants that are trying to take over the camp (they are the ones with seeds that act like Velcro).

  You MUST have a reservation to camp here. If you have a pet it MUST be kept on a lease at all times and picked up after. there are feral hogs and snakes on the property....and you must practice bear safety using a bear proof container for food and hanging from tree at night. We saw no bear sign when we hiked - but that is not saying they are not around.

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  Liz H.

  Ranger

  Feb. 28, 2020

  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.

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  Napunani

  Legend

  Jun. 10, 2023

  Salt Springs Recreation Area

  Immaculate Wind Tunnel (see video)

  PROS

  A camp host came to our site immediately after we unhitched to advise that our one tow vehicle tire on the grass will get us a $250 fine from US Forest Service officer. Funny, we never ever saw a USFS officer patrolling the campground. 

  Entrance gates closed at 8pm requiring code to enter 

  Immaculately maintained park. A small army of maintenance staff always working. Even one night at 930pm in the bathroom. 

  Saved $156 with America the Beautiful pass 

  Site 32 shady 

  Asphalt parking pad surrounded with sandy gravel 

  Moveable metal picnic table 

  Pedestal BBQ grill 

  High sided metal fire ring with 2 unremovable cooking grates 

  One hook lantern pole 

  Campfire wood for sale at registration office 

  No street lights in campground so good dark sky viewing if neighbors have their rig lights off which most nights they were lit up which also lit up surrounding campsites 

  Able to get T-MOBILE signal on our T-MOBILE WIFI device 

  Many squirrels ate from our hand 

  CONS 

  In 8 days never saw a USFD vehicle drive thru the campground

  $8 fee to make on-line reservations 

  Site 32 not level 

  Absolutely no privacy from any other site 

  In 20 degree exterior temperatures, both campground bathhouses had windows open, whole house fans operating in full capacity and ceiling fans operating on high. Obvious park maintenance does NOT want anyone taking a shower when interior bathhouse temperatures were in the 30s and the bathhouse was a freezing wind tunnel! It was even difficult using the toilet. 

  Loud and rowdy campers all weekend long—day and night. Quiet hours not enforced

  Highway 19 traffic noise 

  USFD clearing project on east side of campground. Heavy equipment noise for 9 straight hours day after day!!! 

  No notice water outage for 2 hours 

  No park WiFi 

  No T-MOBILE cell service 

  No public phone for emergency calls

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  Tracy L H.

  Legend

  Dec. 31, 2019

  Sawgrass Island Preserve

  Old Florida!

  Sawgrass Island Preserve is a unique piece of property.  I love hiking on the north side of the property it looks so much like Old Florida.  I like to go across the causeway and down the Bog Button Trail and over to the Hammock Trail and along the Cactus Trail and down around the ponds and back out the Bent Pine Trail.  This is around a five mile hike and can be stretched out by doing the North Loop Trail also .  I have seen several whitetail deer, sandhill cranes, lots of other birds, quail, and some turkeys while hiking.  I also saw a black bear up a tree in the marsh.  It is a hidden gem for sure.  The south side is nice but gets super sandy in places due to horseback riders.  And if you have horses the preserve allows riders and even has a spot or two with water for the horses and some picnic areas with hitching post to tie off horse and have some time to eat.  Some trails are narrow and give the feel of actually walking in, in the woods!  I haven't camped there but they have two primitive campsites on the Hammock Trail near the marsh with a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern post.  There is also a horse campsite along the Cactus Trail down near the ponds and there is an open pole barn with two roomy stalls for horses and picnic tables and a fire ring with benches.  Also room to pitch tent under barn too.  There is no water available at any of the campsites.  Could be a fun adventure waiting in Old Florida.  There is a camping application to fill out on line at www.lcwa.org and a  small fee, but if everything checks out ok at the end of the stay after a Ranger has had a chance to check out the site your fee is refunded.

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  Tom H.

  Guide

  Sep. 15, 2019

  Encore Bulow RV

  Great RV Location in NE FL

  This was a very nice campground. No WiFi but the restrooms were clean, they have a bar if needed. Nice flat spots for my pop up. Bathrooms very clean. Will definitely return.

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  Carol B.

  Guide

  Nov. 19, 2024

  Moss Park Campground

  Quiet, lots of trees, away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando

  This is a 54 site campground with hook ups at each site, fire ring, and picnic table. The trees provide a good amount of privacy from adjacent campers. Clean bathrooms with hot showers. This is about 15 min from the airport yet very removed from Orlando. Water on three sides, gates that close and lock from 6pm to 8 am (Nov-March) but an easy access code is given at check in to be able to come and go after hours. No pets, no alcohol, and quiet after 10. I will stay again! It was a mix of RVs, trailers, camper vans, car camping, and tents when I stayed. The personnel were very nice and helpful at check in.

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  Shannon S.

  Guide

  May. 28, 2023

  Moss Park Campground

  Finally, a quiet campground!

  Maybe it’s the no pets rule, but this campground was the quietest we’ve been to and we camp nearly every weekend.

  The sites are spacious with the fire rings being in the way back. This is a no alcohol park. They didn’t have any fire or ice, which is a negative. We love camping at spots that have that for purchase. The nearest Publix is about 5 minutes or so away and does have both.

  They don’t allow you to have anything on the trees, which I found a little off putting. We had solar lights hung from them, just wrapped around, not attached, and were told by the camp host (? Didn’t introduce himself) they needed to come down. Staff rode around a few times and said nothing but, okay.

  The bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Lots of open space to run around, kick a ball, two playground sets, and a beautiful walk to Lake Mary Jane.

  Quiet hours were observed, which was so nice.

  I brought my T-Mobile home router and had plenty of signal to work, stream, etc.

  We will be back!

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  Napunani

  Legend

  Jun. 10, 2023

  Lake Griffin State Park Campground

  Small and Nice

  PROS 

  Dark sky friendly-no street lights in campground 

  100% gravel site 

  Metal fire ring with cooking grate 

  Moveable wood and metal picnic table 

  2 hook lantern pole 

  Security gate that closed at dusk with code provided for entrance 

  Some privacy from neighbors 

  Coin washers/dryers at the campground bathhouse 

  3 bars T-MOBILE 

  CONS 

  No senior or military discount 

  No campground WIFI 

  Site 11 very unlevel 

  Gravel roads to and thru campground 

  Tight campground road 

  Horrible traffic noise from US 441

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  Reeca P.

  Scout

  Jun. 27, 2022

  Juniper Springs Rec Area - Tropical Camp Area

  Tent camping with small TT

  First camping trip at this location was a blast! We had an 8 person tent, a 10x10 canopy and a 15 foot travel trailer. Site included a picnic table, fire ring, grill, and bear box. Shower houses were clean, and close to most camp sites. Highly recommend yhis campground.The swimming area was so much fun too!