Campgrounds surrounding Maitland, Florida provide a mix of natural settings from lakefront to forested areas within a 30-mile radius. Several established facilities like Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground and Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake offer tent and RV camping with varying levels of amenities. These developed campgrounds typically feature electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, with some providing cabin accommodations. Lake access is common at many sites, with Magnolia Park Campground and Lake Monroe Park offering waterfront camping experiences. State parks in the region tend to have more natural settings with greater separation between campsites compared to privately operated RV resorts.
Access to most campgrounds requires reservations, particularly during winter months when snowbirds increase demand for RV sites. Summer brings hot, humid conditions with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, while winter provides mild temperatures ideal for outdoor activities. Most campgrounds maintain paved roads suitable for all vehicles. Cellular coverage is generally reliable throughout the region, with occasional weak spots in more remote areas. Water-based recreation shapes much of the camping experience, with swimming, paddling, and fishing available at many locations. A camper noted, "The campground is situated between two lakes, Dixie and Hammond. Lake Louisa is much larger but quite a distance from the campground."
The natural springs represent a distinctive feature of the camping landscape near Maitland. Wekiva Falls RV Resort and Blue Spring State Park Campground provide access to crystal-clear spring waters that maintain a consistent 72-degree temperature year-round. These springs attract visitors seeking swimming and wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly manatees during winter months. Campgrounds vary significantly in atmosphere and noise levels, with some state parks experiencing more weekend activity. A visitor observed that Wekiwa Springs State Park has "nicely wooded sites that provide a ton of much-needed shade from the Florida sun," though sites can feel "rather close to those around us." Family-friendly amenities are common at most developed campgrounds, with playgrounds, hiking trails, and interpretive programs available at many locations, especially within the state park system.
$24 / night
"Close to home and took a drive through one day. Haven't been camping yet this year due to illness but getting ready to get on the road."
"We camp a lot during the summer but since this is Florida it's HOT regularly and sizzling during the summer months."
$56 - $201 / night
"Big park so lots of walking if you don’t have the cart (or you can bring your own and/or bikes). Our grandsons loved the golf cart!"
"The best campground in Florida ! Fun beautiful and lots to do even without going to the parks Wildlife is abundant Bunnies deer turkey"
$40 - $73 / night
"There are beautiful walking trails, beautiful and refreshing cool springs, kayak rentals for $20. There are also some small caves there for anyone who free dives or snorkels."
"I have steps that will not allow us to close the door to the camper if there is not enough room. See second picture. If you have young ones or teenagers this place gives them lots to do."
"While located a bit off the beaten path in a part of Florida that few find themselves in, Magnolia Park Campground, featuring 56 acres of pristine Florida wilderness, is located on an elbow curve where"
"You can hear a small amount of highway traffic in the distance, but totally tolerable. No pull thru sites. We stayed in site #8 and could barely see the neighbor next to us thru the trees/brush."
$20 - $100 / night
"if you choose primitive campground (10$) you will have to walk a little bit. the car parking is far away from the actual campsite. huge plus arw free showers with hot water. area is beautiful!"
"You can’t get more centrally located that bill Frederick. Located In metro west, this park is close to both the theme parks, and a commutable distance to north Orlando."
$24 - $95 / night
"Not a ton of hiking available here but a decent 3.5 mile one way trail through Florida scrub and oak hammock. The rare and endangered Florida Scrub Jay can be found here."
"It was still very hot and buggy in Florida so be warned If this is an issue for you. Large campsites with a picnic table, electric, and water."
$15 - $18 / night
"We had a tent site near the bathhouse. The bath house is very nice and clean. The sites are all pretty much shaded."
"There is access to the park springs area, which is the main draw for the public. This is a beautiful area so bring the camera."
$15 / night
"Had water and electric hook up and the near by walking trail was absolutely awesome. The staff could not have been more helpful. Next time I’m visiting family in Florida, I will definitely stay here"
"Small grounds, beautiful lake that allows fishing and boating. Sites are very close to each other, good for making friends, not good if you like your privacy. Drive up right next to your site."
$23 / night
"Although the weather is unpredictable in Florida we had the best fall weather and we were able to enjoy the springs."
"Walking distance to a huge playground over near the spring. It it’s crowded so they lock the gate when it’s full. But the campers use another gate passed the main gate when full. The kids loved it."
"It was tucked back and was private with all the trees and for the most part fairly leveled. Cute little fire pit in the back surrounded by trees and grass. The bathrooms were very clean."
"* Moss Park in Orlando Florida is a great camp ground for first timers. It has all Amenities. Bathroom, showers, large wash sink."
TravelerStayed just one night on March. Great tent sites and mostly private. Facilities are clean with showers. Water and power at the site. Beautiful walks and lakes, Lots of birds and rabbits.
Only issue was the early morning traffic on the nearby highway (#27) was noisy.
GuideWell run and organized for a full park on launch day for Artemis II. Ocean breezes kept us comfortable despite lack of shade on the Inlet.
ScoutI'd like to give you the positives. Crisp, clean, manicured, food and bar pretty good, well-appointed amenities. We had a pretty good week, having found a quiet pool area. Saw a bald eagle and a swallow-tail kite. I’d like to tell you about that, but that’s not the review.
Here’s the review: if you book here, you will be checking into a bizarre combination of tropical paradise, tailgate party, spring break, and a middle school playground. On St. Patrick's Day, we had been doing some sightseeing. We came back to our site, and the folks who had arrived behind us fired up their music. I don't have a problem with music or other noise prior to"quiet time," so long as it's not over the top. This was way over the top. Kim was on the phone with the nursing home about her 91-year old mother and she couldn't hear the other end of the call.
We called Security and asked for help, they came around and talked to the offenders. Whereupon the offenders started yelling around"who complained about our music?" And, they sent their preteen daughters on their bicycles going around and asking"did you complain?” Let's just say it was downhill from there. They jacked the volume even more, and started taunting us. Kim lost her temper and started yelling at them to quiet down. They responded by threatening her. She told me to call security, but since they hadn’t helped, and the on-duty rent-a-cop had no interest in helping, I called 911(which the campground rules said to do in an emergency). Apparently, that was a mistake. The rent-a-cop was pissed off that we called 911 when he was supposed to already be on top of it(which he wasn't). So there was a conclave of police cars, and the night manager, and the three large guys from the offending site, etc.
Bottom line: management demanded that WE leave, in half an hour, or be arrested. It’s 10:30 pm, and I told the rent-a-cop that I was in no shape to drive. “Figure it out,” he said, and walked away. So two 70-year olds had 30 minutes to get everything packed up and drive to some alternative place.
While we were striking the site, the kids at the offending site were chanting"we won, we won." And they started playing"Hit the Road You Jack" quite loud. And the adults were yelling"we're Republicans. We can do whatever we want." They noted our Maine license plates and told us to"go back to Canada where you belong."
We ended up in a wicked expensive hotel in the next town over, paying spring break prices($340 a night!!). And we lost the cost of two nights at the campground.
So if you’re a party animal, this may be your kind of place. Just don’t complain about anything, or you will be asked to leave.
It’s interesting to note which rules are enforced and which aren’t. For instance, there’s a poolside bar, and lots of signs between the bar and the pool saying“no food or drink beyond this point.” Not only was there lots of food and drink around the pool, there were wait staff taking orders and delivering it.
In retrospect, the fact that they have a rent-a-cop cruising the premises every night should have been a red flag. I’ve never seen that before, but apparently they expect rowdiness. They just don’t want to deal with the negative repercussions.
TravelerQuite a bit of ticks. The camping table had a bee hive …
LegendThere is something instantly calming about pulling into Sonrise Palms RV Park (you will want to note that misspelled 'Sonrise' otherwise you won't find this place on your GPS), tucked just off I-95 in Cocoa, where the pace slows down and the setting feels more like a quiet neighborhood packed with RVs than a busy campground, with spacious, mostly level sites, palm trees and greenery scattered throughout along with an EZ layout that makes settling in feel effortless. With around 80 to 90 full hookup sites, a heated pool, clean bathhouse and laundry, and even small touches like a dog park and canal fishing, this spot has all the essentials covered without feeling overwhelming. One evening, we grabbed a casual dinner nearby called The Grass Shack and came back to let the boys unwind at the pool while my hubby and I walked the grounds, spotting little bits of wildlife and enjoying that warm Florida night air before heading back for a cozy wind-down at our site. I would absolutely recommend this campground for families looking for a relaxed, low-key stay thanks to its quiet atmosphere, very clean bathroom and shower facilities as well as EZ access to nearby beaches, rocket launches and Space Coast adventures just a short drive away.
LegendThere is something comforting about pulling into a place that feels simple and straightforward after a long day, and JOY RV Park in Cocoa has that kind of easygoing charm, tucked just off I-95 with a modest layout of mostly level sites, wide enough spacing and full hookups that make settling in feel quick and stress-free. The campground leans more practical than resort-style, but with clean restrooms, a pool, laundry, and a small clubhouse, it covers the essentials well and while there is not a playground and shade can be limited (OK, to be honest, there's no shade anywhere, which is important to note, because you're in FL!), it still felt safe, quiet enough at night, and manageable for families. We grabbed a casual dinner nearby at The Filling Station Cafe (which was awesome) and let the boys wind down with snacks while talking about rockets and hoping to spot one of those famous Space Coast launches, which somehow made the whole stop feel a little more special. I would recommend this campground for families looking for a convenient, no-fuss place to stay thanks to its EZ access, full hookups, and proximity to beaches and space-themed adventures nearby.
ScoutGreat small RV park. Very clean and super friendly & helpful staff. We stayed 3 nights and will definately return. Approximately 60% full-time residents.
LegendThe cabins at Blue Spring State Park offer a rare way to experience one of Florida’s most iconic spring-fed rivers without camping by RV or tents. Tucked well away from the busy springhead and day-use crowds and surrounded instead by hardwood hammock and palmetto flats. Arriving is straightforward via Orange City, just a stone's throw from I-4, and once you’re checked in, the cabins feel intentionally removed from the main campground loops, trading generator hums and tent zippers for solid walls, screened porches along with a noticeable sense of calm once the park gates close for the evening.
Each cabin is simple but thoughtfully laid out with climate control, real beds, a small kitchen setup, picnic tables and screened outdoor space that invites slow mornings with a freshly brewed cup of Colombian coffee and unhurried evenings over a nice iced glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. While these are not luxury accommodations by any stretch of the imagination, they are very clean, well maintained and ideal for families or couples who want immersion in nature without having to 'rough' it. Restrooms and showers are integrated into the cabin setup rather than shared campground facilities and nearby trails make it easy to step directly into the woods for a walk without ever starting the car.
Beyond the cabins themselves, Blue Spring’s broader amenities shine. Hiking trails wind through shaded forest and along the St. Johns River while the spring run offers some of the clearest freshwater paddling in the state. A small concession area and nearby Orange City like Fire on the Bayou, The Salted Goat and Orange Social provide tempting and hyper-local dining options, but most guests will find themselves lingering longer at the cabins, listening to owls at dusk or catching early morning river mist before the park stirs back to life.
Insider’s tips? Here’s a handful: (1) If you’re visiting during manatee season, the cabins are a ‘golden ticket’ for early and late viewing when crowds thin and the river feels most deserted and almost reverent; (2) For kayaking, launch at the Blue Spring Run canoe and kayak launch and paddle upstream early in the morning for glassy water, manatee sightings in season and wading birds like blue and grey heron, kingfishers, bald eagles and ospreys along the river banks; (3) The cabins closest to the interior trail network tend to feel the most secluded and quiet compared to those nearer service roads; (4) Plan simple meals rather than elaborate cooking, as kitchens are functional but hoestly, quite modest (read: just bare bones); and (5) If you want a true Old Florida day trip, head a short drive north to DeLeon Springs after breakfast for swimming and pancakes at the local restaurant there.
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LegendLooney Acres sits tucked just off US-1 in Mims and immediately feels like a throwback to truly primitive camping, with about three dozen simple sites scattered through the woods of what looks to be freshly cleared land that accommodate tents and smaller RVs, all on grass and dirt with minimal leveling. Amenities are extremely limited, with a portable toilet, a basic outdoor shower setup and very little in the way of landscaping or defined walkways, which made getting around on foot a bit tricky for the kids. The boys enjoyed a short wander through the trees and a bit of free-range exploring before we realized this spot wasn’t the best match for our family’s comfort level or setup needs. From what we saw, the quieter sites farthest from the entrance offer the best sense of seclusion, but for families wanting easier access, cleaner facilities, and a more relaxed stay, we ultimately recommend passing and heading down the road to Indian River RV Park in Titusville instead.
Campsite options near Maitland, Florida range from full-service RV resorts to more secluded tent camping areas within county parks. Many locations offer varying degrees of shade coverage crucial during summer months when temperatures frequently exceed 90°F with high humidity levels. Most campgrounds in this region operate year-round, with December through February being the busiest season due to milder temperatures averaging 60-70°F.
Tube down a natural lazy river: Rock Springs at Kelly Park Campground offers an exhilarating 30-minute tube float through crystal clear 68°F spring water. Arrive early to secure entry as the park frequently reaches capacity. "The springs are awesome but very packed during the summer. I saw people waiting at 0245 in the morning to get into the park at 8," warns camper Steve M. Tube rentals available just outside the park entrance.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Observe Florida's native species in their natural habitat at Blue Spring State Park Campground. From November through February, manatees gather in large numbers seeking the consistent 72°F spring waters. "Cooler temps best for manatee numbers," notes camper Emily C. The boardwalk alongside the spring run provides excellent viewing spots without disturbing these gentle creatures.
Equestrian experiences: Even non-horse owners can enjoy watching training sessions and competitions at Clarcona Horse Park. The facility features 22 miles of riding trails and regular equestrian events. "There are horse events, fun to watch, food truck available for breakfast and lunch day of event," shares Lisa C. Schedule varies seasonally, so check with staff upon arrival.
Privacy between sites: Despite being a busy campground, Wekiwa Springs State Park maintains natural vegetation barriers between campsites. "Nicely wooded sites that provide a ton of much-needed shade from the Florida sun," mentions Jenn B., who appreciated the natural setting. The campground layout offers more seclusion than many private RV parks in the region.
Affordability for extended stays: Budget-conscious campers praise the weekly rates at Lake Monroe Park, especially for longer visits. "GREAT PRICES! $118 for a week. Water and electricity at each site. Convenient dump station," reports Norman S. This county park provides water-front camping at roughly half the cost of private RV resorts in the area.
Clean facilities: Multiple reviews highlight the exceptional maintenance of restrooms and shower facilities at Moss Park Campground. "Clean bathrooms with hot showers. This is about 15 min from the airport yet very removed from Orlando," writes Carol B. Maintenance staff check and clean facilities multiple times daily during busy periods.
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds in the Maitland area require bookings well in advance, particularly during winter months. "We're staying at the family campground as the primitive was full, so word of advice, book well in advance," suggests Zackari S. at Wekiwa Springs State Park. Summer weekends also fill quickly despite hot weather.
Campground crowding patterns: Most state parks experience significant day-use visitors, particularly on weekends and holidays. "Nice sites. Trails are fun. Springs are great bug crowded especially on weekends," notes Robyn L. Consider midweek stays for a quieter experience or arrive very early on weekends to secure day-use facilities.
Water quality variations: Some spring-fed swimming areas have mineral content that affects water odor. At Wekiva Falls RV Resort, camper Christy C. mentions, "The only bad part was the water smelled like sulfur. Kids still had a blast." The sulfur smell dissipates quickly in open air and doesn't affect water safety.
Look for wildlife-rich locations: Multiple campgrounds offer natural encounters for children. "We camped for three nights and loved it! Yes it rained most of the time but our site never flooded!! Such a nice view of the sunset from where we were. Saw lost of animals," shares Caitlyn P. who camped with family at Wekiwa Springs State Park.
Consider accessibility needs: Some campgrounds provide excellent accommodations for visitors with mobility challenges. At Blue Spring State Park, Lauren W. notes, "Once we got there, Jane, one of the park rangers informed us about the ramp for wheelchairs, and a lift into the water!" Call ahead to verify specific accessibility features.
Playgrounds and recreation areas: Magnolia Park Campground offers additional family amenities beyond camping. "Clean well kept camping and picnicking. Basketball court is included along with volleyball court," mentions David W. Jeni S. adds, "We have 6 kids, one in a wheelchair and a service dog and had an awesome time at this campground! Everyone was accommodated for!"
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared with adequate leveling equipment at certain campgrounds. At Magnolia Park, Scott B. advises, "Only complaint was our site was pretty unlevel and we had to max out our Anderson leveling blocks to get it right." Always carry extra leveling blocks when camping in this region.
Maneuvering space limitations: Some campgrounds have tight access roads despite accommodating larger rigs. Samantha O. at Disney's Fort Wilderness notes, "There is not a lot of room in the loops to pull your rv into the spot. There is plenty of room between your rv and your neighbor next to you but not a lot of room across from your spot." Consider rig size when booking specific sites.
Gate access protocols: Many county parks implement security gates with limited hours. "It is gated with a code for the security conscious. You can come and go at any time with the gate code but checkin was 6 or 7 PM," explains Alistar B. at Magnolia Park Campground. Request gate codes during check-in for after-hours access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What RV parks in Maitland, FL have paved parking sites?
International RV Park & Campground offers paved parking sites and is located within reasonable driving distance of Maitland. For those willing to travel a bit further, 21 Palms RV Resort features paved pull-through and back-in sites just off I-4 at Exit 58. Both parks are conveniently situated for accessing Central Florida attractions while providing the stability of paved parking pads that many RVers prefer, especially during Florida's rainy seasons.
Where are the campgrounds near Maitland, FL?
Several campgrounds are within a short drive of Maitland. Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground is closest, offering shaded wooded sites just minutes away. For those willing to drive a bit further, Lake Louisa State Park Campground provides beautiful lakeside camping not far from Disney. Other nearby options include Kelly Park Campground in Apopka, Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake in Orlando, and Moss Park Campground southeast of Orlando. Most require reservations, especially during peak seasons.
What camping is available near Maitland, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, Maitland, FL offers a wide range of camping options, with 304 campgrounds and RV parks near Maitland, FL and 8 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Maitland, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Maitland, FL is Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 65 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Maitland, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near Maitland, FL.
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