Best Campgrounds near Frostproof, FL

Campgrounds near Frostproof, Florida feature a mix of established RV resorts and state park options in central Florida's lake country. Rainbow RV Resort provides full hookup sites with electricity, water and sewer connections, while Lake Arbuckle Park & Campground offers more natural surroundings with water and electric sites. The area supports multiple camping styles including tent camping, RV sites with hookups, cabin rentals, and even glamping options at destinations like Resort at Canopy Oaks and Westgate River Ranch Resort.

Permits and reservations vary significantly throughout the region, with some campgrounds operating on a first-come, first-serve basis while others require advance booking. Lake Arbuckle Park & Campground accepts only cash payment with no reservations required. One visitor noted, "It's first come, first serve though & you have to have CA$H handy. The facilities are super clean and well maintained." Summer heat significantly impacts camping comfort, with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F between May and September, making shade a valuable commodity at many sites. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, though coverage may vary at more remote locations within state forests and parks.

Waterfront access represents a major draw for campers visiting the Frostproof area. Kelly Rock Springs Campground receives consistently positive reviews for its clear spring waters and tubing opportunities. Campers mention the quality of facilities across multiple properties, with cleanliness being frequently highlighted in reviews. The Resort at Canopy Oaks demonstrates the growing trend of luxury camping facilities in the region with amenities including a tiki bar, pool, and various recreational activities. According to one visitor, "The sites are very spacious! Plenty of things to do." For those seeking a more natural experience, the state forest campgrounds provide a quieter alternative to the more developed resorts, though with fewer amenities and sometimes more challenging access.

Best Camping Sites Near Frostproof, Florida (167)

    1. Highlands Hammock State Park Campground

    49 Reviews
    Sebring, FL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 386-6094

    $18 - $22 / night

    "There is a picnic table and fire ring at each site and there is a toilet nearby. For showers you have to drive to the regular campground and use theirs. You can purchase firewood in the park as well."

    "There are many short loop trails that take you through many ecosystems, giant trees at sizes few have seen before, lots of wildlife to."

    2. Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Lakeshore, FL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 696-1112

    $20 / night

    "I live within a hours drive from this park and have been camping here for 40 plus years. This State Park is Old Florida, sites are secluded from the other sites compared to many other parks."

    "The path is very clear with markers and when you arrive at the site, there is a clear indicator to follow. The path to the site is right off the main trail."

    3. Kelly Rock Springs Campground

    9 Reviews
    Frostproof, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 254-1902

    $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."

    4. Resort at Canopy Oaks

    11 Reviews
    Lakeshore, FL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 213-0346

    $35 - $999 / night

    "If you are terrified of bugs this may not be the place for you (FYI), it is in the middle of Florida and in summer the bugs love to come out."

    "The property is sprawling, definitely bring a bike unless you enjoy long walks. The roads are nice & they offer morning trash pickup. The pool is huge & gorgeous! Very nice."

    5. Rainbow RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

    1 Review
    Frostproof, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 635-7541

    "Great place to walk. Everyone is very friendly. This is a 55 and older resort so we didn’t see any kids around. Frostproof is a small town so shopping is a bit of a ways off."

    6. Thousand Trails Peace River

    21 Reviews
    Ona, FL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "A nice campground in south-central Florida. Campsites are close together but enough room to park trailer and tow vehicle. Most sites have some shade trees. Beware of low grassy areas after a rain."

    "Camping next to the river with our adult kids and the grandkids, good bicycle paths walking trails, canoeing fishing and actually quite in the evenings on the eastern side of the grounds, everything is"

    8. Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

    12 Reviews
    Kenansville, FL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 692-1321

    "This review relates to River Ranch RV Resort, which is next to the Westgate property. I would personally not stay at the Westgate RV since it is basically just an open field with RV spots. "

    "Good off-roading nearby ! All the amenities you want. Nice staff"

    10. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

    129 Reviews
    Windermere, FL
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 939-2267

    $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"

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Recent Reviews near Frostproof, FL

737 Reviews of 167 Frostproof Campgrounds


  • Amanda W.
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Camp Margaritaville RV Resort and Cabana Cabins Auburndale

    So fun! Huge sites!!

    Margaritaville is so clean & spacious!! The store has so much great stuff and there is always entertainment. They even have a big farmers market on Sundays with tons of vendors. There are two big pools (the back one is quiet) with bars, yummy drinks and good food. They are pet friendly & have dog poo stations along the roads. Very close to a long biking trail & there’s a gas station near the entrance. Beautifully landscaped & friendly staff.

  • 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.

  • Teresa H.
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Oak Hammock Resort

    Beautiful campground

    Very welcoming, clean and well kept park. The owners were very friendly and communicative. There’s a store on site that I bought a T-shirt from and also a little game room that we enjoyed with pool and air hockey. I stayed by the pond where is was quiet but you might encounter a water puppy.

  • 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.

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

    LeLynn RV Resort

    Lakefront RV Pitstop Stone's Throw From I4

    Located just 45 minutes SW of the Magical Kingdom conveniently resting just a stone’s throw from I4, LeLynn RV Resort is a spacious, pet-friendly property that is definitely more geared for the RV driving or 5th wheel toting crowd. Surrounded by lakes in every direction – Little Lake Agnes sits directly west of the property, with its bigger sister Lake Agnes just further northwest, Lake Tennessee to the southwest, Lake Juliana to the south and Lake Mattie to the southeast, while Lake Helene can be found to the north and a smaller unnamed lake due east a smidge.  If you were surrounded by any more water, you'd be starring opposite Kevin Costner in 'Waterworld!'

    While LeLynn RV Resort will accommodate you for about as long as you’d like, this place impressed upon me more of a layover than an actual destination. The community that we discovered here was incredibly friendly and inviting, but nearly everyone we met was enroute to some other, better place in the great Sunshine state ... and quite a few folks look like they have no business moving from this place any time soon. This RV depot somewhat lives up to its name as a resort as it does offer an inground pool that is lake facing (again, not that challenging to do here in Central Florida) along with decent (not excellent) restrooms & shower facilities, laundry-O-mat, boat ramp, metered LP gas, dump station, shuffleboard and horseshoes along with WiFi and cable TV options. If you desire kayaking, canoeing or fishing, you need only access the nearest lake of your choosing. There’s 220 sites with FHU’s offering 30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a handful: (1) IMHO the best sites are those that are lakefront on the property’s northwestern most perimeter; (2) While the parking accommodations are concrete pads that will provide a nice level plain for the stay along with a solid accompanying patio, there’s virtually no trees and hence shade anywhere on the property, so while that might not matter for a single night, if staying longer, you’ll likely want to bring your own shade with you; (3) Should you need to load up on supplies while on your trip, just due south of LeLynn RV Resort is a Publix that will cater to all of your grocery needs; and (4) While you’ll feel like you’re out in the boondocks in these parts (and trust me, you are), there’s a number of great little eateries like The Back Porch, Frescos Southern Kitchen, Purple Pit Stop, Polk City BBQ Co., Savage Tacos and Old Man Frank’s to choose from.

    Happy Camping!

  • Mike M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2025

    Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

    Big park, nice, lots of rules and neighbors

    Overall the park is beautiful and I like how the have the vegetation isolating the sites. The park is very busy though but if you going to Disney World makes sense to hang here. Took the little boats out on the lake and get super hassled by the lake patrol that really put a damper on it the trip for no real reason, to bad other than that everything was great.


Guide to Frostproof

Camping near Frostproof, Florida offers a mix of state forest settings and resort-style experiences in central Florida's interior region. Located within the Lake Wales Ridge area at approximately 120 feet above sea level, the region features sandy soil and pine flatwoods ecosystems unique to this part of Florida. Winter months (November through March) provide the most comfortable camping temperatures, generally ranging from 50-75°F with lower humidity than coastal areas.

What to do

Wildlife observation tours: Lake Kissimmee State Park provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities on its hiking trails and observation tower. "We saw people on seaways which was a first while we were camping. Very 'Florida' feeling with the trees and somewhat secluded sites," notes one visitor to Lake Kissimmee State Park.

Fossil hunting activities: The Peace River area offers unique opportunities for finding prehistoric shark teeth. A camper at Thousand Trails Peace River shared, "The highlight of this park was collecting shark and sting ray teeth along the river. You can get wire mesh baskets in the office to aid in your search."

Spring tubing adventures: Rock Springs offers clear water tubing experiences about an hour north of Frostproof. "Enjoyed floating down the spring and riding our bikes around the park! The campsites were nice and spacious for our tent," reports a camper at Kelly Rock Springs Campground.

State park hiking: Highlands Hammock State Park features unique ecosystems with several short trails. "The walking trails at this park were all quite small and friendly for all. We had a bear visit the garbage bin during the night, so you'll have to pay attention to storing your food during the night," advises a recent visitor.

What campers like

Well-separated campsites: Lake Kissimmee State Park offers more privacy than many Florida campgrounds. "Campsites are far enough apart for privacy with lots of shades trees. Each site has a firepit. Bathrooms were clean. Lots of small trails to explore and tall watch tower climb for observation," according to a visitor.

Organized activities: Westgate River Ranch Resort offers scheduled events beyond typical campground amenities. "We did the air boat ride and it was a fun experience. The restaurant is ok, is not great but it has good pulled pork. Great weekend camping and great campsite for families with small kids," notes a camper at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo.

Resort amenities: Newer resort properties offer additional recreation options beyond traditional camping. A visitor to Resort at Canopy Oaks reports, "Bathhouse was extremely clean and showers are really spacious and private. Plenty of things to do. Pizza restaurant, ice cream shop, coffee shop, store for some essentials, salon, spa, pool table, ping pong table, pickle ball, basketball, shuffleboard, tiki bar, pool and spa with waterfall."

Spacious sites: Campsites at Rainbow RV Resort provide ample room for larger rigs. "This rv park is one of the cleanest parks. Lots of activities to do. Great place to walk. Everyone is very friendly," according to a visitor.

What you should know

Cash payment requirements: Some parks have specific payment rules. At Lake Arbuckle Park & Campground, a camper notes, "It's first come, first serve though & you have to have CA$H handy. The facilities are super clean and well maintained."

Limited cellular connectivity: Cell service varies significantly throughout the area. A visitor to Lake Kissimmee State Park warns, "Be aware that we had no cell service. After buying a Verizon hotspot down the road in Lake Wales, we were able to WFH."

Campsite allocation systems: Some campgrounds use unusual systems for site selection. At Highlands Hammock State Park Campground, "The roads in the campground are a bit narrow, traffic can go both ways (even though they are only one lane!), and the dump station is not in the best place!"

Reservation requirements: Availability varies seasonally at the best places to camp near Frostproof, Florida. "Call ahead for reservations, will gate code to enter," advises a visitor to Walk In The Water Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Wildlife education opportunities: Several parks offer ranger-led programs. Highlands Hammock State Park offers unique seasonal experiences, as one camper shared: "We were treated to a night time tram ride because the 26 species of fireflies were out for a 2 week period. The area is beautiful and shady, staff very friendly, lots of critters on the trails."

Transportation considerations: Larger resort properties require planning for getting around. "Bring your bikes as everything is a bit of a walk from the campground," advises a visitor to Westgate River Ranch Resort.

Entertainment options: Best camping destinations near Frostproof for families often include organized activities. At Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, "The sing along was fun. Chip and dale walk around to everyone. they ask that you don't leave your spot and they will come to you and really they do. They stopped at every spot to take pictures."

Cooler season planning: Summer heat significantly impacts family comfort. A visitor to Resort at Canopy Oaks notes, "This would've been better for us during the cooler months as the sun did beat us down as the days passed. They're right next to River Ranch which has smaller but better landscaped sites."

Tips from RVers

Site access challenges: Many parks have tight turning radiuses. "Holy moly did it take a lot to get this into our spot. Our neighbor across from us had to move his truck and several neighbors were helping direct us into our spot," reports an RVer at Disney's Fort Wilderness.

Power stability concerns: Monitoring electrical systems may be necessary during peak usage. At Thousand Trails Peace River, "Watch the electricity during high usage the voltage drop, ours droped to 108v for a couple hours, i choose to run the gen during that time other then that no problems at all."

Tree clearance issues: Low-hanging branches present hazards at several campgrounds. A camper at Lake Kissimmee State Park advises, "Two things to watch out for - be careful of low hanging tree branches when backing in, and be aware that we had no cell service."

Flooding awareness: Some campgrounds have drainage challenges during Florida's rainy season. "There were some serious concerns with flooding. Many large rigs were parked in the flood plane which encompasses a large section of the park," cautions a visitor to Thousand Trails Peace River.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Frostproof, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, Frostproof, FL offers a wide range of camping options, with 167 campgrounds and RV parks near Frostproof, FL and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Frostproof, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Frostproof, FL is Highlands Hammock State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 49 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Frostproof, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Frostproof, FL.