Top Tent Camping near Hernando, FL

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Best Tent Sites Near Hernando, FL (26)

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909 Reviews of 26 Hernando Campgrounds


  • Inanna The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hideout at The Green Swamp!
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Hideout at The Green Swamp!

    Hideout and swamp are about the only truths

    Horrible for tent camping. Didn't own an RV. I'm just traveling through, and I went off of what information was listed. This place is pathetic. Not as advertised. Trash is not taken out regularly. One table on the ground, and it's not a picnic camping table. Tent campers have no showers or restroom. Freeway is very close and noisy. Campground is not really for campers. I'd stay away. This place is appearing fraudulent. Owner does not run this property accordingly. Seems like just a place to store RVs. Not for camping in tents or RVs. Stay away. There's much better camping across the state, regulated and maintained.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ocala RV Camp Resort
    Oct. 22, 2024

    Ocala RV Camp Resort

    No tent camping allowed

    I called and was told they don’t allow any tent camping. Just an FYI. Was advised only the state parks in the area allow tent camping.

  • Alexandra E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alexander Springs Recreation Area
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Alexander Springs Recreation Area

    Right across Florida Trail and cold but gorgeous spring

    Very convenient campground to go for a hike along the florida trail and cool off in the gorgeous blue spring waters. It does get crowded so plan accordingly.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chassahowitzka River Campground
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Chassahowitzka River Campground

    Clean, easy access to water

    It’s a clean park with easy access to boat rentals (kayaks, canoes) and a boat launch if you have your own. Publix and Walmart are ~10 minutes away if you need anything. I came in September after a heavy rain and it was pretty buggy. Bring mosquito repellent. There are a number of long term campers with poorly kept RVs, but everyone is friendly.

  • Joe R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Colt Creek State Park
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Colt Creek State Park

    Natural gem

    We stayed in site 26, which was tucked back and fairly private. We planned on trail riding, but rain changed the plans. We didn’t get to explore much, but will be back. Nice long drive down to the sites. Electric and water were both great, and dump stations easy. Staff was extra friendly.

  • Danton T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs RV Park
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Silver Springs RV Park

    A great place to stay

    My wife and I decided last year to full time RV. We were already living in Ocala and we wanted to remain in the area. We discovered Silver Springs RV and are so glad we did. Everyone here, especially the staff, was so welcoming and friendly. SSRV is definitely going to be home for a long time.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Camper's Holiday
    Jul. 19, 2024

    Camper's Holiday

    Do not stay!!!!

    Horrible management, the president is a joke I will never stay again.  The majority of the people that live in the park are nice but there are also a lot of nasty people, just horribly mean and very nosy.  Terrible place!! Wish I could put 0 stars

  • Lorilee S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

    Pretty and quiet

    This campground is really dark, quiet and pretty. The bathhouse was always clean. You can smell the well water in the bathhouse. Brings me back to my childhood memories. We rode our bikes to the observation tower, but we were not lucky enough to see any bison or wild horses. Still nice to see the open prairie. We had a big rainstorm and the back of our site did become a lake, but it was gone overnight. The bugs lit us up all hours, so make sure you different bug sprays.

  • Jeff E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
    Jun. 26, 2024

    Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

    Immersed in Nature.

    Quiet, lots of wildlife (wild horses, bison, alligators, deer, birds, turtles); plenty of hiking and biking trails with beautiful sunsets on the lake. Restroom facilities are showing some age but clean.  Walk-in tent sites are pretty close to the Restrooms.

  • Lorilee S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Santos Trailhead & Campground
    Jun. 24, 2024

    Santos Trailhead & Campground

    Very nice

    This campground is the perfect size. Our site had shade about 95% of the day! We had the perfect size of an area behind our RV. Loved hearing all of the birds chirping. You can hear traffic since it’s right off of the highway. There are plenty of trees around. The bathroom was very clean. It’s nice and dark at night!! We did the hike to see the historical part of the Island. That was neat to read about. We also took the biking trail to say we went above i75 on the bridge. That was a round trip of 15.5 miles, if anyone is interested. It’s a really nice campground, especially if like doing trails and biking.

  • Erik L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Encore Crystal Isles
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Encore Crystal Isles

    No booking possible

    You have to get called back, not working with international numbers. Form on website won’t solve the captcha.

    Sometimes automating everything is stupid.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs State Park Campground
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Silver Springs State Park Campground

    Amazing kayaking & trails

    Campground is basic, very few sewer spots but there is a dump station. Big rig friendly, several pull thru spots, easy paved entry, gravel sites, I think all are 50/30. Plenty of space between sites. Clean bathroom, washer/dryer, soda machine. Very dark at night which I love. No lights except the bath house. Dog poo bag stations. Very friendly staff (Melinda & John, camp hosts were amazing) 1 mile from amazing kayaking. Great, woodsy hiking trails. Maybe 3 miles to Publix/Wawa.

  • Haley L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Juniper Springs Rec Area - Tropical Camp Area
    Jun. 12, 2024

    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.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs State Park Campground
    Jun. 10, 2024

    Silver Springs State Park Campground

    Beautiful campground

    Loved this campground. We had sites 22 & 24. Site 22 has lots of sun; site 24 was full shade all day. I thought site 20 was the best. All campsites are very roomy. Bring your paddleboard or kayak. We drove to Silver Springs park and put in. Lazy river ride for 2 miles where we got out at the River trail. If you do this, bring your kayak wheels as it is a 1 mile walk back to the campground (or 1/2 mile to the River Trail trailhead). Then went to pick up truck where we started. Highly recommend this campground. There are also lots of trails to hike, but it was so hot when we were there we did not do any but the river trail.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Holiday Trav-L-Park RV Resort
    Jun. 5, 2024

    Holiday Trav-L-Park RV Resort

    Short overnight stay

    Easy to find, close to I-75 Freeway. Older RV park with many permanent sites. Pull through, full hook ups with cable TV. Not too quiet but building on East side blocks much of the Freewaynoise. Large shade trees. Intermixed temp and permanent sites. Didn't see a store nor sites showers and restrooms. Pool is closed. Looks permanent.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Griffin State Park
    Jun. 1, 2024

    Lake Griffin State Park

    Deer flies and no lake

    Was there 5/20. Not much privacy, other campers close. The deer, yellow flies ate me alive, even with heavy duty bug spray. Not on the lake, so no breeze. Have to take a boat on Dead River to see the lake. Neighbors were loud and fighting well past midnight. The famous oak tree is up front by highway. Was a nightmare. Left early.

  • Erin M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
    May. 26, 2024

    Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

    Fantastic camp sites

    There aren’t many bad sites. Great trails and walking. BRING BUG SPRAY. I wish I had time to stay longer to see everything the park had to offer. I will be back!

  • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Encore Crystal Isles
    May. 21, 2024

    Encore Crystal Isles

    Rv park in a Good location~great pool !

    FHU, gravel site. The sites Very close together and guests pull in all around your site and park their boats, cars, trucks, golf carts. Luckily, we only stayed a weekend. Lots of full time residents. The dog park is big, Pool house, jacuzzi and pool are large and clean. There were activities planned for the kids which was fun! There are tennis courts, which we didn’t use. The playground has many different play areas and was tidy. There are lots of area attractions and a beach with a designated swimming area at the end of the road. If we had come off season, it would have been great. The swing and pond, behind our RV, was a nice touch for our puppy and granddaughter.

  • David G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
    May. 5, 2024

    Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

    Great park!!!

    This is now my top 2 in parks for camping. The tent only spots are nice and secluded. You do have to walk maybe 100-200 ft from your car to the campsite. I was in site #24. Nice and open with a lot of trees for protection. Great fire pit. No power or water at this site… site #25 has those. The whole grounds were well kept and the trails were easy. At the observation tower you can see a lot of the prairie and if you’re lucky you can see wild horses.

  • ron R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hideout at The Green Swamp!
    Apr. 28, 2024

    Hideout at The Green Swamp!

    Very relaxing out of the way and quiet

    This place is a very quiet location. The owner of the property is extremely friendly. You can hear wild turkeys in the morning. You're far enough away from the city to get an excellent view of the sky.

  • B M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs State Park Campground
    Apr. 25, 2024

    Silver Springs State Park Campground

    Amazing Place

    This campground is nice the sites are nice sized and level. The campground is not located at the head springs where the glass bottom boats are and kayak rentals. This makes it even better. The campground is quiet. It's a 15 minute drive to the head springs. 

    We had our own Kayaks so we put in at the head springs and paddled down to the campground. It's a 2 to 2 1/2 hour trip or more because of all the beautiful landscape and the wildlife. At the campground exit to get out of the river you have to have wheels to transport the kayaks back to the parking lot. It's about a 1 mile hike pulling the kayak.

    You can also do a longer trip an paddle further to Rays Wayside. It's less busy paddling that part of the river. You will need to leave a vehicle parked at Rays Wayside to get back to the headsprings. There is a company for $10 per person that will pick you up there and brings you back. Silver Springs charges $55 per person. 

    I was in site 53 and there are trails you can hike from behind many of the campsites. There is a cracker house village and a great museum with artifacts and giant skeletons of big creatures. Lots of fossils and arrowheads. The Museum is only open on weekends.

    The bath houses are very clean and if cold out nice hot heaters. There is a washer and dryer at the bath houses too.

    They sell firewood and ice at the campground. You use a QR code scanner to purchase it. The wood is nice and burns like wood should.

    I went to Silver springs as a kid and always thought of it as a tourist trap. I never had a desire to camp there yet I will say I have changed my mind and have already booked for next year. 

    Florida residents have a one month booking advantage which started this past January. If your a Florida senior resident you get 1/2 off the price. The campsite hang tag gets you into the headspring for free. 

    The park is nice I will visit again.



Guide to Hernando

Camping near Hernando, Florida, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Explore the springs: Check out the stunning natural springs at Alexander Springs Recreation Area. One visitor mentioned, "The spring is walking distance from the campground - we saw turtles, otters, and many fish while swimming in the spring."
  • Kayaking and paddling: The Silver Springs State Park Campground is perfect for kayaking. A camper shared, "We had our own kayaks so we put in at the head springs and paddled down to the campground."
  • Hiking trails: Enjoy the scenic trails at Lake Louisa State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "There are lots of trails to hike, but it was so hot when we were there we did not do any but the river trail."

What campers like

What you should know

  • Limited hookups: Some campgrounds, like Alexander Springs Recreation Area, do not offer electric or water hookups. A visitor noted, "For the price, no electric or water hookups and the facilities were not well maintained."
  • Noise levels: Campgrounds can get noisy, especially during busy weekends. One camper at Juniper Springs Recreation Area said, "Over Thanksgiving weekend it got pretty noisy due to one large multi-site group."
  • Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife sightings. A camper at Manatee Springs State Park Campground shared, "The springs are amazing and full of wildlife."

Tips for camping with families

  • Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of activities for kids. One family at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground mentioned, "There are so many sites and yes there are people around but there’s serious vegetation between all the sites that you have plenty of privacy."
  • Pack snacks: Keep snacks handy for the kids while exploring. A camper at Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground noted, "We didn’t want to leave at the end of our trip."
  • Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. One reviewer at Hillsborough River State Park Campground said, "There is a huge pool but it was closed for renovations."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Lake Louisa State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites have picnic tables and a fire ring."
  • Be aware of road conditions: Some campgrounds have narrow roads. A camper at Silver Springs State Park Campground noted, "The roads in the campground are a little narrow so maneuvering a larger rig might take some time."
  • Bring extra supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A camper at Manatee Springs State Park Campground shared, "Publix is less than 5 minutes of you forget something."

Camping around Hernando, Florida, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

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