Top Tent Camping near Kissimmee, FL
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Best Tent Sites Near Kissimmee, FL (26)
1. Little Big Econ State Forest Primitive Camping - East Camp Zone
8 Reviews•21 Photos•81 SavesThe 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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2. Lake Mills Park
7 Reviews•59 Photos•104 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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3. Hal Scott Preserve County Park
4 Reviews•4 Photos•50 Saves- Fires
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
5. King's Landing
5 Reviews•38 Photos•164 SavesKing'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
6. North Shore Relic Ranch
2 Reviews•13 Photos•32 SavesHere at North Shore Relic Ranch we are a pretty unique experience. we have 5 campsites on our 80 acre farm/Relic property. The sites are set in a shady canopy of tall trees. It is primitive camping. Each site has a fire ring, solar string lights, chairs, picnic table and water tote. bathrooms are porta potties. There is a 2.6 mile nature trail next to the camping area, McDonald canal boat ramp is just feet away as well. On another part of the property there is 9 goats, some of them are babys. there is also 11 cows that are super friendly, and about 50 crazy chickens. lol We are located in Mount Dora. Also some near by places worth checking out are Wekiva Springs (15 min), Rock Springs at Kelly Park (15 min), A free 15 mile Nature drive during weekends, that goes through a 30,000 acre nature preserve (12 min), and we are 35 minutes from the major theme parks such as Sea World, Aquatica, Volcano Bay, and Universal studios.
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$20 - $35 / night
7. Geneva Wilderness Area
2 Reviews•67 Photos•64 Saves- Fires
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8. Seminole State Forest - Jumper Camp
3 Reviews•10 Photos•11 Saves- Tents
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9. Camp Wewa
1 Review•10 Photos•13 Saves- Fires
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10. Green Swamp — East Tract
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Recent Tent Reviews In Kissimmee
776 Reviews of 26 Kissimmee Campgrounds
Inanna
Scout
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.
Alexandra E.
Guide
Lake Kissimmee State Park
Nice biking trails
Beautiful shaded sites and long biking/ trails
Joe R.
Legend
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.
Jennifer H.Legend
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Camping at the Happiest place on earth
Can’t beat the convenience & amenities of the Disney parks are on your itinerary. Super cost effective and direct access to magic kingdom and easy access to all the others. Sites were big, clear and clean. Amenities were wonderful. I’d stay here even if we didn’t do a Disney park. 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. Constant ground crews, sanitation work and transportation options. Pools, restaurants, shops and fun activities going on all the time. We loved it.
- JJochen H.
Traveler
Lake Louisa State Park
Wonderfull
clean, naturally and quiet
no wlan and good mobil connection
restrooms and laundry are o.k.
rangers are super and nice
playground and a small beach to put your feet into water.
Julian G.Traveler
Manatee Hammock Campground
Great location to Cape Canaveral
Wonderful staff and well maintained Park, sites and facilities. Great fishing and kayaking in the lagoon with a view of Cape Canaveral.
- JJoe S.Scout
Cypress Campground & RV Park
Wonderful Campground
The park was clean, convenient and the staff was super friendly. Great amenities and a beautiful pool! Our site was shady, mostly level, gravel with just enough space for our toad(F150). We will definitely be staying here again when passing by.
Stuart K.Legend
Blue Spring State Park
Keeping Cool @ Blue Springs
Here at Sand Pine Campground inside of Blue Springs State Park, you’ll find that while this is a fairly large campground, the substantial amount of vegetation, along with the flow of how the campground is organized, the individual campsites give off a vibe of privacy, intimacy and solitude. Upon entry to this SP, you’ll meet likely some of the friendliest park rangers of any FL state park (although, honestly, the very GREAT rangers @ Rodman Campground ultimately win the battle!), who will provide you with all of the great information you need to have a great experience here.
As for the pet-friendly campground specifically, each of the 51 sites has its own picnic table, water and electric as well as fire ring, while the ground itself is laden with powdery grey sand (so leave your boots or flip flops at the door of your tent or RV). The individual slots are somewhat tight and narrow to navigate, but most RVs should be OK to back into these sites. What you will appreciate the most about Sand Pine is that just about every site offers a substantial amount of privacy with solid, thick Floridian jungle putting decent distance between you and your neighbors. The only downside is that it is a solid hike from this campground to the spring itself, which will require you to drive there or take a decent bike ride.
The amenities are pretty amazing with the two bathroom and laundry room facilities appearing to be nearly brand new and there are designated dump stations scattered throughout making disposal of trash and recyclables EZ. The restroom facilities had vending machines as well. As for the sand pine scrub nature you are surrounded by, but the real gem here of course is the fresh crystal spring that is teaming with manatees, which are best to view and swim alongside between the winter months of November and February. For my float-seeking friends, there’s a solid kayak / canoe launch and if you don’t want to get some oaring in, you can partake in a guided river boat cruise.
If you’re looking to get away from it all and enjoy some privacy, then this is a great little campground for you to consider. And if you miss anything from the non-natural world, have no fears, a short drive into town to grab a pizza or load up on groceries is easy enough to manage. What I love most about camping here at Blue Springs SP is that during heavier tourist season, a reservation will guarantee you access to the spring, which sometimes gets full and therefore requires the rangers to stop traffic flow into the park, so if you've got a place guaranteed for the night, then, well, you need not worry about the morning rush when most will just worry about getting in the park.
Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you find yourself out-of-luck in finding an available campground site to reserve, try your luck at booking one of the 6 often overlooked cabins, which BTW, come with their own set of parking spaces; (2) When you grow weary of digging through your onboard mini-fridge or roto-molded Cordova cooler, then check out some of the local fare where nearby in town, there’s a sweet little Argentinian joint called Rincon del Sabor, classic pie palace called Blue Springs Pizza and another ethereal dive called Taste of Soul – neither of which you’ll wanna write home about, but will definitely give you a break from ‘frank & beans’ for the night. And if neither of those places do the trick for you, there is also a few other restaurants you might wanna check out like Gram’s Kitchen for low country breakfast cooked up all day, Mi Tierra Authentic Mexican as well as Fire on the Bayou for some nice, spicy Cajun; (3) Should you need to stock up on any supplies, nearby Blue Springs SP has a 'grade A' Publix as well as a Walmart nearby, so you should have no problems being stocked up while staying here; and (4) When the kiddos get restless and the pristine nature that you find yourself surrounded by isn’t enough of a distraction, then head due east to Family Fun Town, which is a family-friendly amusement center with batting cages, mini-golf, arcade games and go cart racing. Yahoo!
Happy Camping!
- Meghan C.Scout
Seminole State Forest - Moccasin Camp
Drive up then walk in campsite on the water with no neighbors
I love this site and have camped there twice (most recently Feb 2024). We packed light but not that light because we like to be comfortable; it took my BF and me about 3 trips each to get everything we needed to the site, including firewood, our 4 person tent, air mattress, camp stove, cooler, etc. The walk from where you can park to the actual site is also not that long (about a quarter mile away), but it can be prone to flooding, so I would wear waterproof hiking boots and have some gaters handy when you arrive in case you have to walk through some muddy spots or puddles as we did on this last trip.
- LLeigh A.Scout
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.
- Wil V.Scout
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
I mean it's disney
So much to do you don't even need to go to the theme parks if you don't want to. A little pricey but worth it in my opinion https://youtu.be/3qPP3GaZ_UU
Vanessa A.TravelerDisney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Tourist-friendly with Activities galore
Had a 2 night tent camp stay here during January. Great option for family reunions, we had my girlfriend’s 30th here, and with our rented golf cart, had no problems escorting our guests to our campsite to enjoy a camp cookout with us at our campsite. Was definitely an authentic Disney experience, with a never ending list of activities with plenty to keep kids and kids at heart busy, which we didn’t partake in since we were enjoying our campsite.
- Vanessa A.Traveler
Lake Kissimmee State Park
Quiet and serene Central FL Camping
We loved our tent camping experience at Lake Kissimmee. Our site was 22 in Loop 1 and we were pleasantly surprised to discover that we had our own direct path to the bathroom, which wasn’t something featured on the FL State Park booking site. On-site store was only open on specific days of the week and did not carry ice, but they did have small bundles of firewood. We look forward to booking the same spot when we come back to visit during the colder months.
ron R.
RangerHideout 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.
Chrystianna H.Traveler
Moss Park Campground
Simple camping.
This place was a good place for a beginner camper like me. It’s close to a Walmart, to get things I forgot. It has a few trail heads and lots of boat docks. I enjoyed fishing and wild cranes.
James H.Scout
Mullet Lake Park
Nice park
Have been camping there many times quiet and peaceful
- MMike B.Guide
Manatee Hammock Campground
Very Nice Location & Property
Nice park and amenities. Maintained well enough. Spaces are closer together but the amount of trees and foliage make it seem more private. Don’t ask for an early check in. Even if your spot is empty. The staff was extremely rude and unfriendly. I understand policy is policy but being rude doesn’t help enforce the policy.
Mariline A.ScoutManatee Hammock Campground
nice to relax
its nice to relax .. if you are a camper ... for first time it dont have nothing plan its not good...
- CChelsea R.Traveler
Lake Monroe Park
Nice stay
This park was really nice to camp at, you got hookups for water and electricity. Hot showers in the bathrooms, each bathroom has its own sink , mirror , toilet , and hot showers the water doesn’t go cold on you. Pretty quite in the distance you can hear the power plant but not as bad as I thought it would be it’s a muffled noise so if you got tv or ear plugs you are in real good shape lol ! For rent campers atleast!! Clean grounds, has a soda machine near the playground very nice to launch boats out as well , I also see on here it’s listed @$15 it’s not $15 thru the number it’s like $25 plus tax (: worth it for the hookups
Eleanor the Airstream R.Ranger
KARS park
Great view for Rocket Launches
Located on the river across from Kennedy Space Center, it's a great spot to view launches with 20 or so spots along the river.
Water/electric sites only, but there are two dump stations available. Boat launch just outside the campground as well. Bath houses were clean and there is a small camp store.
Spots are all first come, first serve. Only available to KSC/NASA employees and military though (and requires an annual membership of $15-20). The campground does update open sites on their facebook page daily (https://www.facebook.com/KARSPark).
- KKyle J.Scout
Hideout at The Green Swamp!
Quiet and secluded with lots of wildlife
I stayed at Raphael's campground for a few days during spring turkey season. I was very impressed with how clean the grounds were and was surprised to see that they had installed 30-amp hookups for electricity and water. I was tenting so didn't take advantage of those, but they are there. The location is pretty secluded and very quiet, aside from the local wildlife that are nearby (turkey gobbles and sandhill cranes squawking), but that is what camping is all about! The other folks there were super nice and very helpful. I was very grateful for Raphael's flexibility on check out time so I could get an extra morning of hunting in. Overall, I'd highly recommend camping here and I'll be back next spring.
Lauren W.LegendColt Creek State Park
Peaceful
Small spacious park. Restroom clean and showers, laundry $1.50 each. Firewood available to purchase. Lots of walking, biking, and hiking. Beautpark. Great camp hosts and ranger.
Brian and Janet S.Guide
Coleman Landing at Shady Oaks
Florida favorite!
Cannot say enough great things about this special place! During the weekends it can get filled up and busy. We were there for a few days during the week and enjoyed every minute. Close to lake, great for bird watching and walks/ boating. Friendly host and fellow campers. We will definitely be returning. For the price, can’t beat it. First come first serve, recommend doing the Grape Hammock air boat tours from fish camp!
Pauland R.ScoutIndian River RV Park
Great view
Ice park
- EEmily C.Guide
Blue Spring State Park
Manatee and Florida nature
Visited to see Manatees from the land. Cooler temps best for manatee numbers.
Campground sites feel secluded with vegetation but can be challenging for backing up into spots.
Had electric and water but trash is upon exit along with dump station
Nice paved road around campground and short trail to main park area. Canoe and kayak rentals available.
Jake C.Legend
Deer Lake Retreat
New to the Dyrt!
Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!
Michelle G.TravelerManatee Hammock Campground
First time here
Has been wonderful clean and quiet. We have a truck tent.
Guide to Kissimmee
Camping near Kissimmee, Florida, offers a mix of fun activities and beautiful nature. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Explore the springs: Visit the stunning Blue Spring State Park Campground for swimming and wildlife watching. One camper mentioned, "We saw turtles, otters, and many fish while swimming in the spring."
- Hiking and biking: Check out Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park for its numerous hiking trails. A visitor shared, "The hiking trails are great! Saw a lot of deer, boar, and turkeys around the grounds."
- Fishing and kayaking: At Manatee Hammock Campground, you can enjoy fishing and kayaking in the lagoon. One reviewer said, "Great fishing and kayaking in the lagoon with a view of Cape Canaveral."
What campers like:
- Privacy and nature: Campers appreciate the privacy offered by the sites at Blue Spring State Park Campground. A guest noted, "The individual campsites give off a vibe of privacy, intimacy, and solitude."
- Friendly staff: Many visitors rave about the helpful staff at Lake Louisa State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "The rangers are super and nice."
- Clean facilities: Clean restrooms and well-maintained sites are a big plus. A reviewer at Hillsborough River State Park Campground said, "Restrooms and showers across from the site were very clean."
What you should know:
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Alexander Springs Recreation Area, lack electric and water hookups. A visitor pointed out, "For the price, no electric or water hookups and the facilities were not well maintained."
- Crowded during peak times: Campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Highlands Hammock State Park Campground noted, "Weekends are busy, like people walking through your site at all hours."
- Access to nature: Many campgrounds are close to natural attractions, but some require a bit of travel. A reviewer at Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground mentioned, "The springs and playground are very nice but very busy on the weekends."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for spots like Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, which offers plenty of activities. One family said, "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."
- Plan for activities: Make sure to check out the amenities available. A camper at Hillsborough River State Park Campground mentioned, "Lots of trails for walking, hiking, and biking."
- Pack for the weather: Florida can be hot, so bring plenty of water and sunscreen. A visitor at Lake Louisa State Park Campground noted, "Clean, naturally and quiet."
Tips from RVers:
- Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have tight spaces. A reviewer at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park mentioned, "The sites are small!! 18’ trailer in site #6 and had to unhitch the tow vehicle."
- Look for amenities: Facilities like laundry and clean restrooms can make a big difference. A camper at Lake Louisa State Park Campground said, "Shower facilities are recently remodeled and impeccable."
- Plan for access: Some campgrounds may have narrow roads. A visitor at Hillsborough River State Park Campground noted, "The roads in the campground are a little narrow so maneuvering a larger rig might take some time."
Camping in Kissimmee, FL, offers a variety of experiences, from family-friendly fun to peaceful nature escapes. Make sure to check out the campgrounds that suit your needs!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Kissimmee, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Kissimmee, FL is Little Big Econ State Forest Primitive Camping - East Camp Zone with a 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.
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