Best Glamping near Lutz, FL

Recent Glamping Reviews in Lutz

385 Reviews of 28 Lutz Campgrounds

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  The Longs ..

  Guide

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Upper Hillsborough Preserve — Alston Tract

  Beautiful, Clean, Quiet

  We camped overnight on a Friday and were the only people in the area. Lovely space for dispersed camping with a picnic table, fire pit, an outhouse and hiking trails. We'll definitely visit again when we're in Florida.

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  Jill W.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 4, 2024

  The Olive Grove

  Felt unsafe!

  If I could give neg I would! The place is nothing but a bunch of trees, red ants, chickens and roosters! It’s surrounded by slaughter houses and one they found human bones. The husband was outside at night shooting the rats!!!! The owner was nasty to other guests while I was there! She acted crazy chasing and screaming  a guest who was driving in the grass because there was no lighting. It’s like a junk yard.  If you wanted a nice peaceful place to stay, this is not it! The roosters at 3 am and the pigs getting slaughtered and squealing! The place felt demonic! Very dark place. I didn’t feel safe at all and couldn’t wait til daylight to get out of there! Didn’t even stay the next night! Much better camping places in the area!

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  Laura B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 28, 2024

  Fort De Soto Campground

  BUGSsssssss

  This was the first time we had camped at Fort De Soto and I was so excited because we planned it for my 61st birthday. However, the bugs were so bad. We set up camp with our tent and all our gear, the bugs became so bad we took it all down and went home.I love the fact that my two dogs could come, but the bugs are a no go. It was absolutely miserable. Other than that it’s a beautiful area so maybe we will try again in the winter. I live north of here in Pasco County and frequently bring my dogs down to the dog beach, which is absolutely beautiful. A shame the campground is so infested.

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  Joe R.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 11, 2024

  Thousand Trails Orlando

  Great Cheap Option

  We stayed one night as our AC was down and we had a Saturday trip planned past this park. We stayed with our membership and booked two nights, so we could check out late on Saturday. Spots were pretty abundant, and we found one by the pool. This is a “pick your spot” when you get there kind of place. Lots of long term guests, but not surprised. Great staff and pool was nice for the kids.

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  Jochen H.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 7, 2024

  Lake Louisa State Park Campground

  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.

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  MO R.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 3, 2024

  Fort De Soto Campground

  Morning SUP

  I stay for 5day during the last week of July 2024. It was beautiful, I stayed at site 34 in had water view and access. So I was able to wake up early and walk 10step and I was on my SUP. Plenty of wild life & I was able to do some fishing and got a few spotted sea trout. Staff at the front desk, store and grounds were friendly and attentive. My site had water and electric and walking distance to a clean restroom.

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  Rodd S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 22, 2024

  Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

  One night stay

  Stayed in spot #8, not as much shade as I had hoped for, would've been better in 10-14. Sites are plenty large and relatively well spaced out. There was a large anthill between the spot and where you park which made packing in and out an adventure (very active colony). Otherwise, the site was level and devoid of rocks & roots. A good night's sleep despite the racoon who pilfered my SunChips during the night.

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  Joy K.

  Traveler

  

  May. 26, 2024

  Hillsborough River State Park Campground

  Absolutely beautiful park

  We were down for a funeral so we, unfortunately, didn’t spend any time in the park or campground. The park is absolutely gorgeous and we can’t wait to return in November for a week long stay. The roads in the campground are a little narrow so maneuvering a larger rig might take some time backing into sites but there were plenty of big rigs there so it is doable. The sites have picnic tables and a fire ring. As far as we could tell, all sites are sandy so I’m sure it would be a little messy after a rain with possible flooding. Our site was perfectly level with no side to side adjustments needed. Our loop was very shaded with gorgeous trees. The rangers were amazing and patrolled the campground on a regular basis. There is a huge pool but it was closed for renovations, opening sometime this summer. There is a small cafe with ice cream and you can rent kayaks or canoes to take a trip down a wonderfully, peaceful river. It was so clear that we could see fish swimming around. No swimming is allowed in the river because of gators but experienced paddle boarders would love the easy paddle. Lots of trails to hike as well.

  Definitely a great place to stay right outside the Tampa area. Recommend highly.

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  Becky M.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 20, 2024

  Teri Tomlinson Campground

  Really Nice Campground

  Friendly people running the campground and it’s pretty spacious! It’s in an awesome location, too - we had other plans but made last-minute plans to stay here for a night and they were pretty empty on a Friday night. Nice facilities, but restrictive like another review says - we didn’t have our dog this time around but they don’t allow dogs so it may be hard for us to come back. We didn’t try the trails but everything else we saw was well-kept. We liked it!

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  Brian and Janet S.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 11, 2024

  E.G. Simmons Regional Park

  Water access and dog friendly!

  Amazing water access and dog friendly! The staff and rangers are kind and helpful. During our stay, there was E. coli in water which means water activities and fishing were restricted. Lots of raccoons and no see-ums. Bring citronella candles. Overall, beautiful park and friendly people. Would definitely return.

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  Emily C.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 25, 2024

  Fort De Soto Campground

  Amazing park for the adventurer

  Fort De Soto county park is a fantastic park for the nature adventurer. With a huge variety of activities available it’s perfect for the whole family.

  Dog friendly it has a huge dog beach and separate dog run.

  Bike and kayak rentals are available as well as additional fee ferries to Shell and Edmont islands.

  The campground area is huge with a separate area for those campers with dogs and kid friendly.

  The restrooms are clean with hot water and have washer/dryer available for $1.75 per load.

  Most campsites have electric and good water hookups. A pump out station is available near the entrance. 

  The camp store and park gift shop are fully stocked with any thing you could need.

  One negative is the loop I stayed on the loop road itself is full of potholes and really need to be dragged.

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  Kathy L.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 15, 2024

  Hillsborough River State Park Campground

  Love this campground

  Love it! Great campground with good shade and privacy between sites. Peaceful. Cool weather in February meant little to no bugs (yay!). Clean facilities, level site. Really nice hikes - but unfortunately it’s a bit of a walk from the campground to the trailheads. Worth it though! We will return!

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  Lexi W.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 8, 2024

  Fort De Soto Campground

  The Perfect Natural Beach

  I love coming here when I am in St. Pete! They have a dog beach too! It’s wonderful to have a natural beach without all the noise and crowds. Make sure to bring shoes because there are a lot of sticker burrs!

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  Stuart O.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 26, 2023

  Lake Louisa State Park Campground

  Fabulous!

  Perhaps the nicest park we've stayed at.  We arrived after dark in the midst of a torrential 3-inch downpour, but the next morning there was no mud or standing water.  Amazing!  Shower facilities are recently remodeled and impeccable, with new wall tiles and epoxy floors throughout.  Laundry machines take coin or credit card.  They have plastic bag dispensers for dog cleanup.  Such features make Lake Louisa particularly suitable for an extended stay.  All the RV lots in our loop were L-shaped pads with an extension for the picnic table.  Sites are spacious and open.  Nice mix of back-in and pull-through sites.  Lots of paved roads outside the campsite loops for biking.

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  K D.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 17, 2023

  E.G. Simmons Regional Park

  Excellent stay

  I was in town for a clinic and didn't want to stay downtown in a hotel. I found this little gym. Traffic to the city was a pain, and parking was iffy at best. However the campsite was nice and quiet. There is a sushi place down the road I highly recommend. The reviews of the Raccoons are no joke and saw one the size of a bear cub but harmless for sure. The bathroom and shower were what you expected from a park. Everything was clean. I doubt I will ever be back that way. However, if I am, I won't hesitate to stay there again.

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  John D.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 27, 2023

  Fort De Soto Campground

  Ft Desoto, FL

  Great place to camp! Keep your boat in the water right behind you site! Kayaks and bicycles for sent at the campground store. Very clean restrooms and showers. Top notch campground in every aspect!

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  Lauren W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 27, 2023

  Hillsborough River State Park Campground

  Enjoyable

  Site 71 back in and HC and paved Very long 50 amp and water only Restrooms and showers across from site and very clean. 2washers $2.50 and 2 dryers $2.25 Lots of trails for walking, hiking, and biking Store and pool. Pool currently closed.

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  Meeks

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 22, 2023

  Horseshoe Cove RV Resort

  The Camping Couple

  Great park awesome amenities Pet Friendly and ok pricing! They have everything you can think of for a RV park and more! We will definitely be back! ♥️

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  Richard A.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 20, 2023

  Fort De Soto Campground

  Jurassic Park Mosquitoes

  I spent 1day/night here. Made a late lunch with an ocean view. The sites were clean, each one like it’s own little oasis. Restrooms were nearby with a shower I could’ve used. I took the seg out to the old fort and an open pier. The mosquitoes are gnarly, be prepared for those. Mothasuckers are black AND yellow and are slap resistant. I hit one, picked it off my shoulder thinking it was dead, and it was like it regained consciousness and flew off out of my hands. My Segway can only go 10mph and they were keeping up and latching onto me as I fled to my van like I was running from zombies. Now it makes sense why I was the only one not wearing a shirt. Fort De Soto mosquitos are different from Georgia mosquitoes. Staff was friendly, and I had a raccoon visitor.

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  Brianna

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 8, 2023

  Ozello Keys Marina and Campground

  Family friendly

  Very relaxing

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  A T.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 10, 2023

  Fort De Soto Campground

  Beautiful camp spot

  Very beautiful and short drive to a great Florida beach. Bugs suck though.

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  Lauren W.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 4, 2023

  Lake Louisa State Park Campground

  Pretty

  Site 35 back in 50 amp FHU Good spaces between sites Morning shade Handicapped site with walkway to restrooms, showers, and laundry Paved

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  Hannah L.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 2, 2023

  Hillsborough River State Park Campground

  Truck bed tent camping

  We were able to get a site that had electric and water. We plugged in a fan for our tent and kept pretty dry overnight. The site we booked is a little bit of a walk to the bathrooms but if you are bringing an RV or camper then it would make it a little easier. The sites next to the bathrooms are pretty much all permanent “glamming” that are rented out so it may be hard to get closer. The trails on the other side of the river have not been accessible since the last big hurricane so campers interested in hiking across the river may want to choose a different park.

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  Shawna-Bryant K.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 21, 2023

  Fort De Soto Campground

  Check in

  Check in is at 1 pm. They had a sign on there door that said be back at 1:15.They finally opened door at 1:33. I asked if we got to check out a half hour late because he was late getting back from lunch , he said no! Check out is at 11am. Just not fair. That’s why I gave them a three. Park is great though. I am tent camping.

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  Amanda W.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 4, 2023

  Fort De Soto Campground

  Great acces to water

  Overall, this place is for those who love fishing & kayaking. 5 stars for that. Some of the spots are realllly tight to get into especially for larger rigs. The road is one way, narrow & lots of low limbs. Tough for solo travelers to keep eyes on all of the hazards. BUT, once you’re in, it’s nice. No sewer but there is a dump station. Pets ok in area 2. No wildlife problems during my visit. Noseeums come out at night. The bathrooms weren’t sparking but were clean & the showers have good hot water & decent pressure. Staff was very friendly. Great beach & pier access. Close to kayak and bike rentals. 

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  Stuart K.

  Legend

  

  May. 31, 2023

  Sherwood Forest RV Resort

  Megalopolis RV Circus

  Allow me to begin by saying I have never been to a large RV campground… ever! This place is so huge that you won’t be surprised if you get lost in this place at least a couple of times before you find your slotted RV destination for the night. Also, I was amazed by how close to the concrete jungle you are at this place, but once you turn on the winding little lane that will bring you to this megalopolis RV circus – fitting given your proximity to all of themed amusement parks! – after crossing through the entry gates, you immediately lose sight of all the traffic, noise and business as you are swallowed up by the lush verdant trees of pines, palms and Ancient oaks. 

  As for the campground itself, you’ll enter off the very busy 192 and head south on Scott Boulevard, where you’ll pass 3 intersecting lanes before arriving to Sherwood Forest RV Resort. There will be plenty of signage, so you shouldn’t get lost arriving here – it's another story once inside this massive compound. To navigate yourself to the proper location you have been assigned of the 514 potential overnight possibilities that exist, you’ll first want to stop off at the administration building, where they should give you a map – and if they don’t, be sure to ask for you, because you’re going to need it! Basically, this entire place is back-to-back RV’s parked at a diagonal with very little to no privacy whatsoever and given that Sherwood Forest is so heavily populated, you are going to encounter both a decent amount of traffic (the golf cart kind) and noise. And while I would normally encourage folks to get as close to the pool area as possible, I found this main congregating place to be quite jam packed and noisy. 

  Amenities: Clubhouse / lounge, mini-golf, basketball, dog park, RV storage, restroom / shower facilities, horseshoe pit, WiFi (at a cost away from the main building), shuffleboard, darts, fitness center, in-ground heated swimming pool, nearby Tiki bar, LP gas refill station, laundr-O-mat, ballroom, mail room, library, banquet hall, catch-and-release lake fishing, marketplace store, playground, game room, billiards, whirlpool / spa / hot tub, picnic tables, pavilion areas, fire pits, BBQ grill, designated trash receptacles, trash compactor, cable TV / satellite and back-in / pull-through sites with full hook-ups (30/ 50 amp electric, water and sewage). In addition to all of the amenities, there’s also a ton of activities, including live music concerts, potluck dinners, BBQ cookouts, dance lessons, ice cream socials, craft-making classes, outdoor chess, mini-golf tournaments, church services, aerobic dancing, exercise classes, line dancing (yeehaw!), board game nights, Bingo, card playing as well as formal holiday dinners around Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

  Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) The best sites, in general, are all of the ones that are completely on the perimeter of Sherwood Forest RV Resort, specifically sites #1– 137 (you will note that there are a handful of cottages and cabins for rent in these slots as well); (2) When you get done staring down the inside of your cooler or mini-fridge and are looking for a place to sit down and eat for a change, then there are no shortage of food joints to have a look at, including: Krispy Kreme (my personal favorite), Cracker Barrel (my personal least favorite restaurant in the universe), Longhorn Steakhouse, Ichiban Buffet, Martin’s BBQ, Olive Garden and 192 Crab & Lobster Juicy Seafood & Bar;(3) If by chance you have forgotten anything, avoid paying double or triple the price at the on-site market by going to either Walmart or Publix, which are both about a mile and half away; and (4) If you would actually like to enjoy a bit of the outdoors while staying at this RV amusement park, go for a day trip to Lake Tohopekaliga, which has some pretty amazing bass fishing as well as a few choice places to drop your boat into, like Twin Oaks or Cherokee Point Conservation Areas (and if you don’t have your own kayak, canoe or boat, contact Wild Willys Airboat Tours and they’ll show you around). 

  Happy Camping!

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  heather

  Scout

  

  May. 24, 2023

  Withlacoochee River Park

  Quiet campground

  We camped in the wooded RV area Saturday - Monday late May and we had the place nearly to ourselves! Loved our site (10) it was big and wooded/shaded. Bathrooms were nice. Liked that you can get to all of the trails right from the campground. Employees were nice and helpful. Great quiet stay!