Best Tent Camping near Monticello, FL

Looking for the best Monticello tent camping? The Dyrt helps you find campsites near Monticello with tent camping. Search nearby tent campgrounds or find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Monticello, FL (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from Goat House Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Goat House Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Goat House Farm

    1. Goat House Farm

    2 Reviews
    3 Photos
    43 Saves
    Midway, Florida

    Goat House Farm is a Farmher run 501(c)(3) farm in a rural area of Tallahassee on the beautiful Lake Talquin. The farm has its humble beginnings in the summer of 05 with four acres, four goats, and four chickens. Founded on the love of animals and a passion for sustainability, we remain committed to compassionate practices and the most natural care of our land and animals as possible.

    As stewards of the land and herd, we believe we have a responsibility to share nature's blessings. We offer several agritourism opportunities on the farm, from farmstays to day visits. It is our goal to create a space where our visitors can have fun and learn about the animals who share that space. We also strive to serve as a valuable resource for first time goat owners. To support that endeavor, we sell chicken eggs, specialty cottage goods, honey, and natural goat milk and honey products. We also sell raw goat milk (for pet consumption only, as per Florida law).

    We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programming and partners. We welcome all races, abilities, ethnicities, backgrounds, orientations & identities.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $25 - $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Braden Tract - Lake Talquin State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Braden Tract - Lake Talquin State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Braden Tract - Lake Talquin State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Braden Tract - Lake Talquin State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Braden Tract - Lake Talquin State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Braden Tract - Lake Talquin State Forest

    2. Fort Braden Tract - Lake Talquin State Forest

    2 Reviews
    28 Photos
    13 Saves
    Midway, Florida

    Explore a range of different ecosystems and enjoy the stunning views of Lake Talquin on the 1242-acre Fort Braden Tract. This recreation area features two designated Trailwalker trails and one Trailtrotter trail.

    Three hiking trail loops range from 3 to 5 miles in length and are moderately strenuous, with steep inclines and narrow footing in some areas.

    Two equestrian trail loops each extend 5 to 6 miles in length. Riders should expect an amazing trail that will include low-water crossings, inclines and winding trails. NOTE: All horses must have proof of current negative Coggins test results when on state lands. All children under the age of 16 are required to wear a protective helmet while riding on state lands.

    Primitive campsites for both individual and group camping are available. Campers must obtain a State Forest Use Authorization for overnight camping from the Lake Talquin headquarters on Geddie Road.

    Facilities include picnic pavilions and a trail head restroom.

    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

    3. Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    18 Saves
    Mayo, Florida

    The Dowling Park River Camp is the third river camp between White Springs and Branford and provides 5 screened shelters, a picnic pavilion, restrooms with hot showers, and a tent-camping area.The Christian tract north river access point provides a canoe launch, and the south parking area overlooks Shirley Springs.

    Visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Lafayette Blue Springs State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lafayette Blue Springs State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lafayette Blue Springs State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lafayette Blue Springs State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lafayette Blue Springs State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lafayette Blue Springs State Park Campground

    4. Lafayette Blue Springs State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    17 Photos
    44 Saves
    Mayo, Florida

    CABIN LOOP

    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Hall Landing Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hall Landing Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hall Landing Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hall Landing Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hall Landing Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hall Landing Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from The Week's Place

    6. The Week's Place

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    19 Saves
    Moultrie, Georgia

    This is one of two South Georgia farms with a large pond on each. Camping is available near the road and on the back side of the property, well away from everything. Back side camping is walk-in. Pond-side camping will be mowed if you let us know a day or so ahead of time. Property on the back side is not mowed but has roads and firebreaks.

    The property is managed for timber and row crops. During hunting season, the family may show up to hunt deer.

    Fishing welcome in the pond. Double digit bass, 2 pound bream possible. Boat available, $20 a day. Life jackets required, $5 per jacket rental. Missing jacket or boat, we bill you $500. Please release carp as unharmed as possible. Other fish you can keep or release.

    **DO NOT HARM THE OAK TREE NEXT TO THE POND. **If you need firewood, go around the pond into the woods and pick up any limbs you see. If you choose to go in the woods in deer season, please check at house first to see if anyone is in a stand and where.

    This is a working farm. You may and hear see tractors, trailers, workers and irrigation systems. The irrigation sounds are actually soothing at night. Do not take any produce from the fields without permission. Check at the house first.

    This location is 45 minutes or less away from attractions like

    • Cook County Speedway (in Cecil, South of Adel)
    • Moultrie
    • Adel
    • Valdosta
    • Albany
    • Tifton
    • The Agrirama (Tifton)
    • Paradise Public Fishing Area (East side of Tift County)
    • Reed Bingham State Park (9 miles on Colquitt-Cook County Line

    You can day trip to The Little Grand Canyon, the Okefenokee, Tallahassee, FL, Westville, Macon

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Firewood Available

    $10 / night

    • No image available

      7. Roaming Wild Hideaways Madison Blue

      Be the first to review!
      4 Saves
      Pinetta, Florida
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Firewood Available

      $10 / night

      • No image available

        8. Brown House Hunt Camp

        Be the first to review!
        3 Saves
        Crawfordville, Florida

        Primitive camping. Used as a hunt camp during general gun season.

        • Tents
        • No image available

          9. Buckhorn Hunt Camp

          Be the first to review!
          3 Saves
          Midway, Florida

          Primitive camping. Used as a hunt camp during general gun season.

          • Pets
          • Tents
          • Toilets
          • No image available

            10. Pope Still Hunt Camp

            Be the first to review!
            6 Saves
            Crawfordville, Florida

            Primitive camping. Used as a hunt camp during general gun season.

            • Pets
            • Tents
            • Toilets
          Showing results 1-10 of 11 campgrounds

          Recent Tent Reviews in Monticello

          236 Reviews of 11 Monticello Campgrounds


          • MThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Perry KOA
            Oct. 9, 2024

            Perry KOA

            Love this bright cherry KOA!

            I love KOA because they are consistent… And I have a membership that gives me a bit of a discount. I find they are a good value as a rule. This one was really a surprise for the area which did not look that special but the KOA was so bright and cheery and wonderful. We’ve enjoyed it. They had great pull through a dog park lots of amenities and a super great park.

          • eThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Holiday Campground
            Sep. 1, 2024

            Holiday Campground

            Most beautiful sunset

            What a great place! It’s a little close together but with the very long and spacious outdoor area near the water, it makes up for it. Great staff and communication during the reservations and after.

          • Kevin A.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Perry KOA
            Jul. 3, 2024

            Perry KOA

            What a Pleasant Surprise

            I have camped at many KOA campgrounds, and periodically, I've come across a shining star. This is one of those times. The staff at check-in was terrific, friendly, and just loved what they were doing. The campsites are well-spaced. The facilities are clean. My site A9 was a back-in site, newly added, with a gravel base, perfectly level, full hookups, and 96 channels of crystal clear cable TV. The internet speed was over the top. I was there for two nights and even got to spend time at the local bluegrass festival.

          • MThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Reed Bingham State Park Campground
            Jun. 2, 2024

            Reed Bingham State Park Campground

            Nice GA Stste Park

            Really liked this campground, I would return. Nice walking trails And you can also kayak down the river. Bathrooms are clean and kept up. I stayed in site 9 - it was a pull thru and very shady with a nice area in the back. Would choose that site again. Did put up the screen over the table as the gnats are fierce. Mosquitoes were there but not that bad

          • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Perry KOA
            May. 18, 2024

            Perry KOA

            Love this KOA

            Such a fun time at the Forest Festival. Walked to it from the KOA. Didn’t use laundry but nice facilities and pool & hot-tub are clean and nice! Cute playground! Our site was my favorite yet! Cows and horses are on the property behind the KOA & come up to site 27! The site also has a swing and sunrise and sunsets are so beautiful across the pasture. The bench, table, fire ring at the site, is amazing! Staff is friendly and the store is stocked and cute. Mosquitos are bad so we had to use lots of bug spray.

          • Caitlin C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Coe Landing Campground
            May. 8, 2024

            Coe Landing Campground

            Pretty Nice & Relaxing!

            All in all, we thought it was a pretty nice campground! We stayed in a tent at site 16 which was on the edge facing Lake Talquin and had electrical hookups, a water faucet, and picnic table. There was even a light pole that could be turned off at night if desired. The campground also provided a potable water station, bathrooms, shower (a bit dated but clean), and dumpsters. There are also multiple docks, 2 with benches, and a few to tie boats or kayaks off at. All the camp sites seemed to have gravel pads…The only downfall to our particular campsite was that it butted right up to the landing parking lot and a dock which has fairly heavy traffic. But it was also nice to see an FWC officer make their rounds one of the nights we stayed. Another downside was that the dumpster close by was emptied by a garbage truck at 5am Tuesday morning which wasn’t the best alarm clock. What was a nice alarm clock was the camp rooster that had been there a few years and drops by to say hello each day. We scoped out other sites for when we return!

          • RThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Coe Landing Campground
            May. 4, 2024

            Coe Landing Campground

            Nice and Quiet

            I stayed two nights June 26-27 2019. The campground is very nice, small and quiet. The staff came around to check on us but was not a bother. The bathrooms are clean, running hot and cold water and paper. The bugs were bad even though we used spray and candles. It is a great quiet campground. Better in the cooler months.

          • Eleanor the Airstream R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Park Campground
            Apr. 14, 2024

            Lake Park Campground

            Good for an overnight

            Selected campground based on proximity to interstate. Loud traffic drove us to stay inside our camper instead of enjoying outside.

            Site was unlevel and took three boards to fix side to side, disconnected from TV to fix fore/aft. Concrete pad was all the way forward on the site while connections were over midway back making it so we couldn’t use both easily. Had to park father back to reach connections which was where the site dropped off (causing us to use extra boards to level). We moved the picnic table back towards the camper, otherwise it would have been by our truck’s doors.

            Bathrooms were clean, but dated with rusty stall doors. Be aware there are speed humps throughout the campground. No fire pit on our site, but other sites had them. Not sure if we were allowed a fire as such.

            For overnight guests, I would recommend asking for sites up near the front of the park, as they appeared newer and more level, although less trees. I would avoid the row next to the bathrooms on the far side of the lake as they appeared to be the most unlevel, like the one we chose based on the website (site 41). Be aware that some of the outer ring sites in the wooded area on the far side are pull-in sites, not pull-thru or back-in, which could make it challenging if you want to drop your trailer and leave.

            We would stay again in a pinch, but this isn’t a destination.

          • D
            Camper-submitted photo from Cross Creek Campground
            Mar. 31, 2024

            Cross Creek Campground

            Nice New Campground

            The Campground just opened in December of 2023. The owners are great people and go out of thier way to help you out. The site we stayed in was level left and right but had to lower the front end to level front to back. The pad had a bit of a drop off at the back so the owner had us park toward the front. We stayed 3 nights while visiting family in the area. There is a nice open area that families were enjoying when we arrived. Good laundry facilites. Cabins are available if you are not camping with an RV. Some sites are shorter than others so just make sure your rig will fit the site. There is a store on site and shower facilities if needed. They have a 2 mile hiking path which looked nice and a small pond. I woudl stay here again in the future.

          • P
            Camper-submitted photo from Earl May Boat Basin
            Mar. 28, 2024

            Earl May Boat Basin

            Completely updated campground

            The city has updated this campground. All sites are w/e with dump on site and large gravel pad. Back in and pull through are available on first come, first served basis. Some sites right beside the river. Playground for children. Rate: $35.00 self registration. No one onsite. Easy in/out for all size rigs on newly paved road. Paved walking or biking trails. Great in town location.

          • BThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Bainbridge Flint River
            Mar. 27, 2024

            Bainbridge Flint River

            Level & spacious pull through

            We needed a one night stop & this was perfect. Made our reservations online the day before. Host called me the next morning to confirm arrival time. Hosts were very kind, and escorted us to our site. Site was big, level, and pull through with full hookups. Long term rigs were kept pretty clean as I could tell. We didn’t use any facilities so have no comment on those.

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from High Bluff - Joe Budd WMA and Lake Talquin State Forest
            Mar. 8, 2024

            High Bluff - Joe Budd WMA and Lake Talquin State Forest

            Quiet and peaceful, if no one is there.

            Mixed feelings about this campground.  It has too many sites too close together, but if few people  are there it is peaceful.  We stayed on a weeknight.  Several people used the boat ramp, but only one other camper. So the night was quiet.  I could see how it could be well used for day picnics and fishing and could become quite noisy. The boat ramp is separated from the camp a bit, and it was not noisy.

            Not much view of lake from sites, but the lake is pretty from the fishing pier and boat launch.  A bit of trash in some sites but not too bad.  I'm guessing someone does not come and check on this site every day.  We were in a van and did not try the pit toilets.

            It is about 3 miles from the main road, one mile of speed bumps, two of dirt, but it is level and well packed.

          • Garrett P.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Coe Landing Campground
            Feb. 10, 2024

            Coe Landing Campground

            Great Campground!

            We stayed 2/5/24-2/9/24. The camp host were very nice and accommodating. The campground itself is very clean and quiet. Bathroom and showers are some of the cleanest I’ve ever been in at a campground. If you looking for a peaceful get away on the lake this is your place!

          • C
            Camper-submitted photo from Reed Bingham State Park Campground
            Jan. 3, 2024

            Reed Bingham State Park Campground

            Excellent Stay

            My family and I stayed here our first night with a camper without any camping experience. The facilities were great and hooking up was a breeze! I will be going back for a more extended stay but we just wanted to spend a night away with our new camper for this one.

          • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Perry KOA
            Oct. 30, 2023

            Perry KOA

            Another hurricane victim

            Another KOA on our trip to circumnavigate Florida. Another KOA recovering from hurricane damage. But, they do have some things open: the rv sites are open, the dog park (a nice large dog park), the hot tub. They have propane and a limited store. There are also tent sites and cabins. Lots of large live oaks with Spanish moss survived the storm as well. It is about an hour from the Suwannee River State Park where you can see Manatees in the clear waters of the spring.

          • C
            Camper-submitted photo from Coe Landing Campground
            Oct. 27, 2023

            Coe Landing Campground

            We had a great stay

            We stayed here recently while visiting the US from the UK. When we arrived the host was really welcoming. I can’t remember the site number we originally booked but he offered alternatives that were also available if we wanted to change it. It’s such a lovely setting, we sat on the fishing dock until the mozzies spotted us and watched a gator chilling out on the lake. The sites are well looked after and the showers were decent. We would definitely visit again if we were in the area.

          • KThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from High Bluff - Joe Budd WMA and Lake Talquin State Forest
            Sep. 27, 2023

            High Bluff - Joe Budd WMA and Lake Talquin State Forest

            Great spot on Lake Talquin

            Small campsites but it's a small campground. Picnic table and fire ring at each site. 2 out house style restrooms. Cleaned weekly. Took a long dirt road to get back to campground and got lost 1st time going in. Have stayed there twice since I have family living in Tallahassee. Once in spring and once in fall. Found tics on me both times so beware. Chiggers got on me too. That's just camping in the woods. Will definitely be making future trips back.

          • CThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Jennings KOA
            Aug. 4, 2023

            Jennings KOA

            Never again

            This place has some rude and unwelcoming staff. The lady who checked us in must not realize she works in the hospitality industry. It’s listed as a KOA “Holiday” but it must have been given that designation a very long time ago. All the amenities are very dated. The sites are narrow and very close together. Would not recommend.

          • Eric R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Eagles Roost RV Resort
            Jul. 11, 2023

            Eagles Roost RV Resort

            Hwy noise

            The restrooms and showers were nice and clean. There was only one picnic table in a tent area, and it was not in good shape. The road noise and night made it difficult to sleep at night

          • Becca W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Ragan Family Campground
            Jul. 7, 2023

            Ragan Family Campground

            Fun filled 4 night stay

            This campground has so much to offer for the kids. Between fishing, the pool, the water park, mining for gems and the 3 playgrounds around the park our son didn’t run out of activities. That’s not to mention to activities the campground plans for the weekends that they write on a board each morning with the times.

          • t
            Camper-submitted photo from Ragan Family Campground
            Jul. 5, 2023

            Ragan Family Campground

            Lots to do

            There's a water slide pool and lazy river. Cabins are pretty nice, there are atv trails if you have your own atv. You can rent golf carts, there's a store, games (not all of them work tho) pool table. Lots of fun for the whole family. Some of the staff had attitudes when we were there but still had a great time

          • Lauren W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Reed Bingham State Park Campground
            Jul. 2, 2023

            Reed Bingham State Park Campground

            Perfect

            Site 35 FHU 50 amp All shade Pull through

            Excellent site and park! They have mini golf, swimming g, boating, biking and hiking! So much to do. Extremely clean rest rooms, showers, and laundry.

          • Napunani
            Camper-submitted photo from Suwannee River State Park Campground
            Jun. 25, 2023

            Suwannee River State Park Campground

            Nice Small Campground

            PROS 

            Site 14- shady; 100% sand; moveable small wooden picnic table and metal fire ring with cooking grate; small clothes line permanently erected 

            Fairly new bathhouse which was very clean 

            Quiet except for Interstate 10, US90 and occasional train 

            Park security gate closes at sunset and requires code to enter 

            Campground Drive thrus by sheriff and park personnel 

            Very friendly and helpful volunteers 

            Lots and lots of squirrels. 

            Didn’t see any other wild life. 

            CONS 

            Paid transaction fee for making my own online reservation 

            Camping in cars permitted in FHU campsites 

            No privacy from other sites or campground roadway 

            No Park WIFI 

            1 bar TMOBILE

            Don’t Miss 

            Live Oak is the next eastbound Interstate 10 exit, so 7 miles, which has Walmart with Murphy fuel, Lowe’s, Winn-Dixie and Publix 

            Watch local law enforcement speed surveillance on US90. Goes from 60 mph to 45 mph at the Interstate junction! 

            Robbie’s Cafe for some reasonably priced home cooking 

            O’Neal County Buffet in Madison for bodacious fried chicken

          • Cynthia K.
            Camper-submitted photo from Perry KOA
            May. 19, 2023

            Perry KOA

            Great stay

             We used this as the base camp for the area. 

            Nice camp store/office. We bought wood & had a fire every night.

            Bathrooms/showers are outstanding! Recently remodeled & very clean.

            The road looks like it's been recently paved as well.

            Nice pool/spa. 

            Our site was a full hookup pull through under large live oaks. It was KOA tight.

            Only bad thing to say about it is it's a dirt site.  Very messy, even though we had an outdoor rug.

            One interesting thing at this KOA is their doggie sites. They have 2 sites that have a penned in yard for your dogs. I think it's brilliant! Probably the wave of the future.

          • A
            Camper-submitted photo from Goat House Farm
            May. 16, 2023

            Goat House Farm

            Such fun!

            We had such a fun time camping at the goat farm. Where you literally camp with goats. The male goats hang out right beside you and your tents. (Be sure to keep your tents closed or they will sleep with you too, ha!) The kids absolutely loved it. They cried when it was time to leave and told all the animals bye. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We would love to go and stay there again!

          • EThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Fort Braden Tract - Lake Talquin State Forest
            Mar. 26, 2023

            Fort Braden Tract - Lake Talquin State Forest

            Excellent primitive but not private

            A fantastic stay over all. About a mile hike in. Primitive, which is exactly what we wanted. Fetch your own water from the lake. No modern amenities. Brilliant view of Lake Talquin, right on the water. Thickly treed so hanging hammocks and bear lines was no problem. Brilliant quiet spot, mostly, I’ll get to that in a bit. Even got a visit from your friendly neighborhood alligator in the middle of the night, which when I realized after the fact what the sound was was terrifying. Lol. Steep bank on this sight though so fewer worries about him actually visiting camp. Fabulous spot for fishing and camping. But, and this is the one star off, the camp sites are about 30 feet off the trail. So there is virtually no privacy. Makes… let’s use the euphemism “#2”… a bit challenging. The trail wasn’t heavily trafficked but it was travelled so we had maybe 9 or 10 people pass the site over the course of the weekend. If you can tolerate that I’d say put it on your list.



          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Monticello, FL?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Monticello, FL is Goat House Farm with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.

          • What is the best site to find tent camping near Monticello, FL?

            TheDyrt.com has all 11 tent camping locations near Monticello, FL, with real photos and reviews from campers.