Best Glamping near New Port Richey, FL

Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park houses upscale glamping accommodations within a serene natural setting near New Port Richey. The park's glamping cabins offer comfortable alternatives to traditional camping with amenities designed for those seeking outdoor experiences without sacrificing comfort. Guests can enjoy spacious sites with picnic tables, fire pits with cooking grills, and access to clean shower facilities. At nearby Starkey Wilderness Preserve—Serenova Tract, additional glamping options provide peaceful retreats amid Florida pine forests. Pasco County's Crews Lake Wilderness Park also features glamping yurts for visitors seeking unique overnight stays. According to a camper, "The cabin was a nice place to sit and quiet with bonfire, though it could use better cleaning and air filtration."

Wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout these glamping destinations, with guests reporting deer and wild boar sightings at Starkey Wilderness Preserve. Miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails wind through these properties, connecting glamping sites to natural attractions. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park features an educational center, playgrounds, and primitive sites deeper in the wilderness for more adventurous glampers. The park maintains water stations along trails, though visitors should bring their own supplies. One reviewer highlighted the unique experience: "We had a small spike buck come into our camp at night and he didn't even flinch at us from 20 yards. Awesome experience for my son." Reservations for glamping accommodations can be made up to 90 days in advance through the Pasco Parks website.

Best Glamping Sites Near New Port Richey, Florida (23)

    1. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

    13 Reviews
    New Port Richey, FL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 834-3247

    "Part of the Starkey Wilderness Preservethis location is full of multi use trails, has primitive cabin rentals (no electric"

    "Large, beautiful campground with miles of trails, natural and paved for cycling. Nature education center for children. Playgrounds and pavilions for get togethers."

    2. Starkey Wilderness Preserve — Serenova Tract

    4 Reviews
    New Port Richey, FL
    4 miles
    Website

    "You must reserve a site with Southwest Florida Water Management by website. It is sometimes closed to hunting. There are lakes and multiple varieties of terrain."

    3. Hillsborough River State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    Thonotosassa, FL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 987-6771

    $24 / night

    "The park was so lush and green it felt like a jungle safari. There are so many alligators just hanging around near the water so watch out while hiking!"

    "During busy season you can really be packed in but the primitive camping site is another option - hike out and camp away from the crowds!"

    4. Fort De Soto Campground

    140 Reviews
    Tierra Verde, FL
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 582-2100

    $38 - $48 / night

    "Some campsites on the water have a small water view and a way to walk a kayak to the water directly. Most water front campsites are blocked by mangroves so look at the photos online when booking."

    "This is our go to place for a close to home weekend when we are lucky enough to get a reservation. If you are a visiting from Miami or out of state you won’t be disappointed if you can get in. "

    5. Pasco County - Crews Lake Wilderness Park

    3 Reviews
    Spring Hill, FL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 861-3038

    "Awesome park with well maintained trail. There are a lot of other small trails that lead off into the woods. If you wander, bring a compass and throw some az. Fun times"

    "Love this place so many trails"

    6. Sherwood Forest RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Palm Harbor, FL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 784-4582

    7. Quail Run RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Land O' Lakes, FL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 973-0999

    "We stayed at Quail Run for a weekend in October as it was close to my son’s lacrosse practice location... we were pleasantly surprised with the very nice site with full hook ups and cable."

    "Only one pet per spot allowed and don’t allow over 35 pounds unless receive permission."

    8. Cypress Creek Preserve

    4 Reviews
    Lutz, FL
    22 miles
    Website

    "There aren't many free spots in this area of Florida. Of course, they provide nothing other than a spot to camp with fire ring and old table, and an outhouse."

    9. E.G. Simmons Regional Park

    20 Reviews
    Ruskin, FL
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 671-7655

    $24 / night

    "Has shower houses and clean bathrooms Not full hookups but has a dumpstation in the west campground. Busy on holidays No alcohol allowed Firepits. Close to the boatramp. Raccoons can be annoying."

    "Nearly every campsite is right on the water - easy in and out for kayaks, large boat ramp and many picnic pavilions."

    10. Withlacoochee River Park

    12 Reviews
    Dade City, FL
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 567-0264

    "I would have rated a 5+ except that there is only 1 small bathhouse in campground. There are other bathrooms on property though."

    "I like the regular tent sites, not much of a walk in but secluded. The park includes restrooms and showers and seem to be taken care of."

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Glamping Reviews near New Port Richey, FL

334 Reviews of 23 New Port Richey Campgrounds


  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 25, 2022

    Hillsborough River State Park Campground

    Great Hiking

    This was one of our favorite campgrounds. The park was so lush and green it felt like a jungle safari. There are so many alligators just hanging around near the water so watch out while hiking! There are so many great hiking trails and places to explore in this park.

    Laundry on site at the bath houses, as well as free hot showers. I didn't like the shower set up as much, because the area for your clothes and stuff and whatnot is in a communal space with other shower-ers.

    Campground hosts sell firewood and ice.

    We were here in January and the weather was perfect, not too humid, and it wasn't too buggy.

  • Meghan O.
    Jul. 4, 2018

    Fort De Soto Campground

    Busy Campground With Nice Ammenities

    close to the breweries in art district of St Pete Florida, Fort Desoto Campground has everything you could want for a long weekend or quick getaway. There's a general store if you want to stock up on snacks, fishing tackle, pool floats, or ice cream, or just catch a little air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The General Store also has a nice balcony overlooking the water and some oyster beds.

    The campsites are suitable for car camping, hammock camping, tent camping, or RVs. Be sure to bring your rain gear and rain flies, as Florida thunderstorms are brief but no joke. You can rent bicycles down closer to the actual Old Fort where there's also a huge fishing pier and plenty of old military installations to explore. However don't rely on using the bikes to get back to the campground as there's no drop-off on the other side.

    It can be a bit of a long walk from the campground itself to the Old Fort, which shouldn't be a problem unless you didn't pack the right clothes or shoes. If, like me, you find yourself a little under-prepared, there is Lyft and Uber in the area and in a pinch you can use that to get back and forth between the campground and the fort.

    Our neighbors at the next campsite over we're, unfortunately, a bit of a party crowd, which made for a loud night and very little sleep. That said the restrooms were nice and easy to reach and all of the amenities or what you would expect at a bigger busy or campground.

  • Chelsea C.
    Feb. 27, 2021

    Mutual Mine Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest

    Loud engine noises but otherwise secluded

    This is an excellent place to camp because it is secluded with large private campsites surrounding a clear swimming hole. It is a short drive from the Chaz, and affordable. The hosts were extra friendly. Downside is no pets or alcohol, and weird gloomy roar of airboats or some other loud engine after dark nearby. We also camped next to someone who was blasting country music and speaking loudly well past midnight, but that is a risk of campground camping, bring earplugs.

  • Ashleigh C.
    Jul. 4, 2017

    Fort De Soto Campground

    Most private campsites near the ocean

    Fort Desoto campsites are nice because there are trees or brush separating all the campsites creating privacy. Some campsites on the water have a small water view and a way to walk a kayak to the water directly. Most water front campsites are blocked by mangroves so look at the photos online when booking. In the fall or winter you must book at least 3 months in advance. There is a separate dog friendly campsite that allows 2 dogs per campsite. There are less raccoons in the dog site camping. Keep all food locked up or in your car. The raccoons are very smart and can undo many ties. The only thing I don't like about the campsite is that they close the bathrooms in the morning to clean them at 9am. Seems like they should until wait until check out time at 11am before closing them down.

    All campsites have a picnic table, charcoal grill, most sites have running water and electricity. Some have a lantern holder too. Fire pits are available for rent as you cannot dig a hole for a fire pit. You can also rent bikes or kayaks as well. There is an off lesh dog beach nearby that is great too. My dogs love to swim there and then the fenced in dog park has a wash station for dogs, you just aren't allowed to use soap.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    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!

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 4, 2016

    Hillsborough River State Park Campground

    Gold Medal Camping at it's finest

    One of the most awarded State Parks! This park has everything! 3 full service camping loops full of sites - lots of space for RV's and Tents - 2 designated hammock camping spots. During busy season you can really be packed in but the primitive camping site is another option - hike out and camp away from the crowds! Pools and Cantina are very popular in the summer with the locals so be prepared! Canoe rentals to tour the river, fishing spots along the shore. Canoes and bicycles are available for rent at the Pool Side Café. The café also provides food, beverages, picnic/camping supplies and souvenirs. Pool lounge chairs for rent. Park visitors can stay connected with FREE Wi-Fi service within an approximate 150 foot range of the pool area (weather and signal permitting). Golf carts are available daily.

    Hiking trails are wonderful but if rainy season some could be closed to flooding. Take bug protection during warm months! Spend some time enjoying the wildlife along the trails. There is also a 2 mile paved loop bicyclers enjoy shared with cars so drive carefully. You can hike to the neighboring Dead River Park for even more of an adventure! Picnic area is wonderful - nice large pavilions and grills. They do have a air conditioned building with kitchen great for weddings and special events.

  • Perry J.
    May. 30, 2020

    Fort De Soto Campground

    Best County Park in the USA

    Quite possible the best county park in the USA. This park is incredibly well run and has so much to do. This is our go to place for a close to home weekend when we are lucky enough to get a reservation. If you are a visiting from Miami or out of state you won’t be disappointed if you can get in. 

    What makes this park special for us is that many of the camping sites are coveted waterfront sites. The campground portion of the park is divided into three parts, one camping area that is pet friendly, one no pets and one predominantly for tents and pop ups with smaller sites. 

    Another bonus of Fort DeSoto in addition to the old fort is the fishing peer, great beach, cycling path and absolutely enormous parking lots so unlike many Florida locations, especially in season, parking is never really an issue. 

    Fort De Soto County Park is a very special place. We are lucky to have it so close to us.

  • Amber R.
    Jul. 6, 2018

    Nature's Resort

    Mostly long-term RV tenants

    Close to town, mostly long term RV tenants live here, very friendly staff, very clean restrooms/showers/campground, restaurant/tiki bar on site, fishing available, shared outdoor cooking area and fire pit, recreation room, pool, parrots, quiet and laid back, more for older folks (no offense)

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 25, 2019

    Withlacoochee River Park

    A Hidden Gem

    Wow... a few miles from home and one I will visit often! This lovely county run park you will find at the end of a 15 min drive down a back country road. There is so much to see and do here. The campsites are well shaded. (unless grounds were full when you reserved and you took option to camp in adjoining astronomy field). I would have rated a 5+ except that there is only 1 small bathhouse in campground. There are other bathrooms on property though. Staff on phone are not overly friendly - but do not let that dissuade you from booking a spot here!

    There are multiple tent camping sites dispersed on property and 1 primitive site that you have to hike into. The group site is very popular with local scouts! The RV/Tent sites are roomy and not too close together - but not very private either. There is a dump station onsite

    Next to campground you will find a historic church, a large and small cabin available for rent, 2 playgrounds, shelters, large pavilion with grill/fire pit, fishing dock, canoe launch, paved bike trail hiking trails and an observation tower. On new moon nights the local astronomy club uses neighboring field to gaze at the stars. This place is quiet and dark at night!

    Wildlife did not seem to be a problem at camp (but we are very careful with trash). There are lots of birds, deer and fishing was good on the river.

    You might have to compete with us for a reservation here - we will be back!


Guide to New Port Richey

Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park offers cabin and tent camping in a protected Florida environment with nearly 8,000 acres of diverse ecosystems. Located just outside New Port Richey, the area features a subtropical climate with average summer temperatures reaching 90°F and winter lows rarely dropping below 50°F. Cabins and yurt camping in New Port Richey, Florida provide alternatives to traditional tent sites with varying levels of amenities and privacy across several parks in Pasco County.

What to do

Kayaking opportunities: Withlacoochee River Park provides access to river paddling with rental equipment available. "The river was an obstacle course but adventurous and challenging," notes one visitor who brought personal kayaks to navigate the waterway.

Wildlife viewing: At Starkey Wilderness Preserve — Serenova Tract, campers frequently spot native Florida species. A reviewer mentioned seeing "a good bit of wildlife: deer and wild boar" during their stay, making this an excellent location for nature photography.

Hiking varied terrain: Numerous trails wind through the region's parks with options for different skill levels. "The park has separate primitive tent, car-camping (tent) and cabin campgrounds near the entrance of the park along with over 50 miles of biking, hiking, nature as well as equestrian trails to enjoy," states a camper describing their experience at Starkey Wilderness Park.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Fort De Soto Campground receives praise for its layout. "They did a great job at keeping a lot of natural growth to maintain privacy and a true tropical feel. There was plenty of shade, but also plenty of sunshine when you wanted it," writes a reviewer about their site.

Clean facilities: Bathhouse maintenance matters to campers in the New Port Richey area. At Hillsborough River State Park Campground, a visitor noted, "Bathhouse was clean. They offer recycling, which is a great plus! It's nice and dark at night."

Yurt camping options: Several parks in the region offer yurt accommodations. A reviewer at Crews Lake Wilderness Park commented, "Love this place so nice and peaceful!" about their stay at one of the park's yurt facilities, making this an excellent option for those seeking yurt camping near New Port Richey.

What you should know

Primitive sites require preparation: For backcountry camping in Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, preparation is essential. "Be prepared for a trek, as the site was a couple miles in. The trail was nice and paved though, suitable for bicycling in. Be prepared for sun exposure, with sunblock and lots of water recommended as you will be hiking under open sky in the Florida heat."

Seasonal bug issues: Florida's climate means insect management is important. "The mosquitoes were ridiculous in June. We practically had to anchor our toddler to the picnic table so he wasn't carried away by them," warns a camper from Hillsborough River State Park.

Water availability concerns: Not all parks maintain consistent water supplies. "They have water stations, but do not count on these being full at all times. Bring water with you. Don't risk it!" cautions a hiker who stayed at one of Starkey Park's primitive sites.

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds for energy release: E.G. Simmons Regional Park offers family-friendly amenities. "This park is small, but never too crowded. The water is easily accessible. The beach area is small. There is a playground for children," reports a frequent visitor.

Educational opportunities: Several parks provide learning experiences for children. "Starkey Park campground is clean, rustic, and has lots of firewood for campers. There are many hiking, bike trails, and 2 playgrounds within mere steps of your tent or cabin. I've camped here with my 4/5 year old boys and our Cub Scout pack," shares a parent.

Scout-friendly group sites: Local parks accommodate larger youth groups. At Withlacoochee River Park, "The group site is very popular with local scouts!" according to a reviewer who found the facility ideal for organized youth activities.

Tips from RVers

Site selection priorities: At Quail Run RV Park, experienced RVers recommend focusing on specific site features. "Very good service. Nice park. Level concrete pads. Ours was pull through. Gated. Mix of permanent residents and rentals," notes one visitor who appreciated the well-maintained facilities.

Dump station accessibility: Several parks offer sanitation facilities. "The dump area was clean + had water hoses to clean your sewage hose out," mentions a reviewer at Withlacoochee River Park, highlighting an often overlooked but essential service for RV travelers.

Campground navigation: Some parks present challenges for larger vehicles. A Fort De Soto visitor advised, "The parking lot is a bit awkward, as the camper/trailer line blocks views and actual spots for cars," suggesting RVers should arrive prepared for potential maneuvering difficulties in certain areas.

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