RV camping near New Port Richey, Florida provides access to the subtropical Gulf Coast climate where average winter temperatures rarely drop below 50°F. The area features a mix of coastal and inland camping options within 30 miles of urban conveniences. Most campgrounds in this region offer year-round availability with peak season running November through April when northern visitors escape winter weather.
What to do
Beach access: Caladesi RV Park in Palm Harbor puts you just 5 minutes from pet-friendly beaches. "The beach is a 5 minute drive and pet friendly! The Pinellas bike trail is also located right behind the park and easy to get on," notes a visitor.
Fishing opportunities: Encore Crystal Isles offers canal access and boat facilities. A camper mentions, "Nearby to Crystal River, FL. Nearby there is an awesome rock beach, Manatees, and a walking path through wetlands." The park features boat slips and a boat ramp, making it convenient for anglers.
Greek culture exploration: Sites near Tarpon Springs provide access to unique cultural attractions. "Definitely visit the Greek village!" recommends one camper staying at Hickory Point RV Park, which offers a convenient base for exploring local cultural sites.
What campers like
Sunset views: Waterfront camping options provide memorable evening scenery. "Awesome campground on the Anclote River! Beautiful sunsets and an amazing place to stay for extended periods," writes a camper about their Hickory Point experience.
Clean facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain well-kept amenities. At Caladesi RV Park, campers appreciate that "The grounds and the pool are kept up, lots of shade in the park." Another notes, "Bathhouses are air-conditioned and clean so is the laundry room also has a coin machine."
Community atmosphere: Long-term guests often create welcoming environments. At Encore Vacation Village, a guest shares, "Been here a while and it feels like home." Similarly, a Caladesi visitor mentions, "The full time residents are friendly."
What you should know
Site conditions vary: Surface types differ between parks. "The CG is a mixture of long-term and transient folks. The roads are paved, but the sites are sandy, shelly gravel," explains a camper about Hickory Point RV Park.
Urban proximity concerns: Some parks near shopping centers experience noise. "The park is in a bad part of town. We could hear people cursing in an adjacent grocery store parking lot nearly every night. Located right on U.S. 19 so don't expect quiet," reports a visitor to Encore Holiday Travel Park.
Space limitations: Many parks have tight configurations. At Encore Winter Quarters Pasco, a camper notes, "The sites are extremely close. I had a very difficult time parking my 37' foot travel trailer. If someone is parked across from you, you basically are stuck."
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Children appreciate water recreation options during hot months. A visitor to Encore Crystal Isles comments, "Facilities were great. Pool was amazing as was the playground. Would stay again."
Recreation variety: Look for parks with multiple activity options. Encore Clover Leaf Forest RV Resort offers "many of the standard amenities like laundry, shuffle board, workout room, rec hall and more. Plus it has both indoor and outdoor pools."
Age demographics: Consider the resident mix for family stays. One camper at Winter Quarters Pasco cautions, "The rules are extremely strict, as this is mainly a retirement community. No fires, no noise, and no fun. The kids were in our small site throwing the football, but being stared at by neighbors."
Tips from RVers
Hookup accessibility: Check the positioning of utilities before booking. At Encore Barrington Hills, one RVer experienced difficulties: "When we arrived our spot was next to a mobile permanent home and we couldn't find our hook ups. The mobile home owners were trying to say there was none and expected us to just move spots without telling the front desk."
Connectivity options: Internet access varies by location. "AT&T coverage was pretty good, with 3-4 bars of 5G service and speeds up to 11 MB/s," reports an RVer at Hickory Point. They added, "The CG WiFi achieved speeds up to 8 MB/s."
Off-peak advantages: Consider timing your visit outside winter months. A summer visitor to Holiday Travel Park shared, "Important to note that I was here for a few weeks in May. So a lot of snowbirds are packed up and gone. I can't say what it's like in January, but I've had no problems."
