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Best Tent Camping near Nokomis, FL

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Tent campers exploring the Nokomis area in Florida have several established options, with Myakka River State Park primitive sites offering perhaps the most immersive natural experience. The park features six primitive campsites along 30 miles of hiking trails, accessible only by foot with distances ranging from 2.5 to 14 miles from trailheads. Other tent-friendly options include Crowley Museum and Nature Center's group camp area and Yellow Fever Creek Preserve's walk-in tent sites.

Most primitive tent sites in the region require advance preparation as amenities are limited. At Myakka River State Park, each primitive campsite contains three individual sites equipped with fire rings and posts for hanging backpacks. Several sites (Bee Island, Oak Grove, and Honore) feature working pitcher pumps that provide water requiring filtration or treatment. Other locations like Prairie and Panther Point camps don't guarantee water access, requiring campers to carry their own supplies. The region's subtropical climate makes insect protection essential year-round, particularly for no-see-ums and mosquitoes at dawn and dusk.

The tent camping experience near Nokomis offers genuine wilderness immersion rarely found in Florida's more developed coastal areas. Sites at Myakka River provide opportunities to observe diverse wildlife including alligators, wild hogs, and numerous bird species. The varied landscapes transition between prairies, swamps, and forest environments, creating distinct camping experiences depending on location choice. The primitive areas provide significant separation from established campgrounds, offering greater solitude. According to one visitor, "Myakka is the ultimate adventure getaway. We set up camp and could not wait for the sun to go down for stargazing." Trails throughout the region connect many camping areas, allowing tent campers to create multi-day hiking experiences between sites.

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  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 22, 2022

    Flying A Campground — Myakka State Forest

    Peaceful spot

    Nice but small primitive state forest campground. Only 10 sites and one is for the camp host. About half the sites are back-in and can hold small RVs. The rest are tent only although the parking space is large enough to put a van-sized RV in sideways.

    All the sites are quite large and well separated from neighboring sites. With the right mix of campers, you could have a super peaceful night in the forest without having to bushwhack your way in. (Our night included a site with small kids the parents kept yelling at. Ugh.)

    All sites have a fire ring and picnic table

    There are vault toilets available in the loop and there is a potable water spigot at the nearby ranger station (firewood also available there).

    Nearby hiking trails are rated easy and moderate and the trailhead is just a quarter mile down the road.

    The campground is gated (you get the lock code when you reserve a site). Note that this campground requires reservations.

    If you're self-contained and looking for a nice quiet spot to camp, this would be a good spot to choose.

    Cell service on Verizon was ok with a jetpack, better with a MIMO antenna attached. (1 bar without /2-3 bars with but data speeds with MIMO were decent).

    T-Mobile service was good but kept bouncing between 4G and 5G on phone, which made it a bit erratic. On jetpack that only does 4G, had a strong signal with good data rates.

  • Cosmo L.
    May. 31, 2019

    Fort De Soto Campground

    Nice once you get in.

    Reservations months in advance required. Nice dog beach. No alcohol allowed so keep it inside along with music. No hookups.

  • L O.
    Sep. 6, 2020

    Fort De Soto Campground

    Breathtaking beaches, get the low, tent-site numbers.

    Stayed two nights here. Arrived in the afternoon and found site number (38) easily. The tent sites on the outer side of the loops are bedded in sand, and the ones on the inner side are bedded in crushed shells and are nearer the restrooms and facilities. The back side of number 38 leads to a grassy area lined by trees on the far side that block the sunset. Recommend site 30 or below so that the back side of your site leads to the water and beautiful sunsets. Be prepared to deal with mosquitoes and raccoons. On the first night, a raccoon approached the table without regard and tried to open the portable trash can! They're active and large, and can be seen at night throughout the campground raiding the trash bins. Went on a bike ride the following day, and upon returning saw that a raccoon had opened the Coleman 52-gallon cooler, taken out the carton of eggs, cracked all six eggs, and eaten each egg yolk, leaving the whites and the shells strewn about the picnic table and ground nearby. Thankful that it had not touched the Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Resolved to put the cooler inside the car when absent henceforth. There is a campground store near the entrance with everything from ice to wood to tuna, milk, fishing supplies... it's a mini-market. There is a souvenir shop and food shop near the fort part. Didn't go to the fort or museum. Had a delicious fish and chips meal at the food shop. The bike paths are wide along the main vehicular roads. The highlight of the site is the North Beach. It's ample and clean. White sands. Shallow shores. Pleasant, perfect.

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 9, 2017

    Cayo Costa State Park Campground

    Best Island Camping in Florida

    Want to avoid the crowds and have a heavenly beach camping experience? Cayo Costa is absolutely the best place for getting away from everything civilized!. They offer primitive camping only, bring your tent and good stakes as the wind is steady there) or rent a cabin (there are 12 of them - no a/c - no sleeps 6 - single stacked wooden bunks - no padding) and reachable only by ferry (must reserve ahead) or private boat. There are showers and restrooms but no sinks for washing dishes and you are asked to take everything you bring on the island off with you.

    Can you say dark... make sure you bring flashlights and headlamps because this place is DARK at night!

    No phone signals and no electricity so leave your cell phones at home unless you have a charging block and want to use to take photos. Easiest way to get there is by ferry, they will haul your camping gear and even your kayak if you reserve in advance.There are carts available to load your gear in to get it off the dock from the ferry (but you may have to wait in line to use), and a golf cart/tram or truck will take you back to the camping area.During the day the beach is busy during summer break, but many folks come out for the day only. The island is fun to explore - "At one time approximately 20 fishing families lived on Cayo Costa in the early 1900s, where they established a school, a post office and a grocery store." per the state park website

    The 9 miles of beach is great! Nice and shallow for a bit (on parts of the beach) but the shelling is awesome. Lots of different shells and sharks teeth from many varieties of sharks . Usually you are able to purchase wood for fires at the ranger station. Bring all of your food and WATER. Also pack lots of bug spray for no-see-ums and mosquitos, Sunblock, Sunglasses and a hat - you will be glad you did as the reflection off the water can be brutal..You are pretty much on your own out there after the last ferry leaves for the day, enjoy a moonlit walk on the beach or an amazing sunset.

    One of our top 5 favorite camps in Florida!

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 16, 2019

    Oak Hill Campground - Peace River

    Ranger Review: ICEMULE Cooler at Peace River

    Campground Review: If you are looking for a clean, remote, large camping area, with large spread out sites and few amenities - this is it. Reservations for the Oak Hill campground can only be acquired through the Peace River Canoe Outpost. They maintain, clean and patrol the sites in addition to hauling your gear/firewood there so you do not have to paddle down the river with it. Sites have picnic tables, fire rings and port-o-lets available.

    You can hike around the peninsula of Oak Hill and explore, look for fossils and sharks teeth at the waters edge or just site back and enjoy the peace and quiet. We had no trouble from squirrels or raccoons (we hung our trash out of reach just in case). Kids will find a way to keep busy exploring but there is space for a bit of catch or game of Frisbee.Manhunt was popular on our trip! These sites are very popular with scouting troops and locals - call easily to schedule your trip especially on weekends!

    Product Review: As a “Ranger” for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time – this weekend I tested the ICEMULE Pro backpack cooler. This cooler was the large model (23L) in my favorite color green! Product was put through it’s paces on a hot spring day in Florida while kayaking on the Peace River. We packed a couple frozen water bottles and a few chilled bottles and everything for breakfast casserole for 11 the next morning, 2 small icepacks and a quart size back of loose ice cubes. Everything held temperature. We barely had room to fold over top 3 times as suggested and we did inflate just a small bit to add to the insulation properties per instructions using small valve on side of bag. Backpacking straps were a bonus for carrying to the launch and back to camp!

    This cooler is so well built and tough! All seams are well put together and sturdy exterior fabric will surely last though quite a bit of abuse. I did not test to see if it floats when full as advertised. This cooler rolls up nice and small when empty and for storage – but mine will not see much storage time – this cooler will be going out on the water with me all summer! The ICEMULE Pro outperformed 2 other coolers persons in our party brought… they will be purchasing one like mine soon!

  • S
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    Enjoyed our stay

    This was our second Thousand Trails stay. Unlike The Oaks at Point South you have to find your own spot. It's a little unnerving. Fortunately, we had a few to choose from as soon as we arrived. There are a few paved roads but others are not. It had just rained a lot due to Hurricane Eta and there are huge potholes. So go slow!!!! We chose D14, back in. All of their sites are back in and they stress that over and over. FHU, no shade at our site, picnic table, fire ring with flip grill, grass pad. Fire rings are close to your neighbors camper b/c of mowing. Just move it. No cable or WiFi. Great Verizon. Pool was suppose to be open but they had to redo the pool deck. It was open the last day we were there and it's very nice. There is road noise, with air on not a problem. The back part of part is closed b/c of drainage issues. The site next to us the electricy didn't work which was great for us. Extra room! The sites are very spacious. In the winter when it's crowded they have a system of getting sites. Our water hookup didn't have a handle. Notified the office and it was fixed. You don't see staff out much at all. In a week, I saw 2 employees drive by.

  • 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.

  • Elliott B.
    May. 31, 2017

    Fort De Soto Campground

    Nice shaded sites in a great area

    Make a reservation online in advance (as far in advance as you are certain you'll be there) at https://public.co.pinellas.fl.us/parks/ParksMain.jsp

       Although, good luck. These sites are almost always booked up months in advance (I mean months) since Pinellas County residents can book 7 months in advance, but they are changing up the reservation and cancellation fees and process up which will hopefully make it easier to get a site. (I was able to stay with a friend whom is a resident). 

    The waterfront sites are awesome, especially if you have a kayak or canoe. I personally like the tent, popup, van only sites more (we didn't have an RV and I don't like the noise they generate). Instead of heading to the main beach areas is you can get the even numbered sites 30-40 where the beach meet the mangroves you’ll have a much better time as you won't have many people around and right out in front of your site you’ll have great beach access. All the sites are all nicely tucked away under the trees providing great shade and excellent flat spots.

    All of the sites have water and electrical hook-up (30-50 amp service), an like normal picnic table and a grill. The campground also has a small camp store, dump stations and pretty nice modern restrooms with showers and laundry facilities.

    The Park itself is awesome, great beaches, the fort is really cool. There are miles of nice paved paths for biking around and really just lots of space.

  • G
    Jan. 25, 2020

    Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River

    Decent spot. If you want privacy and primitive, it’s not the spot

    So I grew up camping a lot and like to be more primitive/ private. The campsites are close together, with little privacy. It’s also located right off the highway, so you get all the noise. All day and all night.

    Now, for canoe and kayak trips, I guess it’s a good spot. There’s a lot of folk that come just for that. The staff is very friendly. They drive around maybe once a couple of hours. They are pet friendly. A long as your pup isn’t running around the whole property. I’m pretty sure every site has water and electricity.

    • firer ring -picnic table
    • BBQ pit

Guide to Nokomis

Nokomis, Florida, offers a fantastic array of tent camping options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With diverse landscapes and well-reviewed campgrounds, it's a perfect spot for a memorable camping experience.

Tent campers should check out Primitive Sites — Myakka River State Park

  • Experience the beauty of nature at Primitive Sites — Myakka River State Park, where you can enjoy a peaceful retreat with no electric hookups or generators allowed.
  • Hike through varied terrains, from prairies to swamps, and set up camp at one of the secluded sites, perfect for stargazing and wildlife watching.
  • The park features multiple primitive campsites, each equipped with fire rings and pack hangers, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • At Crowley Museum and Nature Center Group Camp, enjoy hiking trails that wind through diverse ecosystems, including piney flatwoods and oak hammocks.
  • Engage in group camping activities and explore the Pioneer Area, where you can learn about Florida's history while surrounded by native wildlife.
  • The property is home to various farm animals, making it a fun spot for families and groups looking to connect with nature.

Explore the unique features of The Bohemian Hideaway

  • The Bohemian Hideaway offers a private camping experience with options for tent camping and glamping in a converted bus.
  • Enjoy fishing right from your campsite and take advantage of kayak rentals for a day on the water.
  • This campground allows pets and features a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for those looking to unwind in a unique setting.

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