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Best Campgrounds near North Port, FL

557 Reviews

Camping close to North Port, Florida includes several good options within driving distance. Fort De Soto Campground stands out with its waterfront sites where campers can enjoy clean facilities and ocean views. Just a short drive away, Turtle Beach Campground lets you set up camp practically on the beach, making morning walks on the sand easy. Peace River Campground rounds out the main choices with both tent and RV spots along the water. All these campgrounds fill quickly, especially in winter, so making reservations well ahead of time is necessary. During dry spells, fire rules might limit campfires, so check before lighting anything. You'll find basic necessities like drinking water and bathrooms at most sites in the area. Electric hookups are available at many campsites if you're bringing an RV. The Florida sun gets intense, so pack extra water and sunscreen no matter when you visit. Most locals recommend camping between November and March when temperatures drop to more comfortable levels. North Port area camping works well for both families and solo trips with enough variety to match what you're looking for.

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Best Camping Sites Near North Port, Florida (147)

    1. Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    38 Reviews
    Osprey, FL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (941) 361-6511

    $26 / night

    "Hidden cabins, hiking, off-road biking, boating, wildlife...so much beauty and activities to enjoy in this park! The cabins are off the main path, tucked away and private."

    "One of the largest state parks in Florida. This great Park has full and partial hook ups for all styles of camping to include hammock camping."

    2. Oscar Scherer State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Osprey, FL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (941) 483-5956

    $26 / night

    "Like all the Florida state parks, the campground is well-maintained and clean. Lots of trails to explore, easy to launch my kayak from near my campsite."

    "Located just outside of Sarasota and on the edge of Nokomis. Very “old Florida” with lots of palm hammocks and scrub oaks. Cant say."

    3. Camp Venice Retreat

    10 Reviews
    Venice, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (941) 488-0850

    "Easy access to Vince and the great Legacy Bike trail. Beaches and parking are free."

    "friendly staff on site. very nice sites on river inlet with perfectly placed utilities. bet clean restrooms and showers within a brief walk from every site. didn’t use pool but looked very clean and well"

    4. Encore Ramblers Rest

    6 Reviews
    Venice, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "First of all the location, if you like to kayak, this is the place for you. Right on the river. Very nice."

    "Many times we had 2” plus of standing water outside of our RV (we were on “Raccoon Road”). Also, the electrical and water connections needed maintenance while we were there. They were very worn out."

    5. Encore Harbor Lakes

    4 Reviews
    El Jobean, FL
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We came back to Florida to retrive our car after a 3 month stay in New England. This campground was right down the road from where we needed to conduct our business."

    "Had to have a RV park nearby and called, and booked a site within 10 minutes. Very pleased with the accommodations. Pool was great, neighbors were friendly and very helpful."

    6. Flying A Campground — Myakka State Forest

    4 Reviews
    El Jobean, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (941) 398-3410

    $9 / night

    "Parking is away from campsites."

    "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)."

    7. Myakka River Motorcoach Resort

    2 Reviews
    El Jobean, FL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (941) 740-2599

    "Close to everything, multiple beaches 20 minutes away,  great shopping and restaurants are close by.  Extremely friendly owners, they treat renters like members of their family.  "

    8. Peace River Campground

    25 Reviews
    Arcadia, FL
    24 miles
    Website

    $16 - $80 / night

    "ThisThis is a great Campground just outside of Arcadia Florida. It has ATV trails and fossilized shark tooth hunting. it has a Wilderness Area as well as developed the campground area."

    "This campground was easy to get to and has lots to do near by. There is the town of Arcadia nearby with local history and restaurants if you feel like a hot meal on a rainy night."

    9. Turtle Beach Campground

    22 Reviews
    Osprey, FL
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (941) 861-2267

    $120 / night

    "The best part of this campground would be the private access to the beach just steps away from any of the sites."

    "If you want to be steps from the beach and all that Siesta Key has to offer Turtle Beach State Park is for you.  Turtle Beach is a very small campground which is great if you don't like a crowd. "

    10. Camping For Pawsibilities

    1 Review
    North Port, FL
    6 miles
    +1 (941) 716-4346

    $25 - $45 / night

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  • bailey J.
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Caloosahatchee Regional Park

    Our Stay

    We’ve stayed here twice now and absolutely loved it. The first time we stayed in Site 5, I believe, and something to note is that it is directly next to one of the ground volunteers’ RV site. It’s very close and does offer very limited privacy. However, he was incredibly nice and offered us firewood and a few other things that we forgot. This site was also incredibly close to the bathroom, which is a must for me. It was an amazing experience! Our second visit, we stayed on site 24. This site backs up directly to 25 and is right behind the bathrooms/showers. This site was also perfect for us despite the limited privacy. However, inconsiderate campers would walk directly through the back of our site to get to the bathrooms. Either way, these things were not dealbreakers. The grounds have incredible trails, mile-long trails to walk along the Caloosahatchee River, with beautiful sight-seeing. This is now our go-to campground!!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2025

    Periwinkle Park

    Very nice campground on Sanibel Island

    Nice campground with very flat campsites made setting up our small trailer a breeze. 

    Very cost effective way to enjoy the island.

    Sites were a bit snug but were plenty for us.

    Bathrooms were probably the cleanest I've ever seen at a campground.  They were cleaned daily and it showed.

    Laundry facilities were very nice as well.

    Periwinkle park is located fairly close to most anything you'd like to do on Sanibel.  It was only a few minute bike ride down to the beach and to many other attractions.

    Great place, would definitely stay again.

  • Rachel C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 16, 2025

    Encore Winter Quarters Manatee

    Quaint and quiet.

    First impression, the front desk worker was very informative and quite kind. However, there is no security gate. As a momma with young kiddos, that does make me nervous. The lake is beautiful and our neighbors have been lovely. Also, I am really grateful for the location. Not too terrible a distance from Anna Marie Island, or Tampa! There is so much to do locally.

  • j
    May. 12, 2025

    Koreshan State Park Campground

    Nice place.

    Grounds are nice, and staff are great. I’d suggest avoiding site 37 until it’s renovated. Big tree in the middle, and soft sugar sand is hard to level. Also, just know there are paths in the back where you want to keep eyes open. Saw rattlesnakes.

  • Tara R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 7, 2025

    Hawaiian Isles RV Resort

    Quite and Clean

    Great resort with lots of amenities, and it's on the water! Very affordable for Florida!

  • Mack Daddy Van L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 26, 2025

    Hardee Lakes Park

    Fantastic Campgroudnd

    My experience was great with my pup! Primitive sites were $20 a night at time of writing.

    We stayed in a primitive site(p14) with water. I was excited to discover all these primitive wites with water are right on the lake.

    There’s no alcohol allowed which is a double edged sword, but I welcomed this rule as there always seems to be groups partying at public campsites. Not here.

    Bathrooms are typical campsite bathroom. They have showers too for campers.

    It’s a dirt road campsite, but they have water trucks that spray a few times a day to keep the dust down. So thankful for that!

    RV pull sites and promote. campsites are far enough away from each other.

    Nearest major grocery store is wal-mart about 15 minutes away.

    Only iffy thing I’d call out is how tight the primitive campsites are to each other. It was dead when I came, but had my neighboring sites been occupied, I wouldn’t have enjoyed my time as much.

  • Amanda W.
    Apr. 25, 2025

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    Enormous park

    I’m staying in the Palmetto Ridge loop which is the only paved loop & I think the only one w/sewer. The Big Flats & Old Prairie loops are gravel road, tight, no privacy & very small sites like for popups, vans or small campers. The Palmetto Ridge pull thrus are gigantic. I would say the vegetation gives semi privacy but they aren’t on top of each other so it’s not like you’re looking right at your neighbor. There is a picnic table & a fire ring. Gravel sites but pretty level. My site was 50 amp. Not sure how many are. Bath house & laundry facility appears clean. Pet friendly. The outpost is literally like 3 miles into the park down from the entrance & Palmetto loop. The store was nice & there was a food truck. It was a little spendy but good food. The river was low so the kayak rental & boat tours were shut down. Tons of great hiking & even some elevated bridges for site seeing. Tons of gators, birds, deer etc. There is also a scenic drive in the park, a “fisherman’s loop” & a few picnic areas. There are cabins to rent but I didn’t see them. Also never saw a playground if you have kids. Very dark & quiet at night.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 22, 2025

    Lake Manatee State Park Campground

    Peaceful and beautiful

    Peaceful and beautiful place to walk. BEWEAR, PLEASE READ THE SIGNS! Nice little beach. Lots of wildlife. We had a pretty open site. Some sites have more trees and shade then others. Temps can be warm. It was in the 90s° the week we camped. We enjoyed it.

Guide to North Port

Camping near North Port, Florida, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Kayaking and Fishing: Enjoy the water at Fort De Soto Campground. One camper mentioned, "I was able to do some fishing and got a few spotted sea trout." The area is known for its wildlife and scenic views.
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the trails at Highlands Hammock State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "The hiking trails were fun, saw a lot of wildlife and made some squirrel friends."
  • Beach Access: Relax on the beach at Turtle Beach Campground. One happy camper said, "This is an all-around winner. On the beach with shells, sunsets, waves, and all that the beach has to offer."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Oscar Scherer State Park Campground noted, "The bathrooms were clean and plenty of them throughout the campground."
  • Friendly Staff: Many visitors mention the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Lake Manatee State Park Campground said, "Park rangers were great."
  • Wildlife Viewing: Campers enjoy spotting wildlife. A visitor at Myakka River State Park shared, "It's quiet, and there's plenty of wildlife to be seen: Lots of birds, alligators, deer, wild turkeys."

What you should know

  • Bugs Can Be a Problem: Some campers have reported issues with bugs, especially at Fort De Soto Campground. One camper said, "The bugs were so bad... it was absolutely miserable."
  • Crowded Campgrounds: Certain campgrounds can get busy, particularly on weekends. A visitor at Highlands Hammock State Park Campground mentioned, "The actual campground needs some love. It’s too packed together."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Peace River Campground, may not have all the amenities you expect. A camper noted, "If you are a traditional camper stay away. This place is mainly for trucks and ATVs."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Fort De Soto Campground, which has a dog beach and plenty of space for kids to play. One camper said, "Dog friendly it has a huge dog beach and separate dog run."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A family at Myakka River State Park enjoyed the trails and wildlife, saying, "We saw tons of alligators, birds, and wildlife!"
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Keep everyone happy by bringing plenty of snacks. A camper at Lake Manatee State Park Campground mentioned, "The only thing is that the shower heads are low... but the bathrooms were very clean."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Turtle Beach Campground said, "Nice wide sites - wider than I was expecting."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Some campgrounds offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. A camper at Oscar Scherer State Park Campground appreciated the amenities, stating, "Ammenities are decent, showers, bathrooms, RV-tent camping spots with electric and water."
  • Be Prepared for Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially near highways or racetracks. A visitor at Lake Manatee State Park Campground noted, "The racetrack nearby made the location a bit unsettling."

Camping around North Port, FL, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What unique or fun camping experiences can I find around North Port?

For a truly special experience near North Port, Cayo Costa State Park Campground offers primitive beach camping on a secluded barrier island accessible only by boat. The pristine beaches, amazing shelling, and sense of traveling back in time make this a heavenly retreat from civilization. For water enthusiasts, W.P. Franklin N provides camping along the Caloosahatchee River with easy access to the Gulf Coast beaches. If you're looking for wildlife encounters, Myakka River State Park features hidden cabins tucked away in the wilderness where you can enjoy boating, wildlife viewing, and off-road biking in one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks.

What campgrounds are available in North Port, FL?

North Port offers several camping options in the surrounding area. Flying A Campground — Myakka State Forest is tucked between Englewood and North Port, providing primitive camping for just $8 per night. For those seeking more amenities, Camp Venice Retreat is located nearby with water hookups, restroom facilities, and accommodations for big rigs. The area also features several RV resorts including Myakka River Motorcoach Resort near Port Charlotte and Encore Ramblers Rest close to Venice, both offering full hookups and resort-style amenities for travelers looking for more comfort during their stay.

Are there any state parks with camping facilities near North Port?

Several excellent state parks with camping facilities surround North Port. Oscar Scherer State Park Campground is just outside Sarasota, featuring well-maintained sites, hiking and biking trails, and kayak launch points. Lake Manatee State Park Campground offers spacious sites and water activities, though mosquitoes can be prevalent in warmer months. Myakka River State Park provides two distinct camping areas: Palmetto Ridge and Old Prairie campgrounds, both offering an authentic Florida wilderness experience with opportunities for wildlife viewing, hiking, and paddling the river and lake.

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