Best RV Parks & Resorts near North Port, FL

Several RV resorts near North Port offer year-round access with full hookup capabilities. Encore Harbor Lakes in Port Charlotte provides water, electric, and sewer connections with 50-amp service for larger rigs. "The sites were level but we were wedged between two permanent trailers which was disappointing, especially since there were open spots available," noted one visitor about the layout. Encore Ramblers Rest in Venice features similar amenities under shade trees with sites that may become saturated during heavy summer rains. Encore Royal Coachman in Nokomis accommodates big rigs with drive-in access, while Encore Gulf View in Punta Gorda offers concrete pads with limited spacing between neighboring sites.

During winter months, advance reservations are essential as snowbirds fill most parks to capacity. Most resorts maintain clean shower facilities and laundry rooms, though amenities vary by location. Pet policies differ between properties, with some restricting certain breeds or limiting the number of animals. Cellular coverage remains strong throughout the area, particularly for Verizon customers. Heavy rain can create drainage issues at several parks, especially those with grass parking pads. Pool facilities are common amenities, with many staying open year-round due to Florida's climate. Proximity to beaches varies, with Venice and Nokomis locations providing the closest ocean access approximately 10 miles from campsites.

Best RV Sites Near North Port, Florida (130)

    1. Encore Ramblers Rest

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

    "We stayed here in our 40’ class A for about 2 months in August & September 2019 and really enjoyed the campground which is nestled amongst tall pine trees. The pool area is well kept and heated."

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

    2. 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."

    "We wanted to use our generator for camping to test it out, but it would not start. Had to have a RV park nearby and called, and booked a site within 10 minutes. Very pleased with the accommodations."

    3. Encore Royal Coachman

    4 Reviews
    Nokomis, FL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It is also a dog friendly campground."

    "What I love about this property is the beautiful oak trees that shade most sites. Surrounded by pines, palms and a beautiful lake that enters the Gulf of Mexico."

    4. Camping For Pawsibilities

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

    $25 - $45 / night

    5. Encore Gulf View

    2 Reviews
    Punta Gorda, FL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "They insist because it has full hook up it is 🤷🏼‍♀️. Buyer beware of the extra fee cause I'm not so sure"

    6. Encore Toby's

    5 Reviews
    Arcadia, FL
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Toby's RV is that kind of place along the highway that if you blink your gonna miss it."

    "We needed a place to stay for a spell and seeing it was a trails collection, we decided to utilize it. Very clean, friendly campground. A bit of road noise, mostly during the day."

    7. Encore Riverside

    4 Reviews
    Port Charlotte, FL
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    8. Encore Sunseekers

    2 Reviews
    North Fort Myers, FL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "amazing people and the sites were level and close to beach access within a couple miles.Sanibel Island I was in awe beautiful. The bath houses were clean and well kept up. The pool was enjoyable."

    9. Encore Winter Quarters Manatee

    12 Reviews
    Palmetto, FL
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The grounds were ok overall and internet worked fine. The electrical (30 amp and 50 amp) was farther back than the water, which wasn't a huge deal but might be inconvenient for some."

    "The staff is very friendly. well-kept park BUT, it's right next to Highway 75.We were fortunate to have a site on the opposite side of the lake, farthest from 75, and the noise was no problem."

    10. Waters Edge RV Resort

    1 Review
    Punta Gorda, FL
    Website
    +1 (941) 637-4677
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RV Park Reviews near North Port, FL

503 Reviews of 130 North Port Campgrounds


  • Amanda W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 27, 2019

    Sea Isle Resort

    Convenient to Matlacha

    Our stay here was a bit weird. Since it was March in Florida (and nearly impossible to find available campsites unless you reserved 11 months in advance), we called ahead to see if there was room. When Carl learned we only had a 17-foot camper van, he agreed to “fit us in”. Yes, there was a slot that we backed into and we had room to erect our screen room on the concrete pad next to our van but there was absolutely NO privacy between sites. Many of the people here were long-term residents and not generally vacationing campers. Although information says the rates range from $30-$60 per night, we paid $50, cash only. There were no restrooms on-site, but we were able to use the clean restrooms at the county park across the street (but had to make a mad dash across the busy road to get there). It suited our needs for two nights to enjoy small and quirky Matlacha, including walking distance to kayaking opportunities, but we wouldn’t choose to stay here again.

  • Kasey L.
    Sep. 18, 2024

    *Coming Soon in 2025!* Palm Breeze Luxury RV Resort

    Palm Breeze Coming Soon!

    We're beyond excited for the grand opening of Palm Breeze Luxury RV Resort and have already booked our stay for 2025! The amazing amenities, combined with the family-friendly and pet-friendly atmosphere, make it the perfect getaway for everyone. The reservations team was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the new management company is doing a fantastic job. We can't wait to experience everything this resort has to offer!

  • Lexi U.
    Aug. 2, 2021

    Horseshoe Cove RV Resort

    Great short or long stay

    I live local and have been staying here in the pull through area a month until I transition to 100% travel trailer life. I have 2 50 lb+ dogs and there are many other people with dogs, plus a dog park. Park is very well kept, beautiful gym, pool, hot tub, and private island on backside to fish and other games like horseshoes. Love this place! Maintenance is A M A Z I N G!!!!!!!! I will be staying here again for short and extended periods and feel more than comfortable to recommend to friends and family. Laundry facilities and bathrooms are fine too. Dryers dry a full load of towels in one cycle, was pretty impressive! Also plenty of area to ride a bike a couple times around the park. It is also close to gas, grocery store and really good restaurants. Two thumbs up!!!

  • E
    Oct. 12, 2020

    Myakka River RV Resort

    Low Key Campground

    We stayed here for a week and overall it’s a solid, no frills place to stay. Level & compact sites with concrete patio pads. Our site backed right up to the marsh, which had a lot of birds & wildlife. There’s a pool, laundry, fenced dog area, and WiFi (for an extra fee). Verizon cell service was solid & always had connection. Mostly long term residents here but they are really friendly & helpful.

  • Stacey M.
    Sep. 30, 2017

    Koreshan State Park Campground

    Our favorite place close to home

    We camp Koreshan because it is literally less than 10 minutes from our house. We can set up camp and stay throughput the week even if the kids have school. It’s hard to book a weekend at any Florida campground in season so plan ahead if you want a Florida State park. This campground has short trails to hike through beautiful bamboo forests. A ramp for putting in your kayaks or SUPs as well as kayak rental. Locations to fish the river. You are a 20 minute drive to the beach from here. Very centrally located to shopping and farmers markets. Koreshan has a farmers market there at the park I believe on Sundays. The campsites have a fire pit and wood is sold at the entrance. It is a historic site of the early settlers of the area from the late 1800’s so there are historical buildings on site to tour. It is a pet friendly campground. The only reason I give this campground 4* rather than 5 is because of the road noise from Hwy 41 that it is off. It’s quite peaceful until you get a motorcycle racing up and down the highway at 2am. They do have specific sites if you wish to camp in hammocks. If you google the campground you should be able to find out which sites those are.

  • Sue D.
    Oct. 7, 2020

    W.P. Franklin N

    Great getaway

    Clean, well-maintained campground consisting of 30 spots spread out along the edges of a boomerang-shaped island. All except for 3 sites are waterfront. Sites 22-30 and 8 boat slips are on the South end with a large parking area, boat launch, picnic area, and bath house. On the North end there is a larger bath house and picnic area along with sites 1-21. There are a few drive thru sites (11 & 19-22) and the rest are nicely angled. The concrete parking pads are level and the pea gravel is well tended. All sites have 30/50 amp electric, water, covered picnic table, and fire pit. No sewer at the sites. Dump station near the exit. There isn't much shade due to immature trees and palms. Nice fishing pier and a lending library near the middle. For kayakers the launch ramp is good and some sites on the inland side have good slope and shallow water to launch from directly. Sites facing the river are in the restricted waterway area near the locks so no boats are allowed. This is a nice quiet place to decompress.

  • 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
  • Mark F.
    Jan. 10, 2022

    Craig's RV Park

    Very friendly residents and staff

    This is a campground for long-term campers. There are many snowbirds who spend winters here. Between a third and half of the sites are permanent campers. There are tons of activities for campers including dances, community dinners, bingo, monthly bluegrass concerts, shuffleboard, pool, cards, horseshoes, bocce ball, a driving range and walking/biking track, and much more. There is a laundromat and shower building and a nice, screened swimming pool. A wonderful place!


Guide to North Port

RV camping near North Port, Florida puts visitors close to beaches while providing access to natural spaces and recreational amenities. The area sits within Charlotte County where summer temperatures typically reach 90°F with high humidity and afternoon thunderstorms common from June through September. Winter camping draws significant crowds with temperatures averaging 70-75°F during the day, creating more competition for available sites.

What to do

Kayaking on the Myakka River: Campers staying at Encore Ramblers Rest can access direct river access for water activities. "If you like to kayak, this is the place for you. Right on the river. Very nice," notes a visitor who stayed there for a month.

Beach exploration at Venice: Within 10 miles of some campgrounds are popular beaches with unique features. "It is close to Venice beach (less than 10 miles) and the town of Venice which is a awesome little town," reports a camper from Ramblers Rest who enjoyed the proximity to coastal attractions.

Antiquing in nearby towns: Encore Toby's provides easy access to interesting shopping districts. One reviewer mentioned, "Close to Arcadia where one can easily spend the day between the murals on many buildings to downtown where there are a ton of collectable and antique shops, including the 'haunted' Opera house as seen on ghost hunters."

What campers like

Active community environments: Many parks offer organized activities and social gatherings. At Encore Royal Coachman, campers enjoy "minigolf, putting and driving range, horse shoes, tennis, basketball, badminton, ping pong, pool, large swimming pool, volleyball, kayaking and more."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Natural settings around campgrounds provide wildlife watching chances. "Lots of wildlife: birds, alligators, and rabbits," noted one reviewer about their stay at Encore Harbor Lakes.

Proximity to shopping and essentials: Convenience to everyday needs ranks highly among campers. "Walmart, restaurants and other necessary items are a short drive or you could take your golf cart," mentions a reviewer about Toby's RV Resort, highlighting the practicality of the location.

What you should know

Site spacing varies significantly: Many campgrounds place temporary visitors between permanent residences. A reviewer at Harbor Lakes noted: "The resort was mixed in with full timers and mobile homes. The rvs were shoved in between these homes and permanent spots."

Hurricane recovery affects amenities: Some parks continue rebuilding after storm damage. "To be fair, they are still recovering from hurricane Ian. Some of the sites are very nice and well kept and others look like they have very long term residents who don't clean up after themselves very well," mentioned a camper at Encore Gulf View in Punta Gorda.

Flooding concerns during rainy periods: Low elevation in some parks creates water management issues. "When it rains frequently (summer months) the ground tends to become saturated with water. Many times we had 2" plus of standing water outside of our RV," reported a visitor who spent two months at Ramblers Rest.

Tips for camping with families

Pool availability year-round: Swimming provides reliable recreation regardless of season. "The pool area is well kept and heated. They also have many other recreational activities like pickle ball, basketball and a billiards room," noted a two-month visitor to Ramblers Rest.

Space limitations at some sites: Family-sized setups may face challenges at certain parks. One Royal Coachman visitor reported: "We traveled with friends. There site was so tight they were miserable and left a day early. They had a pop up camper with 5 children and 4 adults, 2 cars parked next to them."

Kid-friendly seasonal programming: Holiday weekends offer extra activities at some campgrounds. At Encore Riverside, "They do a lot of games and kid-friendly interactions on big weekends (holidays)," according to a repeat visitor who grew up camping there.

Tips from RVers

Site selection impacts comfort: Request shaded sites during summer months when possible. A visitor to Riverside noted, "The last time I was there, they expanded their sites, but all the new sites have absolutely no shade so I would not recommend that side during the hot summer months."

Tight navigation in older parks: Larger rigs may struggle with maneuvering in some established campgrounds. "One lane roads with 2 way traffic. If you have a big rig, it will be tight," warned a visitor to Ramblers Rest.

Noise considerations near airports and highways: Some parks experience consistent transportation noise. "We just needed one night of rest! Well this was not the place for that with the park at the end of the run way of the Punta Gorda airport!! As a retired Boeing employee I love the 737 but not all night long!" shared a visitor to Waters Edge RV Resort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near North Port, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near North Port, FL is Encore Ramblers Rest with a 3.7-star rating from 6 reviews.

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