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.
