Best Cabin Camping near Okeechobee, FL

Cabins throughout the Okeechobee region provide varying levels of amenities, with electricity available at most locations including KOA Campground Okeechobee and Brighton Seminole Campground. Most cabin rentals include basic furnishings with beds, tables, and chairs, while premium options at Zachary Taylor Waterfront RV Resort offer expanded living spaces. Some units feature air conditioning, essential during Florida's humid summers. "We were blown away with the hospitality, great staff, very clean site even our dog Rascal enjoyed it," according to one visitor to Zachary Taylor Waterfront RV Resort. Twin Palms Resort and Lovie's RV and Trailer Park both provide waterfront cabin options with direct access to fishing opportunities.

Rustic log cabins at Kilpatrick Hammock Campground contrast with the resort-style accommodations at KOA Campground Okeechobee, which one camper described as "more of a resort than campground" with "many amenities and overall a good stay." Reservations are recommended, particularly during winter months when snowbirds fill available units. Pet policies vary by location, with most permitting dogs with certain restrictions. Zachary Taylor RV Resort, Brighton RV Resort, and Twin Palms Resort maintain year-round operations, while others may have seasonal closures or limited availability during hurricane season. Family-sized cabins typically sleep 4-6 people with some offering separate bedrooms.

Most cabins require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities range from basic microwave/refrigerator setups to full kitchenettes with cookware at premium locations. On-site markets at KOA Campground Okeechobee and Fisheating Creek Campground stock essentials, though selection is limited. Visitors staying at more remote locations like Brighton Seminole Campground should plan to bring most supplies. Cooking arrangements vary widely, with some cabins offering indoor cooking facilities while others provide outdoor grills or fire rings. Firewood is available for purchase at several locations, including Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park where one reviewer noted they "sell ice for $2.50 and firewood purchase is by honor system."

Best Cabin Sites Near Okeechobee, Florida (30)

    1. KOA Campground Okeechobee

    7 Reviews
    Okeechobee, FL
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 763-0231

    "I've been there many times in the past, with my TT and my Coach...The sites are mostly large enough for Big rigs...There are upgrades to deluxe sites with brick patios, barbeques, fire pits and chairs."

    "Only downside is that while the park is dog friendly, it’s a bit tough to walk the dogs since there aren’t really any paths so you need to walk on the road with golf carts, cars and other people walking"

    2. Zachary Taylor Waterfront RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Okeechobee, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 763-3377

    $45 - $65 / night

    "Very nice park, staff very friendly, price very good for June. Everything you want or need is right here. Marinas and guides are close along with Walmart, restaurants."

    "Huge swimming pool screened in, so much to see and do here….put them on your list, we are definitely going back… soon"

    3. Lovie's RV and Trailer Park

    1 Review
    Okeechobee, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 763-4999

    "The campers have plenty of space apart from one another. The rates are affordable. Very nice neighbors. I have the trailer slot directly on the water very nice view. Pet friendly and kid friendly."

    4. Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    29 Reviews
    Kenansville, FL
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 462-5360

    $16 / night

    "If you love camping, wildlife, and stargazing but still want the convenience of amenities (i.e electricity, running water, bathroom, shower) then this is the place for you."

    "We visited in July and the shade from all the trees around our site helped keep the heat tolerable."

    5. Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

    59 Reviews
    Jupiter, FL
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (772) 546-2771

    $26 / night

    "Recently took a road trip from New England to Florida with my family and had the pleasure of staying here at the Jonathan Dickinson State Park."

    "Hobe Sound FL Jonathan Dickinson SP This park has two campgrounds. Pine Grove Campground, has 90 sites, it is located near the ranger station."

    6. Brighton Seminole Campground

    1 Review
    Palmdale, FL
    19 miles
    +1 (863) 467-0474

    "Great location for fishing the lake. Well maintained facilities and friendly staff."

    7. Twin Palms Resort

    2 Reviews
    Palmdale, FL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 946-1435

    8. Brighton RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Palmdale, FL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 467-0474

    "Friendly environment, secluded nice little spot for fishing. Highly recommend."

    9. Fisheating Creek Campground

    18 Reviews
    Palmdale, FL
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 675-5999

    "Checked in with no issues, staff even gave us an option to checkout another site if we liked more we can take it. We stayed at out booked site. It’s very dark no lights ."

    "A very beautiful place to see natural Florida. Lots of camping spots for both tents and RV's. They even have a floating cabin. Good facilities, great staff, hiking, biking and swimming."

    10. Road Runner Travel Resort

    10 Reviews
    Fort Pierce, FL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (772) 464-0969

    "pet friendly kid friendly"

    "Such a beautiful park! Many full timers. They book for next winter beginning in March every year."

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  • A
    Aug. 28, 2018

    Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

    Family Friendly State Park

    Recently took a road trip from New England to Florida with my family and had the pleasure of staying here at the Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

    This state park accommodates RVs, tent sites, and cabin rentals with two camping areas -- one (Pine Grove Campground) located close to the entrance, right off of US Hwy 1 and seems to be more geared towards RV sites and the other (River Campground) located about four miles into the park along the Loxahatchee River. We stayed in the River Campground.

    Spacious sites offered: water, electricity, a picnic table, & a fire ring… and grounds include two well kept bathhouses with laundry facilities. Trees were sparse in some sections so be prepared to create shade. Our site was visited by a young raccoon who didn't seem fazed by us at all; just wanted what we were cooking.

    We only stayed for one night, so we weren't able to take in all the park has to offer, but we did walk some of the nature trails along the river towards the newly built amphitheater and swimming area. Unfortunate for us, the swimming area was closed during our stay -- which would have made the stay twice as nice… but the views were still incredible!

    If we ever find our way back to south Florida for camping, we'll definitely come back here.

  • Cristy M.
    Jul. 21, 2018

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Awesome stargazing and wildlife

    If you love camping, wildlife, and stargazing but still want the convenience of amenities (i.e electricity, running water, bathroom, shower) then this is the place for you.

    Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is part of IDA International Dark-Sky Places. The park has little light pollution and also a stargazing pad where you can also camp on.

    The campgrounds aren't large but the campsites are good for tents and RVs. The one site we stayed at had water and electric hook-ups and a firepit. We were close to very clean restroom area that also had showers, washer and dryer. They do have primitive campsites for the more rustic individuals. The campgrounds are about 45 minutes from town, but the ranger station sells ice for $2.50 and firewood purchase is by honor system. We also saw other campers with their dogs so pet-friendly as well.

    Lots of hiking trails and so much wildlife. We saw deer grazing near our campsite!

    Make sure to bring lots of mosquito repellent, especially in the summer months. Otherwise you'll get bit...a lot! But it is Florida after all.

  • j
    Jan. 18, 2022

    Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

    Great to escape winter

    Hobe Sound FL Jonathan Dickinson SP This park has two campgrounds. Pine Grove Campground, has 90 sites, it is located near the ranger station. These large sites have more space between and foliage for privacy. Sites have clothes line, fire pit, picnic table and are all level gravel. Very nice clean bathouses with family room. None of the washers and dryers were working. There's a playground and picnic Pavilion. Some road and train noise. Had good downpour today and had a little lake at back of site but within an hour it disappeared! Great place to stargaze. Saw a  great full Wolf Moon.

    River Campground is more rustic, it has 52 sites, is about four miles from the park entrance, near the Loxahatchee River. Sites close together, no privacy. The River CG is great if you plan to fish or kayak. Close to boat ramp. Sites are dirt. Also more mosquitoes. There's major utility construction going on next to this camp right now. 

    Good things- Miles of paved and off road bike  and hike trails, great bird watching, star gazing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing. Seasonal horse back rides. Fun and informative boat tour to Trapper Nelson's. There's a great learning center. Amazon delivers to Ranger station. Stores and restaurants a couple miles away.

  • Mike  Y.
    Feb. 23, 2020

    Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

    Extremely clean

    Spent 2 nights here to a full campground. Facilities all in working area. Large graveled lots with picnic table, fire ring and bbq grill. Sewer, water, 50/30 amp power. Paved roads with some paved walking trails. Plenty of gravel trails. Ample restrooms and showers. Like 1 bathroom/showerhouse for every 20 campsites with vending, washer,dryers and book game share spot. The buildings are kept clean. Also a nice dump area. Dog cleanup stations are along trails.. Bonus they have a clothes line at each site to toss your towels etc over to dry. T-mobile 3 bars LTE or -104db inside rv. Staff very friendly and helpful at check in. A place to come back to. They also have planned activities throughout the week. During work week you hear road noise from USHwy1. If not for the morning and evening traffic on 1 this would be a 5.

    My movie of camping area on youtube.

    https://youtu.be/xZbjPdWI4QA

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 9, 2022

    Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie KOA

    Close to town and well-kept

    General: Small family-run KOA campground (33 sites) located 1.5 miles north of Fort Pierce on Highway One. All sites are FHU with a combination of regular, premium, and extra-large sites. There is also a tent site area. 

    Site Quality: All sites are level and gravel with a fire pit and a brick patio area with a picnic table. Typical RV park layout with minimal to no privacy separating sites.

    Bathhouse: Two unisex all-in-ones that were clean and air-conditioned. The shower had immediate hot water and good water pressure. 

    Activities/Amenities: There is a small playground and pet area plus a clean spacious laundry area. It is close to town. There is a manatee center and Navy Seal Museum (but we didn’t explore either one) close by in addition to shops and restaurants in Fort Pierce. I was able to enjoy a 3-mile run to town and back on sidewalks. 

    This campground was more expensive than we usually like to spend but it was a convenient location for us to have dinner with a family friend. We arrived after the office was closed so did not have any interaction with staff but our check-in paperwork was readily available. We appreciate that we were tucked in at the rear of the property which lessened the road noise (and we didn’t have neighbors on either side of us). I would rate this three stars for our purposes but as it was well-kept and for others may suit their needs, it merits four stars in general.

  • Amanda W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 22, 2024

    Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

    Isolated but fun

    Tons to do on property including little stores, bbq restaurant, pizza, ice cream etc. Horseback riding, petting zoo, rock climbing. BUT, my only complaint is the noise level of the area. Lots of boat noise, gas golf carts (big property) & it just happened that my neighbors loved their gas blowers & pressure washing lol. Lots of great sites to choose from. Nice staff. Pet friendly.

  • Katie E.
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Simple and well maintained

    Our visit was relaxing and enjoyable. We visited in July and the shade from all the trees around our site helped keep the heat tolerable. The camp site’s aren’t dispersed and a little close together but we didn’t have any immediate neighbors around us so it was perfect. We stayed on site 008 and it was spacious enough for our large cabin tent, picnic table, additional table, dog pool, chairs, etc. Our site is conveniently close to the bathrooms. I liked that there is only one main dumpster and it’s kept a distance from the camp sites. I think this helped keep any raccoons that may have been around away from the campers. AMAZING star gazing location.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 21, 2023

    Brighton RV Resort

    No Picnic Table

    A new casino is being built beginning Summer 2023 with expected completion in 2025.  We were told the majority of the campsites and cabins will house the construction workers for the casino project.

    PROS 

    Prearrival text regarding checkin and checkin documents left at campground sign, but it had rained and documents were unreadable 

    Deon was very helpful upon arrival 

    Security code for bathhouse entry 

    Over 65 and veteran discount 

    Site 312 concrete pad level 

    Site 312 paver patio surrounded by sand and weeds, but most sites had manicured grass. 

    Nicely spaced sites. 

    Very clean bathhouse during the week. 

    5 washers and 5 dryers at $2 each in Park laundromat. Office sells quarters. 

    Quiet. 

    Saw Seminole police patrolling frequently 

    TMobile 4 bars. 

    Park had WIFI but we did not connect. 

    CONS 

    No security gate so LOTS of drive-bys 

    30amp breaker overheated and tripped 3 times during our 7 night stay 

    Site 312 absolutely no shade 

    Not permitted to select site online when making reservations 

    Absolutely no bathhouse cleaning Saturday and Sunday so by Sunday evening it was pretty nasty 

    Price increase 8/1/22 that we had to pay even tho we made reservations during March 2022 

    Need to bring-your-own fire ring, but wasn't informed of this requirement until we arrived 

    No picnic table at site upon arrival. Notified camp office who advised one would be provided first thing next morning by park maintenance. 

    Day 2. No table. Stopped by camp office right before noon and reported no table delivered to site. Then the excuses started from Jodi, the park manager…only one maintenance man…picnic tables are disappearing overnight and that’s a problem…now have 3 sites that need a picnic table…staff believes other campers see a unoccupied site and drag table to their site…there were 63 tables when the season started… No mention of when picnic table will be delivered to site. We offered to help get it. Told maintenance man is working on it. 

    Day 3. No table. 

    Day 4. Stopped by office at 9am for an update on when to expect a table. Spoke with Jodi again. She had no update. Same excuses as I heard on Day 2 but she did mention that NEXT YEAR she was going to need to anchor the tables at each site so they don’t disappear. I mentioned seeing 4 tables at the firepit area. She said we are welcomed to take a table from the community firepit area and move it to our campsite but those are needing replacement boards badly(her words). 

    Never got a table. Just too heavy for us to drag one from the firepit area to our site, which was a bit more than a half block and the maintenance man never delivered one.

  • Lauren D.
    Mar. 6, 2019

    Sebastian Inlet State Park Campground

    Primitive Camping @ BG Marina

    We did not camp in the Sebastian Inlet State Park campground, but instead chose the primitive experience through BG Marina. There are 10 campsites at the marina that are great if you want a place to launch your boat and camp out between fishing trips. Each has a picnic table and fire pit. They are also well shaded. However, the sites are very close together and not private at all- it can get a little loud if crowded. There are clean bathrooms, access to water, but no showers.


Guide to Okeechobee

Cabin accommodations near Okeechobee, Florida range from basic rustic structures to more deluxe lodging options. The area sits at approximately 29 feet above sea level along the northern edge of Lake Okeechobee, Florida's largest freshwater lake covering 730 square miles. Winter temperatures average 60-75°F while summer months frequently exceed 90°F with high humidity, making air conditioning essential from June through September.

What to do

Dark sky stargazing: Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park offers Florida's only designated dark sky site. "Astronomers love this park. In fact, they have a designated campground just for them. Be sure to ONLY use flashlights with red lense so that you do not disrupt the star gazers," notes camper Annell N. about the Kilpatrick Hammock Campground.

Kayaking with wildlife: Rent watercraft to explore local waterways and spot native species. "We rented kayaks on Sunday. We were dropped off in the woods and kayaked through 200 gators!" reports Andrea D. about her experience at Fisheating Creek Campground. The creek offers both guided and self-guided paddling options.

Resort-style recreation: Several properties offer extensive on-site activities beyond typical camping. "You get all the same amenities at a usual KOA with bonus ones like poolside food delivery, golf tee times, tennis and pickle ball tournaments, bingo nights etc," shares Jennifer R. about KOA Campground Okeechobee.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention the cleanliness of facilities as a highlight. "The property is clean with paved roads and super large lots that you just don't find anymore. Great facilities including a pool, tennis courts, shuffle board, a chip and put golf course, a store, and more!" writes Mitchell about Road Runner Travel Resort.

Waterfront access: Cabin lodging with direct water access receives positive reviews. "I have the trailer slot directly on the water very nice view. Pet friendly and kid friendly. Not too far from town," notes James M. about his stay at Lovie's RV and Trailer Park.

Spacious camping areas: Many cabins offer ample space around them. "We were in a spot right on the water which was peaceful. Camping is tight in that area so if you prefer more space you may want to go to the field areas," suggests Andrea D. about Fisheating Creek Campground.

What you should know

Reservation timing: Book well in advance, especially for winter stays. "We are looking forward to coming back for an extended stay later this winter!!" notes Mitchell about Road Runner Travel Resort, highlighting the popularity of seasonal bookings.

Remote locations: Some cabin options require preparation due to their distance from supplies. "Expect a long travel to this remote site. It's a couple miles of reasonably decent dirt roads to get there, after several miles of remote highways," warns David G. about Kilpatrick Hammock Campground.

Insect protection: Bring adequate mosquito repellent for cabin stays. "This campground is right by a slow moving river and very buggy," reports Jennifer P. about Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area, emphasizing the need for insect preparation.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Look for cabins with dedicated recreational options. "This is a fun little campground for kids with activities and karaoke at night," mentions Andrea D. about her family's experience at Fisheating Creek Campground.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many cabin locations provide safe wildlife watching. "Our 6 teenagers were so excited to stand face-to-face, only a few feet from gentle deer, bunnies, and turkeys. We even saw some lazy baby alligators sunning on the Military Trail," shares Roxxy G. about Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park.

Plan for supplies: Remote cabin locations require advance shopping. "There are no stores or restaurants nearby, so pack well," advises Roxxy G. about staying at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, where cabins require guests to bring their own supplies.

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: Some cabin areas have limited separation between units. "We are so close I can hear the camper next door cough at night," notes Jerry C. about his stay at Zachary Taylor Waterfront RV Resort, highlighting the importance of researching site spacing.

Extended-stay amenities: For longer cabin stays, check for additional facilities. "We discovered this place on a vacation trip to see a friend on Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce FL. We are now camping here seasonally in a 35 ft Class A RV," explains Jessica A. about Road Runner Travel Resort, which offers cabins alongside RV sites.

Local services: Verify what's available nearby before booking cabin accommodations. "Very nice park, staff very friendly, price very good for June. Everything you want or need is right here. Marinas and guides are close along with Walmart, restaurants," reports William O. about his experience at Zachary Taylor Waterfront RV Resort.

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