Best Glamping near Ona, FL

For those who want to experience Ona, but still want the creature comforts of home, consider glamping for your trip. Camping has always been a favorite form of travel for many, but Ona, FL glamping is a new and unique way to do it. Glamping offers quick access to one or more of Ona's most popular destinations.

Best Glamping Sites Near Ona, Florida (14)

    The Dyrt's photo of glamping accommodations at Thousand Trails Peace River near Ona, FL
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    1. Thousand Trails Peace River

    21 Reviews
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    65 Saves
    Ona, Florida

    Thousand Trails Peace River RV & Camping Resort is a 75-acre RV camp in Florida nestled among the woods on the outskirts of Wauchula. The Peace River runs a half mile around the border of the preserve, offering canoeing, kayaking, fishing, fossil hunting in the river, nature trails and wildlife. Whether you prefer the water or the woods, Peace River provides the RV camping experience you desire all from a conveniently located RV camp in southwest Florida. At Thousand Trails Peace River RV Camping, our setting is ideal for guests who want to explore the surrounding local attractions. Big-city sports arenas, amusement parks and art districts are a pleasant drive away. This RV camp in Florida also touts close proximity to the well-known powder white beaches of the Gulf Coast, only a brief 45 minutes to an hour away. Naturally Beautiful RV Camp in Florida Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Peace River RV & Camping Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

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    Gladys L.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Peace River Campground near Ona, FL
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    Camper-submitted photo at Peace River Campground near Ona, FL
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    Camper-submitted photo at Peace River Campground near Ona, FL
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    2. Peace River Campground

    25 Reviews
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    177 Saves
    Arcadia, Florida

    Peace River Campground offers over 100 acres of wilderness camping for your enjoyment. You can make camp anywhere you like, including many places right on the beautiful Peace River's edge. During less busy times you can spend days out of site of other campers. While there are no utilities, picnic tables, or other campground amenities, you are only a short walk to our hot showers, swimming pool, campground store and all the trappings of the "civilized" world.

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    • Reservable
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    $16 - $80 / night

    Jeanene A.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Ona, FL
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    Camper-submitted photo at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Ona, FL
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    Camper-submitted photo at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Ona, FL
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    3. Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    36 Reviews
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    417 Saves
    Osprey, Florida

    The park features three campgrounds with 90 campsites. Each site is equipped with 50-amp electrical service, water, a fire ring and picnic table. The sites in Palmetto Ridge also have sewer hook-ups. A dump station is located near Old Prairie Campground. Laundry facilities are available to all campers in Old Prairie and Palmetto Ridge campgrounds. All campsites are located within 40 yards of restroom facilities with hot showers.

    NOTE: Non-Potable Water

    Effective May 11, 2023: Drinking water is temporarily unavailable at Myakka River State Park. Please remember to bring your own water. Bottled water is also available at no cost at the ranger station from 8 a.m. to sunset.

    Sites in Old Prairie and Big Flats are dirt-based. The sites in Palmetto Ridge are gravel-based, except for four ADA paved sites adjoining restrooms. Old Prairie and Big Flats do not have vegetation buffers.

    The Big Flats Campground is located near the Upper Myakka Lake, Myakka Outpost, a fishing deck and Wi-Fi.

    Old Prairie and Palmetto Ridge campgrounds are located near the State Road 72 park entrance, the Myakka River, the campfire circle, a small playground and Myakka Friends Gift Shop. Well-behaved pets are welcome in these three campgrounds, up to four per site.

    There are six primitive campgrounds (Mossy Hammock, Bee Island, Honore, Panther Point, Oak Grove and Prairie) located along the hiking trails for backpackers. These rustic settings provide campers with a fire pit and post to hang items. Each campground has three campsites, and a maximum of four people may be on each site. Only Bee Island, Oak Grove and Prairie have water pumps. Water at these sites is not potable; it requires boiling/chemical treatment. Other sites do not have water; you must bring your own. The terrain is primarily prairie, and dehydration is possible even on the coolest days.

    Myakka River State Park is one of Florida’s largest parks with 37,000 acres of its own. Home to the officially designated “Wild and Scenic” Myakka River, this state park is the perfect destination for outdoor adventurers who are looking to get closer to the natural, diverse Florida wildlife.

    Choose from one of over 80 campsites while Myakka State Park camping and get ready to explore!

    Bring your kayak and make your way through a variety of waterways where you can spot american alligators, snook, ospreys, and countless species of birds.

    Embark on one of many hiking trails to explore more of the unique environments found within Myakka River State Park. Trek to the highlands to get a look at Florida’s traditional wetlands where marshes, cypress dome trees, and grazing birds will welcome you. Go even deeper to reach the diverse array of grasses, wildflowers, and vines that grow freely in the park’s protected dry prairies. Don’t forget to bring your camera with you! Short shrubs in the dry prairies allow visitors to see for miles in any direction.

    You’ll also want to bring the camera atop the Canopy Walkway at Myakka River. Just a short walk from the main road, this suspension bridge provides a panoramic view of the entire park from a unique vantage point above the tree canopy. Every camper can find what they’re looking for at this Florida park.

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    $26 / night

    K D.'s photo of glamping accommodations at E.G. Simmons Regional Park near Ona, FL
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    4. E.G. Simmons Regional Park

    19 Reviews
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    302 Saves
    Ruskin, Florida
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    $24 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground near Ona, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground near Ona, FL
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    5. Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
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    210 Saves
    Lakeshore, Florida

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    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Peace River Oaks near Ona, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Peace River Oaks near Ona, FL
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    Camper-submitted photo at Peace River Oaks near Ona, FL
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    6. Peace River Oaks

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    Bowling Green, Florida

    ESCAPE THE ORDINARY

    WELCOME TO PEACE RIVER OAKS, FLORIDA'S NEWEST GLAMPING AND RV DESTINATION WHERE THE COMFORTS OF MODERN LIVING BLEND SEAMLESSLY WITH THE BEAUTY OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS. LOCATED ALONG THE TRANQUIL BANKS OF THE PEACE RIVER, OUR SERENE OASIS OFFERS AN UNPARALLELED ESCAPE INTO NATURE WITHOUT SACRIFICING THE AMENITIES YOU LOVE. EACH OF OUR THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED ACCOMMODATIONS, NESTLED AMONG ANCIENT OAKS, PROVIDES THE PERFECT BALANCE OF RUSTIC CHARM AND CONTEMPORARY LUXURY. WHETHER YOU'RE LOUNGING IN YOUR COZY, WELL-APPOINTED TENT, ENJOYING THE VIEWS FROM YOUR RV OR EXPLORING THE SCENIC RIVER TRAILS, PEACE RIVER OAKS INVITES YOU TO UNWIND, RECHARGE, AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE NATURAL WORLD.

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    $85 - $95 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Horseshoe Cove RV Resort near Ona, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Horseshoe Cove RV Resort near Ona, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Horseshoe Cove RV Resort near Ona, FL
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    7. Horseshoe Cove RV Resort

    4 Reviews
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    Bradenton, Florida
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    Camper-submitted photo at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo near Ona, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo near Ona, FL
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    8. Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

    12 Reviews
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    Kenansville, Florida

    Experience one of the last untouched pieces of Florida wilderness at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo – an authentic Florida dude ranch that lies just one hour South of Orlando in Polk County, FL – where guests can return to the days of "Old Florida" when the state was home to cowboys and cattle ranchers. The Ranch, which lies on 1,700 acres overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River, completed a multi-million dollar renovation in October 2013 and features horseback riding, an award-winning Saturday night rodeo and much more. It's the ideal destination for an unforgettable family vacation getaway!

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    Camper-submitted photo at Windward Isle RV And Mobile Home Park near Ona, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Windward Isle RV And Mobile Home Park near Ona, FL

    9. Windward Isle RV And Mobile Home Park

    1 Review
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    Osprey, Florida
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    Camper-submitted photo at River Ranch RV Resort near Ona, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at River Ranch RV Resort near Ona, FL
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    10. River Ranch RV Resort

    5 Reviews
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    Kenansville, Florida
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Recent Glamping Reviews near Ona, FL

168 Reviews of 14 Ona Campgrounds


  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Peace River Oaks near Ona, FL
    Feb. 7, 2025

    Peace River Oaks

    Fantastic

    This place is brand new and very clean. The owners/operators are extremely friendly and helpful. The have glamping tents that are very cool. This isn’t the ordinary crunched in resort camping. All of the sites are spacious with large cement pads. The overall feel is laid back and quiet. There are many activities and games if you choose to participate.

  • The Longs ..The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Upper Hillsborough Preserve — Alston Tract near Ona, FL
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Upper Hillsborough Preserve — Alston Tract

    Beautiful, Clean, Quiet

    We camped overnight on a Friday and were the only people in the area. Lovely space for dispersed camping with a picnic table, fire pit, an outhouse and hiking trails. We'll definitely visit again when we're in Florida.

  • Barbara J.
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground near Ona, FL
    Nov. 17, 2018

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    Lake Kissimmee State Park - Privacy, beauty, great value!

    This lovely state park in Central Florida gives campers the true feel of "old Florida!" Campsites are private, separated by lots of flora. Animals are abundant - wild turkeys, eagles, bobcats, AND the Florida Panther!

    While sitting in our screen gazebo, I was awed by the passing of a male panther about 25 yards from our campsite. Wild turkeys visited us daily to hang out by a fallen tree near our site. Deer passed by every evening.

    If you are seeking peace, quiet and beauty this is the place!

  • Keisha D.
    Gladys L.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Peace River Campground near Ona, FL
    Aug. 21, 2021

    Peace River Campground

    Great Stay!!

    The staff was super helpful and very eager to make sure we had a great stay! The grounds are simply amazing! While on a zoom call from a picnic bench by the River a participant said “Looks like you guys are in Hawaii or paradise somewhere”.

  • James A.
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground near Ona, FL
    Jul. 29, 2021

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    Beautiful,quiet and secluded sites

    I live within a hours drive from this park and have been camping here for 40 plus years. This State Park is Old Florida, sites are secluded from the other sites compared to many other parks. There is a abundance of wildlife and plenty of hiking trails. This park to me is one of the best you will experience in Florida.

  • Sara S.
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground near Ona, FL
    Jun. 30, 2016

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    cowboys

    So this park was interesting... The idea of cowboys in Florida was unexpected, but added a unique element to the park. Also, I saw people on seaways which was a first while we were camping. Very 'Florida' feeling with the trees and somewhat secluded sites. An interesting experience overall- not what a person expects while camping with all the attractions, but what a fun time!

  • Laura D.
    Gladys L.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Peace River Campground near Ona, FL
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Peace River Campground

    Wilderness or Glamping

    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. There is laundry facilities, showers, a pool, canoeing and kayaking, ATV riding trails. A snack bar/ restaurant, ice cream place is available on the weekends. The office / store is very well-stocked. I love this place!

  • Katie K.
    Jeanene A.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Ona, FL
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    Myakka from my Childhood

    Unfortunately, I went as a little kid so I don't have any amazing pictures to share. But I have FOND memories of this experience, and I couldn't get over the canopy walkway. This place is unlike any other, and teeming with interesting, diverse wildlife. If you're in Florida, you have to make your way out here.

  • Perry J.
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground near Ona, FL
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    Love this park. Big Surprise.

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Review This was our first visit to Lake Kissimmee State Park and it was a big surprise. Like all Florida State Parks, they are all a little different and have one attribute in particular that makes them special. For me this was the camp sites that were both spacious and private. 

    We were on the inside of the loop on #4. Since the pandemic spots at most state park have been few and far between so we have become way less particular and simply take what we can get at most parks. 

    Like all state parks the bathrooms were spotless and rivaled those of a Marriott. We enjoyed the common areas, the observation deck and the hiking. Staff and hosts were wonderful. Thanks again Florida State Parks for a great weekend! We will for sure return to Lake Kissimmee for sure.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo at Terry Tomalin Campground near Ona, FL
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Terry Tomalin Campground

    Really Nice Campground

    Friendly people running the campground and it’s pretty spacious! It’s in an awesome location, too - we had other plans but made last-minute plans to stay here for a night and they were pretty empty on a Friday night. Nice facilities, but restrictive like another review says - we didn’t have our dog this time around but they don’t allow dogs so it may be hard for us to come back. We didn’t try the trails but everything else we saw was well-kept. We liked it!

  • Steve S.
    Jeanene A.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Ona, FL
    Jul. 6, 2016

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    Classic Florida

    If you want to see 'Old Florida', you can't get much better than this - we spent the weekend kayaking along the myakka river and saw more wildlife than we could of imagined. Campgrounds are quiet with lush overgrowth between sites, clean restrooms and plenty to see and do within the park.

    Only callout is the need to be mindful making reservations and staying at the park during the rainy season as some roads are awash and difficult to drive.

  • Katie F.
    Camper-submitted photo at River Ranch RV Resort near Ona, FL
    Jan. 27, 2022

    River Ranch RV Resort

    Loved our stay!

    My family and I stayed here for a little over a week and wish we could stay longer. We stayed in a lot on the water and on a lot by the woods. The lots were beautiful, spacious and private. There’s lots to do around the property and the rodeo is a blast. The only fault was there weren’t many signs or direction on how to do things, when things were open, costs, and things like that. Also be prepared to spend more money, I would say a golf cart is a must!

  • Christina L.
    Jeanene A.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Ona, FL
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    Florida untouched

    We arrived at the gate! After hearing of the wilderness preserve we decided to go ahead and get the permit. You drive about a mile down the road from the main state park entrance to find the wilderness preserve entrance which is code protected. After driving back to the parking area, we realized we had the 600 acres to ourselves. We then hiked to the deep hole. There we saw tons of alligators birds and wildlife! A great piece of raw Florida!

  • J
    Jeanene A.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Ona, FL
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    Huge state park, lots of wildlife

    Excellent for wildlife viewing in the surprisingly beautiful prairie and tropical Florida area. You can rent bikes or kayaks nearby and make sure to take a tour on the famous fan boats. Pros: wildlife, cabin option, close to towns, clean, pretty large sites, modern amenities like laundry, restaurant, gift/grocery shop on site, very shady campsites, great trails (many boardwalks), huge park, easy to get to from 75. Good mix of locals and tourists to give you more ideas of what to do while visiting. Cons: just the bugs and heat...

  • Perry J.
    Jeanene A.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Ona, FL
    Aug. 12, 2019

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    A True Jurassic Park Not To Miss!

    Myakka River State Park is a not to miss Florida State Park. Don't let the proximity to Sarasota Fool You! It is very close to Sarasota which makes it a good stop if you are visiting the area or an outstanding stop if you are from out of town as you can enjoy a little bit of Surf and Turf. 

    As a Sarasota local who loves the outdoors, I've visited most of Florida's State Parks and this is one of my favorites for sure. We tend to neglect what we can do and see everyday and this is no exception. I'm always amazed. 

    This time we camped out for the weekend even though we live about 10 miles away and we have never felt so far from home while being so close. Probably my first"staycation". 

    You can paddle, hike, ride or just chill in this really large state park. Super clean and well run. All the staff are really nice and you can tell they enjoy being there. 

    This park is the real deal and you will feel you are in another world. Get out and explore! 

    Sidebar: A lot of people ask me why I share my favorite"secret" places with total strangers and the answer is that the very best places everywhere are under tremendous pressure from growth, development and environmental pressure. Once you see a place like this you will forever be changed and hopefully become an advocate for preserving them wherever you may be.

  • Fitz Edward O.
    Jeanene A.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Ona, FL
    Jul. 13, 2019

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    One of Florida's finest attractions

       Let me start by saying that I live very close to Myakka River Sate Park and it has been a place that four generations of my family have been enjoying for over 40 years. It is very large for a state park. You can spends days hiking the trails and paddling the river and lakes. The wildlife is everywhere! What would you like to see? Deer, wild hogs, alligators, birds of all kinds? You will probably see these and more at just about any time of year.

       There is a nice interpretive center, picnic grounds, boat tours, canoe and kayak rentals, and a tram tour through the park. Don't miss the canopy walk. It's a great way to see a part of the park's ecosystem that we normally only see from below. You also get a great view of the park in all directions from the top of the tower. Florida is flat and views like these are hard to come by. There is also a restaurant and store where you can get pretty good food with a view of the lake. My wife wants to make sure you know you can also get ice cream at the restaurant. 

        There are three camping areas for tents and RVs. The two older areas are called Big Flats and Old Prairie. The sites in these areas are close to each other and there is little or no under story between them. There is water and electric at each site with clean but older bathroom facilities. Both of the campgrounds are also close to the main road with some sites backing up to the road. There is a convenient dump station inside the park but no sewer hookups in these two campgrounds.

      The third and newest campground is called Palmetto Ridge. This one was obviously built primarily for large RVs with water, electric and sewer connections at every site. The bathroom facilities are more up to date and very nice. They are also not used as much by the campers because this area is mostly filled with huge motor coaches and fifth wheels that all have their own facilities and do not need to worry about their holding tanks because they have full hookups. The sites are pretty roomy and there is plenty of under story in between to keep you from feeling like you are right on top of your neighbors. There are quite a few pull trough sites in this area. They are improved gravel sites and most are very level. The sewer hookups are a little higher than you would expect. It will take some supports to keep a positive flow. If you know how much it rains here in the Summertime you will know why these must be kept above the flood stage level.

       A note about rain: Florida gets a lot of rain in the Summertime. It is not uncommon to get multiple inches of rain in a very short time and this can happen almost any day between June and the end of September. The river and lake do flood and large parts of the park are in their flood plain. the Big Flats campground can be shut down because it is the closest to the lake. This is not a reason to avoid Myakka in the Summertime. We have camped there in June and August and if you find someplace cool to hangout during the day you will be rewarded with very pleasant walks and paddles with lots of wildlife to see in the mornings and evenings. Pro tip: If you are staying in the park, get up really early to see the sunrise from the top of the canopy walk.

        There are two other ways to spend the night in Myakka River State Park. There are cabins available to rent and primitive camp sites in the hiking areas. The cabins have recently been rebuilt and I must admit I have not seen the new ones. We did stay in the original cabins before we got our RV and they were very nice for a family getaway. With a kitchen, bathroom and air conditioning they are a very comfortable way to spend some time in the park. The original cabins were built with palm logs by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps). The CCC was a program to create jobs and improve public facilities during and after the Great Depression. Some of that construction can still be seen at one of the picnic areas in the park. There is also a monument to the CCC inside the park. Backpackers can spend a few days hiking the trails and camping at the primitive sites. Haven't done that myself since I was a kid back in the 70s but they were great trips. No noise or light pollution. On a cool, clear night the star gazing in fantastic. My wife wants me to make sure you know that she won't be at the primitive campsites but hopes you enjoy yourself and not to forget about the ice cream.

       For native Sarasotans, Myakka River State Park is a beloved point of pride. Most people never leave the beach when they come here for a visit and miss what the rest of Florida looks like. It is well worth your time to spend a few nights away from the beach and see what else makes this such a special place. This is a very popular spot and the campsites and cabins book up early especially for the Winter months. Reservations can be made 11 months in advance on the reserve America website.

  • Jessica S.
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground near Ona, FL
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    Primitive Camping in Lake Kissimmee State Park!

    We decided to book a group primitive campsite in this state park. We were in the primitive group campsite on the Buster Island Loop. It was about 3 miles to hike in to the site. The path is very clear with markers and when you arrive at the site, there is a clear indicator to follow. The path to the site is right off the main trail.

    Since this is a primitive site, there are no facilities and keep in mind you need to bring your own water for drinking, cooking, cleaning etc. At the site there were two picnic tables and a fire ring which was enough for our group. The area was cleared with a lot of space to set up all of our tents. We were here in late April when the weather was getting warmer so remember to bring mosquito repellent and enough water for your whole group to stay hydrated!

    The hiking trails are loops about 6 miles long where you can experience different types of Florida environments and boating on the lake. And there are also history demonstrations showing the old Florida cowboys at the park.

    All in all, this park has many options and activities. Whether you are into water sports or biking and hiking, this park has it all.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground near Ona, FL
    Feb. 13, 2022

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    Magical place

    Hidden gem in Florida. Now one of our favorite campgrounds. Spacious sites with lovely trees and greenery. Good privacy between sites. Miles of beautiful and varied hiking trails right from the campground - some shady and forested, others through prairies or along lakes. Good kayaking on the canal and lake but my husband must have been wearing the wrong pants cause he didn’t catch any fish - lol. Wifi connection available at /around the concession stand. Another great aspect was that we met many wonderful people - fellow campers just enjoying the peace, nature and community that Lake Kissimmee has to offer. We will definitely return!

  • Brian B.
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground near Ona, FL
    Aug. 14, 2022

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    Amazing Park!

    This park was clean, quiet and well kept. The bath house was tidy and the hot water was HOT. There are numerous trails, an observation tower, playground, boat ramp and fishing area. A replica 1870s Florida cow camp is also located on one of the trails. The sites are level and nearly all are shaded. The electric and water were good and the dump station had a hose to help with wash out. There is a small camp store with a few necessities but if you forget something there is a Dollar General about 20 minutes away.

  • Jeff T.The Dyrt PRO User
    The Dyrt's photo of glamping accommodations at Thousand Trails Peace River near Ona, FL
    Feb. 19, 2021

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    Words can’t describe

    Ok. I will try to sum this place up in as short of a review as I can. If I could give this place no stars I would.

    Pros:

    I don’t really have any Pros.

    Cons:

    • Not all hookups are full. Must enter lottery to get full hookup site. Wasted 3 hours pulling into one spot. Have to sign up, enter lottery, look at spot, go back hope your name is called, if it is move again.

    • Laundry is broke! Numerous people who have been here for longer then a month have said they have been broke since November.

    • Swimming pool is like taking a warm bath with 60 other people.

    • They charge $5.00 per item to receive mail. Yes you read that right. If it’s an regular envelope it’s $5. Medication. Yep $5. Got three post cards from aunt Mable. $15.

    • Staff are the most ignorant I have come across on a 7 month road trip around the country. Ask a simple question about laundry room and the employee coped a huge attitude. The two maintenance men were awesome. But front office staff are HORRIBLE.

    *** IMO thousand trails maybe good for some people however they are the biggest waste of money I have seen.

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    Camper-submitted photo at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo near Ona, FL
    Jun. 22, 2020

    Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

    River Ranch RV Resort

    You can get a RV site through Westgate which is more of a field or through River Ranch RV Resort which has full hook-ups. We stayed on a waterfront site at River Ranch RV Resort and it was perfect! We were able to fish right off the dock at our site, there was a fit pit and grill, as well as seating outside (each site could be configured differently). At Westgate River Ranch (walking distance from our site but still got a golf cart) we went to the rodeo on Saturday night, did a swamp buggy ride, skeet shooting, petting zoo and rode a mechanical bull... and there was still more we could have done but ran out of time since we still wanted to relax some 🙃 If you're looking for a great site with tons of activities available River Ranch RV Resort is the place for you!

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    The Dyrt's photo of glamping accommodations at Thousand Trails Peace River near Ona, FL
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    Decent RV Park

    The park is clean, it’s the midsized Thousand Trails Park in Florida. Peace River is really pretty, very green and has a wooded section, a tropical section, and a flood section. We have seen Class As sink, so if you have a heavy diesel pusher, make sure you find a spot safe for your RV. Make sure you have a Clam or some kind of outdoor shade with a big screen because there are a lot of mosquitos in the evenings. There are Alligators along the River banks and in the woods.

    The park is really quiet and the town nearby is very small. They do have groceries and fuel. There are not many attractions within an hour to go to. There are some local museums and shops.

    Cell reception: minimal, it is put in the country for Florida, And the neighboring town is small. So there is signal but bandwidth is low because of so many RVers not counting towards the population of the area.

    Ammenities: Laundry Pool Sewer pump out (one free per stay) Shower House A River Mini Golf (Needing updating) Camp Store Dump Station

    This is a Thousand Trails property and there were some permanent spots, but this park does not have the typical built ins. There are several walking paths. The highlight of this park was collecting shark and sting ray teeth along the river. You can get wire mesh baskets in the office to aid in your search.

    Although we enjoyed our time here there were some serious concerns with flooding. Many large rigs were parked in the flood plane which encompasses a large section of the park.

    There are some sewer available sites but there is a strange lottery system. Every day about 1pm you go sign up for the lottery system to shuffle your RV to a sewer site if you’re lucky enough to get it. They failed to tell us you have to show up daily. It was pretty frustrating. They offer (1) free pump out. Many will stay at this park for 3 weeks. If you have your own laundry machines - you won’t be able to use them. The laundry available on the property was pricey.

    All in all we did enjoy our time here but we arrived prepared and it’s more camping than an RV Resort.

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    The Dyrt's photo of glamping accommodations at Thousand Trails Peace River near Ona, FL
    Jan. 29, 2020

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    Variety of amenities and activities available.

    We stopped here twice—01/04-01/09 and 01/16-01/20—on our way to and from Everglades NP. A nice campground in south-central Florida. Campsites are close together but enough room to park trailer and tow vehicle. Most sites have some shade trees. Beware of low grassy areas after a rain. Enjoyed all the amenities including the heated pool and hot tub. Very well maintained shuffleboard lanes. Several trails for walking or bike riding. Sifted through the sand and gravel on the bank of the Peace River to find sharks teeth. They are easy to find without any special equipment, but the park does rent/loan equipment if you want to get serious. We will bring our kayaks next time. Two criticisms: 1) only two small restroom/shower facilities and they were not always stocked with toilet paper or paper towels; and 2) the two dump sites are located along busy park roads with no pullover area causing traffic flow issues. There several parks with hiking trails nearby. We plan to visit again.

  • Elliott B.
    Camper-submitted photo at Upper Hillsborough Preserve — Alston Tract near Ona, FL
    Jun. 6, 2018

    Upper Hillsborough Preserve — Alston Tract

    Ranger Review: Midland – GXT1000VP4 2-WAY Radio at Alston Tract

    Ranger Review: Midland – GXT1000VP4 TWO-WAY GMRS RADIO at Upper Hillsborough Preserve — Alston Tract

    Campsite:

    A free reservation is required and must be displayed or available at campground.

    These (this) equestrian and primitive campsite(s) have several of your standard picnic tables under a nice large covered pavilion, fire rings and multiple grills. All nicely nestled into a set of large open areas under an abundance of shade producing oaks and some random pines. There is a portable ADA toilet and a non-potable water pump source available. So, campers will need to bring their own water or filtration system…

    You’re situated right off to the side of some immediate access to 16 miles of partially wooded roads (“trails”) marked for multiuse, Biking, Hiking, or Horseback riding.

    These “trails” at the Alston Tract of the Upper Hillsborough Preserve meander through pine flatwoods, consisting of both slash and longleaf pine overstory and floodplain swamp along the river.

    On the eastern edge of Zephyrhills, the nearly ten thousand acres of the Upper Hillsborough Preserve protect the Hillsborough River as it drains out of the Green Swamp towards its destination in Tampa Bay. This preserve is divided into the Upper Hillsborough Tract and the Alston Tract. The Alston Tract is a gorgeous portion of the Upper Hillsborough tract. Protecting the upper reaches of the Hillsborough River, the river’s floodplain provides natural storage of floodwaters and acts as a filtration system for runoff. The property also serves as an important link in protecting wildlife habitat in the Hillsborough River greenway corridor. Thus, there is an abundant amount of wildlife and many nice views. The property’s roads and trails meander through pine flatwoods, consisting of both slash and longleaf pine overstory, palmetto/gallberry understory and hydric hammock and floodplain swamp along the river. An interesting note is that on a short hike, one can travel through three different counties.

    The Alston Tract's hiking trails are nothing more than a series of roads within a labyrinth of other old roads, although because this land is a preserve dedicated to protect runoff from the Hillsborough River portions of the trails may be flooded seasonally. (For more information on this tract, visit Southwest Florida Water Management District's web page) Alston Tract also has dozens of geocache locations

    Things to note:

    • Depending on where you go you can be in the sun for most of the hike.
    • Parts of these trails can be filled with water (large puddles).
    • The map has numbers that match small signs posted at trail junctions, making for easy navigation
    • The campground and associated trails are closed during different hunting dates. Take note…

    Gear Review:

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time - today I am testing the Midland - GXT1000VP4 TWO-WAY GMRS RADIO

    With 50 channels, this NOAA weather alert two-way radio gives you maximum output power with Xtreme Range Technology.

    • 50 Channels with Up to 36-Mile range communication in open areas with little or no obstruction,120V Charger.
    • NOAA/All Hazard Weather Channels with Alert and Weather Scan
    • 142 Privacy Codes,Frequency Band: 462.550 - 467.7125MHz
    • Vibrate Alert. 9 Levels of VOX for Hands Free Operation
    • SOS Siren allows you to send out distress/locator signals in an emergency situation, 10 different call alerts tones to notify you of incoming calls from your group

    These “walkie talkie” and their headsets are wonderful. I got over 8 hours of use on a full charge, and they seemed to charge pretty fast on the desk charger.

    Once you figure out how to set the radios to VOX then using either the built-in mike or the supplied headset for hands free talking is nice and easy.

    The snug fitting earpiece is decent, if you can get it properly placed in your ear. It takes a little bit of wiggling to get right, and that's the only thing I'm not absolutely thrilled about regarding these walkies. Of course, it would be easy to just get a different ear piece, as these support standard earpiece inputs. Could be just me, but from what I experienced, I initially just got a little confusing on the menu when I first started playing around with them. Once you get used to them, they are fine. Remember, a full-featured radio must have some complications.

    My main (minor) complaint is that you have to use the charging base with the proprietary adapter plugs, either the wall or car. It would be nice if you could charge the radios directly with a micro USB so there is one less charger to pack.

    Some glaring advantages over other brands: (1) They cost less; and (2) Once you figure them out they are an absolute no-brainer to use. They have the simplest buttons and menu/interface plus the nicest large display characters of any of the inexpensive radios I know of. Mastering these units takes maybe 15 minutes reading the manual. Read the manual

    The transmit audio was robust and loud, in my video I barely have the volume turned up at all. Whisper mode was interesting, as it really amplified quiet "whispered"….

    Overall during several of my different tests audio reproduction was good and accurate, and they didn't clip anyone's speech. Use of whisper mode with a headset dramatically improved reception, as it increased microphone sensitivity as well as gain. When I tested in on the water with my friend the receive volume was good, except in the noisier areas (as we’re going full bore out to our fishing location), like one would expect. However, with the headset, this problem is eliminated.

    The radios are durable and well built. Not surprising, since Midland has some great commercial equipment. Battery life is good as well. Easy to use and carry. Weather radio is a plus, very easy to set up. I liked all the features, including the "lock" on the buttons. Overall you will really enjoy using these radios because they are light weight, easy to use, have incredible features and have great reception compared to any other brand I’ve used.

    I give the Midland – GXT1000VP4 TWO-WAY GMRS RADIO 4.25/5 Stars!

    PROS

    • Clear Strong Signal
    • Easy To Use: After Learning Buttons
    • Great Audio
    • Lightweight
    • Rugged
    • NOAA Weather

    CONS

    • Dual-function buttons can cause mistaken actions
    • Too many features complicate programming
    • Lack of a universal charging connector

    BEST USES

    · Boating / Sailing

    · Camping

    · Families

    · Hiking

    · Hunting

    · Ski Slopes

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    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground near Ona, FL
    Jan. 9, 2021

    Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    LOVE this place!

    First time at Lake Kissimmee State Park! We loved it. We arrived just before sun down. First of all the drive into the park is beautiful. Classic Florida landscape and made us so excited to start camping. We were in loop 1 site 13. The sites are pretty private we couldn’t see the campers to the sides of us and they are very large. Bathrooms were very clean. Best part was all the wildlife we encountered. In the morning a family of deer walked right by our tent! There are three main hiking trails up to 6.7 miles. We did the 6 mile loop and it was beautiful and peaceful. Primitive hike in campsites available along the trails which we will be checking out for next time. Reservation was easily made through reservation America.


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