Best Glamping near Palm City, FL

Phipps Park Campground offers safari-style glamping tents built on platforms surrounded by water lilies and wildlife along the St. Lucie River. These canvas accommodations provide a unique overnight experience with queen-sized air mattress setups and electricity, though guests should note these are non-traditional sites requiring a short walk over a bridge from the parking area. Road Runner Travel Resort and West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA expand the glamping options with cabin and yurt accommodations that blend comfort with outdoor adventure. Both locations feature swimming pools, clean facilities, and full hook-ups for a more luxurious camping experience. According to a camper, "We recently watched people who lived in canvas makeshift tent cities who found comfort in their tent homes and campfires by night. The canvas tents at Phipps Park are perfect for group rentals and ideal for beginners."

Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort delivers a distinctive glamping experience with cabin accommodations in a naturist setting just outside Loxahatchee. The property features a heated pool comfortable year-round, sauna, hot tub, restaurant, and fitness facilities centered around a main pavilion area. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate hearing lions roaring from the nearby Lion Country Safari, particularly at the KOA location which offers discounted safari tickets. Paved biking trails, fishing piers, and water access enhance the outdoor experience at several locations. One visitor noted, "Waking up to lions roaring and bonobos screaming in the morning was freaking amazing! I will treasure this memory for the rest of my life." Most glamping sites in the region operate year-round, taking advantage of Florida's favorable climate to provide unique outdoor accommodations with resort-style amenities.

Best Glamping Sites Near Palm City, Florida (11)

    1. Phipps Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Palm City, FL
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (772) 475-6565

    $40 - $60 / night

    "We stayed in one of the electrical sights along the river. We made use of the fire pit and enjoyed the sunset. The other guests were friendly and we saw a bunch of dogs around."

    "The staff at the gate was super friendly and I was pleasantly surprised by the availability of sites because I rolled in on the Friday at the start of a holiday weekend."

    2. Road Runner Travel Resort

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

    "Simple sites, paved sites, sites with tables, concrete pads, cabins, group sites, communal fire places. This park has it all."

    "There's a large pool, a good-sized general / convenience store with all the essentials you might need, and a full restaurant right on site."

    3. West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA

    11 Reviews
    Wellington, FL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (561) 793-9797

    "The campground is pretty tight & the sites aren’t very attractive but being next to the safari is awesome! You can hear the lions loud & clear!! The staff was nice."

    "Site small and sandy but location is the key to this KOA. Right next to Lion Country Safari."

    4. Barlows Fish and RV Camp

    1 Review
    Okeechobee, FL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 763-8747

    "She was very sweet and once I arrived helped me with all my questions."

    5. KOA Campground Okeechobee

    7 Reviews
    Okeechobee, FL
    33 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."

    "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."

    7. Vero Beach Kamp

    15 Reviews
    Sebastian, FL
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (772) 589-5665

    $37 - $69 / night

    "Desperate for a place to pitch our tent rather than spending $$$ for a hotel, we lucked up when we found VBK on The Dyrt."

    "Close to Indian River and the beach. Close to restaurants and groceries. On the highway, but traffic noise is minimal."

    8. Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort (Nudist)

    2 Reviews
    Royal Palm Beach, FL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (561) 793-0423

    "Pool is heated comfortably year round. Sauna. Hot tub restaurant fitness laundry pool table clubhouse. Pavilliin. Much is centered around the above area. But more is being done for trails and sites."

    9. Indian River County Blue Cypress Campground

    1 Review
    Fellsmere, FL
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (772) 589-9223

    "Kind of a weird location, but clean and nice with all the necessary hookups. Retirement oriented, but nice to everyone"

    10. Palm Beach County Park South Bay RV Campground

    1 Review
    Clewiston, FL
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (561) 992-9045

    "Would stay here again. 2 machines in laundry. Boat dock on site. Full hookups. Spots are spacious!!!"

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  • Jeff P.
    Jan. 23, 2023

    Phipps Park Campground

    Quiet and Beautiful

    We stayed in one of the electrical sights along the river. We made use of the fire pit and enjoyed the sunset. The other guests were friendly and we saw a bunch of dogs around.

    The property manager was highly responsive when we requested the gate code via email. The gate closes at 7:30 pm but with the code there is no issue.

    We did not visit the on-site bathrooms nor did we use the dish cleaning station.

    The glamping tents were just that - a tent built onto a platform.

    We truly enjoyed our peaceful visit to the park and highly recommend staying along the water.

    Instagram: @ProlongedAdventure

  • Tucker B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Phipps Park Campground

    Surprisingly Empty for the Start of Memorial Weekend!

    I lucked into this hidden gem of a campground on my way north from Fort Lauderdale.

    The staff at the gate was super friendly and I was pleasantly surprised by the availability of sites because I rolled in on the Friday at the start of a holiday weekend.

    There is a fishing pier, bike path along the river, boat launch area, communal restrooms, laundry room (although washing machine was out of order), and outdoor dish pit.

    I really enjoyed an evening stroll around the ponds where they have "glamping" tents set up.

    This campground is built on the site of an innovative stormwater catchment and treatment area, so it had some interesting info to learn about efforts to clean and control stormwater flow in the region.

    All in all, can't be upset about a campground with plenty of space and rainbow skies at sunset!

  • Breezy and Max R.
    Dec. 24, 2020

    Phipps Park Campground

    Surrounded by water lilies...

    Adorable, enchanting island camping amongst water lilies, turtles, white ibis’, blue heron and friendly folks. Each of us are seeking “home” in nature. A variety of camping choices here. Staff is friendly and helpful. Nice paved and gravel trails throughout the small, but beautiful property. Near highway 95 for convenience. We brought our queen sized airmatress and it fits with plenty of space for changing clothes inside the adorable platform canvas tent home. We recently watched, “ Hell on Wheels” , a series on Netflix, about people who lived in a canvas makeshift tent cities who worked by day then found comfort in their tent homes and campfires by night. In the ole’ west, folks lived in canvas tents while they built the railroad. We are reflecting on the joy of tent life while discovering the USA. The canvas tents at Phipps Park, Martin County are perfect for group rentals and ideal for beginners. All in all, this is a well kept property, worthy of staying awhile if you are passing through.

  • Amanda W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA

    Pros & cons

    The campground is pretty tight & the sites aren’t very attractive but being next to the safari is awesome! You can hear the lions loud & clear!! The staff was nice. Close to groceries and gas stations.

  • D
    Jun. 17, 2020

    Vero Beach Kamp

    Resting up for the Keys

    Desperate for a place to pitch our tent rather than spending $$$ for a hotel, we lucked up when we found VBK on The Dyrt. This quiet campground lined with moss covered oaks, palm trees and long leaf pines was a dream. They are set up mostly for RVs but have a few campsites. Our primitive campsite was at the far back. Large, Quiet, shady and near a water source. We ended up sharing the site with another very pleasant family. Heated pool, nice restroom and laundry facilities. I didn’t have a chance to check out the activities room with bocce ball, shuttle board and horseshoes. It was great being able to camp on our way to Bahia Honda State Park. No hotel for us!

  • JEFFREY W.
    Jul. 13, 2021

    West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA

    Real Lion Alarm Clock

    We tent camped here. Site small and sandy but location is the key to this KOA. Right next to Lion Country Safari. We are used to hearing birds and frogs when we camp, but here it is lions...and other noises I was not able to identify. Weather great to explore park in late Winter. Kids loved it and we will be back!

  • Burton M.
    Feb. 14, 2021

    West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA

    Great family campground

    This campground that sits just outside of the only drive through animal safari with over 1,000 different types of animals, is great for families to enjoy. This has all the amenities as a typical KOA campground except you get a bonus by hearing the Lions roar in the morning. The campground is gated during evening hours with the gate closing at 10:00 pm, so you will need to get a gate key card with a $20.00 deposit which will be refunded when you turn the key back at the end of your stay. The staff are very friendly and the campground is very clean. They also do a great job with abiding by the CDC guidelines for Covid-19. The Raccoons like to come out in the evening, so make sure you pick up you garbage at night. The rabbits were having fun playing in the primitive camping area every evening and early morning hours. They offer cabin and platform tent rentals for slightly more than a tent site. There are many seasonal campers from the North along with weekend campers trying to escape the everyday stress in their lives. We live 1 hour south of this campground but we will definitely be going back fir weekend trips.

  • Jan H.
    Oct. 3, 2018

    West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA

    Great Family Campsite

    Very nice KOA , clean well presented , friendly staff. The lions waking you up in the morning is really pretty cool. LOTS of local channels and good internet. It's pretty far from most everything but its really the only game in town. Very peaceful and quite. Discount tickets to Lion Country Safari which is next to campground.

  • Mary M.
    Jul. 8, 2018

    KOA Campground Okeechobee

    A great place for families and kids...

    This is the largest KOA in the country...It's a Great campground for families, although I didn't go with one...There is an adult only pool, and a family pool. The Shanty, a bar is right by the adult pool, with entertainment in season and mostly on weekends. 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. It's a very busy place on the holidays...If you want quiet those days, I don't suggest you go there...There is also a Golf Course, Golf Cart Rental, A nice updated store, A fenced in Dog park...


Guide to Palm City

Palm City, Florida sits adjacent to the St. Lucie River and offers outdoor accommodations with temperatures averaging 72-89°F throughout the year. The area features both developed campgrounds and platform-based glamping sites on former stormwater treatment areas. Most accommodations remain open year-round due to Florida's mild winter climate.

What to do

Fishing access: 15 minutes from camp: At Phipps Park Campground, visitors can utilize the fishing pier and boat launch area along the St. Lucie River. "There is a fishing pier, bike path along the river, boat launch area, communal restrooms, laundry room, and outdoor dish pit," notes reviewer Tucker B.

Wildlife viewing: dawn and dusk optimal: West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA provides a unique camping experience with animal encounters nearby. "The lions waking you up in the morning is really pretty cool. LOTS of local channels and good internet," explains Jan H., who also mentions discounted tickets available to Lion Country Safari from the campground.

Biking: paved paths available: The paved trails at Phipps Park offer recreational opportunities for cyclists of all experience levels. "Great biking, easy access to boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Close to beaches and shopping so there's something for everybody to do," according to Patricia Pettersen C.

What campers like

Heated water amenities: available year-round: Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort maintains their pool at comfortable temperatures regardless of season. "Pool is heated comfortably year round. Sauna. Hot tub restaurant fitness laundry pool table clubhouse," according to Sandra C., describing the resort's central facilities.

Spacious sites: various surface types: Vero Beach Kamp offers diverse camping spaces under natural shade. "Beautiful shaded campground, nice swimming pool, clean and quiet," notes David K., who visited for a rocket launch viewing. Another camper describes, "Sites are decent size. Lots of sites with shade. Close to Indian River and the beach."

Resort-style activities: scheduled events: At Road Runner Travel Resort, amenities include organized social gatherings. "There's a large pool, a good-sized general/convenience store with all the essentials you might need, and a full restaurant right on site," reports Jessica A., adding "There are adult activities - Bingo, karaoke, jam sessions, trivia night, pickleball, tennis, shuffleboard, Pentaque, cornhole, basketball, crafts, and more."

What you should know

Water management features: Phipps Park combines camping with environmental infrastructure. "This campground is built on the site of an innovative stormwater catchment and treatment area, so it had some interesting info to learn about efforts to clean and control stormwater flow in the region," explains Tucker B.

Seasonal occupancy patterns: Winter months bring higher occupancy rates to Palm City area glamping sites. "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," notes Jessica A. at Road Runner Travel Resort.

Insect preparation: essential in summer: Mosquitoes can be problematic at certain times. One camper at KOA Campground Okeechobee reported, "When we were pulling in we noticed a train of 7-8 RV's and trailers leaving. Didn't think much of it. That's when we noticed that it was literally swarming with mosquitos."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly pool access: Designated swimming areas accommodate families at several locations. "The campground is pretty much the cleanest we had stayed in yet! Most spots are shaded. It seems like 75% of spots are full timers and 50% work. We were almost the only ones in the pool during the week," reports one camper at Road Runner Travel Resort.

Safari package discounts: Families can save on nearby attractions when staying at West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA. "Great facility, big spaces, free WiFi, pool. Clean, friendly staff," shares Peggie F., while another visitor mentions the campground offers "discount tickets to Lion Country Safari which is next to campground."

Designated family activities: KOA Campground Okeechobee organizes family-oriented events. "This KOA is the best one we've ever stayed at. It's an actual resort with a golf course in the middle. 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," shares Jennifer R.

Tips from RVers

Security systems: Several glamping locations in Palm City implement after-hours security measures. "The park is gated during evening hours with the gate closing at 10:00 pm, so you will need to get a gate key card with a $20.00 deposit which will be refunded when you turn the key back at the end of your stay," explains Burton M. about West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA.

Site surface variations: Different campgrounds offer various parking surfaces for RVs. "They have both concrete pads and gravel sites. Concrete were the nicest," notes Liz M. about Phipps Park, while at Lion Country Safari KOA, William C. observed, "Sites were decent sized. Some were gravel, most weren't."

Long-term stay options: Many Palm City area campgrounds accommodate extended stays. "The property is clean with paved roads and super large lots that you just don't find anymore," writes Mitchell about Road Runner Travel Resort, adding "We are looking forward to coming back for an extended stay later this winter!!"

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Palm City, FL is Phipps Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 8 reviews.

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