Best Glamping near Palmdale, FL

Peace River Campground and KOA Campground Okeechobee provide upscale glamping experiences near Palmdale, offering distinctive alternatives to conventional camping. Peace River features spacious yurts along the riverbanks while the Okeechobee KOA houses luxury glamping accommodations with comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control systems. One guest noted, "This KOA is the best one we've ever stayed at. It's an actual resort with a golf course in the middle." The glamping units at both locations include private patios, furnished interiors, and proximity to water features. These canvas accommodations blend rustic charm with modern comforts, placing guests close to natural surroundings while providing amenities typically found in boutique hotels.

Guests at these glamping destinations enjoy access to fishing opportunities, hiking trails, and water activities. The Peace River location specializes in fossil hunting expeditions where visitors can search for prehistoric shark teeth and other artifacts in the river sediment. According to a camper, "We found LOTS of fossils and the camp store sells all the gear you need." The Okeechobee KOA provides resort-style amenities including poolside food delivery, organized activities like bingo nights, and sports facilities for tennis and pickleball. Both locations offer year-round availability with peak seasons during winter months when Florida temperatures remain mild. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with guests frequently spotting native birds, alligators, and other Florida wildlife from their comfortable glamping accommodations.

Best Glamping Sites Near Palmdale, Florida (8)

    1. Brighton RV Resort

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

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

    2. Peace River Campground

    25 Reviews
    Arcadia, FL
    40 miles
    Website

    $16 - $80 / night

    "This campground was easy to get to and has lots to do near by. There is the town of Arcadia nearby with local history and restaurants if you feel like a hot meal on a rainy night."

    "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."

    3. Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

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

    $16 / night

    "It’s a couple miles of reasonably decent dirt roads to get there, after several miles of remote highways. The only designated dark sky site in Florida.  "

    "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."

    4. Koreshan State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Estero, FL
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 992-0311

    $26 / night

    "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."

    "The campground located inside the historical state park has a total of 54 sites, 39 are RV or tent, 3 only RV, and 12 Tent only."

    5. Thousand Trails Peace River

    22 Reviews
    Ona, FL
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This was our second Thousand Trails stay. Unlike The Oaks at Point South you have to find your own spot. It's a little unnerving. Fortunately, we had a few to choose from as soon as we arrived."

    "Huge sites, fire pits, kayaking and trails and nature galore!!"

    6. KOA Campground Okeechobee

    7 Reviews
    Okeechobee, FL
    35 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. Barlows Fish and RV Camp

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

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

    8. Palm Beach County Park South Bay RV Campground

    1 Review
    Clewiston, FL
    40 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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Glamping Reviews near Palmdale, FL

117 Reviews of 8 Palmdale Campgrounds


  • David G.
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Long way from nowhere

    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. The only designated dark sky site in Florida.   It does not disappoint for night sky viewing.   If you’re camping here, please be courteous and keep your outdoor lights to a minimum.  The night sky’s are just breathtaking.   Check www.spotthestation.nasa.gov to see if you’ll get a glimpse of the space station while your there.   Hiking/biking trails are plentiful.   Be aware that there’s a LOT of loose sand.   So even on a mountain bike you’ll have to walk now and then.   Great birding.  Crested cara cara are frequent as are flocks of turkey strolling through the campsites.   Be sure to head out the road you came in back to the first turn and take the trail to the left (as you’re leaving).   There’s a gator hole just 1/4 mile down the trail.  Nature trail is a nice hammock view.  No pets on that particular trail.   

    There are 2 camp loops only the first camp loop has a bath house, which is very nice.   The equestrian camp has porta potties.  Many of those folks drive over to the bathhouse.  Even the bathhouse has outdoor red lights.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Hannah V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2018

    Koreshan State Park Campground

    Nice Camping for the Area

    The campground located inside the historical state park has a total of 54 sites, 39 are RV or tent, 3 only RV, and 12 Tent only. There is a bath house on the inside loop of the sites, it has hot showers and flush toilets. Each site has electrical hookup, with picnic tables, fire pit, and utility pole. Each site has good foliage and privacy from other sites. The park has water fountains and water faucets for portable water. Each site has a gravel drive and sandy/grassy area for tents, no tent pads. It is also pet friendly. Two sites I have stayed at are 020 and 009, both are large sites with lots of privacy from neighbors. From October-April it is fairly busy, and availability is scarce, so planning a head is usually necessary to get the site you want. It is $26 a night with a $6.70 nonrefundable reservation fee, reservation is on the park website.

    This state park is part of a Historical Settlement of a religious group that built this particular settlement in 1893, there are lots of buildings still preserved and available for you to walk through. A couple short and nice trails, some along the Estero river. Kayaking and fishing are also permitted.

  • D
    Mar. 3, 2021

    Koreshan State Park Campground

    We are spoiled by other Fl state parks

    We stayed at Koreshan in site 38 for one night. It is definitely not as nice as other FL state parks we’ve been spoiled by... Sites are ok, a little smaller than we’ve had at other campgrounds and there’s some vegetation between sites. The trails aren’t very exciting at the park, although we did walk through the settlement later in the day (when no one else was around) and we got to see a gopher tortoise nesting. Our neighbors were the loudest we’d had at any park (watching an action movie outside), but the campground was quiet after quiet hours. Again - we have been spoiled by other FL state park campgrounds. Ok place to stay, but if you have a choice for another state park, I’d probably recommend staying elsewhere.

  • S
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    Enjoyed our stay

    This was our second Thousand Trails stay. Unlike The Oaks at Point South you have to find your own spot. It's a little unnerving. Fortunately, we had a few to choose from as soon as we arrived. There are a few paved roads but others are not. It had just rained a lot due to Hurricane Eta and there are huge potholes. So go slow!!!! We chose D14, back in. All of their sites are back in and they stress that over and over. FHU, no shade at our site, picnic table, fire ring with flip grill, grass pad. Fire rings are close to your neighbors camper b/c of mowing. Just move it. No cable or WiFi. Great Verizon. Pool was suppose to be open but they had to redo the pool deck. It was open the last day we were there and it's very nice. There is road noise, with air on not a problem. The back part of part is closed b/c of drainage issues. The site next to us the electricy didn't work which was great for us. Extra room! The sites are very spacious. In the winter when it's crowded they have a system of getting sites. Our water hookup didn't have a handle. Notified the office and it was fixed. You don't see staff out much at all. In a week, I saw 2 employees drive by.

  • Lauren W.
    Dec. 28, 2021

    Koreshan State Park Campground

    Tight

    Site 3. Nicely treed with shade. Beautiful breeze and gorgeous days here. The Historic site is so interesting. Great staff to explain the history about the site. Loved walking around it. Trails were great, and biking. Site however, is very difficult to back in to. Extremely narrow with trees on both sides that are in need of major trimming. Scratched our rig on both sides! Our fire pit is UNDER our rv! Lots to see and do here.

  • 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 Palmdale

The Palmdale area sits on the western edge of Lake Okeechobee in central Florida, where the terrain is predominantly flat with elevations rarely exceeding 30 feet above sea level. The region experiences a subtropical climate with mild winters around 60-75°F and hot, humid summers that often exceed 90°F. Camping options near Palmdale range from established campgrounds with full amenities to more rustic experiences along the Peace River.

What to Do

Fossil hunting along riverbanks: At Peace River Campground, visitors can sift through river sediment for prehistoric treasures. "This campground was easy to get to and has lots to do near by. There is the town of Arcadia nearby with local history and restaurants if you feel like a hot meal on a rainy night," notes Kasey K. The river yields various fossils from different time periods.

Stargazing in dark skies: Kilpatrick Hammock Campground offers exceptional night sky viewing without light pollution. "This is the place to stargaze. Many here taking pictures with their telescopes. We've been here four times, and definitely return," shares Lauren W. The preserve is Florida's only designated dark sky site, making it ideal for astronomy enthusiasts.

Water activities: Several campgrounds provide access to boating, fishing and swimming. "Friendly environment, secluded nice little spot for fishing. Highly recommend," says Julian G. about Brighton RV Resort. The numerous waterways around Palmdale offer ample opportunities for anglers and water enthusiasts year-round.

What Campers Like

Spacious, natural campsites: Thousand Trails Peace River offers generously sized spots with natural surroundings. "The sites are very spacious. In the winter when it's crowded they have a system of getting sites," notes Sherry P. Many sites feature shade trees, fire rings with grills, and picnic tables.

Wildlife encounters: The natural habitats around Palmdale support diverse wildlife viewing opportunities. "We saw wild turkeys, deer, and even heard wild boars at night going through the campground," Jessica S. recalls about her camping experience. Alligator sightings are common along riverbanks and in wetland areas.

Resort-style amenities: For those seeking comfort while glamping near Palmdale, Florida, some campgrounds offer extensive facilities. "Pool was suppose to be open but they had to redo the pool deck. It was open the last day we were there and it's very nice," mentions one visitor to Thousand Trails. Several campgrounds feature swimming pools, organized activities, and common areas.

What You Should Know

Weather considerations: Florida's subtropical climate affects camping comfort. "Small park, but lots of trails, and into the prairie. Many birds, deer, beautiful butterflies, snakes, and raccoons! Very peaceful quiet campground," reports Lauren W. about camping in the region. Summer months (June-September) typically see afternoon thunderstorms and high humidity.

Reservation systems vary: Each campground has different booking procedures. At KOA Campground Okeechobee, advanced reservations are recommended during peak winter season. Some facilities use lottery systems for prime sites: "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," explains Laura H.

Accessibility issues: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. "Washboard road for miles to get to the hammock, and it was in bad shape," mentions Lauren W. about one preserve. Many primitive areas become difficult to navigate during rainy periods when sandy or unpaved roads may flood.

Tips for Camping with Families

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Children often enjoy spotting local animals. "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 her family's experience at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve.

Educational activities: Several campgrounds offer learning opportunities. "The Koreshan Settlement which was interesting," notes Mary Jo R. from her visit to Koreshan State Park Campground. Many areas feature historic sites or nature programs that can engage children while teaching them about local history and ecology.

Budget-friendly options: Camping near Palmdale offers affordable vacation possibilities. "Over 65 and veteran discount. Site 312 concrete pad level," mentions one reviewer about Brighton RV Resort. Many campgrounds offer discounted rates for longer stays, especially during off-peak seasons.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Full hookup sites can be limited. "Not all hookups are full. Must enter lottery to get full hookup site," warns Jeff T. Some campgrounds offer pump-out services: "Sewer pump out (one free per stay)" is available at some locations according to Laura H.

Site conditions: RV campers should research ground conditions. "Site 312 absolutely no shade," notes one reviewer about a particular site. Another camper cautions about specific sites: "I'd suggest avoiding site 37 until it's renovated. Big tree in the middle, and soft sugar sand is hard to level."

Alternative glamping options: For those wanting luxury camping near Palmdale without an RV, Barlows Fish and RV Camp offers glamping accommodations with more comfort than traditional tent camping. "Called ahead and spoke with Shannon. She was very sweet and once I arrived helped me with all my questions," shares Jeff about the helpful staff.

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