Best Tent Camping near Parrish, FL

Tent campers can choose various campgrounds near Parrish, Florida, with options ranging from established sites to primitive backcountry areas. Hillsborough River State Park Campground offers tent camping with access to multiple hiking trails and the Hillsborough River, while Alderman's Ford Conservation Park Primitive Campground provides a more secluded experience with hike-in only tent sites. Both locations are within a 30-minute drive of Parrish and offer different levels of amenities for tent campers seeking natural Florida environments.

Most tent sites in the area feature dirt or sand surfaces with varying levels of shade coverage. Alderman's Ford Conservation Park requires a reservation for its primitive tent sites, which are accessible only by hiking approximately 1.5 miles from the parking area. These sites include picnic tables, fire pits, and hammock posts at some locations, but lack running water or electricity. Hillsborough River State Park provides more amenities for tent campers, including restrooms, showers, and drinking water, though sites can flood during rainy seasons. Campers should prepare for mosquitoes, especially during warmer months, and be aware that alligators inhabit the nearby waterways.

The tent camping experience in this region offers opportunities to explore Florida's diverse ecosystems. At Alderman's Ford, tent campers enjoy riverside sites with good wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly birds in the early morning and evening. A reviewer noted, "The camp sites are hike in only. I LOVE this. Bring a manageable pack with everything you need." Hillsborough River State Park features multiple hiking trails through varied terrain, including cypress swamps and pine flatwoods. During winter months, temperatures are milder and insect activity decreases, making for more comfortable tent camping conditions. The primitive sites at Myakka River State Park, though farther from Parrish, offer an even more remote backcountry tent camping experience with sites located 2.5 to 14 miles from trailheads.

Best Tent Sites Near Parrish, Florida (19)

    1. Lithia Springs Conservation Park

    12 Reviews
    Durant, FL
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 744-5572

    $24 / night

    "Stayed over mother's day weekend at Lithia Springs."

    "Stayed over mother's day weekend at Lithia Springs."

    2. Hillsborough River State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    Thonotosassa, FL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 987-6771

    $24 / night

    "I typically avoid tent camping here in the summer months– early summer the trails are heavy with mosquitoes and summer rains bring a large amount of flooding."

    "Lots of RV campers, sites that are quite close to each other, and rock-hard ground from being packed down by heavy vehicles day after day."

    3. Terry Tomalin Campground

    3 Reviews
    Gulfport, FL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 893-7441

    $30 / night

    "The campsites are nicely spaced out so you aren’t to close to other campers. The trails are amazing but be careful or you might get lost."

    "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."

    4. Island Retreat Florida

    1 Review
    Gibsonton, FL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 523-6834

    $50 - $75 / night

    5. Rye Wilderness Park Campground

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    Parrish, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (941) 776-0900

    $20 - $25 / night

    6. Alderman's Ford Conservation Park Primitive Campground

    4 Reviews
    Lithia, FL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 757-3801

    "This location is utterly beautiful! So many different environments can be seen just walking the trials."

    "The camp sites are hike in only. I LOVE this. Bring a manageable pack with everything you need. There is no water, power, or restrooms at the sites."

    7. Crowley Museum and Nature Center Group Camp

    1 Review
    Myakka City, FL
    22 miles
    Website

    $5 - $45 / night

    "Primitive Camping for groups only unless booking private concierge camping service.

    There are bathrooms but no showers, there is an outdoors kitchen and a screened pavilion."

    8. Primitive Sites — Myakka River State Park

    3 Reviews
    Myakka City, FL
    27 miles
    Website

    "I stayed in the primitive grounds so it was about a 5 mile hike in with a pack. We set up camp and could not wait for the sun to go down for stargazing."

    "Myakka River Stste Park is 10 miles outside of Sarasota Florida, but feels very far removed from the city."

    9. Lake Park

    5 Reviews
    Lutz, FL
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 264-3806

    "I live in an adjacent neighborhood (2 years) and walk this park daily with my doggos. I’ve biked all the trails and been here from sunrise to sunset."

    "This is a great park with trails, restrooms, boating, a fun playground, nice picnic areas, volleyball, BMX, and more."

    10. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

    12 Reviews
    New Port Richey, FL
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 834-3247

    "Part of the Starkey Wilderness Preservethis location is full of multi use trails, has primitive cabin rentals (no electric"

    "We stayed at one of the hike-in sites and had a good time. Be prepared for a trek, as the site was a couple miles in. The trail was nice and paved though, suitable for bicycling in."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Parrish, FL

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Guide to Parrish

Tent camping near Parrish, Florida offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can enjoy the great outdoors. With well-maintained facilities and plenty of activities, these campgrounds cater to all types of campers.

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Some prices for tent camping range from $12 to $25

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Parrish, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Parrish, FL is Lithia Springs Conservation Park with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.

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