RV campgrounds in Hollywood, Florida offer varying levels of accessibility to the beach, with most being within a 10-20 minute drive of Atlantic shorelines. The area experiences mild winters with daytime temperatures averaging 75-80°F between November and March, making it popular with seasonal campers. Concrete pads are common at many Hollywood-area parks, though quality and spacing between sites can vary significantly.
What to do
Water activities at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park: Located about 15 minutes from Paradise Island RV Resort, this park offers swimming, fishing, and kayaking opportunities. "Campground in the city, great guest services, friendly staff. Near grocery store, and everything! Full hookup sites, spots are big and concrete roads," notes one camper about the nearby RV accommodations.
Visit Flamingo Gardens: This 60-acre botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary is about 20 minutes from Hollywood and features more than 3,000 species of plants. A camper at Kozy Kampers RV Park shared that it was a "Good park to stay at" with convenient access to local attractions like this.
Explore Everglades National Park: The entrance is approximately 45 minutes from Encore Miami Everglades campground. A visitor noted, "We stopped here for 2 nights while exploring The Everglades on our way to Key West. Close to Miami Everglades is a fruit stand called Robert Is Here. Don't miss it!"
What campers like
Convenient urban location: Many campers appreciate the accessibility to city amenities. "We spent 14 months here sheltering from Covid, and it was extremely convenient to all of the Fort Lauderdale area. We never had a single issue during our stay," mentioned a long-term guest at Paradise Island RV Resort.
Clean facilities: Del Raton RV Park receives positive feedback for cleanliness. "The facilities are clean, the guests are nice and quiet. Now that i live more north, We hope to be back again and make this an annual adventure!" shared one camper who stayed there.
Swimming pools: Several parks maintain pools for guest use. At Encore Miami Everglades, a reviewer observed, "They have a really nice big pool, shuffleboard, putt putt golf, arcade and walking trail. It's off the beaten path but worth the drive."
Private lots with amenities: Higher-end parks offer premium spaces. At Aztec RV Resort, "the lots were spacious and incredibly well maintained. I believe all the lots are privately owned or at least for sale so you are renting someone's spot. Ours happened to have a massive tiki hut."
What you should know
Mixed quality of sites: Not all campgrounds maintain consistent standards. At Breezy Hill RV Resort, one camper reported, "This place has seen better days and the hook ups are not in the best locations. We were there during the pandemic and many of the Canadian regulars were not there."
Language barriers at some parks: Cultural diversity can affect social interactions. "Very large population of french speaking Canadians. Most don't/won't speak english. Hard to make any friends if you don't speak french," noted a camper at Breezy Hill.
Infrastructure reliability concerns: Water and electrical systems can be problematic. A Del Raton guest reported, "Water pressure is sub-par. I changed my filter and still had issues."
Noise levels vary: Urban campgrounds often experience traffic noise. A camper at Grice's RV Park observed it was a "Very noisy campground" being "very close to very noisy road."
Tips for camping with families
Check pool restrictions: Some campgrounds limit pool access. At Encore Miami Everglades, a visitor noted, "It's a huge pool but they only let 20 in at a time."
Consider campground layout for kids: Space constraints can affect family comfort. A Paradise Island visitor mentioned getting "a nice easy spot to back in and get out easily" which can be important when traveling with children.
Test new equipment close to home: For families new to camping, local options provide safety nets. "Myself, my husband, and our 2 year old son recently started camping as a family. We originally chose Miami Everglades RV Resort as a site to test our new equipment. It is close to home, so we figured if something went wrong, we'd just pack up and come home."
Tips from RVers
Site selection matters: When possible, request specific sites. At Paradise Island, one RVer shared, "We were originally assigned a campsite right next to another group who was taking up a lot of space so the office staff graciously worked with us and let us choose our own site."
Watch for size restrictions: Some parks cater only to specific RV types. Aztec RV Resort "only allow class A" motorhomes according to visitors.
Plan for traffic: Rush hours can complicate travel. "Miami and the keys from this location easily," noted one camper, but others mentioned traffic congestion affecting travel times.
Water system precautions: Have filtration equipment available. At one park, a visitor noted having to "undertake a costly and time-consuming process of disinfecting our motorhome's water system" after encountering water quality issues.
