RV camping near Plantation, Florida offers convenient access to South Florida attractions while providing full hookup options. The area sits in Broward County, approximately 8 miles west of Fort Lauderdale, with an elevation of just 7 feet above sea level. Most RV parks in this region operate year-round due to the subtropical climate, though afternoon thunderstorms are common from June through September.
What to do
Beach access: Paradise Island RV Resort is located about 9 miles from Fort Lauderdale beaches. "This is an older campground with a lot of full-time RVers. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and will do whatever they can to make you satisfied. This is a campground in the middle of the city, so don't expect a lot of quiet, as this is how it is in a city," notes one reviewer who stayed for an extended period.
Local attractions: Encore Miami Everglades provides a central location to explore natural areas. "We stayed here for two days on our way North from the Keys. It is a great family style campground close to Miami, Key Biscayne, and the Everglades National Forest. We used this as our landing area to enjoy the local beaches, amenities, and natural sites," shares one camper.
Fruit stands: Visit Robert Is Here fruit stand near Everglades RV parks. "Miami Everglades RV Resort is in the Miami area but it doesn't feel like Miami at all. 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. Close to Miami Everglades is a fruit stand called Robert Is Here. Don't miss it!" advises a visitor.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Del Raton RV Park maintains well-kept grounds despite its compact size. "I lived in So. FL for 5 yrs and probably passed the RV park 1000 times. I love that this is about a mile from my favorite beach spot, A1A, and a few miles from all things Delray Beach! The owners are very kind, answer all your questions etc. the facilities are clean, the guests are nice and quiet," writes one camper.
Pet accommodations: Many parks offer pet-friendly spaces but with varying restrictions. "Stayed here little over a month with a brand new 2021 Jayco 284BHS... Good location. Lots around for anything you might need. Super friendly staff. Small fenced-in dog area," notes a Del Raton RV Park guest.
Pools and recreation: Paradise Island RV Resort provides social amenities. "Good experience, this was the first campground we ever visited with our RV but it was smooth. Price was okay (I guess), front desk lady was very friendly, slot was spacey and the pool seemed nice although we didn't use it (what a shame)," reports a first-time visitor.
What you should know
Seasonal population shifts: Winter months bring Canadian seasonal residents to several parks. "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," explains a visitor at Encore Breezy Hill.
Language considerations: Some parks have predominant language groups. "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," notes another Encore Breezy Hill visitor.
Water quality issues: Monitor park notifications about water systems. "Our stay at Encore Miami Campground was unfortunately impacted by a serious and unannounced issue. We were only informed upon arrival that the campground's well water contained fecal matter and was a potential source of E. coli," warns a recent visitor who had to disinfect their motorhome water system after departure.
Tips for camping with families
Pool restrictions: Encore Miami Everglades has occupancy limits that affect peak usage times. "It's a huge pool but they only let 20 in at a time. Lots of kids in the hot tub and the pool, if you could even get in," reports a camper who stayed during a busy period.
Noise considerations: Urban campgrounds have ambient noise issues. "We were in site 286 and it was very noisy next to the restaurant businesses," notes a guest at Encore Sunshine Holiday.
Testing equipment: Use local parks for first camping experiences. "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 layout challenges: Aztec RV Resort offers luxury amenities but site quality varies. "We had a short stay in a private lot (they are all private, I think). We stayed in 56, which was not good. It had a hot tub and hut, but the hot tub was just there for tadpoles to swim. It was unkept," shares one RVer.
Water pressure variations: Check water pressure before setting up. "Water pressure is sub-par. I changed my filter and still had issues," notes a Del Raton RV Park visitor who documented their month-long stay.
Concrete pads and accessibility: Some parks have elevation differences between pads and gravel areas. "The patios are higher than the gravel so you might have problems with fold out stairs," warns a camper about potential accessibility issues for those with mobility concerns.
