Join the fun near Polk City. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Polk City is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Polk City, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
Fort wilderness camping features 4 types of campsites accommodate everything from tents to 45-foot and longer RVs, with a maximum of 10 Guests per site. Each campsite is equipped with privacy-enhancing landscaping, water, cable television and electrical hook-ups, a picnic table and a charcoal grill. Most campsites also include a sewer hook-up, and some even permit pets.
$56 - $201 / night
Just minutes from downtown Tampa, this Hillsborough River State Park Camping offers a refuge from city life with its seven miles of nature trails and ample places to cool off in the water.
Except for occasional reenactments, the cannon and guns are now silent at Fort Foster. No longer do Seminole Indians have to fight to keep a foothold in Florida, and soldiers no longer guard a strategic river crossing. The reconstructed fort and its surroundings are now part of Hillsborough River State Park.
Besides a living history lesson, visitors can kayak or canoe class II river rapids, rare in Florida, hike seven miles of nature trails and swim in an ADA accessible swimming pool.
Tucked away, only a short distance from the bustling city of Tampa, camping is a popular activity at Hillsborough River State Park.
$24 / night
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$24 - $120 / night
Colt Creek State Park
$24 / night
Escape to a Luxury RV Resort with a License to Chill. Located an hour southwest of Orlando and just outside of Lakeland, Florida, Camp Margaritaville RV Resort in Auburndale is your ideal spot to enjoy theme parks, attractions, and all that Central Florida has to offer. Whether you’re looking to relax or seek adventure in the beauty of Florida, you are in the middle of it all at Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Cabana Cabins Auburndale, Central Florida. Embrace the atmosphere surrounding our tiki bar, chill bar, fire pits, main pool, chill pool, entertainment stage, playgrounds, dog parks, and putting course, or plan a day with the crew hiking, biking, or sightseeing. Create Camping Memories that Last a Lifetime. Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Auburndale, Central Florida offers 326 RV sites, including 11 Super Premium RV Sites along with 75 Cabana Cabins for those seeking the outdoor resort experience without an RV.
$73 - $343 / night
2016 - 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner! Thousand Trails Orlando RV Camping is an RV campground in Florida offering year-round recreation and relaxation. This 255-acre RV campground is located in the heart of Florida's orange grove country and is the ideal place to explore natural surroundings. When you just want to relax, Thousand Trails Orlando makes it easy to walk from your RV camping site to our 60-acre spring-fed lake with white sandy beaches where you can sunbathe or just cast a line. At Thousand Trails Orlando RV Camping, our experienced staff members lead a wide variety of planned activities. This RV campground in Florida makes the perfect home base for visiting local amusement parks and other attractions. Thousand Trails Orlando RV camping preserve is in high demand from December 19 through March 31, so we recommend that you call 90 days in advance for reservations during this time of year. We look forward to seeing you soon at our fun-filled RV campground in Florida. Fun-Filled RV Campground in Florida Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Orlando RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
$85 / night
Explore all the incredible attractions Central Florida has to offer! Located just minutes from the world famous Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Gatorland, LEGOLAND and more. After a long day of adventure, come home to this beautiful KOA. Choose the accommodation that best suits you and your family. We have a variety of RV sites, including; Back-in, Pull-Through and Deluxe Patio-Full Hookup sites. Leave the packing to us and try out one of our fully furnished Deluxe Cabins! Or set up camp at one of our spacious tent sites, located near the pool and restrooms. Bring the whole family for a camping trip to remember! There's a playground and jumping pillow for kids, fitness room for adults, and dogs will love the off-leash Kamp K9™. Our pool, hot tub and lounge areas are open all year.
$45 / night
Wekiwa Springs Camping offers slopes of gently rolling hills supporting longleaf pine among other specialty plants is the Sandhill habitat where the 60 spacious campsites are located. Each wooded site has water and electrical hook-up, a fire ring with grill and a picnic table. Some sites also have sewer hook-ups and a dump station is located at the campground. Accessible camp sites can be requested at the time of reservation. Two accessible restrooms with showers are located in the camping area. Firewood is available at the ranger station. Well behaved pets are allowed in the campground in accordance with our Pet Policy.
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$20 / night
Scout
Beautiful spot. We’re here for one night, moving west at a snail’s pace to open up boondocking sites.
Scout
Originally a 55+ community that changed to an All Age park. They (the staff) were very welcoming and so were the residents. It's a mix of RV's and mobile homes. The pool is nice, laundry facilities are clean. Some things are a little outdated but it's overall a nice little park in a centralized location, I would definitely come back :)
Scout
Great for overnight or visit to the area for a few days. We camped next to camp hosts. Mike & Helen were very nice. The young lady park ranger seemed a bit lacking in knowledge re: disabled veterans/persons. The other camp hosts began blowing sites off on both sides of us while we were packing up. They were loud gas powered leaf blower and she was 10 ft from me. It was blowing dirt and dust all around the site. They were doing the road in front of our site and the site next to us. I asked if they could wait a few minutes until we were done packing up. She shut it off, turned to her husband (who also had a blower) and said "too loud". I said I appreciated it very much, twice. They just walked away w/o responding. I mentioned it to the young lady ranger, and she just said they had to finish their job before a certain time. She didn't seem too concerned about disturbing campers. Roads were dirt and gravel and many sites were very tight. Site 7 was quite undeveloped. Thanks to Anderson levelers we were fine. 30 amp at our site. Lots of road noise, sirens. If all of the camp hosts were as considerate as Mike & Helen, would be nice.
Traveler
*Cabin 5 stars- Clean with comfortable furniture, updated decor, t.v. in living room and bedroom, nice size bathroom and bedroom, plenty of storage cabinets/closets, washer and dryer in bathroom, shower only-no tub, dishwasher, garbage disposal, very well stocked kitchen-even had a crock pot, spacious front porch, gravel driveway with this unit-some were paved, no picnic table, small charcoal grill, linens provided-very thick towels, decent pillows *Campground 4 stars- Clean, quiet, maintained landscaping, very few trees, cottage backs up to overlook an apartment complex, check-in office is a small building that has a walk up window for check in with limited hours, no gate *Amenities 4 stars- Clean and spacious rec center, 2 pools (1 with a kiddie pool), small but nice playground, shuffle board, lake, no putt-putt, no camp store, limited activities *Staff 4 stars-friendly
Scout
East Toho RV Resort (name changed) was a great quick spot for me to stay overnight before an early morning meeting. I was able to check in late easily via a lock box and found a great campsite close to clean bathroom/shower facilities. While it was late and dark, the resort seemed very nice and affordable. I will would definitely be back!
Legend
This is a great location to get away from everything, without going far. It has nice, spread out spots, and plenty of activities if you are outdoorsy.
Scout
Very nice staff, the showers and toilets are simple. You hear the nearby road.
Scout
I called the Winter Garden number listed, which transfers to Encore, Thousand Trails reservations 888-07-1477. They were very helpful to inform me that there are only RV sites at this location. Tent camping 27 miles away at Tropical Palms.
Guide
Nice level spots. Lots to around the state park.
Traveler
Very small park with only 15 campsites. Each site has power and water connections. Water access by pier for relaxing or fishing.
Scout
Beautiful location with plenty of things to do. A natural Spring, with a large playground area and nice bathroom/shower facilities
Guide
This place is brand new and very clean. The owners/operators are extremely friendly and helpful. The have glamping tents that are very cool. This isn’t the ordinary crunched in resort camping. All of the sites are spacious with large cement pads. The overall feel is laid back and quiet. There are many activities and games if you choose to participate.
Scout
My boyfriend and I just camped here for 4 days. Weekends have a different vibe on the weekdays it’s quiet. Each campground has its primitive camp charm all come with a picnic table, parking spot, a wooden pole you can hang your garbage, and a water spout near by. Overall we had a great time it’s clean, there’s mosquitoes but that is Florida camping bring bug spray and keep the fire going helps. We’ll definitely be going back one day!
Scout
Electric and water went out several times during the month the laundry machines were locked a good portion of the time I would not recommend this establishment. They won’t answer your phone calls nor emails when it comes to giving you your deposit back.
Scout
Sawmill Campground is not what it claims to be. The so-called "trails" are frequented by older men engaging in inappropriate activities in plain view, which is both disturbing and unhygienic. This kind of behavior fosters an environment that can promote the transmission of STDs, posing health risks to anyone who visits.
The overall quality of the patrons is less than appealing, and if you have any issues with management, don't expect professionalism. They will go to great lengths to deny problems and shift blame rather than address valid concerns.
Between the unsafe environment and the lack of accountability, this place is the definition of negligence. I strongly advise avoiding Sawmill Campground for your own safety and peace of mind.
Guide
Older Florida park on the Withlacoochee State Forest. The campground had 20 very large sand and grass sites in tall pines. Each site has water only. The campground is very quiet and offered both T-Mobile and Verizon cell service. Facilities are clean, albeit old. The campground is convenient to fishing, hiking, and bike and equestrian trails.
Traveler
Cabin 5 stars- Immaculately clean with comfortable furniture, bright spacious living room, t.v. in living room and bedroom, bathroom and bedroom a little tight but adequate, tub/shower combo, loft area easily accessible with stairs, no porch-but paved driveway, picnic table and grill, linens provided but towels and pillows were on the thin side *Campground 5 stars- Family friendly atmosphere, clean, quiet, sunny, well maintained landscaping *Amenities 5 stars- Clean and spacious rec center with lots of scheduled activities for adults and children-Bingo, hot food/snacks available for purchase Outdoor amenities (pool, putt-putt, shuffle board, pickle ball, playground, etc.) looked nice but we didn’t utilize them on this visit *Staff 5 stars- Efficient and very responsive
Scout
Heated pool, firepit, cornhole, bocci ball on site. Pickleball courts, golf tee off and bark park being installed. Newly updated clubhouse and rates are better than any others I have seen. Hoping I can score an annual site!!
Legend
River Junction, Withlacoochee SF, Webster, FL. 1/2025:
(72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)
NO PETS.
Overall Rating: 4 for site privacy and river access. Bathrooms are not clean during our stay which is following a full weekend.
Price 2024: $10 for seniors
Security: Gate w code
Usage during visit: Light during the week. Full over the weekend
Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: thick shrubs
Site Spacing: Good
Pad surface: Sand
Reservations: Yes
Campground Noise: Quiet
Outside Road Noise: none
Through Traffic in campground: None
Electric Hookup: no
Sewer Hookup: no
Dump Station: yes
Potable Water Available: At site
Generators: I did not see any restrictions posted.
Bathroom: Flush toilets. Not very clean upon arriving just following a full weekend. .
Showers: yes. Not very clean.
Pull Throughs: I didn’t notice any restrictions posted
Cell Service (Verizon):
Setting: Oak Forest with low growing shrubbery
Recent Weather: Polar vortex is bringing the temps down to highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s.
Solar: Some sites better than others.
Insects: None.
Host: Yes
Rig Size: Backing can be tight
Sites: Some sites back up to river with view and access from picnic area .
Scout
I stayed with 3 adults and 3 children under the age of 8. We stayed two night in 40 degree weather. This is a great place for families wanting to start out primitive camping!
Super clean campsites and great easy trail out to the site. Very safe area. The rangers made sure there was plenty of fire wood in the wooden hut. There are trash cans at every site and campsite 1, 3 and 4 have hammock poles able to fit 3 hammocks at a time. The bathroom is a short hike with a water spout.
Only downfall is that there is a lot of road noise throughout the entire night. Definitely took away from the “nature” experience.
Such a great time! Highly recommend.
Scout
Too bad I can not leave ZERO stars. Gave a month notice to pull my boat out for good. They lost it and tried to charge me another month. Then after pulling my boat I see another$60 charge for fuel I NEVER asked for. When I complained to a lady on the phone some man eavesdropping on the phone breaks in and says"I'm glad you pulled your boat out". AVOID THIS PLACE!!!
Traveler
There aren't many free spots in this area of Florida. Of course, they provide nothing other than a spot to camp with fire ring and old table, and an outhouse. We are in a 24' class C and found a nice private area that was surprisingly level. Trailers are accommodated at the equestrian campground. I suggest you arrive before dark as the road is a bit rough and narrow, with no light.
Scout
Very Clean Quiet and Very Helpful and Friendly Staff
Traveler
Excited to spend a few nights in some peace and quiet and was pleasantly surprised how close to Tampa this was. All to be extremely disappointed in the fact site is literally 50 feet from an active train track with trains sounding the horn all night long. Besides the road noise felt like we were next to a freeway. Not peaceful at all. 
Scout
Campground sites are very close together. Staff is friendly and helpful. Bathrooms are clean and modern. Lots of road noise, trucks and sirens.
Guide
This is a 54 site campground with hook ups at each site, fire ring, and picnic table. The trees provide a good amount of privacy from adjacent campers. Clean bathrooms with hot showers. This is about 15 min from the airport yet very removed from Orlando. Water on three sides, gates that close and lock from 6pm to 8 am (Nov-March) but an easy access code is given at check in to be able to come and go after hours. No pets, no alcohol, and quiet after 10. I will stay again! It was a mix of RVs, trailers, camper vans, car camping, and tents when I stayed. The personnel were very nice and helpful at check in.
Scout
Horrible for tent camping. Didn't own an RV. I'm just traveling through, and I went off of what information was listed. This place is pathetic. Not as advertised. Trash is not taken out regularly. One table on the ground, and it's not a picnic camping table. Tent campers have no showers or restroom. Freeway is very close and noisy. Campground is not really for campers. I'd stay away. This place is appearing fraudulent. Owner does not run this property accordingly. Seems like just a place to store RVs. Not for camping in tents or RVs. Stay away. There's much better camping across the state, regulated and maintained.
Camping near Polk City, Florida, offers a mix of natural beauty and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping around Polk City, Florida, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Polk City, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, Polk City, FL offers a wide range of camping options, with 300 campgrounds and RV parks near Polk City, FL and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Polk City, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Polk City, FL is Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 129 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Polk City, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Polk City, FL.
What parks are near Polk City, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 parks near Polk City, FL that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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