Best Glamping near Port Richey, FL

Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park houses upscale glamping accommodations with canvas tent options and cabin-style glamping for travelers seeking an elevated outdoor experience near Port Richey. These spacious units feature comfortable beds, private fire pits with grates for cooking, and picnic tables in a natural woodland setting. The park provides drinking water stations, clean shower facilities, and reservable sites for guests who prefer prepared accommodations over traditional camping. Hillsborough River State Park also offers glamping options with amenities like electricity and climate control in select units. The sites are nestled among lush vegetation that creates natural privacy barriers between accommodations. A recent visitor mentioned, "The park was so lush and green it felt like a jungle safari. There are so many great hiking trails and places to explore in this park."

Guests at these glamping resorts enjoy easy access to extensive multi-use trails perfect for hiking and cycling throughout the wilderness preserve. Starkey Park features over 150 bird species, making it ideal for wildlife viewing from the comfort of luxury canvas accommodations. One camper highlighted, "Large, beautiful campground with miles of trails, natural and paved for cycling. Nature education center for children." The area includes observation towers, fishing docks, and canoe launches for water activities. Most glamping sites remain open year-round, with winter months offering the most comfortable weather and fewer insects. Bookings should be made well in advance, especially for premium glamping units with waterfront views, as these luxury accommodations tend to fill quickly during peak seasons.

Best Glamping Sites Near Port Richey, Florida (24)

    1. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

    12 Reviews
    New Port Richey, FL
    5 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"

    "Large, beautiful campground with miles of trails, natural and paved for cycling. Nature education center for children. Playgrounds and pavilions for get togethers."

    2. Starkey Wilderness Preserve — Serenova Tract

    4 Reviews
    New Port Richey, FL
    5 miles
    Website

    "You must reserve a site with Southwest Florida Water Management by website. It is sometimes closed to hunting. There are lakes and multiple varieties of terrain."

    3. Hillsborough River State Park Campground

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

    $24 / night

    "The park was so lush and green it felt like a jungle safari. There are so many alligators just hanging around near the water so watch out while hiking!"

    "During busy season you can really be packed in but the primitive camping site is another option - hike out and camp away from the crowds!"

    4. Fort De Soto Campground

    140 Reviews
    Tierra Verde, FL
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 582-2100

    $38 - $48 / night

    "Some campsites on the water have a small water view and a way to walk a kayak to the water directly. Most water front campsites are blocked by mangroves so look at the photos online when booking."

    "This is our go to place for a close to home weekend when we are lucky enough to get a reservation. If you are a visiting from Miami or out of state you won’t be disappointed if you can get in. "

    5. Pasco County - Crews Lake Wilderness Park

    3 Reviews
    Spring Hill, FL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 861-3038

    "Awesome park with well maintained trail. There are a lot of other small trails that lead off into the woods. If you wander, bring a compass and throw some az. Fun times"

    "Love this place so many trails"

    6. Sherwood Forest RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Palm Harbor, FL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 784-4582

    7. Quail Run RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Land O' Lakes, FL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 973-0999

    "We stayed at Quail Run for a weekend in October as it was close to my son’s lacrosse practice location... we were pleasantly surprised with the very nice site with full hook ups and cable."

    "Only one pet per spot allowed and don’t allow over 35 pounds unless receive permission."

    8. Cypress Creek Preserve

    4 Reviews
    Lutz, FL
    23 miles
    Website

    "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."

    9. Nature's Resort

    15 Reviews
    Homosassa, FL
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 628-9544

    "Close to town, mostly long term RV tenants live here, very friendly staff, very clean restrooms/showers/campground, restaurant/tiki bar on site, fishing available, shared outdoor cooking area and **fire **"

    "Upon arrival the staff at check didn’t have that welcoming vibe. But all the grounds staff were friendly. The bathroom was very clean. The grounds have beautiful flowers well manicured."

    10. E.G. Simmons Regional Park

    19 Reviews
    Ruskin, FL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 671-7655

    $24 / night

    "Has shower houses and clean bathrooms Not full hookups but has a dumpstation in the west campground. Busy on holidays No alcohol allowed Firepits. Close to the boatramp. Raccoons can be annoying."

    "Nearly every campsite is right on the water - easy in and out for kayaks, large boat ramp and many picnic pavilions."

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Glamping Reviews near Port Richey, FL

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Guide to Port Richey

Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park offers versatile camping options within a 8,300-acre wilderness preserve just minutes from Port Richey. The park maintains 16 drive-in tent sites, several primitive hike-in sites, and cabin accommodations. Temperatures average 72°F in winter and 90°F in summer, with highest rainfall between June and September. Campers should reserve sites well in advance through the Pasco County Parks and Recreation website.

What to do

Explore extensive trail systems: The primitive camping areas at Starkey Park offer a more secluded experience while providing access to miles of trails. One camper noted, "We spent the day hiking the numerous off-road trails and enjoying some of the amenities the park has to offer. The park has separate primitive tent, car-camping (tent) and cabin campgrounds near the entrance of the park along with over 50 miles of biking, hiking, nature as well as equestrian trails to enjoy."

Observe wildlife in natural habitats: Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park supports diverse ecosystems where visitors regularly spot native species. "We come out to Starkey all the time, for the hiking and for the on and off road biking. We came out here with a group and did some backcountry camping (just one night) at Primitive 1... Primitive 1 is a heavily shaded and flat site with plenty of room and privacy," shares a regular visitor.

Paddle through mangrove canals: E.G. Simmons Regional Park offers water-based exploration opportunities close to Port Richey. "We were in site 55 of the East CG which was right on the water where we launched our kayaks to paddle the canals amongst the Mangroves... Great place to paddle a kayak in the Mangrove canals. Right on Tampa Bay," reports one kayaker who enjoyed the waterfront camping.

What campers like

Private, spacious tent sites: Campers appreciate the well-designed layout at Starkey Wilderness Park. "Starkey's Campground has everything you could want or need. Friendly staff, plenty of critters, and beautiful trails to walk. Campsite #9 has so far been my most favorite spot here. It's VERY spacious (could easily fit 5 large tents here) and the back of the site has a trail that leads directly to The McNeil Homestead," explains one reviewer.

Waterfront camping options: Fort De Soto Campground offers premium waterside glamping close to Port Richey. "Beautiful, sites nice amenities all very nice kinda crowded when I went but still nice," remarks one visitor. Another camper explains, "We had neighbors on both sides and across (this places always sells out) and it was still fairly secluded. They did a great job at keeping a lot of natural growth to maintain privacy and a true tropical feel."

Clean facilities and amenities: Despite the natural setting, Starkey maintains well-kept bathrooms and common areas. "The bathrooms are clean and easily accessible. There are also 3 primitive campsites available out on the trails," notes a camper who visited with young children. This makes glamping close to Port Richey, Florida more comfortable for families and those new to outdoor experiences.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Port Richey, FL is Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park with a 4.3-star rating from 12 reviews.

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