RV campgrounds near St. Cloud, Florida provide convenient access to Central Florida's major attractions while typically offering full hookup capabilities on grass or concrete pads. The area sits at an average elevation of 75 feet and experiences a subtropical climate with summer temperatures averaging 92°F and frequent afternoon thunderstorms between June and September. Most campgrounds in this region remain open year-round due to Florida's mild winter temperatures.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: East Lake Tohopekaliga near Lake Toho RV Resort offers excellent bass fishing. "If you're a fisherman, this place will be a good place to relax and talk to your neighbors," notes one visitor to Lake Toho RV Resort.
Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds feature native Florida wildlife. At Boggy Creek Resort & RV Park, campers can observe "Sand Hill Cranes (which serenaded us every morning), Peacocks (which was an unexpected sight), Herons, Tortoises, and Alligators."
Biking trails: Winter Garden features extensive biking options from its RV parks. A reviewer explains, "Our favorite activity is biking to the trail head for the West Orange rails to trail which is located downtown @ 3 miles from campground. This rail to trail is 22 miles long and can be extended another 9 miles if you link to South Lake Trail."
What campers like
Central location: Most St. Cloud area RV parks provide easy access to Orlando attractions. A visitor at Encore Tropical Palms stated, "Great park to stay at if going to the parks. Can even hear the nightly fireworks. Good internet, cable TV, nice pool, remodeled bathhouse with laundry facilities."
Pools and recreation: Swimming pools are standard at most St. Cloud area campgrounds. One camper at Thousand Trails Orlando appreciated "two large pools, kiddie pool, hot tub, and other amenities. Pet friendly. Able to see the theme park fireworks down at the lake."
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention well-maintained bathrooms as a top priority. A visitor to Mill Creek RV Resort noted, "Good place. 30/50 amp plugs, concrete pads. Water and sewer hook ups. They have a pool. Didn't use the bath house. Easy late check in."
What you should know
Weather considerations: Summer rain can create drainage issues at many campgrounds. A reviewer at Encore Sherwood Forest observed, "The Pictures of this campground online are great, but in reality only the grounds by the entry and amenities are the only parts that are really taken care of."
Site variations: Quality and size of RV sites vary significantly within the same campground. According to one camper, "The best sites, in general, are all of the ones that are completely on the perimeter of Sherwood Forest RV Resort, specifically sites #1– 137."
Traffic noise: Several RV parks in the region sit near major highways. A Ponderosa RV Park visitor mentioned, "I'm not sure if it's just our location in the campsite, but we are located where the freeway is unfortunately very close which makes it hard to sleep with the amount of traffic all through the night."
Tips for camping with families
Pool selection: Campgrounds with well-maintained pools provide reliable entertainment for children. At Encore Space Coast, a family reported, "Heated pool was very nice for the kids."
Playground access: Consider campgrounds with dedicated play areas. Thousand Trails Orlando features "a playground, kids play room and play area, arcade," making it suitable for families with younger children.
Bathroom proximity: When tent camping with children, request sites near facilities. A camper mentioned, "The spot I got was close to restroom which with kids is a must if you don't have other options."
Tips from RVers
Site surface considerations: During rainy periods, concrete pads are preferred over grass sites. One RVer advised, "I would recommend any of the few concrete sites if you can get one."
Electric capacity: Some older campgrounds have limited electrical capacity. A camper at Winter Garden reported, "We kept tripping the 30A breaker with AC on and a hot plate or microwave. But in the end price seemed reasonable for what it was."
Size limitations: Certain campgrounds cannot accommodate larger rigs. At Mill Creek RV Resort, "The designated spots are very small. Barely enough room for our 30 foot RV and small car."