Top Tent Camping near St. Cloud, FL
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Best Tent Sites Near St. Cloud, FL (24)
1. Little Big Econ State Forest Primitive Camping - East Camp Zone
8 Reviews•21 Photos•81 SavesThe East Camp Zone is located within Little Big Econ State Forest (Seminole County), about 40 miles east of Orlando, FL. The East Camp Zone is only accessible by boat and consists of six suggested camp zones. There is no water, electric or amenities... Recreational activities featured here are: boating, fishing, bird watching, wildlife viewing, wildflower viewing and nature study. The Little Big Econ State Forest offers two camp areas for primitive camping. The West Camp Area is located near the Barr Street hiking trailhead and can be accessed only from the hiking trail and by canoe or kayak from the Econlockhatchee River Paddling Trail. The East Camp Area can be accessed only by canoe and kayak at this time. Overnight camping is allowed by obtaining a State Forest Use Permit available at the Little Big Econ State Forest office. For more information and to get a State Forest Use Permit, please contact the forest at (407) 971-3500 or email the Little Big Econ State Forest.
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2. Lake Mills Park
7 Reviews•59 Photos•104 Saves- Pets
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3. Hal Scott Preserve County Park
4 Reviews•4 Photos•50 Saves- Fires
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4. Wickham Park Campground
6 Reviews•5 Photos•46 Saves- Pets
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6. King's Landing
5 Reviews•38 Photos•164 SavesKing's Landing is located directly on the pristine waters of Rocks Springs Run, one of three main tributaries that feeds the Wekiva River Basin, a designated National Wild and Scenic River. Offering a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy, from self-guided rentals, adventure tours and even nightly escapes that will have you gazing under the stars. There's no better way to immerse yourself in true Florida nature, wildlife around every paddle and emerald waters below.
The Eagle Boy Scout Retreat Campground is just steps away from King's Landing and has provided a quality camping experience for members of the Boy Scouts of America and campers across the country. We believe that scouting is adventure, family and leadership, helping one grow to their very best future self.
CAMPSITE DETAILS
- One tent per campsite allowed.
- Open primitive lot. No power or water hookups.
- No hammocks are to be hung on the trees.
- Each campsite has a picnic table and fire pit.
- Access to the onsite outdoor shower rinse off area, cold water only.
- Outhouse with toilet and sink, also two porta potties on site.
- Access to many hiking trails in the area and the old fashion swimming hole.
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7. Geneva Wilderness Area
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8. Hatbill Park
2 Reviews•11 Photos•10 SavesHatbill County Park allows primitive camping by permit on weekends. Please call (321) 264-5037 for camping permit. Boat ramp open 24 hours a day.
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9. Seminole State Forest - Jumper Camp
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10. Seminole Ranch Conservation Trailhead
1 Review•11 Photos•15 SavesAbout this property This vast property straddling portions of four counties was the first acquisition in Florida funded by the Save Our Rivers program. It includes 12 miles of the St. Johns River and is part of a large group of publicly owned conservation lands in the area that includes the Little-Big Econ State Forest, the Tosohatchee State Reserve and the St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge. Within the property are more than 4 miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail. The property helps to filter nutrients during seasonal flooding; 96 percent of the area is part of the St. Johns River floodplain. One of the special highlights of this property is that its unique plant community that is supported by naturally salty water, which flows from small springs near Harney and Puzzle lakes. The salinity of small lakes in the area approaches one-third that of seawater. Many salt-tolerant and marine-dwelling organisms present here are not found anywhere else in the St. Johns River. Visitors often say they enjoy this property because of the sheer size of it and how open and vast much of the landscape is. There are huge marshes, miles of open water, shady hammocks, piney woods, and much more. They’ll also tell you it’s a big enough place to easily feel like you are lost – a treasure of remoteness in the busy central Florida area. Wildlife viewing Please respect Florida’s wildlife and use caution while visiting district lands. These are wild animals. For your safety, do not approach or feed any wild animal. A diversity of migratory and resident wading birds and waterfowl is frequently found at the conservation area. Occasional sightings include white ibis, roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, southern bald eagles and sandhill cranes. Recreational activities The southwestern 6,000 acres of this conservation area comprise the Seminole Ranch Wildlife Management Area, which is seasonally hunted. Year-round activities include fishing, horseback riding, primitive camping east of the river, hiking (4.3 miles of Florida National Scenic Trail — hikers, please check hunt dates), canoeing, boating, bicycling, wildlife viewing, picnicking and nature study. The trails are seasonally flooded.
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Recent Tent Reviews In St. Cloud
670 Reviews of 24 St. Cloud Campgrounds
Inanna
Scout
Hideout at The Green Swamp!
Hideout and swamp are about the only truths
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.
Alexandra E.
Guide
Lake Kissimmee State Park
Nice biking trails
Beautiful shaded sites and long biking/ trails
Joe R.
Legend
Colt Creek State Park
Natural gem
We stayed in site 26, which was tucked back and fairly private. We planned on trail riding, but rain changed the plans. We didn’t get to explore much, but will be back. Nice long drive down to the sites. Electric and water were both great, and dump stations easy. Staff was extra friendly.
Jennifer H.Legend
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Camping at the Happiest place on earth
Can’t beat the convenience & amenities of the Disney parks are on your itinerary. Super cost effective and direct access to magic kingdom and easy access to all the others. Sites were big, clear and clean. Amenities were wonderful. I’d stay here even if we didn’t do a Disney park. There are so many sites and yes there are people around but there’s serious vegetation between all the sites that you have plenty of privacy. Constant ground crews, sanitation work and transportation options. Pools, restaurants, shops and fun activities going on all the time. We loved it.
- JJochen H.
Traveler
Lake Louisa State Park
Wonderfull
clean, naturally and quiet
no wlan and good mobil connection
restrooms and laundry are o.k.
rangers are super and nice
playground and a small beach to put your feet into water.
Julian G.Traveler
Manatee Hammock Campground
Great location to Cape Canaveral
Wonderful staff and well maintained Park, sites and facilities. Great fishing and kayaking in the lagoon with a view of Cape Canaveral.
- JJoe S.Scout
Cypress Campground & RV Park
Wonderful Campground
The park was clean, convenient and the staff was super friendly. Great amenities and a beautiful pool! Our site was shady, mostly level, gravel with just enough space for our toad(F150). We will definitely be staying here again when passing by.
- Julian G.Traveler
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
Undisturbed Nature. Great Location to set up camp
Well maintained facilities and friendly rangers on-site. Numerous hiking trails with open Prarie landscape. Very limited light pollution at night so great Location to star gaze.
- Meghan C.Scout
Seminole State Forest - Moccasin Camp
Drive up then walk in campsite on the water with no neighbors
I love this site and have camped there twice (most recently Feb 2024). We packed light but not that light because we like to be comfortable; it took my BF and me about 3 trips each to get everything we needed to the site, including firewood, our 4 person tent, air mattress, camp stove, cooler, etc. The walk from where you can park to the actual site is also not that long (about a quarter mile away), but it can be prone to flooding, so I would wear waterproof hiking boots and have some gaters handy when you arrive in case you have to walk through some muddy spots or puddles as we did on this last trip.
- MMaggie C.Legend
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
Beautiful
4 miles down washboard sand/gravel road will beat your truck and trailer to death. And the sites are small!! 18’ trailer in site #6 and had to unhitch the tow vehicle as it was sticking in the road. Barely fit 22’ trailer and tow vehicle in site #1 without unhitching. That aside, it is a beautiful quiet spot that is excellent for star gazing. Bath house is clean and lots of hot water. If you are car camping or tent camping or have a camper van, this might be a good spot for you. It is a dark zone, so no lights after dark - use red lights.
- Wil V.Scout
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
I mean it's disney
So much to do you don't even need to go to the theme parks if you don't want to. A little pricey but worth it in my opinion https://youtu.be/3qPP3GaZ_UU
Vanessa A.TravelerDisney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Tourist-friendly with Activities galore
Had a 2 night tent camp stay here during January. Great option for family reunions, we had my girlfriend’s 30th here, and with our rented golf cart, had no problems escorting our guests to our campsite to enjoy a camp cookout with us at our campsite. Was definitely an authentic Disney experience, with a never ending list of activities with plenty to keep kids and kids at heart busy, which we didn’t partake in since we were enjoying our campsite.
- Vanessa A.Traveler
Lake Kissimmee State Park
Quiet and serene Central FL Camping
We loved our tent camping experience at Lake Kissimmee. Our site was 22 in Loop 1 and we were pleasantly surprised to discover that we had our own direct path to the bathroom, which wasn’t something featured on the FL State Park booking site. On-site store was only open on specific days of the week and did not carry ice, but they did have small bundles of firewood. We look forward to booking the same spot when we come back to visit during the colder months.
ron R.
RangerHideout at The Green Swamp!
Very relaxing out of the way and quiet
This place is a very quiet location. The owner of the property is extremely friendly. You can hear wild turkeys in the morning. You're far enough away from the city to get an excellent view of the sky.
Chrystianna H.Traveler
Moss Park Campground
Simple camping.
This place was a good place for a beginner camper like me. It’s close to a Walmart, to get things I forgot. It has a few trail heads and lots of boat docks. I enjoyed fishing and wild cranes.
James H.Scout
Mullet Lake Park
Nice park
Have been camping there many times quiet and peaceful
- MMike B.Guide
Manatee Hammock Campground
Very Nice Location & Property
Nice park and amenities. Maintained well enough. Spaces are closer together but the amount of trees and foliage make it seem more private. Don’t ask for an early check in. Even if your spot is empty. The staff was extremely rude and unfriendly. I understand policy is policy but being rude doesn’t help enforce the policy.
Mariline A.ScoutManatee Hammock Campground
nice to relax
its nice to relax .. if you are a camper ... for first time it dont have nothing plan its not good...
- CChelsea R.Traveler
Lake Monroe Park
Nice stay
This park was really nice to camp at, you got hookups for water and electricity. Hot showers in the bathrooms, each bathroom has its own sink , mirror , toilet , and hot showers the water doesn’t go cold on you. Pretty quite in the distance you can hear the power plant but not as bad as I thought it would be it’s a muffled noise so if you got tv or ear plugs you are in real good shape lol ! For rent campers atleast!! Clean grounds, has a soda machine near the playground very nice to launch boats out as well , I also see on here it’s listed @$15 it’s not $15 thru the number it’s like $25 plus tax (: worth it for the hookups
Eleanor the Airstream R.Ranger
KARS park
Great view for Rocket Launches
Located on the river across from Kennedy Space Center, it's a great spot to view launches with 20 or so spots along the river.
Water/electric sites only, but there are two dump stations available. Boat launch just outside the campground as well. Bath houses were clean and there is a small camp store.
Spots are all first come, first serve. Only available to KSC/NASA employees and military though (and requires an annual membership of $15-20). The campground does update open sites on their facebook page daily (https://www.facebook.com/KARSPark).
- KKyle J.Scout
Hideout at The Green Swamp!
Quiet and secluded with lots of wildlife
I stayed at Raphael's campground for a few days during spring turkey season. I was very impressed with how clean the grounds were and was surprised to see that they had installed 30-amp hookups for electricity and water. I was tenting so didn't take advantage of those, but they are there. The location is pretty secluded and very quiet, aside from the local wildlife that are nearby (turkey gobbles and sandhill cranes squawking), but that is what camping is all about! The other folks there were super nice and very helpful. I was very grateful for Raphael's flexibility on check out time so I could get an extra morning of hunting in. Overall, I'd highly recommend camping here and I'll be back next spring.
Lauren W.LegendColt Creek State Park
Peaceful
Small spacious park. Restroom clean and showers, laundry $1.50 each. Firewood available to purchase. Lots of walking, biking, and hiking. Beautpark. Great camp hosts and ranger.
Brian and Janet S.Guide
Coleman Landing at Shady Oaks
Florida favorite!
Cannot say enough great things about this special place! During the weekends it can get filled up and busy. We were there for a few days during the week and enjoyed every minute. Close to lake, great for bird watching and walks/ boating. Friendly host and fellow campers. We will definitely be returning. For the price, can’t beat it. First come first serve, recommend doing the Grape Hammock air boat tours from fish camp!
Pauland R.ScoutIndian River RV Park
Great view
Ice park
Michelle G.TravelerManatee Hammock Campground
First time here
Has been wonderful clean and quiet. We have a truck tent.
Mark S.Traveler
Titusville-Kennedy Space Center KOA
Split Personality
This campground has a split personality. The west side has nice wide concrete sites, the east side is on dirt and gravel and not so nice. When I made my reservation I missed the pick your site($30 add on?), but given the difference between the two sides, it would have been worth it. This is definitely a KOA Journey, hookups work, good for a night or two, but not a destination. I didn't think it is quite as close to the Space Center as described.
Some long term residents, many on the east side, and the roads aren't very wide. The gentleman who escorted us to our site took us off the road and out into the grass to get around a tree to make the turn workable. Most of the staff was friendly and helpful.
Oh, if you look at this campground on Google's satellite view, be aware that there is a different campground that wraps the KOA on the west, and south. If you see tennis courts, you're looking at the wrong campground.
Given the history of this area I had high expectations. If you get one of the nice new sites, then I think it's worthwhile, otherwise this is one of the few KOAs that I don't think I will recommend for more than a night maybe two.
Jesse P.Traveler
Jetty Park Campground
Perfect for space or ship enthusiasts
For what it is, this place is perfect. I stayed nearly three weeks here in December before heading back to the cold north, and I couldn’t have asked for much more. Staying out on the inlet, although primitive, does offer a bit more privacy compared to inside the campground. It also gives front row seats to the ships coming to port as well as any launches from cape Canaveral which are much more frequent now. The staff was very friendly and I would absolutely stay here again.
Guide to St. Cloud
Camping near St. Cloud, Florida, offers a mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature and make lasting memories.
What to do
- Explore the parks: Check out Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground. The trails are gorgeous, and you might spot deer and alligators while hiking. One visitor mentioned, "The trails are absolutely gorgeous. Natural palms growing among tall pines."
- Visit the springs: At Blue Spring State Park Campground, you can swim in crystal-clear waters and see manatees during the winter months. A camper shared, "The springs are worth a visit, but the campground is too expensive for what you get."
- Fishing and kayaking: Sebastian Inlet State Park Campground is great for fishing and offers kayak rentals. One reviewer noted, "Fishing, birds galore! Lots to see."
What campers like
- Amenities: Campers appreciate the clean facilities at Lake Louisa State Park Campground. A visitor said, "Shower facilities are recently remodeled and impeccable."
- Privacy: Many enjoy the spacious sites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. One camper remarked, "There’s serious vegetation between all the sites that you have plenty of privacy."
- Family-friendly activities: Hillsborough River State Park Campground offers great hiking trails and a playground. A reviewer mentioned, "Really nice hikes - but unfortunately it’s a bit of a walk from the campground to the trailheads."
What you should know
- Crowded sites: Some campgrounds can feel cramped, like Highlands Hammock State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "The actual campground needs some love. It’s too packed together."
- Limited hookups: At Alexander Springs Recreation Area, there are no electric or water hookups. One camper said, "For the price, no electric or water hookups and the facilities were not well maintained."
- Bugs can be a nuisance: Be prepared for bugs, especially at Jetty Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "The no see ums are so bad we had to spend most of our time indoors."
Tips for camping with families
- Plan for activities: Choose campgrounds with plenty of activities, like Long Point Park Campground, which is close to the ocean. A visitor said, "Close enough to walk to the ocean, stores close enough to drive to."
- Bring bug spray: Bugs can be a problem, so pack some bug spray or a bug light. One camper at Hillsborough River State Park Campground advised, "The bugs are awful so bring bug spray or a bug light if you can."
- Check for family-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and clean facilities, like Lake Louisa State Park Campground. A camper mentioned, "Very family friendly."
Tips from RVers
- Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites, such as Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. One reviewer said, "Sites were big, clear and clean."
- Check for amenities: Make sure the campground has electric and water hookups, like Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Private sites, nice amenities, great park."
- Be prepared for narrow roads: Some campgrounds, like Hillsborough River State Park Campground, have narrow roads that can be tricky for larger rigs. A camper mentioned, "The roads in the campground are a little narrow so maneuvering a larger rig might take some time."
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near St. Cloud, FL is Little Big Econ State Forest Primitive Camping - East Camp Zone with a 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.
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