Best Cabin Camping near Tarpon Springs, FL

Hickory Point RV Park and Clearwater-Lake Tarpon KOA provide cabin accommodations in the Tarpon Springs region, each with full electrical service and climate control systems. Most cabins include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and seating areas, while bathroom access varies by location. The waterfront cabins at Hickory Point feature river views with access to community docks and beachfront areas. "We had a waterfront site, great campground. Spendy but worth it. Has boat launch, waterfront community area, volleyball, small beach, dock, etc. Short drive from downtown Tarpon Springs and several beaches," noted one visitor. Kitchen facilities typically include small refrigerators and microwave ovens, though some locations offer more extensive cooking options.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park offers more secluded cabin experiences with natural surroundings, while KOA cabins at Clearwater-Lake Tarpon provide more resort-style amenities including pool access. Reservation requirements vary seasonally, with peak winter months (December through March) requiring bookings well in advance. Most locations permit pets in select cabins for an additional fee. One camper shared: "Office staff is amazing. The upkeep here is like a machine... Undoubtedly the cleanest showers I've ever seen!" Year-round availability exists at most properties, though seasonal rate adjustments apply.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. At Encore Holiday Travel Park and Dunedin RV Resort, basic kitchen supplies may be provided, but guests should confirm availability when booking. Limited grocery options exist within the campgrounds themselves, with Sherwood Forest RV Resort offering a marketplace store for essentials. For more extensive shopping, grocery stores are located within 1-2 miles of most cabin locations. A recent review noted that "The community here was very nice. We didn't really explore the amenities as we were only in for a night but they looked nice from a distance." Cabins with kitchen facilities typically include basic cookware, though specialty items should be brought from home.

Best Cabin Sites Near Tarpon Springs, Florida (43)

    1. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

    12 Reviews
    New Port Richey, FL
    10 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"

    "Great get away in west-central Florida as a day trip or long weekend stay.

    We spent the day hiking the numerous off-road trails and enjoying some of the amenities the park has to offer."

    2. Clearwater-Lake Tarpon KOA

    6 Reviews
    Tarpon Springs, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 937-8412

    $25 / night

    "This park was okay, but we were at the front and the road noise was bad. Lots of sirens and traffic. It was noticeably quieter at the back of the campground. Roads are really narrow."

    "Doggie playground nice They are still updating many of the sites but it is very nicely landscaped and clean. Workers very friendly and helpful. Pool was excellent"

    3. Hickory Point RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Tarpon Springs, FL
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 937-7357

    "Short drive from downtown Tarpon Springs and several beaches."

    "They have beach chairs near the water and a fire pit that they lit every evening near sunset. In addition to the Bark Park area, there is a nice wooded area where you can walk your dog as well. "

    4. Encore Holiday Travel Park

    4 Reviews
    Holiday, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The hookups at my site are convenient and unlike another place I stayed, I'm not sharing a single water line with another space. Someone else said the spaces are tight."

    "This is an amazing park"

    5. St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA Holiday

    26 Reviews
    Bay Pines, FL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 392-2233

    "Petersburg/Madeira Beach KOA Holiday, and I’m excited to share my positive review! I’ve hosted friends in their Deluxe Cabins before, and they were thoroughly impressed."

    "They have a heated pool, mini golf course, shuffle board,dog run. There are the typical bike rentals, four person bikes, that are found at most KOAs.

    We rented. Cabin this time."

    6. Hillsborough River State Park Campground

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

    $24 / night

    "Church groups and other not for profit organizations can book this space if the scouts have not - but they are given first opportunity according to park staff that I worked with."

    "One of the most awarded State Parks! This park has everything! 3 full service camping loops full of sites - lots of space for RV's and Tents - 2 designated hammock camping spots."

    7. Dunedin RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Dunedin, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (727) 784-3719

    $75 - $129 / night

    "We didn’t really explore the amenities as we were only in for a night but they looked nice from a distance. Bathrooms are ok."

    8. Sherwood Forest RV Resort

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

    9. Key Lime Bay RV Resort

    1 Review
    Oldsmar, FL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (813) 333-1212

    "Hook ups are perfect, with awesome WiFi. Huge amenity center with gym, pool and hot tub, gorgeous clean showers and laundry. Great floating dock and two dog parks too."

    10. Encore Vacation Village

    5 Reviews
    Largo, FL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The park is small, parking is crammed, and there’s a lot of older trailers but overall it’s a great location. This is our go to location when we have appointments at Bay Pines VA!"

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Cabin Reviews near Tarpon Springs, FL

289 Reviews of 43 Tarpon Springs Campgrounds


  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2017

    Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

    Anything but stark...

    Part of the Starkey Wilderness Preservethis location is full of multi use trails, has primitive cabin rentals (no electric) and tent camping available. Front country (car camping) and back country camping (hike in only). There are specific equestrian camping sites as well.

    Cabins are pretty close to each other. All sites need to be reserved.Tent, cabin, shelter and pavilion reservations: Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, (727) 834-3247. Picnic tables and fire pits are provided. Pavilions are also available to rent and they take reservations for large groups as well.

    We chose car camping for our visit to check the place out. A favorite for hiking and biking. This place has gotten busier as development has been growing steadily over the years. Many of the trails are without shade and the recent fire season hit the back part of the tract pretty hard (Spring 2017) but you would not see any signs of this unless you hiked out the furthest trails from entrance.

    Bring your bikes, hiking shoes, horses, or telescopes. Birders bring your binoculars! Over 150 species call Starkey home either full or part time. There is something here for everyone.

    As always in Florida bring bug spray, sunblock, hat, and please leave no trace!

  • Clifton B.
    Mar. 9, 2021

    Encore Holiday Travel Park

    Camp/trailer park

    Located minutes from Tarpon Springs, about :30 minutes to Tampa Bay downtown -Casino :50 -Shops near!

    If you are lucky you can get a site near front which houses campers and RVs.
    Not that the trailer part is bad.

    There’s a local joke about 2 sections. One is called the Flats, and other is heights.

  • G
    Jan. 25, 2020

    Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River

    Decent spot. If you want privacy and primitive, it’s not the spot

    So I grew up camping a lot and like to be more primitive/ private. The campsites are close together, with little privacy. It’s also located right off the highway, so you get all the noise. All day and all night.

    Now, for canoe and kayak trips, I guess it’s a good spot. There’s a lot of folk that come just for that. The staff is very friendly. They drive around maybe once a couple of hours. They are pet friendly. A long as your pup isn’t running around the whole property. I’m pretty sure every site has water and electricity.

    • firer ring -picnic table
    • BBQ pit
  • Dark Wolf ..
    Nov. 30, 2021

    Mary’s Fish Camp

    More for RV camping

    The place is very nice and well put together if you have an RV. I do primitive camping mostly and can say that there is a lack of care for the placement for the sites. There’s a few lots for tent camping with one “cabin” which is just two bunk beds in a shed with a mini fridge and microwave. The coolest part about that is it has a screened porch. The camping sites are directly in the sun the entire day until sundown. There is no real parking for the sites and the restroom is a walk to get to tucked behind the office in between two rental units. There’s water views if you walk around the site and a nice deck with a view of the swamps. My biggest complaint is having any problems and then 3 different people coming up to me and my girlfriend asking if we had checked in and had a reservation after 10pm at night. The first guy came up waving his arms in the air asking if we knew what bird was chirping and then said his family owns the place and wanted to make sure we paid. Then two others later on asked if we were able to get checked in. Mind you, this is after 10pm at night and there is literally no lighting where the site was. Overall, it’s definitely worth a stay and not far from walmart and other places to eat. Phone service was almost non existent and their wi-fi they offered doesn’t reach near the camp sites.

  • Kytka The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2024

    St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA Holiday

    Natural Spot Hidden in the City

    I recently had a wonderful experience at the St. Petersburg/Madeira Beach KOA Holiday, and I’m excited to share my positive review! I’ve hosted friends in their Deluxe Cabins before, and they were thoroughly impressed. The cabins were equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay—fresh linens, a full kitchen, and even a private patio with a grill and fire ring. And they had a great view of the lush mangrove lined Long Bayou.

    They loved the blend of cozy and convenient, making their getaway truly enjoyable. At the end of the road driving out of this campground is a great restaurant called Doe Doe's that makes a delicious homestyle breakfast if you don't want to cook it yourself.

    Wanting to be close to them I opted for one of the small tent sites at the end of the park where I car camped in my Subaru Outback. It was a peaceful and charming spot, perfect for a relaxing camping experience - and away from more of the centrally located activities that people camping with children enjoy. 

    Overall, the amenities were top-notch, including the heated outdoor pool, bike and kayak rentals, and clean and large facilities. They have something called KampK9 which is a fenced in dog park area. Less than a mile away is Bay Pines Park which is nice to jog or ride your bike through and there is also a super Walmart nearby so you can stock up for your drive to the next campground. You also have easy access to the Gulf Coast's stunning beaches and the scenic Pinellas Trail.

    Driving on the main road, and seeing the somewhat industrial area you pass through on your way down the small side street to this campground, you wouldn't expect much - but this KOA has been there for decades and is one of the nicest family campgrounds in the middle of a city I have experienced.

  • Steve S.
    Jul. 6, 2016

    Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

    Hidden gem in Florida

    Great get away in west-central Florida as a day trip or long weekend stay.

    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. Not to mention several parking areas throughout with playgrounds and an educational center make this a favorite for families to just get away.

    Reservations can be made for camping up to 90 days in advance either online or at the park. We noticed several rangers and volunteers performing various tasks to improve the parks appearance. Will definitely be returning!

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 25, 2019

    Withlacoochee River Park

    A Hidden Gem

    Wow... a few miles from home and one I will visit often! This lovely county run park you will find at the end of a 15 min drive down a back country road. There is so much to see and do here. The campsites are well shaded. (unless grounds were full when you reserved and you took option to camp in adjoining astronomy field). I would have rated a 5+ except that there is only 1 small bathhouse in campground. There are other bathrooms on property though. Staff on phone are not overly friendly - but do not let that dissuade you from booking a spot here!

    There are multiple tent camping sites dispersed on property and 1 primitive site that you have to hike into. The group site is very popular with local scouts! The RV/Tent sites are roomy and not too close together - but not very private either. There is a dump station onsite

    Next to campground you will find a historic church, a large and small cabin available for rent, 2 playgrounds, shelters, large pavilion with grill/fire pit, fishing dock, canoe launch, paved bike trail hiking trails and an observation tower. On new moon nights the local astronomy club uses neighboring field to gaze at the stars. This place is quiet and dark at night!

    Wildlife did not seem to be a problem at camp (but we are very careful with trash). There are lots of birds, deer and fishing was good on the river.

    You might have to compete with us for a reservation here - we will be back!

  • Patti D.
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Little Manatee River State Park Campground

    A lovely state park

    Really enjoyed our stay here, good size lot, #10, with electric, water, picnic table and fire ring. Clean dump station. Natural trees providing privacy between lots. A lot of walking trails for people and horses. A surprise was the amphitheater. Washers and dryers are located outside the bathrooms. Friendly hosts and other campers. Would came again.

  • Chelsea C.
    Feb. 27, 2021

    Mutual Mine Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest

    Loud engine noises but otherwise secluded

    This is an excellent place to camp because it is secluded with large private campsites surrounding a clear swimming hole. It is a short drive from the Chaz, and affordable. The hosts were extra friendly. Downside is no pets or alcohol, and weird gloomy roar of airboats or some other loud engine after dark nearby. We also camped next to someone who was blasting country music and speaking loudly well past midnight, but that is a risk of campground camping, bring earplugs.


Guide to Tarpon Springs

Cabin camping near Tarpon Springs, Florida, offers a unique blend of comfort and nature, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Cabins are available at St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA

  • Experience a cozy stay in the Deluxe Cabins at St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA, complete with fresh linens, a full kitchen, and a private patio.
  • Enjoy stunning views of Long Bayou while relaxing in your cabin, surrounded by lush mangroves.
  • The campground features a heated outdoor pool and amenities like bike and kayak rentals for added fun.

Explore the scenic Pinellas Trail

  • The St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA provides easy access to the scenic Pinellas Trail, perfect for biking and walking.
  • Just a short drive away, you can visit Bay Pines Park for jogging or leisurely bike rides through beautiful landscapes.
  • The trail leads to the stunning Gulf Coast beaches, offering a perfect day out for sunbathing and swimming.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $75 to $129

  • Cabin rates at Clearwater-Lake Tarpon KOA start around $75, providing a budget-friendly option for families.
  • At Dunedin RV Resort, cabin prices can go up to $129, offering a comfortable stay with convenient amenities.
  • The Encore Winter Quarters Pasco features well-maintained cabins, making it a great choice for those looking to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing comfort.

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

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