Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Venice, FL is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Venice is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Venice and user-submitted reviews.
$26 / night
"I literally drive by it whenever I go to the grocery store or ride my bike on the Legacy Trail."
"Clean restrooms, a nature center, kayak launch & kayak rentals, a small lake you can swim in and some hiking trails."
$26 / night
"Hidden cabins, hiking, off-road biking, boating, wildlife...so much beauty and activities to enjoy in this park! The cabins are off the main path, tucked away and private."
"One of the largest state parks in Florida. This great Park has full and partial hook ups for all styles of camping to include hammock camping."
$120 / night
"The best part of this campground would be the private access to the beach just steps away from any of the sites."
"If you want to be steps from the beach and all that Siesta Key has to offer Turtle Beach State Park is for you. Turtle Beach is a very small campground which is great if you don't like a crowd. "
"The staff is awesome, everyone was super friendly, they had clean facilities, the nature trail was awesome to take our dog on walks down."
"Can't say enough great things about Camp Venice Retreat. This place has a very comfy relaxed vibe to it. You pull in and instantly feel like you are among long time friends."
"First of all the location, if you like to kayak, this is the place for you. Right on the river. Very nice."
"Many times we had 2” plus of standing water outside of our RV (we were on “Raccoon Road”). Also, the electrical and water connections needed maintenance while we were there. They were very worn out."
"Surrounded by pines, palms and a beautiful lake that enters the Gulf of Mexico."
"Great location and everything you could need or want. Convenient reservations and check in."
$26 - $70 / night
"This is kind of our go to Florida State Park as we live very close and really enjoy the hiking, biking and paddling the river and lake."
"Located just east of Sarasota you’ll find lots to do without having to leave the park."
"We didn’t utilize the amenities outside of the pool, but will be back to play! We wish the sites (ours was q03) were more shaded, but worth having a nice easy pull thru spot."
"Gorgeous location, so many things to do!!! Wish I could live herebyear round!"
$38 - $48 / night
"As an camper with northern roots, I have found it hard to camp in Florida. This campground helped me relieve those worries.
I will start by saying that this campground is south of St."
"Nice walking/bicycle path around the edge. Bike paths also throughout the park. Sites 1-8 or so have direct beach access, but swimming is not allowed. Mangroves surround the rest of the peninsula."
"This park is epic, at the entrance are there is a huge bouldering rock as well which is fun. Outside of the beauty and trails there are Floridas wildest animals. Panthers, hogs and alligators."
"Myakka River Stste Park is 10 miles outside of Sarasota Florida, but feels very far removed from the city."
ScoutVery private spots lots of trees Lots of bugs in the summer time
ScoutFirst impression, the front desk worker was very informative and quite kind. However, there is no security gate. As a momma with young kiddos, that does make me nervous. The lake is beautiful and our neighbors have been lovely. Also, I am really grateful for the location. Not too terrible a distance from Anna Marie Island, or Tampa! There is so much to do locally.
ScoutWent to drain the tanks yesterday morning and a large sounding gator started to growl territorially at me. So heads up with your pets please.
ScoutGreat resort with lots of amenities, and it's on the water! Very affordable for Florida!
GuideMy experience was great with my pup! Primitive sites were $20 a night at time of writing.
We stayed in a primitive site(p14) with water. I was excited to discover all these primitive wites with water are right on the lake.
There’s no alcohol allowed which is a double edged sword, but I welcomed this rule as there always seems to be groups partying at public campsites. Not here.
Bathrooms are typical campsite bathroom. They have showers too for campers.
It’s a dirt road campsite, but they have water trucks that spray a few times a day to keep the dust down. So thankful for that!
RV pull sites and promote. campsites are far enough away from each other.
Nearest major grocery store is wal-mart about 15 minutes away.
Only iffy thing I’d call out is how tight the primitive campsites are to each other. It was dead when I came, but had my neighboring sites been occupied, I wouldn’t have enjoyed my time as much.
RangerI’m staying in the Palmetto Ridge loop which is the only paved loop & I think the only one w/sewer. The Big Flats & Old Prairie loops are gravel road, tight, no privacy & very small sites like for popups, vans or small campers. The Palmetto Ridge pull thrus are gigantic. I would say the vegetation gives semi privacy but they aren’t on top of each other so it’s not like you’re looking right at your neighbor. There is a picnic table & a fire ring. Gravel sites but pretty level. My site was 50 amp. Not sure how many are. Bath house & laundry facility appears clean. Pet friendly. The outpost is literally like 3 miles into the park down from the entrance & Palmetto loop. The store was nice & there was a food truck. It was a little spendy but good food. The river was low so the kayak rental & boat tours were shut down. Tons of great hiking & even some elevated bridges for site seeing. Tons of gators, birds, deer etc. There is also a scenic drive in the park, a “fisherman’s loop” & a few picnic areas. There are cabins to rent but I didn’t see them. Also never saw a playground if you have kids. Very dark & quiet at night.
GuidePeaceful and beautiful place to walk. BEWEAR, PLEASE READ THE SIGNS! Nice little beach. Lots of wildlife. We had a pretty open site. Some sites have more trees and shade then others. Temps can be warm. It was in the 90s° the week we camped. We enjoyed it.
GuideCamped in site 11. Absolutely beautiful and peaceful.
ScoutWe stayed here for 3 days prior to the IMSA race at Sebring this year. wonderful Campground, well Kept, and very crowded. Resort style pool with a restaurant and bar, 2 level gym with all the equipment you could hope for, and lots of activities for the residents. Lots of restaurants and shopping just down the street.
we will be back again.
Camping near Venice, FL, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Venice, FL, has something for everyone. Whether you're tent camping or RVing, you'll find spots that suit your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Venice, FL offers a wide range of camping options, with 126 campgrounds and RV parks near Venice, FL and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Venice, FL is Oscar Scherer State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 39 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Venice, FL.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 parks near Venice, FL that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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