River, stream, or creek camping in Central Florida

Central Florida has big thrills, beach breaks, and wild Lakelands in equal measure.

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Wilderness Shores Ranch_Campground!

84 sites · RVs, Tents750 acres · Lakeland, FL
ESCAPE TO THE WILD!!!! 750 acres of Ranch, Water and Islands to explore!! Wilderness Shores is an active Texas Longhorn Ranch with 3 beautiful miles of Shoreline and 750 acres of Ranch, Water and Islands to explore! Lake View or Oak Forest RV sites available with (20/30/50 amp) along with double water hookups and dump station on site! WE have beautiful RV CAMPERS ON SITE TO RENT AS WELL!!! Shoreline tents sites available right along the Lake shoreline! Or chose a Primitive Tent Campsite or RV boondocking! Picnic table, fire ring, water and charcoal grills provided with RV sites and Shoreline tent sites! Don't have a tent? We rent those too! Tent rentals medium/large are $35-$45. FREE HIGHSPEED OPTIC WIFI ON THE RANCH FOR ALL! Come see the beautiful scenery, lots of animals and breathtaking sunsets! We are Florida's Best Kept Secret! Non-Urbanized, Solitude and Family Fun Recreation! Join us for our exciting Texas Longhorn Cattle drives and kid Hayrides! Pet and feed snacks to our herd of friendly Nigerian Dwarf goats, beautiful Ranch Horses and our amazing Longhorn Cows! Grab a kayak (we rent them) and hit the lake to explore our dozens of islands and vast waterways! Walk or bike ride our many ridge trails! Along with FISHING GALORE!!! On our vast 3 miles of Lake Shoreline!! Sit on our relaxing 3 person swings throughout the property and enjoy a beautiful nature filled sunrise or sunset! End the day with cookouts, music, fun, laughter and family time around the Campfire! Country Store on site with our grass fed hamburger meat/steaks for sale! Along with other food items/ essentials to purchase. Firewood on site/large round tubful's for a great price to last all weekend! Friendly pets are welcome! Kept on a leash when out & about! Our Ranch and Campsite is a designated Agritourism by the State of Florida combining its two largest industries, Agriculture and Tourism. Feel free to inquire with us! Our website is wildernessshores.com Centrally located! 18 miles to LEGOLAND, 37 miles to Busch Gardens and 32 miles to Disney World! Enjoy all the Parks! In addition, we are 6 miles to Super Walmart for shopping needs and close to lots of restaurants!
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LAZY K RANCH SOUTH

149 sites · RVs, Tents150 acres · Lady Lake, FL
150 Acres of paradise in Central Florida Situated with 3000 feet on lake Griffin with access via a private inlet . Lazy k Campground is Surrounded with horses, cattle, wild turkey and amazing wildlife! We offer a inlet into beautiful lake Griffin. Lake Griffin is one of the biggest lakes in the harris chain of lakes Known for trophy bass fishing, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, speckled perch, and catfish. Anglers visit from around the world to experience the trophy bass! Slip you boat or kayak in our new boat ramp in the park or fish from the waters edge! Add in amazing wildlife including osprey, bald eagle, blue heron, anhinga, ibis, and river otter lake Griffin is a majestic experience. Lazy k ranch south also offers a agricultural experience in the heart of Central Florida ! We are working hard to put together a unique stay on the ranch for the cowboy in us all . Learn what farm life is all about if you choose from our herd of zebu cows , Brahman cattle, goats , horses and a host of other farm animals all surrounded by grand live oaks. Camp under the stars in our beautiful park with boat ramp into lake griffin. A unique experience to enjoy the best of both worlds all in one trip. We are here to take you back to a simpler way of life. Lazy k ranch south will be your escape into life as it should be time and time again. Lazy K Ranch south is Close to everything from restaurants, shopping, entertainment and outdoor adventures but tucked away and surrounded by nature and privacy. Enjoy one of the horses out grazing, pet our friendly goats and mascot calf mila always ready to get bottle fed . Come spend the day or week and enjoy everything Lazy k ranch south has to offer. Bathroom with shower, kitchen, lounge area with tv and wifi located by the ranch house. Lazy k ranch south will be your go to Florida destination . We promise. Make lazy ranch south your camping destination.
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Hideaway Creek

8 sites · RVs4 acres · Thonotosassa, FL
Camp next door to cows and strawberry fields at Hideaway Creek. We are in the middle of nowhere but close to everything! RV's must be able to back in. The sites are grassy and relatively level. 30 ft. is the maximum length for the space. RV slideouts are accommodated. Our full hookup sites have water, sewer and 50A power. Our primitive sites don't have hookups but water is available on site to fill your tank. Please message us if you are interested in a long term arrangement. Nearby Attractions:  John B Sargeant Sr Park 2.8 miles Hillsborough River State Park 5.2 miles Keel and Curley Winery 5.3 miles Florida Strawberry Festival grounds 9.4 miles The Florida State Fairgrounds 11.3 miles Downtown Plant City 10.8 miles Downtown Tampa 18.7 miles Adventure Island 11 miles Busch Gardens 11 miles MOSI 11 miles Dinosaur World 4.4 miles Zoo Tampa 14 miles The Florida Aquarium 20 miles Glazer Children's Museum 20 miles Henry B Plant Museum 16 miles Tampa International Airport 25.1 miles Disney World 52 miles
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Owen's Family Farm

6 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Lithia, FL
We are a small hobby farm in Lithia, FL, looking to provide boutique camp experiences for guests looking for a nature-based yet centrally located agro-tourism family environment. Our property is six acres, and the central feature is our natural spring-fed pond with gorgeous waterfront views. The camping designated area is a one-acre pasture across the pond from the farm house we live in. If you like privacy, you will be happy to know that we have very few designated RV and glamping sites. The property sits at the end of a private road in a quiet country-like setting with mature oak trees decorated with Spanish moss. The current inhabitants of our farm include our three mini-cows, Stormy, Lila, and Boots, two donkeys, Pancho, a standard, and Cindy Lou, a mini. Another two friendly faces you will see are Liza and Louise, two Kune-Kune sows. Other animals you will see everywhere are our chickens, ducks, and other wild birds. The chickens and ducks don't have names but are also filled with personality. Our farm is strategically located. We call it 'one-hour and ten-minutes to anything'. Here's why: We are an hour away from Disney World, Downtown Tampa, the downtown St. Petersburg and Clearwater beach. Most of Tampa Bay suburban areas are also under an hour away. We are also a little over an hour away from some of the most breathtaking springs in Florida. Alderman's Ford, a Hillsborough County conservation park with over seven miles of hiking trails, is within walking or biking distance. The park's most famous attraction is a 1.9-mile paved and one of the state's most popular canoe spots. The loop, which is hiker, dog-walker, and bicycle-friendly, links with a boardwalk and footbridges leading into shaded woods of gigantic cypress and oak trees. There is also a designated horse trail. About 10 minutes down the road, the Alafaia River State Park offers some of the most radical elevation changes in the state. This topography is uncommon for most of Florida, making the park a hot spot for mountain bikers, equestrians, and hikers. The hilly trails at Alafaia River total about 20 miles and run through forests, flatwoods, and lakes. Lithia Springs is also a 10 minute drive and is well-known for its natural spring which flows year-round, cool, and clean water. Great for swimming on a hot day. Also, all standard suburban amenities, including banks, franchised restaurants, fast food, grocery stores, nail and hair salons, coffee shops, urgent care, etc., are 10 minutes away. Inquire about staying at our farm today!
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Peace River Oasis

4 sites · RVs, Tents13 acres · Fort Meade, FL
(Update: Due to damages secondary to Hurricane Milton, Peace River Oasis is temporarily closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. May each of you continue to get out into nature and enjoy soulful adventures.) Welcome to Peace River Oasis! My personal retreat, ongoing passion project and first real estate purchase. Minutes from Polk County’s oldest city, on the banks of the Peace River, surrounded by beautiful, federally protected wetlands of Cypress, Pine and Oak trees. Enjoy this property as a base camp for peace/rest, primitive camping, kayaking, fossil hunting, local hiking, trail riding, wildlife watching, star gazing, hammock laying, camp fires and more. Please be advised, water/electric is not currently available/operational, so please plan accordingly to your needs. Self-contained and primitive camping is only available at this time. Thank you and may enjoy the peace nature has to offer.
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Blue Sky Acres

2 sites · RVs2 acres · Christmas, FL
1131 Christmas Road is situated between Orlando and Canaveral National Seashore. The town of Christmas history is very interesting with a Historical Park to honor both Seminole Indians and the people who were early settlers here. The area is still unspoiled and Rural.Learn more about this land:Blue Sky Acres is located in Christmas Florida and is directly across the road from a 1200 acre preserve Savage Christmas Creek Preserve (foot and horse traffic only). You will be near the St Johns River and there are several parks within 10 mile radius including Fort Christmas Historical park, Orlando Wetlands (foot, bike and horse traffic only), Tosahatchee Wild life Managment area and Charles Bronson State Forest (horse and foot traffic use). Please check hunting schedule for both Tosahatchee and Charles Bronson. All of these beautiful places located within Christmas. You will also be only 30 minutes away from Canaveral National Seashore and Port Canaveral as well as Orlando international Airport. Water and shelter is provided but currently there are no facilities (toilet, hook up).Please plan accordingly.
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Secluded Canal Life

3 sites · RVs, TentsInverness, FL
I came back to FL for the 6th time and fell in love with my stilt house and it's location. There are canals on all three sides but not directly in my yard. This gem sat empty 5 years waiting for me.  She was brown and tired looking, I jazzed her up and brought her to life with bright colors and my eccentric decorating ideas, and animals. You can meet my Munchkin cats, my MaCaw, Jasmine (she bites) and my little dog, Jax, while visiting. I have one neighbor, on Leaf Ct., across the street, Carolyn, and that is where Happy Hour most days is at 4:00 pm. We usually have cheese and crackers, snacks of some sort but beverages are BYOB. I have 1 fishing pole, bait bucket, fish holder net ready to fill up from her dock. She has one fishing Kayak available to rent for $15 a day. You can park your airboat at her dock too. Sometimes I offer specialty dinners as well, reasonable prices. Canal Life is a pleasant adventure, a little out of the way, a true hidden gem in Inverness. The property is large enough for a couple tents to stay in front while you are here, invite your friends. The flowers and the butterflies, the birds, owls, San Hill Cranes, and other critters may cross your path...Learn more about this land:PRIMITIVE, bring your own drinking water and toilet.  Perfect camp for those that like privacy.  Inverness, off of Turner Camp Road,  come by airboat or drive in.  Friends/family can bring tents or self contained vehicle.  Your area is large and you can put several tents here. I think my property is the perfect place for a couple or a small group to camp and have a great time but have all the privacy you don't get in a campground.  The campground has a charcoal grill, a firepit, rod iron table with seating for 4.    We are right past the airboat dam off Turner Camp.  Blacktop road down to site and water. Close to Inverness Fireworks, or you can shoot them off across the canal. Access to the Tsala Lake Canals at the end of road, 3 mi to the Withlacoochee River and free public boat ramp. The property is on a peninsula walking distance to airboat dam.  We are somewhat isolated but only 1/2 mile to a convenience store, 7 miles to town. No one ever comes down my road unless they know where they are going. Go to Rainbow Springs, Withlacoochee Bike Trail, See Manatees or Hunt Scallops in Crystal River, Going to Disney or Orlando, stay in your tent here and save.  Right now you can pull an RV in there if you can back down the street. 
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