RV camping near Estero

Just south of Fort Myers, Estero is a seaside village with easy access to all of southwestern Florida by RV year-round. Estero Boulevard offers stunning views of Lovers Key State Park, where drivers can cruise the beach highway or stop into the state recreation area for boating, fishing, and walks. Big Hickory Island and Bay’s Island offer more ocean panoramas with easy vehicle access, while the Crew Wildlife and Environmental Area further inland features marsh trails and an observation tower for a look at local wildlife like waterbirds, black bears, and Florida panthers. RV parks around town deliver a mix of lake, forest, and marsh camping, as well as unique campsites on working fruit farms. Hidden gems include private beach campsites where Hipcampers can park close to the ocean, though many of these spots don’t include water and electrical hookups and are ideal for smaller rigs like campervans. For a dump station, visit one of the paid RV parks or state hookup sites along Highway 41.