98% (319) • 6 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Palmetto
Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach
1. Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach
97%
(296)
42mi from Palmetto · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
Going on Year 4 as a hipcamp host! We are so grateful to have met such wonderful guests over the years! This land is very special to us and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. The perfect place to unwind and disconnect from the busy day to day surrounded by nature, farm animals and wildlife. Located in one of the best spots in SW Florida! Hiking trails, horse farms, shopping, restaurants, recreational activities and within minutes from the beautiful FL beaches. Ideal for a weekend getaway or a snowbird vacation!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$50
/ night
Honey Bunny’s Urban Oasis
2. Honey Bunny’s Urban Oasis
98%
(104)
14mi from Palmetto · 3 sites · RVs
Send Van Type and Length with Request to Book
🐝 👀check out our EXTRAS👀 🐝
Elderberry Tonic/Tropic Spice Hot Sauce/Shoo Fly! Bug Spray
🦩WE ONLY HOST VANS/CLASS B vehicles/very small travel trailers🦩
If you need to book for longer VanLife stays just message me
🌈 Everyone Welcome 🌈
As a family who has towed campers across the US a couple times utilizing Hip Camp we know others will appreciate the ease of pulling into our little 1 acre urban oasis just a couple miles off the interstate in Floridas Coolest City.
It’s an ideal location to explore St Pete as we are right between the beaches and downtown (5 miles to St Pete beach, 4 miles to downtown -$10 Uber ride), Sarasota and/or Tampa. Ours is an urban spot based on ease, safety and location, not a wilderness "experience"
We have a paved circular driveway overlooking our beehives, henhouse and seasonal garden where you’ll find a table with chairs and plenty of space to cookout and enjoy a quiet evening with a great sunset by the blowing bamboo.
This is one of South St Pete’s oldest neighborhoods- it surrounds an active former PGA golf course and lively country club. It’s a great place for safely biking or walking with green spaces, tennis courts, playgrounds and dog parks nearby.
There are many owls, raptors, green parrots, purple martins and osprey overhead as we’re just a few blocks from the beautiful Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. - not to be missed!
The Pinellas Trail is just a short bike ride away too and can lead you to downtown. It is a cyclists favorite!
We love our city - happy to give recommendations.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
$39
/ night
N N Farms
3. N N Farms
98%
(22)
43mi from Palmetto · 1 site · Lodging
Fun off grid spirited tiny house. A 5 acre farm with Private 1 acre separate with a tiny house and pond. Nestled up next to our farm with plenty of farm animals to admire! We provide chicken, fish and goat feed for your fun. We have an outdoors area with loads of games. Bring your firewood and marshmallows! Close to Myakka State Park, 45 minutes to many beaches. Small town charm in Arcadia Florida, known for its quaint antique shops.
We have a TV with a Firestick and DVD player complete with plenty of dvd’s.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$77
/ night
98% (319) • 6 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Palmetto
Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach
1. Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach
97%
(296)
42mi from Palmetto · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
Going on Year 4 as a hipcamp host! We are so grateful to have met such wonderful guests over the years! This land is very special to us and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. The perfect place to unwind and disconnect from the busy day to day surrounded by nature, farm animals and wildlife. Located in one of the best spots in SW Florida! Hiking trails, horse farms, shopping, restaurants, recreational activities and within minutes from the beautiful FL beaches. Ideal for a weekend getaway or a snowbird vacation!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$50
/ night
Honey Bunny’s Urban Oasis
2. Honey Bunny’s Urban Oasis
98%
(104)
14mi from Palmetto · 3 sites · RVs
Send Van Type and Length with Request to Book
🐝 👀check out our EXTRAS👀 🐝
Elderberry Tonic/Tropic Spice Hot Sauce/Shoo Fly! Bug Spray
🦩WE ONLY HOST VANS/CLASS B vehicles/very small travel trailers🦩
If you need to book for longer VanLife stays just message me
🌈 Everyone Welcome 🌈
As a family who has towed campers across the US a couple times utilizing Hip Camp we know others will appreciate the ease of pulling into our little 1 acre urban oasis just a couple miles off the interstate in Floridas Coolest City.
It’s an ideal location to explore St Pete as we are right between the beaches and downtown (5 miles to St Pete beach, 4 miles to downtown -$10 Uber ride), Sarasota and/or Tampa. Ours is an urban spot based on ease, safety and location, not a wilderness "experience"
We have a paved circular driveway overlooking our beehives, henhouse and seasonal garden where you’ll find a table with chairs and plenty of space to cookout and enjoy a quiet evening with a great sunset by the blowing bamboo.
This is one of South St Pete’s oldest neighborhoods- it surrounds an active former PGA golf course and lively country club. It’s a great place for safely biking or walking with green spaces, tennis courts, playgrounds and dog parks nearby.
There are many owls, raptors, green parrots, purple martins and osprey overhead as we’re just a few blocks from the beautiful Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. - not to be missed!
The Pinellas Trail is just a short bike ride away too and can lead you to downtown. It is a cyclists favorite!
We love our city - happy to give recommendations.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
$39
/ night
N N Farms
3. N N Farms
98%
(22)
43mi from Palmetto · 1 site · Lodging
Fun off grid spirited tiny house. A 5 acre farm with Private 1 acre separate with a tiny house and pond. Nestled up next to our farm with plenty of farm animals to admire! We provide chicken, fish and goat feed for your fun. We have an outdoors area with loads of games. Bring your firewood and marshmallows! Close to Myakka State Park, 45 minutes to many beaches. Small town charm in Arcadia Florida, known for its quaint antique shops.
We have a TV with a Firestick and DVD player complete with plenty of dvd’s.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$77
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Cornel
2 weeks ago
22 ft campervan
Safe and clean place to park for the night, with a very well-maintained driveway. There’s space to set up a folding chair on the grass and enjoy your morning coffee while watching the hens in the nearby enclosure. No rooster to wake you up too early :)
Communication with the host was fast and friendly. I stayed here with a converted van about 22 feet long and had no issues at all. Highly recommended for a safe, peaceful, and relaxing stop during your travels.
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Amber
2 weeks ago
20 ft campervan
With kids
It was a lovely stay, clean property, great hosts.
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Torrie Moxie
2 weeks ago
24 ft Class B
This spot was exactly what we were looking for. The amenities were great, electric hookup, water, and a bathroom with a shower, which made the stay very comfortable.
The farm itself was adorable. The horses were beautiful, and we loved spotting a peacock wandering around the property. It was a short drive to the beaches, yet still far enough away to enjoy wonderfully dark skies for stargazing at night.
We also enjoyed having nighttime fires, with firewood conveniently available for purchase on-site. Overall, it was a perfect little getaway for my partner, our pets, and me. We’d absolutely stay again.
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S
3 weeks ago
30 ft Class C
With kids
This campsite makes you feel like you're a hundred miles from anyone yet your only a few miles away from everything.
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Bernadette
December 2025
20 ft campervan
Easy 5 min from the beaches. And just down the road from Venice.
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Andrea
November 2025
16 ft travel trailer
With pets
We enjoyed our stay at Bell Oaks Ranch. The property is beautiful, quiet, and full of birds/wildlife. We had the back half to ourselves, so we had plenty of room and privacy. We greatly appreciated the clean bathroom and visited with your super sweet horses every day - thank you for hosting us!!
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Art
November 2025
2 nights at N N Farms
Kelli’s land truly exceeded my expectations. What stood out the most was how peaceful and spacious everything felt. The little house and the entire property have beautiful details that reflect so much love in every corner. Each outdoor space welcomed me with a deep sense of peace, connection to nature, and the silence I was looking for.
Kelli was incredibly kind and attentive, always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed and that we were comfortable. And the fresh eggs she brought us were absolutely delicious.
If you’re seeking a serene, nature-filled place with a thoughtful and caring host, this is the perfect spot.
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Shelley
November 2025
27 ft Class C
With pets
Great spot!! Secluded location on cute private farm but close enough to get to things as well! Hosts very friendly and it was a great place to stay! Definitely recommend!
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Judy
November 2025
30 ft fifth wheel
We loved staying here, our hostess was wonderful.
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Denise
November 2025
Tent
With pets
We love camping here, it's so peaceful and quiet.
It was lovely watching Oakley and Willow their two horses from our tent, and then being able to pet them.
It was unusually cold for the time of year we stayed, and the hosts offered us blankets and jackets, which we really appreciated
This was our second stay here and and we will be back again in the future. .
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Barbara
October 2025
12 ft travel trailer
With pets
I had a great night of camping at Taylor and Beth place. It was easy to find, quiet, and well maintained. Many big trees for shade. Electric and water hookup worked without any issue. The horses were cool. And flush toilet and hot showers always a plus! It’s about 25 minutes to the Venice dog beach which is a little drive but totally worth it according to my dogs.
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Ilana
August 2025
Weekend Trip to N N Farms
We had a fantastic time staying at this lovely tony house as our base for a weekend of camping and adventures. We loved that we could enjoy the wilderness during the day and return to exactly what we needed to relax after a long day outdoors. A wonderful firepit and beautiful sunsets.
The property was clean, comfortable, and the host Kelli was easy to communicate with. Lots of privacy. We had a blast feeding the goats in the property. I would highly recommend staying here. I surely will be on my next trip to Arcadia!
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Celia
July 2025
Tent
I loved camping at Taylor's farm! She and her mom were very friendly and welcoming. The farm has an ideal location, close to Publix and minutes from the beach. The farm itself has access to a bathroom with shower which is convenient. The horses are gorgeous and the dogs super friendly as well. I would return without a doubt and highly recommend it to other campers!
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Domenico
July 2025
21 ft Class B
Great spot! Just 10 minutes from downtown and the pier. The location was super quiet, and we parked comfortably on their wide driveway—our van fit perfectly. No noise at all during the night, and hooking up to electricity was quick and easy. Highly recommend!
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Kevin
June 2025
23 ft travel trailer
My stay was nice and enjoyed seeing the horses. Easy in and easy out. Manasota Beach was not a far drive and we found sharks teeth on both visits. Nice to place to stay and relax.
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Annika
June 2025
22 ft Class B
With pets
Great place to stay near all St. Pete attractions!
Few mins from highway in safe quiet neighborhood! As a Single woman with a dog, it’s wonderful to have this safe sanctuary to return to time after time!
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Catherine
June 2025
6 ft campervan
Convenient stop when visiting St.Pete. Easy in and out.
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Annika
June 2025
22 ft Class B
With pets
Close to everything st Pete has to offer. Safe, quiet haven & Jennifer is an amazing host.
The site is easy to back into, located in a quiet safe neighborhood. Great to walk my dog!
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Annika
June 2025
22 ft Class B
With pets
Safe & peaceful Oasis close to everything in St.Pete! I am a grateful returning visitor and highly recommend!!!
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Martin
May 2025
21 ft Class A
With pets
Taylor’s land was a clean but still natural camping experience. The horses are well kept and cute. We had to change our RV size (our 21’ RV for our 40’ Motor coach) and was no problem at all they were able to accommodate us in a bigger size spot. The area was quiet of outside noises but you can hear the animals at night, even a little owl visit us while we were cooking outside. My dogs and us felt safe and relaxed. Took us around 5 minutes to get to the beach, no traffic, no crowds. I highly recommend you to visit them and stay the night.
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The best camping near Palmetto with surfing guide
Where to go
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
Just 12 minutes north of Palmetto, sandwiched between Terra Ceia Bay and Tampa Bay, Terra Ceia Preserve State Park is a sanctuary for wildlife. Campers who love to birdwatch wil find blue herons, white ibis, bald eagles, and spoonbills. The park offers nine miles of hiking trails and year-round fishing (with a license) in Terra Ceia Bay. Magical and mysterious mangrove forests hang over creeks and streams, perfect for paddling through natural tunnels created by their drooping branches and rising roots. Bishop Harbor Road and Stotz Road feature boat, canoe, and kayak launches. There’s no camping within the park, but private campsites nearby have tent and RV campsites with hookups and potable water.
Lake Manatee State Park
Though there are no manatees in Lake Manatee, there’s still plenty of camping fun to be had at Lake Manatee State Park. Stay at tent and RV (up to 65 feet) campsites right in the park within walking distance to the beach where pets are welcome to join for sunbathing, swimming, and fishing from land. Campsites with water and electric hookups, a dump station, firepits, and picnic tables can be reserved online up to 11 months in advance. Bike along 2.5 miles of paved biking road, or take it off-road for a mountain biking challenge with bikes available to rent in the park. (Cyclists under 16 need to wear helmets.)
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park’s claim to fame is a wealth of boating opportunities through Cocohatchee River estuaries leading directly to the Gulf. Explore Turkey Bay by kayak, canoe, or paddleboard, or search for shells on the ADA-accessible beaches with reservable wheelchairs. Or scuba dive and snorkel along Delnor-Wiggins Pass’ hard-bottom reef. Nearby campsites range from RV campsites with 50-amp hookups and wifi to primitive campsites.
When to go
October to March is generally considered camping season in Florida, when dense, muggy air cools in the evening for a more comfortable climate. Summers in Palmetto have an average daily temp above 86°F with hot and mostly cloudy skies. Short winters (from December to February) are cool and windy, rarely rising above 74°F. Florida camping is available year-round, and the ideal time depends on your preferences.