RV Camping near Avon Park, Florida

Joy Bamboo Forest Farm

Joy Bamboo Forest Farm in Sebring, Florida, is a distinctive camping experience in Highlands County surrounded by the lush tropical character of Asper bamboo — a unique Florida farm campground with full-hookup RV sites and the small, intimate atmosphere of a working farm in the Lake Placid and Sebring lake country where the bamboo grove's visual density and its tropical microclimate give the campground an aesthetic identity unlike any other Florida camping destination in the subtropical inland lake region. Sebring's Highlands County position on US-27 south of Lake Wales gives the farm its specific south-central Florida character of an agricultural county known for the Sebring International Raceway, the citrus groves, and the most intact subtropical hardwood hammock landscape in the Florida Highlands' lake district between the Kissimmee Prairie and the Lake Okeechobee watershed. Full-hookup RV sites and small-scale farm campground accommodations in the Asper bamboo grove give Joy Bamboo Forest Farm the distinctive tropical farm camping character of a Highlands County property whose bamboo canopy and the working farm setting give guests the specific natural immersion that the conventional Florida campground's developed landscape does not provide — the bamboo grove's density and the farm's intimate scale give the Sebring campground the curated natural atmosphere of a property that the owner's specific agricultural and horticultural investment in the Asper bamboo has created as a genuinely distinctive camping environment. Pets are welcome. Highlands Hammock State Park, five miles northwest of Sebring on CR-634 in Highlands County, is one of Florida's oldest and most biologically significant state parks — a 9,000-acre old-growth subtropical hardwood hammock, cypress swamp, and pine flatwoods complex that Governor Doyle Carlton dedicated in 1931 as one of Florida's original four state parks. The park's ancient cypress trees (estimated at 1,000 years in the oldest specimens), the 8-mile tram tour through the swamp, and the Spanish moss-draped live oak hammock canopy give Highlands Hammock the specific character of an old-growth Florida swamp forest that the 90 years of state protection have preserved in a landscape where most comparable old-growth hammock has been cleared. Sebring International Raceway, two miles east of downtown Sebring on US-98 in Highlands County, hosts the 12 Hours of Sebring — one of the world's oldest and most prestigious endurance automobile races, held annually in March as the first round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The 12 Hours' history since 1952, the challenging airfield course, and the international manufacturer entries from Porsche, Ferrari, Corvette, and Acura give Sebring the specific motorsports heritage of an endurance racing event that only Le Mans exceeds in age and prestige in the global sports car racing calendar. Joy Bamboo Forest Farm serves guests year-round in Highlands County's subtropical Florida climate, where the mild winters from November through March sustain the snowbird and Florida lake country visitor market and the spring and summer months give the bamboo grove's tropical character its most lush and visually dramatic seasonal presence. Lake Placid, 10 miles south of Sebring on US-27 in Highlands County, is the "Caladium Capital of the World" — the source of 95 percent of the caladium bulbs sold in the United States, giving the Peace River watershed's lake community its specific agricultural heritage and the Caladium Festival's late July celebration of the ornamental plant industry. Reserve sites ahead for the 12 Hours of Sebring race week and the winter snowbird season.

Sun Resorts & Residences Buttonwood Bay

48 RV Sites, 13 Cottages

Sun Resorts & Residences Buttonwood Bay in Sebring, FL, offers 48 full-hookup RV sites and 13 cottages, with 30 and 50-amp service and back-in sites accommodating rigs up to 42 feet. Sites come in premium and standard full-hookup categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with a picnic table at the site. This is a 55+ community, gated, and open all year, with RV and boat storage available on the property. Laundry, bathhouse, a general store, and a dump station handle the practical side, and WiFi covers the resort. Pets are welcome, with a dog park on site. The amenity list is unusually deep. An outdoor pool, fitness center, recreation center, clubhouse-style game room, library, and craft room fill the indoor calendar, while bocce, pickleball, tennis, shuffleboard, horseshoes, billiards, and mini-golf fill the outdoor one. A boat ramp, fishing pier, and lake and pond frontage put anglers on the water, and walking trails circle the grounds. Planned activities run regularly, and golf is nearby. Sebring sits in the heart of Highlands County bass country, with lakes in every direction and Highlands Hammock State Park's live oak hammock close by. Rates for RV sites and cottages are on the booking page. Winter season books far in advance; reserve early for January through March.

from $44/night

Sun Retreats Lake Josephine

39 RV Sites

All Age RV Resort in Sebring, Florida. Bring the family to sunny Sebring, Florida. Sun Retreats Lake Josephine offers more than 175 shaded, full-hookup RV sites that are pet-friendly and cable-ready, with WiFi hot spots to keep you connected. Located on the shores of Sun Retreats Lake Josephine, our resort offers a great variety of amenities and activities, with direct access to the best freshwater fishing in southern Florida. Enjoy boating and kayaking on the lake or relax in the outdoor pool. We also offer centrally located laundry and restroom facilities for your comfort and convenience. Located in south central Florida, the Sebring area offers many beautiful parks, wildlife adventures, and attractions, such as Highlands Hammock State Park, Legoland® Florida, and Sebring International Raceway.

from $55/night

Rainbow Sun RV Communities

297 RV Sites, 1 Cottage

Rainbow in Frostproof, Florida, is a 55-plus community offering 297 full-hookup RV sites and a cottage on Crooked Lake, with 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 50 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, open all year behind a gated entrance. Elite, premium pull-through, and standard categories join a heated pool, two hot tubs, spa, fitness center, and craft room. Two hundred ninety-seven sites run in standard full hookup, elite full hookup, and premium full hookup pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 50 feet. One thing to check before booking: service is 50-amp throughout, so bring an adapter if your rig runs 30. A cottage rounds out the lodging. A laundry, restrooms, showers, RV storage, personal mailboxes, and a gated entrance handle the practical side. A heated outdoor pool, two hot tubs, and a spa anchor daily recreation, with a fitness center, clubhouse, game room, library, craft room, and pavilion besides. Pickleball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, billiards, horseshoes, corn hole, walking trails, biking, a pond, dog park, and picnicking fill the grounds, with fishing, live music, and a well-organized social calendar through the season. Pets are welcome. Polk County's citrus and lake country is a legitimate alternative to the more crowded coastal snowbird destinations — quieter, less expensive, and genuinely scenic, with Crooked Lake at the door. Winter is decisively the season in Florida's 55-plus communities. January through March fills with snowbirds. Book well ahead for those months, with far easier availability through the summer.

from $52/night

Cross Creek RV Resort

16 RV Sites

Cross Creek RV Resort in Arcadia, Florida, offers 17 RV sites on the Peace River, with cable TV and rigs accepted to 75 feet, open all year behind a gated entrance. An RV Super Site category joins a standard back-in tier, with an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, clubhouse, craft room, library, and bar. Seventeen back-in sites run in RV Super Site and standard back-in categories, carrying cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 75 feet. Confirm hookups and amp service with the resort for your rig when you book. Seventy-five feet accommodates a long coach with a tow — generous for a property this size, and the Super Site category gives the longest rigs a proper home. A laundry handles the practical side. An outdoor pool and hot tub and sauna anchor daily recreation, with a fitness center, recreation center, clubhouse, craft room, library, and bar besides. Sports courts, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, billiards, horseshoes, a lake, pond, beach, dog park, and hiking fill the rest, with boating, canoeing, kayaking, water sports, fishing, live music, and planned activities through the season. A golf course is nearby. That amenity list at 17 sites is genuinely remarkable, and it shows in the resort's Good Sam 10/10/10 rating — a perfect score achieved by only six resorts in all of Florida. The property is owned by a small South Florida company rather than a national chain, and the attention shows. DeSoto County's ranch and citrus country puts the Peace River, Arcadia's antique district, and the Gulf beaches within reach. Winter is decisively the season. Book well ahead for January through March.

from $62/night

Central Park Sun RV Communities

Central Park in Haines City, FL, offers full-hookup RV sites carrying water, sewer, and electric, with site-delivered WiFi and a picnic table at each site. Both pull-thru and back-in layouts are available. If you booked here before, note the name change: Central Park MH & RV Resort is now simply Central Park. Contact the community for site count, amp service, and maximum rig length, since those specifics aren't published here. A bathhouse with showers, propane fills, and a clubhouse cover the practical side. Pets are welcome. An outdoor pool, a recreation center, a game room, sport courts, pickleball, basketball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, a playground, and planned activities fill the grounds, with swimming and picnicking on site. A lake and a state park are nearby. Haines City sits on US Highway 27 in the central Florida Highlands of Polk County — the heart of the state's lake country, roughly equidistant between Orlando's theme park corridor and the Tampa Bay coast. Rates and availability are on the booking page. Winter season in Polk County books far ahead, so reserve early and confirm your rig's fit when you do.

from $40/night

Oak Harbor RV Park

95 RV Sites

Oak Harbor RV Park near Haines City, Florida, is a 55-plus community offering 37 full-hookup RV sites on a 1,000-acre private lake, with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 55 feet. Lakefront, lakeside, and canal categories join a standard full-hookup tier, with boat docks, a boat ramp, fishing pier, and recreation center. Thirty-seven back-in sites span canal full hookup, standard full hookup, lakefront full hookup, and lakeside full hookup categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 55 feet, with picnic tables. Three of four categories touch the water, which tells you what the property is built around. A laundry, restrooms, showers, and a general store handle the practical side. Boat docks, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier open the lake for boating and fishing, with a recreation center, library, sports courts, billiards, shuffleboard, and horseshoes filling the rest. Planned activities run through the season. Pets are welcome. A thousand-acre private lake is a substantial asset, and the setting stands in deliberate contrast to the manicured resort developments more commonly associated with Central Florida — this is a quieter, more genuinely residential lakeside community. Polk County sits between Tampa and Orlando, which puts both metros and their attractions within an easy drive while keeping costs and crowds down. Winter is decisively the season in Florida's 55-plus communities. January through March fills with snowbirds. Book well ahead for those months, with far easier availability through the summer.

from $41/night

Camp Margaritaville RV Resort and Cabana Cabins Auburndale

262 RV Sites, 42 Cabins

Camp Margaritaville RV Resort and Cabana Cabins in Auburndale, Florida, offers 262 full-hookup RV sites and 42 cabins on the Florida Ridge, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted up to 90 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Premium back-in and premium pull-through categories join standard tiers, alongside a water park, splash pad, fishing pier, and bar. Two hundred sixty-two sites span back-in, premium back-in, pull-thru, and premium pull-thru categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 90 feet, with picnic tables and BBQ pits. Ninety feet is exceptional and accommodates the longest coaches with a tow. Forty-two cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, showers, and a pet washing station handle the practical side. One policy to clear before booking: any RV 10 years old or older requires advance approval — email [email protected]. A water park and splash pad anchor the summer, with an outdoor pool alongside. A lake and fishing pier support fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, with mini-golf, a fitness center, recreation center, clubhouse, sports courts, basketball, corn hole, golf cart rentals, hiking, biking, a playground, pavilion, community fire pit, dog park, on-site dining, and a bar filling the rest. Planned activities run through the season. Polk County sits between Tampa and Orlando, with both within easy reach. Winter and spring drive demand. Reserve well ahead, and clear RV approval early if your coach is older.

from $65/night

Kissimmee South Sun RV Communities

122 RV Sites, 14 Park Models

Kissimmee South in Davenport, Florida, is a 55-plus community offering 122 full-hookup RV sites and 14 park models with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 50 feet, open all year behind a gated entrance. Elite pull-through and premium full-hookup categories join a pool, fitness center, mini-golf, and clubhouse in Polk County citrus country. One hundred twenty-two sites run in premium full-hookup and elite full-hookup pull-through categories, both carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 50 feet, with picnic tables. Fourteen park models round out the lodging. A laundry, dump station, and restrooms handle the practical side. The property was formerly Kissimmee South MH & RV Resort. An outdoor pool anchors daily recreation, with a fitness center, recreation center, clubhouse, mini-golf, and on-site dining besides. Pickleball, shuffleboard, billiards, basketball, and horseshoes fill the courts, with a lake and pond supporting fishing. Pets are welcome. The 55-plus designation and gated, quiet character are the point — this is an active-adult community rather than a family campground, and residents get the neighborly atmosphere they are looking for while one of the world's most concentrated entertainment districts sits within easy driving range to the northeast. Winter is decisively the season in Florida's 55-plus communities. January through March fills with snowbirds, and Polk County is no exception. Book well ahead for those months, with far easier availability through the summer.

from $65/night

Sun Retreats Lakeland

Sun Retreats Lakeland in Lakeland, FL, offers full-hookup pull-thru RV sites carrying water, sewer, electric, and cable TV, with site-delivered WiFi at each site. Every site is a pull-thru, so nothing needs unhitching, and the resort is rated big rig friendly. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, propane fills and exchange, a dump station, and recycling cover the practical side. Contact the resort for site count, amp service, and maximum rig length, since those specifics aren't published here. The recreation is built for long stays: an outdoor pool, a hot tub and sauna, a fitness center, a clubhouse, a recreation center, a game room, a library, sport courts, pickleball, basketball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, a playground, and a lake for fishing, with planned activities running through the season. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. Lakeland sits midway between Tampa and Orlando in Polk County — equally practical as a base for Gulf beaches, the theme parks, and the genuine natural country of the Florida interior. Rates and availability are on the booking page. Winter season fills first; call to confirm your rig's fit.

from $69/night

Shell Creek Sun RV Communities

154 RV Sites, 1 Cottage

Shell Creek in Punta Gorda, Florida, is a 55-plus community offering 154 full-hookup RV sites and a cottage with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 50 feet, open all year. A 24-slip marina, outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center sit on the banks of Shell Creek in Charlotte County. One hundred fifty-four standard full-hookup back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 50 feet, with picnic tables. The sites are spacious, and the 30- and 50-amp service covers most rigs comfortably. A cottage rounds out the lodging. A laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, showers, and recycling handle the practical side. The marina is the distinguishing amenity — 24 slips giving direct waterway access to the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor beyond. An outdoor pool and hot tub and sauna anchor daily recreation, with a fitness center, recreation center, game room, and on-site dining besides. Pickleball, shuffleboard, billiards, horseshoes, a beach, and a dog park fill the grounds, with boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and water sports from the creek. Pets are welcome. Shell Creek's freshwater-to-brackish transition supports genuinely varied fishing, and Charlotte Harbor is among the most productive estuaries on the Gulf Coast. Winter is decisively the season for Florida's 55-plus communities. Book well ahead for January through March, when snowbird demand fills the Charlotte County corridor.

from $55/night

North Lake Sun RV Communities

42 RV Sites, 1 Cottage, 5 Motel Rooms, 5 Apartments

North Lake in Moore Haven, FL, offers 42 full-hookup RV sites plus 11 apartment, cottage, and motel rentals, with 30 and 50-amp service and back-in sites for rigs up to 53 feet. Sites are a single standard full-hookup category, all back-ins carrying water, sewer, and electric. This is a 55+ community, open all year, and guests who don't own an RV can book one of the apartments, cottages, or motel rooms instead. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, and on-site dining cover the practical side. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. The social calendar carries the community: a clubhouse, a recreation center, a game room, a fitness center, a library, a pavilion, sport courts, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, corn hole, and planned activities, with swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, and biking on and around the lake. Golf and wine tasting are nearby. Moore Haven sits on the western rim of Lake Okeechobee in Glades County — 730 square miles of water, the second-largest freshwater lake by surface area in the contiguous United States, and one of the country's great largemouth bass fisheries. Rates for sites and rentals are on the booking page. Winter season books far in advance.

from $58/night