Campgrounds in the Tampa area
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If you are a Thousand Trails member then Thousand Trails Orlando (in Clermont) is good and if you aren't a member they do do some general public stays (https://www.thousandtrails.com/getaways/florida/orlando.asp). Also, I didn't stay at this one but visited it and it was very nice and I believe they were doing some good deals for monthly stays: http://www.eliteresorts.com/citrusvalley/index.html. Both are handy to Kissimmee and Orlando attractions.
wesley1963
Wes
There are several parks I can recommend. Bay Bayou RV Resort http://www.baybayou.com/ is in Tampa. The campsites are grass or sea shell and there are no-see-ums. If you don't know what that is, you will when you get there! It is a straight shot to the fairgrounds, but the traffic can be a bear at certain times of the day. Mileage-wise it is close and can take approx. 45 minutes to the fairground in heavy traffic.
The park we are in is Three Lakes RV Resort http://www.sunrvresorts.com/three_lakes. Every year there are people who stay here for the show. Most I've spoken with say they prefer cement pads here as opposed to the grass sites. It's just under 50 miles ( a little under an hr to get there).
Another is now part of Sun Communities as well. http://www.sunrvresorts.com/tampaeast/. I believe this park is only one exit down I-4 from LazyDays. Last time we were there they had all grass sites. Not sure if that has changed. This park is the closest of my recommendations to the fairgrounds, and since it isn't far from Lazydays, you can share time with the lucky ones who are staying at Lazydays! The only thing is that they charge $12 more per day for special events including the rv show. Not a big deal but just wanted to inform you.
There are lots of parks but many may be full for the season.
The park we are in is Three Lakes RV Resort http://www.sunrvresorts.com/three_lakes. Every year there are people who stay here for the show. Most I've spoken with say they prefer cement pads here as opposed to the grass sites. It's just under 50 miles ( a little under an hr to get there).
Another is now part of Sun Communities as well. http://www.sunrvresorts.com/tampaeast/. I believe this park is only one exit down I-4 from LazyDays. Last time we were there they had all grass sites. Not sure if that has changed. This park is the closest of my recommendations to the fairgrounds, and since it isn't far from Lazydays, you can share time with the lucky ones who are staying at Lazydays! The only thing is that they charge $12 more per day for special events including the rv show. Not a big deal but just wanted to inform you.
There are lots of parks but many may be full for the season.
hillsonwheels
Well-known member
Lakeland Carefree Resort, 900 Old Combee Road (exit #33 off I-4) is a nice campground. Phone # is 863-687-6146.
I don't know how long you can stay or what amenities you are looking for, but Hillsborough River State Park is very nice. If looking for sewer hook-up, forget about it. But if you want a nice state park environment with large shaded spots, go for it. They even have a huge pool. It is close to Tampa. Very nice trails along the river.
notobright
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If you can get in... Ft Desoto Campground.... Most sites are right on the bay... Gorgeous...W/E but no sewer....
