Although Florida might not be as large as some other states, it’s still full of great camping spots. If you’re planning a midFlorida RV rental, you might be wondering which campground you should pick. Here’s a guide to our favorite places to camp in central Florida.

Rv Resorts in Central Florida

If you’re looking for a camping trip with a long list of amenities, you should consider staying at an RV resort. Although these campgrounds cost more than state parks, they usually offer pools, activities, and other luxury amenities. 

Orlando Southwest KOA Holiday

This campground is near all the major theme parks. If you’re hoping to be close to the action of Universal Studios and Disney, you may want to stay at this KOA. It’s only about 25 minutes from Disney, Universal, or Legoland. After you enjoy the parks, you can enjoy having Wi-Fi and cable TV. For the obligatory S’mores at night, you should head to the firepit. 

Dogs are welcome here, and they can spend some time at the dog park. As far as amenities go, you have:

• Playground
• Jump pad
• Bike rentals
• Pickleball
• Miniature golf
• Pool

Camp Mack a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina and RV Resort 

About an hour from Orlando, Camp Mack is a Guy Harvey Lodge on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. Fishing enthusiasts from all over come to enjoy the 21,000 acres of bass fishing here. Even if you’re not interested in fishing, you can enjoy this lakefront campground. 

This RV resort boasts more than 20 miles of hiking and horse trails. If you want to stay busy, you can explore the nearby Lake Kissimmee State Park or take an air boat ride. There’s a kidzone onsite as well as a pool, a dock, and a sports bar. With activities all week long, this resort can keep you busy. 

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo near Lake Wales

There’s no shortage of things to do at this resort. On Saturday nights, there are rodeo events for visitors to enjoy. As the name implies, this resort gives you a full cowboy experience. If you have kids, they can participate in arts and crafts and an adventure park. The park has a mechanical bull, bungee jumper, and rock wall.

The resort also has movies, bike rentals, and a petting zoo. In fact, the resort offers so many activities that we can’t mention them all. From swamp buggy rides to air rifles, the Westgate River Ranch has it all. The RV sites are nice and come with access to bathroom facilities and a dump station. At about $120 a night, this resort is on the higher end but well worth it.

Resort at Canopy Oaks

Located near Frostproof, the Resort at Canopy Oaks is another campground loaded with activities and amenities. There are 1000 sites available along with some rental cottages. With over 200 acres of greenery, this resort lets you enjoy the great outdoors. You can spend your time fishing, playing pickleball, and enjoy the restaurants.

If you want to pamper yourself, you can head to the hair and nail salon. There’s also a pool and hot tub. On weekends, there are usually events for the whole family to enjoy. 

Campgrounds in Central Florida

There’s something so satisfying about staying in a true campground, surrounded by nature. And in Central Florida, there are plenty of state and county parks to choose from. Here are our favorite:

Lake Kissimmee State Park

In the 1870s, the land 15 miles east of Lake Wales was a cow camp. Although it’s now a campground with RV and tent sites, the park lets you go back in time through live demonstrations. You can see animals like bobcats, bald eagles, and sandhill cranes. 

If you like water, bring your canoe or kayak and navigate the lakes. And land lovers can enjoy the 13+ miles of trails. You’re bound to see a variety of Florida plants and wildlife on the trails. Six miles of trails are open to equestrians. In the campground itself, there are full hook-up RV sites as well as primitive tent sites. At night, you can see a beautiful starry sky.

Coleman Landing at Shady Oaks

Also located in Lake Wales, Coleman Landing at Shady Oaks is a great spot for RV camping. Because the campground doesn’t take reservations, you should always call the day you plan to travel there. Fortunately, availability is often good at Coleman Landing.

At this campground, you can enjoy fishing from a pier. If you tow your boat, you can explore the water from the boat launch. There’s a picnic shelter, public bathrooms, and plenty of areas for wildlife viewing. The Spanish moss hanging from the many trees makes this campground one of the more picturesque. 

Brownville Campground

Although this campground is a little to the west of Central Florida, it’s worth mentioning. Located in Arcadia, Brownville Park has one thing very few other campgrounds have – fossils. The campground itself is nested along the Peace River, which is home to shark teeth and many other fossils.

The sites are relatively large and are often shaded. Although there’s no playground, the campground has other amenities like bathrooms and trails. There’s a boat launch as well. As a county campground, Brownville has a low nightly rate and tends to have more availability than state parks. If you come here, bring a strainer and a bucket for fossils. 

Lake Louisa State Park

If you’re tired of the flatness of Florida, check out Lake Louisa State Park. The RV campground is a nice escape and has extremely unique scenery. You can see deer, bobcats, and bald eagles here on a regular basis. 

From the campground, you can see Lake Louisa, Lake Dixie, and Lake Hammond. Bring your kayak or paddleboard and explore the waterways. If you don’t have a vessel, you can rent one at the on-site store. 

Book Your MidFlorida RV Rental 

All of the sites above are only a quick drive from Southwest Florida. Book your MidFlorida RV rental today and start exploring some of the best parts of the state.