Glamping near Jacksonville, Florida

Flamingo Lake Sun RV Communities

108 RV Sites, 10 Cabins

Flamingo Lake in Jacksonville, FL, offers 108 full-hookup RV sites and 10 cabins, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 45 feet. Sites are named for their position on the water: deluxe pull-through full-hookup, lakefront full-hookup, and luxury lakefront full-hookup. All carry water, sewer, electric, and cable TV with site-delivered WiFi, a fire pit, and a picnic table. If you booked here before, note the name change: Flamingo Lake RV Resort is now simply Flamingo Lake. Laundry, a general store, propane fills and exchange, a dump station, and on-site dining cover the practical side. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. An outdoor pool, a fitness center, a clubhouse, a pavilion, a beach, horseshoes, paddle boats, live music, and planned activities fill the grounds, with swimming, boating, and fishing on the lake. Flamingo Lake sits on Newcomb Road in north Jacksonville, fifteen minutes from downtown and the First Coast beaches. Rates for sites and cabins are on the booking page. Luxury lakefront sites are the premium spots and book first.

from $45/night

Timberline Glamping at Hillsborough River

Timberline Glamping at Hillsborough River brings luxury tent accommodations to the banks of the Hillsborough River in Thonotosassa, Florida, operating within one of the Tampa Bay area's most distinctive natural parks. The timberline glamping experience trades the standard campsite for thoughtfully furnished canvas tents that combine the setting of a Florida state park with the comfort level of a boutique hotel—an approach that opens genuine outdoor immersion to guests who wouldn't otherwise consider sleeping under canvas. Deluxe Bell Tents offer 200 square feet with a queen bed, hotel-quality linens, air conditioning and heating, a mini refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, beautiful home décor, electrical outlets, and diffusers. Double Safari Tents scale up to 320 square feet with two queen beds and the same comfort amenities. Each glampsite surrounds the tent with outdoor elements that make the landscape part of the stay: a hammock under tree canopy, a private fire pit, a charcoal grill with cooking grate, string lights, camp chairs, a picnic table, and cornhole—all within the park's natural setting along the Hillsborough River. Shared bathrooms and showers are within easy walking distance. Hillsborough River State Park provides the natural infrastructure that makes this hillsborough river glamping location so compelling. The park protects one of the few class II river rapids in Florida—a rarity in a state defined by flat, slow-moving waterways—and the rapids are navigable by kayak for paddlers who enjoy moving water. Suspension bridges cross the river at scenic points, and trails wind through hammock forest and along the river's edge through terrain dominated by live oaks, cypress, and cabbage palms. Historic picnic pavilions built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s add a layer of heritage to a landscape that feels remarkably unchanged. Tampa lies roughly 15 miles west of the park, giving Timberline guests easy access to a full urban day trip without sacrificing the natural setting. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is about 20 minutes away for families who want a theme park afternoon, and Ybor City's historic Latin Quarter provides distinctive dining and nightlife with genuine cultural character. The Florida Aquarium, Lowry Park Zoo, and the downtown Tampa Riverwalk extend the day-trip possibilities for guests based at the river. Hillsborough River's quiet morning light and the sound of the rapids at night provide a counterpoint to the city that makes this one of the more satisfying one-foot-in-two-worlds camping experiences in central Florida. Timberline Glamping at Hillsborough River operates year-round in Florida's climate, though the fall-through-spring window offers the most comfortable outdoor temperatures for sitting by the fire pit and spending extended time outside. Summer brings the lush rainy-season greenery and warm water for swimming, along with the afternoon thunderstorms that are part of any honest Florida summer experience. Reservations book quickly for holiday weekends and spring break, and the combination of proximity to Tampa with the genuine park immersion the tents provide makes this a popular option for both couples and families looking for something beyond the standard Florida resort.

from $105/night