Camping Near Tampa, FL
There are 15 campgrounds within driving distance of Tampa, FL in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is DOE LAKE GROUP SITE, about 85 miles away. 10 of the closest are free. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Tampa (10).
Closest campgrounds to Tampa
- DOE LAKE GROUP SITE — 85 mi from Tampa · DOE LAKE GROUP SITE · Vistas 6
- BIG SCRUB CAMPGROUND — 87 mi from Tampa · BIG SCRUB CAMPGROUND · Vistas 4.5
- LAKE DORR CABIN — 88 mi from Tampa · LAKE DORR CABIN · Vistas 6.3
- CLEARWATER LAKE REC AREA — 90 mi from Tampa · CLEARWATER LAKE REC AREA · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.4
- MILL DAM GROUP CAMP — 93 mi from Tampa · MILL DAM GROUP CAMP · ~$10/night · Vistas 5.7
- BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND — 93 mi from Tampa · BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND · Vistas 5.8
- Alexander Springs Recreation Area — 94 mi from Tampa · Alexander Springs Recreation Area · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.6
- JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA — 96 mi from Tampa · JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.2
- Ocala NF - Juniper Springs — 96 mi from Tampa · FL - Ocala · $20/night · Vistas 7.5
- W.P. FRANKLIN N — 97 mi from Tampa · W.P. FRANKLIN N · Vistas 6.5
- W.P. FRANKLIN SOUTH RECREATION AREA — 97 mi from Tampa · W.P. FRANKLIN SOUTH RECREATION AREA · Vistas 5.2
- RIVER FOREST GROUP SITE — 98 mi from Tampa · RIVER FOREST GROUP SITE · Vistas 6.9
- SALT SPRINGS RECREATION AREA — 107 mi from Tampa · SALT SPRINGS RECREATION AREA · Vistas 6.3
- ORTONA SOUTH — 107 mi from Tampa · ORTONA SOUTH · Vistas 5
- Moore Haven West — 114 mi from Tampa · Moore Haven West · Vistas 5
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Camping near Tampa FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Tampa?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is DOE LAKE GROUP SITE, roughly 85 miles from Tampa, FL. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Tampa?
Yes. 10 campgrounds near Tampa, FL are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Tampa page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.