The Absolute Best Glamping Destinations In Florida, According To Reviews

With theme park capital Orlando and party city central Miami, Florida isn't known for its camping — but it should be. Particularly during the off-season (when temperatures are milder), Florida weather is perfect for camping, and the wider state also comes without the crowds that many big cities in the Sunshine State suffer from. And best of all, camping is much more affordable for a family than staying in a big-name hotel. But what if roughing it in a sleeping bag isn't your style? That's where glamping comes in, otherwise known as "glam camping," with real beds and linens, bathrooms, electricity, air conditioning, modern amenities, and trendy décor. Before you go, make sure you follow this guide to planning your next U.S. glamping trip.

To find the best places for glamping, we evaluated which spots had the most reviews and the highest scores. We also looked at sites that offered the most luxurious amenities, the best locations, and the most unique experiences. If you're looking to experience Florida on the cheap while still having a comfortable — and one-of-a-kind — stay, check out these spots for glamping in the Sunshine State.

You might think that ranches and rodeos belong to the West, but River Ranch has an authentic one of its own at the Westgate River Ranch Resort. Visitors can check out a rodeo every Saturday night, play games at the Cowboy Adventure Park, go horseback riding, and more. And, in true outdoors fashion, visitors glamp inside luxury tents during their stay. At Westgate River Ranch, each glamping tent includes real beds, air conditioning, private bathrooms with showers, patios with rocking chairs, a microwave, a mini-fridge, and more. There's even a concierge service that can provide extra blankets and toiletries, as well as a coffee delivery each morning. Visitors also enjoy an evening campfire lit by staff members, surrounded by a night sky full of millions of stars and trees.

Each of the 20 384-square-foot glamping tents, which can each accommodate four people with two twin beds and one king bed, costs $289 per night. However, according to the hundreds of Tripadvisor reviewers who gave the Westgate River Ranch Resort four stars, it's well worth it. "We stayed in the luxury glamping section and it was very nice indeed, nestled among mature live oaks and with many nice features," said one past visitor. "The tents themselves were very comfortable and absolutely worth the price."

An eco-resort on 415 acres of pine forest and swampland, Coldwater Gardens doesn't call itself an eco-resort just because it reuses towels or avoids plastic. This spot in Milton is the real deal, as it offers 7 miles of trails, four beaches, greenhouses, ponds, animals, and a butterfly garden. Guests here can stay in anything from a treehouse to a platform perfect for stargazing, but the real gem of the accommodations is the $130-per-night glamping tents that can accommodate up to four people. The six available tents have views of a pine savannah and include two queen-sized beds, a mini fridge, fans, electric blankets, a coffeemaker, and access to a communal bathroom with showers as well as a fire pit and grill.

When you're not relaxing in your glamping tent, you can engage in activities such as kayaking down Coldwater Creek, fishing, picnicking, meeting animals at the petting zoo, or sending the kids off for an afternoon on the playground. Over 500 visitors have given Coldwater Gardens 4.9 stars on Google, writing comments like, "We LOVE glamping at Coldwater Gardens. It's a beautiful location, the sand bars are nice and secluded and the accommodations are just what you need to camp comfortably! I look forward to many more vacations spent here as my kids grow and many more memories made!"

With a pool, playground, boat rentals, fishing dock, and dog park, Live Oak Landing is the ideal place for glamping with the family. This resort offers one-bedroom and studio cottages that can accommodate two to six people with kitchens, bathrooms, televisions, washing machines, grills, picnic tables, and more for an upscale outdoor experience with everything you might need. Just ask the resort's many Tripadvisor reviewers who have given Live Oak Landing four-and-a-half stars. "My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our family vacation," said one past visitor. "It was truly the best of both worlds, I refer to it as 'tamed camping.' The front office staff was wonderful and attentive and always ready to ensure our stay was great."

Costs for the glamping cottages are about $240 to $256 per night, which can also be extended as the resort offers long-term camping rates. Alternatively, you can buy one of Live Oak Landing's glamping cottages so you can head out for a vacation anytime you choose. Adding to its long list of onsite amenities, Live Oak Landing glamping visitors are also near the Windswept Dunes golf course, the 19-mile Timpoochee which runs along the area's beaches, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, which includes more than 3 miles of white-sand beaches, and the 15,000-acre Point Washington State Park which is full of trails ideal for hiking and biking.

At Island Oaks RV Resort, you'll have a wide array of glamping cabins to choose from, including the pink Flamingle (perfect for girls' weekends and bachelorette parties), the Barefoot Villa (which sits at the foot of a lake ideal for swimming), the Desert Oasis decorated with cactus-themed artwork, and the Pet Paradise where you can bring your furry companion. The glamping facilities cost $263 to $310 per night and can accommodate four to six people. But no matter which you choose, you'll enjoy a great blend of nature and luxury, according to the nearly 800 people who have reviewed Island Oaks RV Resort on Google, giving the park 4.5 stars.

"We just had the most amazing camping trip here!" said one past visitor. "The sites are all gorgeous, concrete, super level with lots of space and perfectly manicured grass and landscaping. We stayed in the Private Pet Paradise site so our pup had his own play area and it was ideal!" Visitors to the resort will also never run out of things to do, as the park is home to a heated pool that's open year-round with a hot tub and a tiki bar, an arcade for rainy days, a miniature golf course, a gym, a lake for swimming and fishing, and several courts to play every sport ranging from pickleball to bocce ball.

At Manatee Springs State Park, visitors can see one of Florida's most lovable animals in the wild as they flock to this cooling spring surrounded by an 800-foot boardwalk, a cypress forest, and 8.5 miles of trails. And thanks to the park's "glampsites" — a quick walk away from the springs — people can enjoy Manatee Springs State Park in style. All of the tents are located in the Hickory Loop of the campground and have blue décor, queen beds, heating and air conditioning, nightstands, indoor chairs, an outdoor seating area surrounded by relaxing lights, a fire pit, and a chandelier. Yes, a chandelier! But make sure you leave your cozy glamping tent to embark on a manatee paddle adventure, where you'll take a kayak tour led by a guide while surrounded by wild manatees. Be careful not to disturb the magnificent creatures, for obvious reasons.

The tents generally cost $120 per night, but they can range from $90 to $225 depending on the time of year you visit. Hundreds of people have given the park 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor, with one reviewer saying, "We did the glamping experience and stayed two nights at the campground. It was quiet and comfortable staying in the tents. Not having to worry about tent set up and having coffee on hand were huge pluses and we still had fun cooking over a campfire."

One of the most underrated state parks in the country, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is plucked straight of the West with its endless acreage of grasslands and Dark Sky designation, meaning that visitors can see the stars in all their glory without being disturbed by artificial lights. Adorned with orange walls, wood floors, minimalist details, and zig-zag patterns, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park's glamping tents bring the outdoors indoors with all of the creature comforts. The oversized tents include hotel-style beds, rugs, heating and air conditioning, a mini-fridge, and a coffee maker. Outside, visitors will find hammocks, a fire pit, a grill, a table and chairs, and string lights for a cozy ambiance.

Prices to reserve the tents start at $169 per night, plus a $65 cleaning fee. You can also add upscale amenities and games to your stay for extra costs, such as a s'mores kit, a telescope to see the famed stars of the park, propane firepits, cornhole, Jenga, firewood, and more. The park has earned plenty of Tripadvisor reviews and a four-and-a-half star rating. "We choose the glamping excursion," said one reviewer. "As soon as we opened the tent we were amazed. Very well laid out, very clean, and yes even cool. The sky tends to open like a bowl at night as the ocean pulls the clouds away." Outside of your tent, make sure to check out the park's guided buggy prairie tours, the many endangered birds that call the park home, and the 100 miles of biking and hiking trails.

Thanks to its drastic changes in elevation, Alafia River State Park is a favorite spot for mountain bikers looking for a course that's both stimulating and picturesque. Horseback riders also love the park, as it has 20 miles of trails that cover forests, lakes, and hills. To explore all this unique Florida park offers, it's best to stay the night — especially in one of the park's colorful, upscale glamping tents. Available every month of the year, the tents include a queen-sized bed with a memory foam mattress, a kitchen and grill with outdoor seating and a fire pit, as well as fans for those hot Florida nights. The tents are located near both the bathhouse and horse barn, making for a convenient location for both riders and those just looking for a hot shower.

Three glamping tents — ranging from 16 to 20 feet — are available for booking, which cost $139 to $179 per night and can accommodate up to eight people. Visitors can add optional upgrades to their stay, such as toilets, extra chairs and mattresses, and decorations, in case you're glamping to celebrate a special event. Tripadvisor reviewers have given Alafia River State Park four-and-half stars. "We had a great time camping overnight here!" said one past visitor. "The trails are wonderful and incredibly scenic."

Florida is known for its endless white-sand beaches and crystal-clear blue waters, and that's exactly what visitors will find at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Santa Rosa Beach, home to 3 miles of beaches, and plenty of hiking trails, rare plant and animal species, and birds. To maximize your stay at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, book one of its boho-chic 16-to-20-foot glamping tents, which include queen beds, nightstands, an indoor table and chairs, rugs, electrical outlets, outdoor string lights for ambiance, an outdoor picnic table and chairs, bicycles, and heating and air conditioning. 

Prices for the tents start at $200 per night and can accommodate up to eight people, but there is also plenty of room for extra air mattresses so the whole family can bunk together — yes, you can bring your kids and your dogs. Best yet, it's less than a mile to the beach, and there's even a tram if you want to save your legs. Plus, the bathroom is only about 100 feet from the tents. Many happy customers have given Topsail Hill Preserve State Park four-and-a-half stars on Tripadvisor, writing comments such as, "The spaces are clearly marked and there are restrooms facilities conveniently located throughout the site. Power, sewer and cable all worked well. I would highly recommend this for my fellow camping travelers."

Want to take a trip back to the 1800s but with all of the modern comforts of today? Then glamp overnight at Lake Kissimmee State Park, which offers presentations featuring circa-1876 cow hunters among more than a dozen miles of hiking trails, plenty of animal species, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. The park has more than 200 Tripadvisor reviews amounting to a four-and-a-half-star rating, with comments such as, "My wife and I were recently traveling around the state and visited eight state parks. Lake Kissimmee ranked right up there among the best of them. With the miles of hiking trails, boat ramp and camping areas throughout, this park has something for everybody."

At Lake Kissimmee State Park, the "Luxury Pioneer" glamping tents — which cost $100 per night — include area rugs, queen beds, nightstands with lamps, chandeliers, seating inside and outside, electrical outlets, a fire pit, heating and air conditioning, and a coffee maker. They're only a short walk from bathrooms and showers, as well as a general store that sells necessities like firewood, snacks, and ice cream. In true pioneer style, the tents are adorned with cowhide rugs, Western artwork, and rocking chairs, and all guests are provided with a wagon to help them get their bags to the tent.

If you're a lover of the water, there's no better place to glamp in the Sunshine State than the 1,200-acre St. Andrews State Park, which is sandwiched between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay, leaving plenty of opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and more. It's also next to the 7-mile barrier island Shell Island, which is only reachable by ferry and is perfect for snorkeling. Dolphins are often seen swimming nearby. 

Every glamping tent (which can accommodate up to three people) has a view of the pristine waters of the area, as well as a queen bed, a cot, air conditioning, fans, a grill, a fire pit, a picnic table, coffee maker, internet, and electrical outlets. The tents are near the bathhouse with showers and toilets, plus they're also wheelchair-accessible. They're also not far from the park's three stores that offer camping necessities and activity rentals, as well as a food truck and bar with basic American fare.

A group of up to eight people can sleep at one glamping site (which costs $189 per night) if a group decides to set up an additional tent. St. Andrews State Park has garnered a whopping 2,400 reviews on Tripadvisor and a rating of four-and-a-half stars. Visitors have written comments like, "I love St. Andrews SP and camping here is amazing. Waking up next to the water to a beautiful sunrise is such a great experience."

Florida is known for its oranges, so don't just pick up a jug of Florida's Natural here — glamp at WonderField Farm & Retreat in Floral City, a 66-acre orange grove and organic farm. The farm offers cottages and a restored farmhouse, but for a taste of nature, visitors can book its solar-powered, luxury glamping tents that all have water views thanks to a canal that runs alongside them. Choose between four different tents, all of which offer minimalist décor (with orange tones, of course), as well as custom-built decks, fire pits, and outdoor bathrooms and showers, costing $129 per night and a $50 cleaning fee. There's always something to do here, as the farm has a robust and unique activities calendar with events like a permaculture design course and a "regenaissance restival" festival.

Many happy visitors have helped Wonderfield Farm & Retreat earn 4.9 stars on Google with comments such as, "I visited Wonderfield last weekend for my friend's 34th birthday and we stayed in the new glamping tents for two nights. It was such a magical experience to wake up in the tents and look outside and see the beauty of the farm radiating through. The tents are a wonderful blend of feeling like you're sleeping outdoors like traditional camping, with the comfort of a 5 star hotel."

Glamping has become all the rage as people search for once-in-a-lifetime experiences without budget-breaking prices. Businesses have capitalized on this, offering glamping opportunities around every turn, especially in fabulous Florida, which attracts tons of visitors. To evaluate which spots in the Sunshine State were best for glamping, we looked at which places that offered glamping had the best reviews and highest reviews on sites such as TripAdvisor and Google. We also considered which glamping locations offered the best amenities needed for a modern stay, like air conditioning and bathrooms. We determined which glamping destinations had the most unique features and locations, like being on an orange farm or a rodeo.