Dispersed Camping in Polk County, Florida
Showing 32 locations in Polk County.
Anytime Fitness
Paved parking lot situated outside an Anytime Fitness gym.
Auburndale Speedway
Spectator parking lot at the Auburndale Speedway. Overnight RV parking is permitted with staff authorization, typically during scheduled racing events.
Backpack Campsite - North
A primitive, hike-in backpack campsite located in a natural area near Lake Wales.
Backpack Campsite - South
A primitive, hike-in backpack campsite nestled within the natural pine flatwoods near Lake Wales.
Camping World of Winter Haven
Camping World parking lot offering limited overnight spaces with hookups, typically reserved for Good Sam members. Note that some spaces may be occupied long-term.
Coleman Landing Campground
A developed county campground adjacent to Lake Kissimmee. Offers primitive tent camping as well as electric and water hookups in a quiet natural setting.
Cracker Barrel - Citrus Ridge
Commercial overnight parking located at a restaurant close to regional theme parks. Dedicated RV/bus parking spaces are available, with quieter parking options situated behind the building.
Cracker Barrel - Lakeland
This suburban Cracker Barrel location offers convenient, paved overnight parking right off Interstate 4. Dedicated RV lanes are available behind the restaurant, though travelers should expect steady highway noise.
Fallen Oak Campsite
A primitive backpacking campsite located under a canopy of live oaks on the Buster Island Loop Trail within Lake Kissimmee State Park.
Good Life RV Park
A commercial RV resort offering grass sites with concrete patios, full hookups (water, electricity, and sewer), and a large swimming pool.
Grave Island Campsite
Secluded primitive campsite on the edge of Lake Arbuckle, popular for kayakers and hikers seeking quiet backcountry camping.
Hampton Tract Equestrian Campground
A spacious and quiet primitive campground managed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District, popular with equestrian campers, van lifers, and tent campers alike. The site features flat, grassy clearings with fire rings and a single vault toilet. Access is secured behind a locked gate, which requires a free online reservation to obtain the entry code.
Isabell Campsite
Primitive lakeside campsite situated along the eastern shore of Lake Arbuckle. Includes a basic clearing with a fire ring.
KICCO Wildlife Management Area
A remote and scenic conservation area managed by the South Florida Water Management District along the Kissimmee River. It features quiet, open-field campsites nested among oaks and pines. Access requires navigating a long, sandy dirt road which can become slick and muddy when wet. Motorized access is restricted behind a locked gate, requiring an advance reservation to receive the combination code.
Kissimmee South RV Resort
A peaceful, gated RV resort featuring concrete pads, a swimming pool, and a highly quiet environment. The resort primarily operates as a 55+ community but accepts other ages under specific policy limits.
Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground
A scenic, shaded state park campground nestled within a lush, island-like oak and mangrove forest environment. The campground features spacious and level sites with water and electric hookups, a modern bathhouse, laundry facilities, kayak and canoe rentals, and extensive hiking and biking trails.
Lake Wales Ridge State Forest - Lake Arbuckle Campsites
A pair of primitive, secluded campsites situated along the eastern shore of Lake Arbuckle. These sites are accessible only via hiking trails or boat, offering extreme isolation and beautiful lakeside views under mature oak trees.
Lelynn RV Resort
A spacious private RV resort situated on the shores of Little Lake Agnes, offering concrete waterfront pads, full utility hookups, and a swimming pool.
Love's RV Hookup - Polk City
Convenient roadside RV hookup sites located at the Love's Travel Center, offering back-in spaces with power and water connections.
Love's Travel Stop
A 24-hour commercial travel stop offering paved parking. Stays are permitted for a single night with management approval, though traffic noise is high.
Lowe's - Lake Wales
A large retail hardware parking lot where single-night stays are generally tolerated. Visitors are asked to park discreetly towards the far right-hand perimeter of the lot.
Mott Prairie Backcountry Camping Area
Highly secluded and remote primitive backcountry campsites situated in the Green Swamp East Tract, providing a quiet pine-and-palm wilderness setting.
Palm Breeze Estate
A quiet private estate offering basic sites with water, electricity, and sewer hookups. The hosts are welcoming and accommodate self-contained travelers.
Planet Fitness - Lake Wales
Overnight parking at the edge of a commercial shopping plaza. It is generally tolerated for a single night, and is particularly quiet during hours when the gym is closed.
Planet Fitness Auburndale Plaza
A commercial plaza parking area shared with multiple 24-hour gym facilities, laundry services, and convenience stores.
Polk City Trailhead Parking (North)
A paved day-use parking area serving a local rail-trail corridor.
Polk City Trailhead Parking (South)
A paved trailhead parking area designated for daytime recreation.
River Ranch Property Owners Association
A private, gated camping and recreation property managed by the local property owners association.
Sanlan RV & Golf Resort
A large, fully developed commercial RV resort featuring full hookups, scenic nature trails, and direct access to local biking trails. Ideal for long or short stays with full resort-style amenities.
Snell Creek Trailhead
A small dirt trailhead parking area located along a busy highway near Davenport, Florida. This spot is a convenient, basic overnight staging area for smaller campervans and self-contained vehicles, though visitors should expect noticeable road noise. While short-term overnight parking is tolerated at the trailhead, backcountry camping along the trail or on the Huckleberry Islands requires a Special Use License from the managing water authority.
Walmart Bartow
A standard retail parking lot in Bartow offering potential short-term overnight parking with access to nearby stores.
Walmart
A convenient commercial stop located near local parks and trails, where overnight stays are typically permitted in the southwest corner of the parking lot.