Waterfront RV Camping in Florida for $30 or Less (As Low as $12/night)

Finding true waterfront campgrounds in Florida with hookups under $30 is tough. Most sites are well above that now, and the ones that aren’t usually don’t include electricity or water.

But a few still exist. These spots are rare, they book fast, and some offer even lower rates if you have the America the Beautiful Senior Pass. A $30 site at a Corps of Engineers campground, for example, could cost just $15 with the pass.

The list below focuses on verified, waterfront locations (think lakes, rivers, canals, etc.) with current rates at or below $30, and as low as $12 a night!

1. W.P. Franklin North (USACE)

Location: Near Alva, FL on the Caloosahatchee River
Price: $30 (electric and water)
Link: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233661

The campground has 29 RV sites and 8 boat sites, each with 50-amp electric and water hookups. A boat ramp, fishing pier, and trailer dump station are on-site. The loop is almost completely surrounded by the Caloosahatchee River, with only a narrow stretch of land connecting it to shore. The river is part of the 152-mile Okeechobee Waterway that runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Anglers target both salt and freshwater species, and boaters use the waterway extensively. A unique feature here is the cruiser sites, which let campers sleep on their boat while using the campground facilities.

2. St. Lucie South (USACE)

Location: Near Stuart, FL on the St. Lucie Canal
Price: $30 (electric and water)
Link: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233638

This quiet, well-kept campground sits along the St. Lucie Canal, about 25 miles east of Lake Okeechobee. All RV sites have 50-amp electric and water hookups, along with picnic tables and easy access to a dump station. The campground also includes cruiser sites for boat campers and electric tent sites. A visitor center, group picnic shelter, and horseshoe pit round out the amenities. Campers can hike the nearby St. Lucie Nature Trail or spend the day boating and fishing the canal and the south fork of the St. Lucie River.

3. Ortona South (USACE)

Location: Near Moore Haven, FL on the Caloosahatchee River
Price: $30 (electric and water)
Link: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233570

All RV sites here are built on concrete pads and include both 30-amp and 50-amp electric hookups, water, a fire ring with grill, and a covered picnic table. Campers have access to a dump station, restrooms with showers, and a Wi-Fi hotspot near the west end restroom. The campground sits on the Caloosahatchee River, and while it doesn’t have its own boat ramp, day-use visitors can launch at Ortona North about 25 minutes away. The campground is a short drive from LaBelle, where you’ll find grocery stores, fuel, and restaurants.

4. Midway Campground (Big Cypress National Preserve)

Location: Ochopee, FL, around a small lake
Price: $30 RV electric; $24 tent (Senior/Access Pass typically 50% off)
Link: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246892

Located in the heart of Big Cypress National Preserve, this circular campground surrounds a small lake, giving nearly every RV site a water view. All RV sites have electric hookups, picnic tables, hibachi-style grills, and access to a dump station and flush toilets. The setting is open with limited shade, but the location puts campers within easy reach of hiking, biking, fishing, and ORV trails. Covered picnic shelters are placed around the lake for day-use visitors and campers alike.

Related: 10 Beachfront RV Parks Along Florida’s Gulf Coast

5. E.G. Simmons Conservation Park

Location: Ruskin, FL, on Tampa Bay
Price: $24 regular, $18 for 55+, $12 for 65+ Hillsborough County residents
Link: https://hcfl.gov/locations/eg-simmons-conservation-park

This county-run campground offers 110 sites with electric and potable water hookups, picnic tables, fire pits, and access to public restrooms, hot showers, and two RV dump stations. Set on the edge of Tampa Bay, the park is threaded with canals and mangrove-lined shoreline, giving many sites direct or partial water views. It’s a popular spot for kayaking, boating, and shoreline fishing. Seniors and local residents benefit from steep discounts, with no senior pass needed, making it one of the most affordable waterfront RV options in the state.