Southern Sands Signature RV Resort

RV park in Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida

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RV park with 184 sites

Full hookups, Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

184 sites
Open year-round

Stays from a week to a year; annual sites

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10-year rule

We accept RVs 10 years of age or newer. Management may allow RVs over 10 years with prior review. Photos may be required.

New 55+ RV resort by Zeman about 15 minutes outside Arcadia with 184 large paver-pad sites, 100 amp service and all utilities included. Short stays and monthly, seasonal and annual stays are offered; RVs must be 10 years old or newer unless management approves.

What stands out

  • 55+ resort with 184 oversized sites on pavered pads
  • 100 amp service and all utilities included
  • 5 pickleball courts, pool and spa, fitness center, tiki hut
  • RVs must be 10 years old or newer unless approved
  • Mandatory 10.5% hospitality fee on site charges
  • Owned by Zeman; opened as its newest Signature resort

Sites

Legacy Sites

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed

Signature Sites

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed

What this place offers

  • Clubhouse
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pickleball
  • Dog park
  • Laundry
  • Showers
  • Lake
  • Game room
  • Planned activities

What this place offers

  • Clubhouse
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pickleball
  • Dog park
  • Laundry
  • Showers
  • Lake
  • Game room
  • Planned activities
  • Mail & packages
  • Fitness center
  • Billiards
  • Cornhole
  • Tiki hut pavilion
  • Dog wash station
  • Mail kiosk
  • 100 amp service
  • Pavered pads
  • Resort mobile app

Things to know

Rig rules

  • 10-year rule: We accept RVs 10 years of age or newer. Management may allow RVs over 10 years with prior review. Photos may be required.
  • No tents

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet friendly; dog parks and dog wash station.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Check-out: 11:00 am
  • Stays from a week to a year; annual sites

Cancellation: Stays 1 month+: one-month deposit at booking; cancel 60+ days out = $500 fee, under 60 days = deposit forfeited. Stays under 1 month: paid in full at booking, full refund if cancelled 72+ hours before arrival. No refunds for early departure. No weather refunds except state-mandated evacuation.

Included in the rate: Rates based on 2 people; maximum 4 people per site.

Other fees: Rates include taxes and a 2.5% transaction fee. Mandatory 10.5% Hospitality Fee on site charges. Monthly $895 is a Nov 2026 promo for Legacy sites (Signature $995); Dec 2026 promo $1,500 Legacy / $1,700 Signature. Promo code WINTER99 gives $99/night through Dec 31, 2026. Returned check fee $50.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • About 15 minutes outside Arcadia along Route 17, south of the Peace River, 25 minutes from Charlotte Harbor.

Sites

  • Sites have 100 amp service and pavered pads.

Rates and fees

  • A mandatory 10.5% Hospitality Fee applies to site charges on all reservations.
  • Rates include all taxes and a 2.5% transaction fee.
  • February counts as a full month for monthly stays.
  • Changing a seasonal stay on arrival forfeits a one-month deposit and the full stay is still owed.
  • Payments must be in US funds from a US bank; returned checks cost $50.
  • Promo code WINTER99 gives $99 nights through Dec 31, 2026 (new reservations, not seasonal or annual).

Long-term and snowbird stays

  • Rate types include monthly, 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-month, seasonal and annual.
  • Summer offer for Florida residents only: limited Legacy sites at $895 per month.
  • Annual guests keep the same site year to year, pay all-inclusive pricing and may personalize their site per guidelines.
  • Children and grandchildren may visit; the resort is 55+.

Rig rules

  • Inquiry form accepts fifth wheels, motorhomes and travel trailers and asks RV year, length and slides.

Activities and nearby

  • Nearby: Peace River State Forest, Deep Creek Golf Club, Orange Hammock Wildlife Preserve, Arcadia rodeo, spring training.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • No weather-related refunds except for a state-mandated evacuation.

Ownership

  • Part of Zeman's Signature RV resorts, managed by Zeman Homes; chairman Ed Zeman, GM Fred Taylor.

On Google

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Where you'll be

11537 SW Kissimmee Road, Arcadia, FL, 34269

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