RV sites (transient/monthly)
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Power
- 30 / 50 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Nightly
- $50
Bonnet Lake Campground
Campground in Avon Park, Highlands County, Florida Also known as Bonnet Lake Campgrounds, Bonnet Lake Campgrounds, LLC
USDA NAIP via USGS Campground with 175 sites
Full hookups, 50 amp, 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.
175 sites
30 / 50 amp
Electric service
Open year-round
Year-round; summer rates Apr 1-Sep 30, winter rates Oct 1-Mar 31.
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55+ RV and mobile home park on Bonnet Lake off SR 17 in Avon Park, with 175 full-hookup sites (30/50 amp), a pool, clubhouse, fishing pier and boat ramp. Takes daily, weekly and monthly RV stays (winter $60/day or $750/month plus electric) and annual sites; families with children may stay up to two weeks.
What stands out
- 55+ park on Bonnet Lake with a fishing pier and boat ramp
- 175 full-hookup sites with 30 and 50 amp, some pull-through
- Winter rate $60/day or $750/month plus electric; summer $50/day or $575/month
- Lake front annual sites $600/month plus electric
- Families with children may stay up to two weeks
- Part of Southern Charm Mobile Home & RV Communities
Sites
Permanent sites - Regular / Canal
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
Permanent sites - Lake Front
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
What this place offers
- Pool
- Clubhouse
- Laundry
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Lake
- Fishing
- Boat ramp
- Pickleball
- Horseshoes
Things to know
Rig rules
- No year rule stated; units deemed too old or improperly maintained may not remain. No pop-ups for seasonal or yearly lease.
Pets
- Pets allowed
- No aggressive animals; restricted breed list (not published on site).
- Office approval and vaccination records required; leash max 6 ft; not in pool, rec hall, bathrooms; not left unattended outside; patio dog fences max 36 in. Pet fees: ask when booking.
Arrival
- Check-in: Before sunset or 6:00 pm, escorted to site (Rules page); FAQ says 12pm
- Check-out: 12 noon (Rules page); FAQ says 11AM
- Year-round; summer rates Apr 1-Sep 30, winter rates Oct 1-Mar 31.
Cancellation: Rates page: $100 non-refundable deposit on all reservations; no refunds or credits for unused time. FAQ: 1-27 nights refund minus $25 if 14+ days out; monthly refund minus $200 if 30+ days out; holiday weekends minus $25 at 14+ days; no-shows no refund.
Included in the rate: Rates based on two people, one camping unit and one tow vehicle or auto per site.
Other fees: Summer (Apr-Sep): $50/day, $300/week, $575/month + electric. Winter (Oct-Mar): $60/day, $360/week, $750/month + electric. Taxes included. Permanent/annual: $565/month (regular, canal) or $600 (lake front) + electric. In-unit washer $10/month. Background check $37/person for permanent sites. $50 late fee after the 10th.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Sites
- 175 full hook-up RV and mobile home sites; lake access community.
- Full hookups (water, sewer, electric) with 30 and 50 amp; back-in and pull-through sites.
- Permanent site types: Regular and Canal sites $565/month + electric; Lake Front $600/month + electric.
Rates and fees
- Summer (Apr 1-Sep 30), tax included: daily $50, weekly $300, monthly $575 + electric.
- Winter (Oct 1-Mar 31), tax included: daily $60, weekly $360, monthly $750 + electric.
- $100 non-refundable deposit required for all reservations; no refunds or credits for time not used.
- FAQ cancellation: 1-27 nights full refund minus $25 at 14+ days out; monthly 30+ days out refund minus $200; holiday weekends minus $25 at 14+ days; no-shows no refund.
- Rates based on two people, one camping unit and one tow vehicle/auto per site. All fees paid up front.
- Washing machine in your unit: $10/month extra. Background check for permanent sites $37 per person.
- Lot, cable and propane bills due the 1st; $50 late fee after the 10th. Electric read on the 15th, billed a month behind.
Long-term and snowbird stays
- 55+ resort: at least one resident or registered guest per site must be 55 or older. Families and children welcome for up to two weeks.
- Rules page: camping units with children welcome for up to 14 days during the winter season.
- Annual sites now available; contact for rates. Permanent sites paid on the 1st, year-round.
- Year-round units must be tied down and skirted within 30 days. Renting, subleasing or loaning unoccupied units not permitted. Unit sales staying in the park need management approval.
- New doublewides from the $150,000s are sold at sister park Whidden Mobile Home Park, Frostproof (863-651-1211).
Rig rules
- No pop-up campers for seasonal or yearly lease; month to month only.
- Any unit deemed too old or improperly maintained may not be permitted to remain.
Pets
- Pets welcome with office approval and vaccination records on file; leashed (FAQ: max 6 ft); no aggressive animals (restricted breed list); not in pool, rec hall, bathrooms or others' yards; not left unattended outside. Portable dog fences only around patio, max 36 in.
- Pet fees: ask when booking.
Rules
- Quiet hours 10:00 pm-8:00 am. Speed limit 10 mph.
- Campfires only in elevated fire pits with screened lid; check local fire restrictions.
- No firearms unless approved and registered with the office. No vehicle repairs (including oil changes). No clotheslines on unit or site. No storage around or under RVs.
- Resident guests must register; max 14 consecutive days or 28 days a year. Visitor vehicles off the property during quiet hours.
- Park on your own lot; extra parking near office and entrance; storage lots for long-term storage.
Amenities and services
- Pool, large clubhouse with community kitchen, patio, fishing pier, boat launch/ramp, laundry room, bathhouse.
- Sport courts: shuffleboard, pickleball, cornhole; horseshoes; weekly activity schedule; event calendar.
- Picnic tables reserved for RV monthly residents. Park-wide emergency communication by SMS; messages left in your mailbox.
Activities and nearby
- On Bonnet Lake with fishing pier and boat ramp; less than ten minutes from Sebring.
- Nearby: River Greens Golf Course, Maxwell Groves Country Store, Highlands Hammock State Park, Cracker Trail Museum, SFSC Museum of Florida Art and Culture, historic downtown Sebring, NASGRASS at Florida Flywheelers Park.
- Less than 70 miles from Walt Disney World and about 80 miles from Universal Studios.
Ownership
- Part of Southern Charm Mobile Home & RV Communities (sister parks include Lake Glenada RV Resort, Hammondell Campsites, Strawberry Fields For RVers, Craigs RV Park, Orange Blossom KOA).
- Park manager: Ginny.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
2825 State Road 17 S, Avon Park, FL, 33825
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- bonnetlakecampgrounds.com Home: site count, amenities, 55+, brand, phone, address
- bonnetlakecampgrounds.com Seasonal, monthly and permanent rates, deposit
- bonnetlakecampgrounds.com Amenities list
- bonnetlakecampgrounds.com Park rules: pets, check-in/out, occupancy, guests, campfires
- bonnetlakecampgrounds.com FAQ: 55+ rule, hookups, pull-throughs, cancellation, billing
- bonnetlakecampgrounds.com Mobile homes for sale (sister park)
- parkwith.us Online booking page
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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