RV or tent site (water/electric)
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- 20 / 30 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Nightly
- $34
Canoe Outpost - Little Manatee River
RV park in Wimauma, Hillsborough County, Florida Also known as Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River RV and Tents
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RV park with 22 sites
30 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.
22 sites
20 / 30 amp
Electric service
Open year-round
Open all year; office 9 AM-5 PM daily; paddling closed Thanksgiving and Christmas but camping open.
You can request a site (not guaranteed)
Source: Official website
Paddling outfitter on the Little Manatee River near Wimauma with water-and-electric RV/tent sites (20/30 amp, dump station, no sewer), walk-in primitive and group tent areas, cabins and rental trailers. Many sites are small or tight; a few combine into a 74 ft pull-through for big rigs. Open year-round with nightly, weekly and monthly rates.
What stands out
- Campground at a canoe and kayak outfitter on the Little Manatee River
- Two 37 ft sections combine into a 74 ft pull-through, but many sites are small and tight
- Walk-in primitive tent sites, group tent area with pavilion and stage
- Cabins and rental trailers by the night, week or month
- Free primitive river camping on multi-day paddle trips
- Monthly RV site $640
Sites
Primitive walk-in tent site
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Nightly
- $20
Group camp area (tents only)
- Hookups
- Not listed
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Nightly
- $149
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Dump station
- Camp store
- Firewood
- Ice
- River or creek
- Fishing
- Kayak & canoe rentals
- Hiking trails
Cabins and rentals
Cabin
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bathroom
- Yes
- Nightly
- $149
One-bedroom river cabin on stilts (19 stairs); $795/week, $1,995/month; A/C, kitchen, cable TV, Wi-Fi; 2-night weekend minimum.
Cabin
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bathroom
- Yes
- Nightly
- $169
Woods 2-bedroom cabin, 2 baths; $895/week, $2,495/month. Flooded Aug 2024, not rentable until refurbished (est. mid 2026).
Cabin
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bathroom
- Yes
- Nightly
- $129
Woods studio cabin, 3/4 kitchen; $695/week, $1,895/month.
RV rental (2)
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bathroom
- Yes
- Nightly
- $129
2020 Grand Design 32 ft trailer and a 41 ft Coachmen park model; $695/week, $1,895/month; no pets in unit.
Rental
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bathroom
- Not listed
- Nightly
- $70
'Cool Bus' converted school bus; unavailable since Sept 2022 due to flood damage.
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Dogs and cats only, with prior approval at reservation; leashed outside; current vaccinations; no pets in RV rental unit; service dogs welcome.
Arrival
- Open all year; office 9 AM-5 PM daily; paddling closed Thanksgiving and Christmas but camping open.
Cancellation: Full payment at booking. Cancel or change up to 14 days before check-in; refunds less 5% processing fee. No refunds within 14 days (park will try to resell). No weather refunds except river closure to paddling or a named storm forecast within 100 miles.
Included in the rate: Max 6 people per site; one tent or RV per site (families may add a small kids' tent).
Other fees: Tent sites $25/night, $150/week, $495/month. Rates may vary during special events. Rentals: $200 credit card security authorization, $50 cleaning fee if left dirty; extra persons $5/night, pets $5/night in cabins.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- From I-75 exit 240-A go east about 3 miles on SR 674 to US 301, turn right and go 3 miles south; look for the Canoe sign on the right.
Sites
- Sites 1/10/2/20 are four 37x21 ft sections; two can combine into a 74 ft pull-through so large rigs need not unhook.
- Several small sites note tree obstruction or tight maneuvering; some listed for small Class A, B or C only.
- Primitive tent sites are about 300 ft into the woods with no vehicle access; pull carts available.
- During music festivals, open primitive camping $12/night, with overflow at the Masonic park across the street.
Rates and fees
- RV sites $34/night, $204/week, $640/month; tent $25/night, $150/week, $495/month.
- Refunds carry a 5% processing fee; no refunds within 14 days of check-in.
Pets
- Dogs and cats only, with prior approval; pets allowed in canoes, kayaks and on shuttle buses.
Rules
- Quiet time 10 PM to 7 AM; no generators during quiet time.
- No fireworks, firearms (including BB/pellet guns), chainsaws or paintball guns.
- Fires only in fire rings or group pit, max 3 ft high; no cutting any tree or vegetation.
- Golf carts allowed; no ATVs or dirt bikes.
Amenities and services
- Free sitewide Wi-Fi on 2.4 and 5 GHz, typically about 5 Mbps.
- Store sells drinks, snacks, ice and firewood.
Activities and nearby
- Canoe/kayak rentals with shuttle on the Little Manatee River, $43-$59 per boat; own-boat launch $5.
- Guided trips also to Cockroach Bay, Wildcat Park and the Braden River.
- Free primitive river camping on multi-day canoe trips (boat rental at Trip 1 rate per day).
Weather and hurricane policy
- Cancellation allowed for a named storm forecast to pass within 100 miles during your stay, or river closure to paddling.
- Two-bedroom cabin flooded August 2024 (est. return mid 2026); Cool Bus out since Sept 2022 flood damage.
Ownership
- Run by Canoe Outpost-Little Manatee River, Inc., a Florida corporation, part of the Canoe Outpost family.
Also worth knowing
- Hosts music festivals and special events; rents stage, sound and catering for events.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
18001 S US Highway 301, Wimauma, FL, 33598
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- thecanoeoutpost.com Home, overview
- thecanoeoutpost.com Sites, site sizes, camping and rental rates, amenities, Wi-Fi
- thecanoeoutpost.com Booking, payment, cancellation, deposits
- thecanoeoutpost.com Camping and lodging rules, pets, quiet hours, fires
- thecanoeoutpost.com Hours, payments, fishing, parking
- thecanoeoutpost.com Directions
- thecanoeoutpost.com Boat rental prices
- thecanoeoutpost.com Address, phone, email
- canoeoutpost.com Link from Canoe Outpost family site
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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