RV and tent campsites
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 50 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 112
- Nightly
- $24
Hillsborough River State Park
State park in Thonotosassa, Hillsborough County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS State park with 112 sites
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.
112 sites
0 with water and sewer at the site
Rigs up to 50 ft
Open year-round
Park open 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year. Reopened Feb. 24, 2025; some campsites and amenities still closed.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
State park on the Hillsborough River near Tampa with a 112-site campground (water and electric on most sites, max RV 50 ft, laundry and dump station) at $24 a night plus fees. A new bathhouse is under construction in Loop 1 from Oct. 2026, and some campsites have stayed closed since the Feb. 2025 reopening.
What stands out
- Class II river rapids, rare in Florida, minutes from downtown Tampa
- 112-site campground with water and electric on most sites, laundry in every loop, max RV 50 ft
- Hammocks allowed only at six named campsites
- Saturday evening ranger campfire programs
- Timberline air-conditioned glamping tents
- New Loop 1 bathhouse under construction from Oct. 2026
Sites
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Laundry
- Dump station
- River or creek
- Fishing
- Kayak & canoe rentals
- Hiking trails
- Playground
- Planned activities
Cabins and rentals
Glamping tent
- Bathroom
- Not listed
Timberline Glamping (concession): hotel-quality bed, linens, air conditioning or heater, mini fridge, coffee maker, outlets. Book with Timberline or call 813-586-3081. Rates not stated on park page.
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 50 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Welcome in campground on a leash up to 6 feet or under physical control; clean up. Not allowed in the group primitive camp.
Arrival
- Park open 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year. Reopened Feb. 24, 2025; some campsites and amenities still closed.
Other fees: $24 per night plus tax, plus nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee and $7 nightly utility fee for RV units (not tents). Admission $6 per vehicle, $4 single occupant, $2 pedestrian/bicyclist/extra passenger. Group camp $1 youth / $5 adult per night plus $25 cleaning deposit per site.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- Minutes from downtown Tampa on U.S. 301 North in Thonotosassa.
Sites
- Effective Oct. 16, 2026: new bathhouse construction in campground Loop 1; construction equipment moving through campground.
Rates and fees
- Nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee per reservation; $7 nightly utility fee on RV, cabin, yurt and similar units (not tent camping).
- 50% off base camping fee for Florida residents 65+ or with Social Security / 100% federal disability certificate, and for licensed Florida foster families; not on utility fee, cabins or primitive sites.
Pets
- Statewide rule: pets only in designated areas, on a hand-held leash no longer than 6 feet; service animals welcome everywhere.
Rules
- Fireworks and hunting prohibited; alcohol only in designated areas such as your reserved campsite.
- Hammocks only on trees at least 12 inches in diameter using flat straps at least 1 inch wide.
- Hammocks only at sites 41, 61, 110, 111 (one each) and 68, 70 (two each), with straps at least 1 inch wide on trees at least 12 inches in diameter.
- Group camp: groups of 6+ from nonprofit/community organizations; youth priority; reserve up to 60 days ahead at 813-688-9500; $25 cleaning deposit per site; no pets; no electricity; cold showers.
Amenities and services
- Canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals (from Aug. 4, 2026): Mon/Thu 9-5, Fri-Sun 8-6, closed Tue/Wed; last launch 1 hour before close.
- Pavilion rentals through flovibez.com or 813-954-3877.
Activities and nearby
- Class II rapids, rare in Florida; four trails totaling 7.3 miles; 2.2-mile park loop and 1.6-mile Wetlands trail for bikes; 5-mile horse ride along Model Dairy Road to adjacent county park.
- Fort Foster State Historic Site (Second Seminole War fort replica) is part of the park.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites with concrete pad, picnic table, ground grill and nearby restrooms.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Park reopened Feb. 24, 2025; cafe, recreation hall, several campsites, two pavilions, Seminole trail and parts of Rapids Trail still closed per that notice.
- About 25% of the park is lowland prone to unpredictable seasonal flooding in spring and summer; call ahead for trail conditions.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
15402 US 301 N, Thonotosassa, FL, 33592
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- floridastateparks.org Home page: alerts, address, phone, overview
- floridastateparks.org Camping and group fees
- floridastateparks.org Campground, group camp, pets, trails, amenities
- floridastateparks.org Glamping concession
- floridastateparks.org Statewide fees and discounts
- floridastateparks.org Statewide rules and reservation windows
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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