Full hookup RV site
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Power
- 30 / 50 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Concrete
- Number of sites
- 400
River Vista RV Park
RV park in Ruskin, Hillsborough County, Florida Also known as River Vista RV Village
USDA NAIP via USGS RV park with 400 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.
400 sites
30 / 50 amp
Electric service
Open year-round
Book online
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55+ RV park on the Little Manatee River in Ruskin, run by Cove Communities, with 400 full-hookup 30/50-amp concrete sites, a boat ramp, fishing pier, heated pool and busy activity calendar. Guests under 55 can stay up to two weeks; sites are first come, first served unless staying 4+ months.
What stands out
- On the Little Manatee River with a boat ramp, docks and fishing pier
- 400 full-hookup 30/50-amp sites on concrete pads
- 55+ park; under-55 guests up to two weeks
- Nov/Dec 2026 special: $699 for one month or $599/month for both, plus electric
- Sites first come, first served unless staying 4+ months
- Park model cottages for sale from $76,900
Sites
What this place offers
- Heated pool
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Laundry
- River or creek
- Fishing
- Boat ramp
- Clubhouse
- Pickleball
- Horseshoes
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Limit: 2 pets per site
- Aggressive, vicious, noisy or unruly pets not permitted (no breed list)
- Leash at all times outside the unit; retractable leash max 6 ft; owner must stay with pet; no electric fences; dog walk areas on the resort map; no pets in pool areas.
Arrival
- Not listed
Cancellation: Under 14 days: full payment at booking; 15-29 days: 25% deposit; 30+ days: 10% deposit, balance 30 days before arrival. Cancel in writing. Daily stays: refund minus 25% if cancelled 14+ days out, none after. Long-term: refund minus 25% if cancelled 30+ days out, deposit forfeited after. No refunds for shortened stays or weather; weather cancellations may rebook within 12 months.
Included in the rate: All rates are for 2 people; extra overnight guests $5/night per person, registered at the office.
Other fees: Rates not posted online. Oct 2026 newsletter special: one month in November or December 2026 $699 plus electric, or both months $599/month plus electric. Stays of 30+ days: utility deposit required and 3% credit card fee. Wi-Fi (Kwikbit) $9.95/day, $19.95/week, $49.95/month. Dock rental and storage on request. Tow-behind storage trailers stored for a fee. Group discounts for 10+ sites. Good Sam 10% (code GS10RV); veterans 15% (code VETRV).
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- On the Little Manatee River between Tampa and Sarasota, near US Route 41; about 40 minutes to downtown Tampa.
Sites
- 400 full hookup sites with 30 and 50 amp, large concrete pads and picnic tables; shaded and sunny options.
- Sites are first come, first served; specific site reservations only for stays of 4 or more consecutive months.
- One RV and up to 2 vehicles per site (one may be a golf cart or motorcycle); all vehicles parked on your site; don't park on grass.
Rates and fees
- Nov/Dec 2026 special: 1 month $699 plus electric; both months $599/month plus electric.
- Rates are for 2 people; extra overnight guests $5/night each.
- Stays 30+ days: 10% deposit, utility deposit, 3% credit card fee.
- Annual (12-month) early departure: rate reverts to the rate for the actual stay.
- Group (rally) discounts for 10 or more RV sites.
- Good Sam 10% off daily rate (GS10RV); veterans 15% (VETRV); Cove snowbird specials in Nov-Dec at select parks.
Long-term and snowbird stays
- Permanent residents must be 55+; non-55+ short-term guests up to two weeks. Limited family-friendly RV sites.
- Under-age guests max 14 days per calendar year.
- New park model cottages for sale ($76,900-$83,900 listed, 1 bed 1 bath, about 384-392 sq ft); free lot rent through Dec 2026 on select models. Land-lease community.
- Cable TV and phone hookups available from area companies for seasonal and annual guests.
- Stays of 6 months or less may not have outside storage units.
Pets
- 2 pets per site; leash always outside; retractable leash max 6 ft; no electric fences.
Rules
- No open ground fires; raised fire pits with spark cover allowed, subject to county restrictions.
- Golf carts allowed (count as one of 2 vehicles); no drivers under 16; lights dusk to dawn; 10 mph speed limit.
- RV and vehicle washing allowed subject to watering restrictions; minor maintenance only.
- No clotheslines on RV sites; one US flag only; no smoking within 25 ft of building entrances.
- Sewer collars required. Only Aqua-MAX / Thetford Eco-Smart tank treatment allowed on the park sewer.
Amenities and services
- Wi-Fi by Kwikbit (installed 2026): $9.95/day, $19.95/week, $49.95/month; home internet $59.99/month.
- Propane fill Mon-Fri 9-2, 20 and 30 lb cylinders only. Mail room: mail needs site number. Bathhouse and laundry open 7am-9pm.
- Boat ramp, docks, fishing pier (no license needed off the pier behind the clubhouse), observation pier, fire pit area, rec hall, pool.
- Billiards, shuffleboard, pickleball, bocce, cornhole, horseshoes, clubhouse, mail center, bathhouse, large deck and fire pit area.
Activities and nearby
- Activities include BBQs, happy hours, bingo, card and game nights, dancing, trips to Tampa sports events.
- Little Manatee River State Park is down the road; Manatee Viewing Center, Florida Aquarium nearby; fish for snook and trout from the river.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Weather-related cancellations not refunded but may be rebooked within 12 months. Newsletter includes a resident hurricane readiness guide.
Ownership
- Operated by Cove Communities (Phoenix, AZ). FDOH owner Hideaway venture 1 LLC.
- Won a 2026 Camping Spotlight Award (park's claim).
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
2206 Chaney Drive, Ruskin, FL, 33570
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- covecommunities.com Main page: overview, age rule, contact, hours, specials
- covecommunities.com Amenities
- covecommunities.com Ways to stay: sites, hookups, boating
- covecommunities.com FAQ: Wi-Fi, reservation and cancellation policy
- covecommunities.com Rules and regulations
- covecommunities.com Cottages for sale
- covecommunities.com Rack card amenities
- covecommunities.com Community map
- covecommunities.com October 2026 newsletter: specials, office hours, propane, Wi-Fi, mail
- bookings.covecommunities.com RMS booking page
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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