Frog Creek Campground & RV Resort

Campground in Palmetto, Manatee County, Florida Also known as Frog Creek Campground

Aerial view of Frog Creek Campground & RV Resort
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Campground with 170 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.

170 sites
30 / 50 amp

Electric service

Open year-round

Open year-round; summer rates April-October, winter season November-March

The park assigns your site

Source: Official website

Book online

Through Online

10-year rule

10 year rule; RVs older than 10 years accepted with management approval.

Shaded RV resort on Frog Creek in Palmetto, near I-75/I-275, with full hookups (30/50 amp), a heated pool, a dog park and kayak rentals. Nightly, weekly, monthly, winter-package and annual stays are offered. It is not a 55+ park, though most winter guests are snowbirds.

What stands out

  • On Frog Creek, bordering a 2,000-acre nature preserve, with kayak and canoe rentals
  • Most sites shaded by live oaks and Spanish moss
  • Pool kept at 84-86°F year-round
  • Fenced dog park; 2 pets per site
  • Winter rates include free continental breakfast twice a week
  • 10-year RV rule (older with approval)

Sites

Full hookup RV sites

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
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Pad
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Nightly
$70

Pull-through sites

Hookups
Water & electric
Power
30 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
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Pad
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Tent sites

Hookups
Not listed
Power
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Pull-through
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Max length
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What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Dump station
  • Propane
  • Heated pool
  • River or creek
  • Fishing
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Horseshoes

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Dump station
  • Propane
  • Heated pool
  • River or creek
  • Fishing
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Horseshoes
  • Hiking trails
  • Dog park
  • Clubhouse
  • Planned activities
  • Food on site
  • Golf carts allowed
  • Cable TV
  • Accessible bathhouse
  • Wi-Fi
  • Shuffleboard courts
  • Toad House social building
  • Tiki hut
  • Kayak/canoe launch on Frog Creek
  • Car/truck wash area
  • Fish cleaning stand
  • Mailboxes
  • Free continental breakfast Monday and Friday in winter
  • Breakfast/lunch in winter season
  • Night security and cameras
  • Propane tank pickup and fill for guests

Things to know

Rig rules

  • 10-year rule: 10 year rule; RVs older than 10 years accepted with management approval.

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Limit: 2 per site
  • Dogs or cats only, with management approval. Fenced dog park.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 12:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Open year-round; summer rates April-October, winter season November-March

Cancellation: All payments are deposits that can be held on account for 1 year. No refund after check-in or for no-shows. Emergency refunds case by case with a 20% handling fee, paid by check. Seasonal (Nov-Apr) deposits may be 80% refundable if cancelled before October 1.

Included in the rate: Summer: 1 RV, 2 persons, 2 children, 1 vehicle, 1 pet. Winter: 1 RV, 2 persons, 1 vehicle, 1 pet.

Other fees: Summer (Apr-Oct 2026): daily $70, weekly $400 (electric included), monthly $825 plus electric. Winter (Nov 2026-Mar 2027): daily $140, weekly $775 (electric included), monthly $2,000 plus electric. Winter packages: 3 months $5,100, 4 months $6,350, 5 months $7,700 plus electric. Annual leases: call. Additional person $5/night, overnight guest $5/night, extra vehicle $40 (max 2). 3% credit card fee. Water, sewer, trash, WiFi included.

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 take Exit 228 to I-275 Exit 2, north on US 41 for 3/4 mile, left on Bayshore Rd at the Dollar General, park 1/4 mile on right.

Sites

  • Reservations under 3 months get a guaranteed site but not a specific site.
  • Tent camping April-October only, one tent per site, max 6 nights.

Rates and fees

  • Florida residents get $10 off the daily rate by phone only (not online), effective 4/1/26-10/1/27.
  • Summer Get Away Special: camping plus on-site storage, $600/month plus metered electric; rate is for 8 nights; restrictions apply.
  • 3% fee on credit card payments; no fee for debit, cash or check.
  • Extra vehicle $40, maximum 2 vehicles; motorcycles and golf carts free.
  • Refunds are paid by check and take about 30 days.

Long-term and snowbird stays

  • Not a 55+ park, but most winter guests are retired snowbirds; annual leases available by phone.
  • Winter rates include free continental breakfast Monday and Friday.

Rules

  • Golf cart drivers must have a valid driver's license.
  • Security cameras on property and night security.

Amenities and services

  • Pool kept at 84-86°F year-round by heat pump (cools in summer).
  • Propane sold to the public 7 days 11-4; guests get tank pickup and fill Tuesdays and Thursdays, billed to card on file.
  • No camp store for RV parts or supplies.
  • Car/truck wash area, fish cleaning stand, mailboxes, Toad House, Tiki Hut, shuffleboard.

Activities and nearby

  • Kayak/canoe rentals on Frog Creek through mangroves and Terra Ceia Preserve: single $15/hr, $35 half day, $50 full day; tandem $22/hr, $50, $60; $10 launch fee for own boat; fishing needs a permit.
  • Park borders a 2,000-acre nature preserve.
  • Three beaches within an 18-mile drive.
  • Activities and events run Thanksgiving through March; Halloween party weekend in late October.

Accessibility

  • Showers, restrooms and laundry are ADA compliant.

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

8515 Bayshore Road, Palmetto, FL, 34221

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