Linger Lodge RV Park

RV park in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida Also known as Linger Lodge RV Resort

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RV park with 139 sites

Full hookups, 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.

139 sites
Open year-round

Open year-round; winter rates Nov 1-Mar 31, lower rates Apr 1-Dec 31 2026.

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10-year rule

Class A, B, C, travel trailers and 5th wheels 10 years or newer; older RVs require management approval.

Old Florida-style RV park on the Braden River in Bradenton, a few minutes off I-75 exit 217, with 139 full-hookup sites (river, jungle, lodge and tiki lots) and an on-site restaurant and bar. Nightly, weekly and monthly stays up to 6 months; RVs must be 10 years or newer unless approved.

What stands out

  • On the Braden River in Bradenton, dating to 1945
  • 139 full-hookup sites: river, jungle, lodge and two double-size tiki lots
  • On-site Old Florida restaurant and bar with taxidermy decor and live music
  • Monthly rates include electric: $1,436-$2,475 off-season, $2,040-$3,600 winter
  • RVs 10 years or newer; maximum stay 6 months
  • Screened pool, hot tub, gym, dog park, kayak rentals and floating fishing dock

Sites

Lodge Lots

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Concrete
Nightly
$60

Jungle Lots

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Concrete
Nightly
$70

River Lots

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Concrete
Nightly
$90

Tiki Lots

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Concrete
Number of sites
2
Nightly
$110

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • River or creek
  • Fishing
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Dog park
  • Clubhouse

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • River or creek
  • Fishing
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Dog park
  • Clubhouse
  • Planned activities
  • Food on site
  • Golf carts allowed
  • Camp store
  • Wi-Fi
  • Gym in clubhouse
  • Screened pool with sunbeds
  • Banquet hall and prep kitchen
  • Vending machines
  • Gift shop in office
  • Floating fishing dock on the Braden River
  • On-site restaurant and full bar with live music
  • Wi-Fi via Spectrum included

Things to know

Rig rules

  • 10-year rule: Class A, B, C, travel trailers and 5th wheels 10 years or newer; older RVs require management approval.
  • No tents

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Limit: 2 pets max
  • Vaccination records shown at office on arrival. 6-ft max leash. Aggressive or excessively barking dogs must leave. Not allowed in buildings, common areas or other sites. On-site off-leash dog park.

Arrival

  • Check-in: Mon-Sat 2:00-5:00 pm; Sun 12:00-2:00 pm
  • Check-out: 11:00 am
  • Open year-round; winter rates Nov 1-Mar 31, lower rates Apr 1-Dec 31 2026.

Cancellation: Stays 1 month+: cancel 46+ days before arrival, $150 fee; later, deposit forfeited. Stays under 1 month: 14+ days, full refund less $25; later, payment forfeited. No refunds for hurricanes/evacuations (buy travel insurance) or early departures.

Included in the rate: 2 adults and 2 children under 18 per site

Other fees: Rates include Wi-Fi, electricity, city water and sewer. Winter (Nov 1 2025-Mar 31 2026 and Jan 1-Mar 31 2027) monthly $2,040-$3,600; Apr 1-Dec 31 2026 monthly $1,436-$2,475. Overnight guests $10/night; extra vehicle $5/night. Daily/weekly paid in full at booking; 1-3 month stays one month deposit; 4-6 month stays one month deposit plus installments. Max stay 6 months.

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 217 (217A northbound), Ranch Lake Blvd behind the Walmart shopping center, then Linger Lodge Road and 85th Street Court East.

Sites

  • Each site varies in size to fit around trees.
  • Many spaces shaded by palm trees and live oak canopies.
  • Lodge Lots are ungated sites for quick overnight stays.

Rates and fees

  • Rates include Wi-Fi, electricity, city water and sewer.
  • Overnight guests $10 per night; extra vehicle $5 per night.
  • 4-6 month stays: one month deposit, 33% of balance on arrival, 33% at 30 days, rest at 60 days.

Long-term and snowbird stays

  • Maximum stay 6 months.
  • No RV storage on site; past guests get one month free at Exit 170 RV Storage when booking at least 6 months.

Rig rules

  • RVs must be 10 years or newer; older RVs need management approval.
  • Boats, trailers, off-road vehicles, tow dollies and commercial vehicles not permitted on site.
  • Two vehicles per site (RV plus one car) if both fit on the pad; no parking on roads or grass.
  • Most unattached screen rooms, canopies, tents and items on grass not allowed; discreet mosquito nets and canopies OK.

Pets

  • Two pets max; vaccination records required at check-in; 6-ft leash.
  • Off-leash dog park with benches and a dog stick library.

Rules

  • Arrivals Mon-Sat 2-5 pm, Sun 12-2 pm; depart by 11 am.
  • Quiet hours 10 pm-8 am; visitors must leave by 10 pm, max 6 per site, no pool or amenities.
  • No washing RVs or vehicles and no RV or vehicle repairs in the park.
  • No hanging laundry outside.
  • Only American or service flags on a pole attached to the RV; no yard signs.
  • Golf carts must be electric, registered with proof of insurance.
  • No swimming in the river; no feeding wildlife or bird feeders.
  • Smoking only on your own site.

Amenities and services

  • Clubhouse with gym, hot tub, banquet hall, prep kitchen, vending machines and screened pool.
  • Bathhouse with laundry room and four individual showers; restrooms open 24/7.
  • Wi-Fi provided via Spectrum.
  • On-site restaurant and full bar with taxidermy decor, gator bites and frog legs; trivia, karaoke and live music weekly.

Activities and nearby

  • Floating fishing dock on the Braden River.
  • Kayak and canoe rentals at the office.
  • Community events almost daily: campfires, bingo, movie nights, arts and crafts.
  • Lakewood Ranch golf and UTC Mall about 15 minutes; Myakka River State Park and beaches about 30 minutes.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • No refunds for weather, evacuations or travel advisories; travel insurance advised.
  • When a hurricane evacuation is issued, the office closes and all guests must leave.

Ownership

  • Operated by River Loft LLC; owned by the Hartl family since 2016; RV park reopened in 2022 after 2 years of renovation.

Also worth knowing

  • Dates to 1945; restaurant walls covered with taxidermy including fictional creatures like the Jackalope.

On Google

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

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Where you'll be

7116 85th Street Court E, Bradenton, FL, 34202

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