The Surf RV Resort

RV park in Palmetto, Manatee County, Florida Also known as Surf RV Resort, The

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RV park with 449 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.

449 sites
Open year-round

Open year round; daily and monthly rates by season (May-Oct, Nov/Dec/Apr, Jan-Mar)

Book online

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10-year rule

We accept RVs 10 years of age or newer. Management may allow RVs over 10 years with prior review. Photos may be required.

Newer 55+ Zeman 'Signature' RV resort in Palmetto with 449 oversized 25x70 ft brick-paver sites with 100 amp service, some on the lake. Daily rates run $104-$217 by season, winter monthly $2,794-$3,798, and annual sites from $1,487/month, all-inclusive plus a 6% hospitality fee.

What stands out

  • 449 oversized 25x70 ft brick-paver sites with 100 amp service
  • 55+ resort with a heated infinity pool, spa and tiki bar
  • Rates include electric, cable and Wi-Fi, plus a mandatory 6% hospitality fee
  • RVs must be 10 years old or newer unless management approves
  • Annual sites from $1,487 a month

Sites

Traditional Site

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Mixed

Legacy Site

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Mixed
Nightly
$104

Signature Site

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Mixed
Nightly
$125

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Laundry
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Lake
  • Pickleball
  • Dog park
  • Clubhouse
  • Planned activities
  • Food on site

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Laundry
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Lake
  • Pickleball
  • Dog park
  • Clubhouse
  • Planned activities
  • Food on site
  • Cable TV
  • Mail & packages
  • EV charging
  • Game room
  • Golf carts allowed
  • Wi-Fi
  • Heated infinity pool and spa
  • Tiki bar and pool bar
  • Fitness center and yoga/aerobics/dance studio
  • 200+ person ballroom with catering kitchen
  • Billiards and card rooms
  • Library
  • Business center
  • Outdoor kitchen and BBQ grills
  • Fire pits
  • Bocce and cornhole
  • Lighted sports courts
  • Dog wash station and pet-dedicated laundry machine
  • Gated entry
  • Golf cart parking
  • Outdoor pavilion
  • Resort app

Things to know

Rig rules

  • 10-year rule: We accept RVs 10 years of age or newer. Management may allow RVs over 10 years with prior review. Photos may be required.
  • No tents

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet friendly; multiple dog parks, dog wash station and pet-dedicated laundry machine. Limits and breed rules not stated.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Check-out: 11:00 am
  • Open year round; daily and monthly rates by season (May-Oct, Nov/Dec/Apr, Jan-Mar)

Cancellation: 1 month or more: cancel 60+ days ahead and pay a $500 fee; under 60 days the deposit is forfeited. Under 1 month: full refund if cancelled 72+ hours ahead, else forfeited. No refunds for early departure or shortened stays. No weather refunds except a state-mandated evacuation.

Included in the rate: Based on 2 people; $20 per person per day for extra persons; max 6 per site.

Other fees: Rates include electric, water, sewer, cable, Wi-Fi, trash and amenities, all taxes and a 2.5% transaction fee; a mandatory 6% Hospitality Fee on site charges is added. Monthly: Legacy $2,008 (May-Oct), $2,794 (Nov/Dec/Apr), $3,472 (Jan-Mar); Signature $2,225 / $3,120 / $3,798. Annual 5/1/2026-5/1/27: Legacy $1,487/month ($17,835/yr), Signature $1,692/month ($20,295/yr), application required. Daily-rate year not stated (annual rates dated 2026-27). Monthly stays need a one-month deposit at booking; shorter stays paid in full at booking. Returned check $50.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • Traditional sites are at the front of the resort, closest to US 41.
  • Near Terra Ceia Bay; Snead Island preserve 3 miles; Skyway Fishing Pier State Park and Fort De Soto nearby.

Sites

  • All sites 25 x 70 ft brick pavers with 100 amp service.

Rates and fees

  • Mandatory 6% Hospitality Fee on site charges; rates include taxes and a 2.5% transaction fee.
  • Changing a seasonal stay on arrival forfeits one month's deposit and the full stay is still owed.
  • Payments must be in U.S. funds from a US bank.

Long-term and snowbird stays

  • Annual guests keep the same site year after year, get full site maintenance, and may personalize the site per guidelines.
  • Annual stays page promotes Florida resident perks (no state income tax).

Pets

  • Multiple dog parks, a dog wash station and a pet-only laundry machine.

Rules

  • Quiet hours 10:00 pm - 8:00 am.

Amenities and services

  • EV charging, mail room, business center and a 200+ person ballroom.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • No weather-related refunds except for a state-mandated evacuation.

Ownership

  • Signature RV Resort by Zeman; managed by Zeman Homes/Zeman Properties.

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Where you'll be

1915 61st Street E, Palmetto, FL, 34221

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