Area 1 sites 1-85 (tents, vans, pop-ups, trailers under 16 ft)
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- 30 / 50 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 85
- Nightly
- $40.5
Fort De Soto Park Campground
County or city park in Tierra Verde, Pinellas County, Florida Also known as Fort Desoto Park, Fort DeSoto Park Campground
USDA NAIP via USGS County or city park with 236 sites
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.
236 sites
30 / 50 amp
Electric service
Open year-round
Open year-round (year-round rates); camp office 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
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Pinellas County's 236-site campground in Fort De Soto Park near St. Petersburg, with water and electric (30-50 amp) sites, some waterfront, from $40.50 to $47.50 a night plus 13% tax; sites 1-85 are for tents, vans and trailers under 16 ft and pets are allowed only in sites 86-164. Stays are limited to 14 nights in any 30 days, so there are no monthly or seasonal stays; generators and alcohol are banned.
What stands out
- Pinellas County beach park campground with 236 water/electric sites, some waterfront
- Paved 6.8-mile trail from the campground to the beaches and historic fort
- Sites 1-85 limited to tents, vans and trailers under 16 ft
- Pets only in sites 86-164; park has a dog beach
- No gas generators and no alcohol
- Max 14 nights in any 30 days
Sites
Area 2 sites 86-164 (pet-friendly, all units)
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- 30 / 50 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 79
- Nightly
- $45.5
Area 3 sites 165-236 (all units)
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- 30 / 50 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 72
- Nightly
- $45.5
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Laundry
- Dump station
- Camp store
- Playground
- Beach
- Fishing
- Boat ramp
- Kayak & canoe rentals
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Pets permitted in Area 2 only (sites 86-164). Park has a dog park with the only county dog beach area plus fenced large and small dog areas.
Arrival
- Check-in: After 1 p.m.
- Check-out: 11 a.m.
- Open year-round (year-round rates); camp office 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Cancellation: Every modification or cancellation costs either a $10 admin fee (if made by 11:59 p.m. at least 3 days before arrival, including early departures) or one night's site cost (within 2 days of arrival). Refunds go first as user credit, reviewed, then refunded to the original payment in 3-5 business days.
Included in the rate: Six-person limit per site, including children. One of: motorhome + 2 vehicles; travel trailer + 2 vehicles; pop-up + 2 vehicles; 2 tents + 2 vehicles; or one pickup with mounted camper. One boat trailer allowed. At least one adult per site.
Other fees: Rates are before tax: 6% Tourist Development Tax plus 7% state tax (e.g. $45.77 to $53.68 per night with tax). Park parking fee $6 (rate changes Dec. 1, 2026; whether campers pay it is not stated). Laundry takes quarters. Primitive youth camping $5 per adult and $1 per youth per night.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Sites
- Sites 1-85 are for tents, vans, pop-up campers and trailers shorter than 16 feet; sites 86-236 fit all camping units.
- Every site has water, 30-50 amp electric, a picnic table and a charcoal grill; keep tents, boats and trailers on the shelled area.
- Booking system splits the campground into Area 1 (1-85), Area 2 (87-164, pet friendly) and Area 3 (165-236).
Rates and fees
- Non-waterfront sites 1-85 $40.50 and sites 86-236 $45.50 per night; waterfront $42.50 and $47.50; plus 6% Tourist Development Tax and 7% state tax.
- Park parking fee is $6; from Dec. 1, 2026 beach parking is $3.50 per hour capped at $12 per day and boat ramp parking $12 per day.
Long-term and snowbird stays
- A campsite may be reserved for a maximum of 14 nights in any 30-day period.
Rig rules
- Per site: one motorhome, travel trailer or pop-up with two vehicles, or two tents with two vehicles, or one pickup with mounted camper; one boat trailer allowed.
Pets
- Pets permitted in Area 2 only (sites 86-164).
- Park dog park includes the only county dog beach area plus fenced areas for large and small dogs.
Rules
- Six-person limit per site, including children.
- Gasoline-powered generators are prohibited.
- Alcohol is prohibited in all Pinellas County parks.
- Ground fires prohibited; campfires must be in a container with sides and a bottom.
- No swimming in the camp area and no feeding wildlife.
- Organized group camping is not allowed in the family campground.
- Quiet time 10 p.m., when all unregistered guests must leave.
- Front gate locked 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.; get the gate combination at check-in.
- Electric carts are allowed on campground premises only.
Amenities and services
- Wi-Fi at the camp store and office.
- Laundry takes quarters only, but the rest of the park is cashless; bring coins.
- Campground store open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; (727) 618-7132.
Activities and nearby
- 1,136-acre park on five islands with over 7 miles of waterfront and nearly 3 miles of beach.
- 800-foot boat launch with 11 floating docks; Gulf and Bay fishing piers open 7 a.m. to sunset; fishing license required.
- 6.8-mile, 12-foot-wide paved trail connects the campground with North and East Beach swim centers and the historic fort.
- 2.25-mile canoe trail, kayak rentals, ferry service to Egmont Key and Shell Key.
- Historic fort with 12-inch mortar battery on the National Register and the Quartermaster Storehouse Museum.
- More than 328 bird species recorded; loggerhead sea turtles nest April-September.
- Primitive camping at Shell Key Preserve (boat access only) needs a $6 per day permit, up to six people.
Accessibility
- 2,200-foot Barrier-Free Nature Trail for visitors of all abilities.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Far end of the bay pier is closed for hurricane repairs.
- Boat ramp floating docks are being replaced in phases, with full reopening expected by late December 2026.
Ownership
- Run by Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources; concessions run by Fort De Soto Hospitality.
Also worth knowing
- Primitive youth camping area for organized non-profit youth groups (up to 90 people), by phone reservation up to 90 days ahead.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- pinellas.gov Campground info: sites, rates, taxes, reservations, cancellation, occupancy, rules, pets, Wi-Fi, store, youth camping
- pinellas.gov Park overview: amenities, trails, piers, dog park, hours, parking fee
- pinellas.gov Current closures and construction at Fort De Soto
- explore.pinellas.gov Online reservation system and campground areas
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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