RV/tent sites with water and electric
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 36 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 101
- Nightly
- $26
Oscar Scherer State Park
State park in Osprey, Sarasota County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS State park with 101 sites
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.
101 sites
0 with water and sewer at the site
Rigs up to 36 ft
Open year-round
Open 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
State park campground in Osprey on U.S. 41 with about 101-104 water-and-electric sites for RVs up to 36 ft at $26 a night, laundry and five bathhouses. Has Florida scrub-jays, a freshwater swimming lake, South Creek paddling and the paved Legacy Trail; Gulf beaches under 5 miles away.
What stands out
- About 101-104 water-and-electric sites; RVs limited to 36 ft
- Paved Legacy Trail runs through the park between Venice and Sarasota
- Only freshwater swimming lake in Sarasota County
- Florida scrub-jays live in the park
- Sites 70-90 are no-pet sites
Sites
Primitive group camp
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 1
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Laundry
- Dump station
- Firewood
- Lake
- River or creek
- Beach
- Fishing
- Playground
Cabins and rentals
Glamping tent
- Bathroom
- Not listed
320 sq ft deluxe safari tents with A/C and heat, mini fridge, Keurig; 2 queen beds or king plus 2 bunk sets; fire pit and grill. Booked via a separate ResNexus page.
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 36 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- 6-ft hand-held leash; not unattended; not in restrooms, playgrounds, swimming beach, lake or rental canoes. Campsites 70-90 are no-pet sites.
Arrival
- Open 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
Other fees: $26 per night plus state and local taxes and nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee; RV sites add $7 nightly utility fee. Admission $5 per vehicle ($4 sunset entry). Dump station for non-campers $10. Pavilions $30-$100 per day plus tax.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Rates and fees
- Non-registered campers can use the dump station for $10 plus entrance fee.
- Sunset entrance $4 per vehicle in the last hour before sunset.
Pets
- Campsites 70 through 90 are no-pet sites; some creekside sites are not pet-friendly.
- Pets not allowed on the swimming beach, in the lake, in restrooms, on playgrounds or in rental canoes.
Rules
- Quiet hours 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Campfires only in the provided ground grill; firewood available at the ranger station for a donation to the Friends group.
- Alcohol prohibited except at park-sanctioned events.
Amenities and services
- Five campground bathhouses with hot showers for registered campers; laundry in campground.
- Nature center open Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Activities and nearby
- Lake Osprey is the only freshwater swimming lake in Sarasota County; sandy beach and snorkeling allowed.
- 12-mile paved Legacy Trail from Venice to Sarasota runs through the park.
- Gulf beach less than 5 miles away; shops nearby.
- Florida scrub-jays live in the park; 200+ bird species; weekly seasonal bird walks.
- South Creek is a tidal blackwater creek for paddling; primitive launch is hard at low tide.
Accessibility
- Seven ADA campsites with parking aprons and concrete slabs; barrier-free Lester Finley Trail; accessible canoe launch.
Also worth knowing
- Glamping safari tents (320 sq ft) with A/C, heat and mini fridge are booked on a separate ResNexus page.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- floridastateparks.org Home page: address, phone, overview
- floridastateparks.org Fees, pavilions, dump station
- floridastateparks.org Camping, pets, amenities, fishing, paddling, accessibility
- floridastateparks.org Glamping tents
- floridastateparks.org Location near beaches and shops
- reserve.floridastateparks.org Reservation site: alerts, site types, max trailer
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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