Where to Go Glamping in Florida: 6 State Parks with Luxury Tents
Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring Florida State Parks this summer. Glamping is the most stylish and comfortable way to spend the night, especially if you don’t have camping gear (like me!).
Timberline Glamping has franchise locations across Florida, so you can expect the same high-quality setup no matter which of these six spots you choose:
1: Timberline Kissimmee at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
address: 33104 NW 192nd Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972
What to do inside the park: Stargaze (this is one of Florida’s best dark-sky parks!), hike the trails, and ride bikes.
Nearby: Visit the quaint town of Sebring or explore Okeechobee. both are under an hour away.
2: Timberline Jupiter at Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Address: 16450 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
What to do inside the park: See Hobe Mountain, ride bikes, rent kayaks, and hop on a scenic boat tour to Trapper Nelson’s Homestead.
Nearby: Visit Blowing Rocks Preserve, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, or hit the beach.
3: Timberline Tampa at Hillsborough River State Park
Address: 15402 US-301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592
What to do inside the park: Hike to the river rapids, explore the suspension bridge, and kayak the Hillsborough River.
Nearby: The hustle & bustle of Tampa is just 25 minutes away.
4: Timberline Fort Myers at Koreshan State Park
Address: 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928
What to do inside the park: Stroll through the historic Koreshan Unity Settlement, paddle the Estero River with Must See Florida Paddle, and hike the shaded trails.
Nearby: Spend the day at the beach! Lovers Key State Park is just minutes away.
*The Koreshan State Park Campground closed on July 7, 2025, according to the state park website. Timberline Fort Myers will begin accepting reservations again in October 2025.
5: Timberline Naples at Collier-Seminole State Park
Address: 20200 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34114
What to do inside the park: Bike the trails, take in the tropical landscape, and appreciate the history and ecological importance of the state park.
Nearby: Head to Marco Island, take an airboat tour, and explore the edge of the Everglades.
6: Timberline Sarasota at Oscar Scherer State Park
Address: 1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
What to do inside the park: Kayak the waterways, hike scenic trails, ride your bike, and keep an eye out for Florida scrub-jays.
Nearby: Shop in downtown Venice and hunt for shark teeth at Caspersen Beach.
