Hillsborough River State Park
Located 9 miles north of Tampa, Hillsborough River was one of Florida's first state parks. The Hillsborough River flows through the park and provides opportunities for wildlife viewing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and hiking on over seven miles of nature trials. There are over 75 sites with full RV hookups that include restrooms, a swimming pool and a dump station. Canoe and bike rentals are available, and tent camping is also permitted. Reservations are recommended.
Hillsborough River State Park
15402 U.S. 301 N.
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6771
floridastateparks.org/hillsboroughriver/
Spanish Main RV Park
Spanish Main RV Park is about 10 miles from Tampa. It has 275 sites with 30- or 50-amp full hookups and features three bathhouses with showers, two laundromats, Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, clubhouse, recreation hall, shuffleboard courts and fishing ponds. It is pet-friendly.
Spanish Main RV Park
12100 Spanish Main Resort Trail
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 986-2416
carefreervresorts.com/floridarvparks/Spanish_Main_RV_Park/
Happy Traveler RV Park
Happy Traveler RV Park has easy access from Interstate 75 and is 4.5 miles from Busch Gardens in Tampa. It has 224 sites with 30- or 50-amp full hookups and can accommodate big rigs. The park has restrooms with showers, three laundry facilities, cable TV, Wi-Fi, a recreation center, pool, shuffleboard courts and is pet-friendly.
Happy Traveler RV Park
9401 E. Fowler Ave.
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(800) 758-2795
happytravelerrvpark.com/
Article Written By A.C. Bauer
A.C. Bauer is a seasoned adventurist with explorations spanning four continents, including hiking Machu Picchu, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, running the Ice Age Trail and road biking out of her front door. She has written marketing materials for eight years and worked for Red Bull, Disney and Dick's Sporting Goods, and received a master's in recreation and sport science from Ohio University.
