The Best Camping Near Gainesville, Florida

Close to state parks, botanical gardens, and unique spaces combining the outdoors with history, campgrounds near Gainesville are a nature lover’s paradise. Hop on an ATV, lace up your hiking boots, or cast a line during your Gainesville camping trip.

About Camping Near Gainesville

Whether you stay close to downtown Gainesville or whether you venture out to nearby attractions like Sweetwater Wetlands Park, there’s never a dull moment for outdoor enthusiasts at campgrounds near Gainesville. Check out the butterfly rainforest within the Florida Museum of Natural History, or stroll through the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, featuring a bamboo forest and countless flowers and herbs. Camping near Gainesville gives you a menu of options, from riding ATVs at Hog Waller Resort to kicking back at the waterfront Grand Lake RV & Golf Resort.