We spent 2 weeks in Feb 09 and plan on 2 trips in 2010. It was clean, quiet and they are very friendly. The pub across the street is great. The beach is not as white as Siest Key Beach but it was never crowded and very clean. A small place with no frills, but you're on the gulf. We camped here in a Motorhome.

When we first arrived, my wife and I did not like the place at all. This is probably one of the least appealing places we've ever stayed. The sites were very small, and it is basically setup like an alley with dirt camp-sites on either side and one small paved road through the middle. The campsites on the right backup to a 6 foot wood privacy fence with a couple 2 story condos/houses right next to it. One of the houses overlooked the campground. The left side backed up to a chain-link fence with a parking lot for beach access to Turtle beach and a boat ramp. Not very private. There was only one bath-house/laundry and it was showing it's age and had a slight odor of bleach. The toilets were clean and it was air-conditioned, but the place just look dilapidated, with rusty hinges on doors, broken shower latches, pitted shower heads, elongated toilet seats on round toilets, etc... We stayed for a week, and after a few days at the beach the convenience started to grow on us and we began to overlook the shortcomings of the campground. The people in the campground were very friendly, although a couple were inconsiderate blasting their TV's outside and talking very loudly to relatives on speaker-phone. The beach was nice, although some may not like the sand which is brown and black with a rough consistency and tends to stick to everything. There is a white-sand beach further down Siesta Key called Siesta beach if you don't mind driving, but if I were going to do that I would've stayed somewhere else. The park next door had a boat ramp on the inter-coastal water-way. I tried to fish the canal, but had no-luck. There's also bait shop and boat/kayak rentals at the marina across the street. I give it a 7 overall but only because of the beach, the campground would have only gotten maybe a 3 or 4. Also, for some reason they closed off the first 6 sites closest to the beach (the best ones), maybe for environmental reasons now that the county owns it. We paid a weekly rate of $205, plus $14/week for cable and $14/week to run your AC. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

This campground is now called Turtle Beach Campground. Its small with about 40 or so sites, all back in so not great for big rigs. The closer to the beach the more the site costs. Some are shaded, others in sun. The beach is right there, lovely to have such easy access any time of day or night. Its a relatively quiet beach for Sarasota, and not the white Siesta Key sand but darker and more gritty, still quite lovely. Showers were just so-so but the beach is the thing here. There are two restaurants right across the street. No pets allowed. I'd stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We were on site #22 in Big Flats. Our site was very tight and unlevel. Others were better and wider. We did have vegetation on one side but most sites did not offer any privacy. Campground is working on adding FHU sites near the Old Prairie area. They will be removing all interior sites in both campgrounds to give some more room to the sites. Laundry is in Old Prairie area. TV reception was good. ATT was not. Verizon was better. Wi-Fi is available at concessionaire. All sites have fire/ring grill, picnic table, and w/e, most sites were shady. Bathhouse was clean when we got here and we saw host cleaning each day. Park offers many activities. Some we tried were: airboat ride, tram tour, ranger tour, campfire program as well as a visitor center. We also hiked and climbed the canopy walkway and tower. Park rents canoes, kayaks, bikes, and has 2 shops with a quick service counter including ice cream available. Saw a lot of wildlife with many types of birds. Park has a Jr Ranger program for kids. 3 Playgrounds available but they are showing their age. So much to do that we never left park. Will definitely return. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We loved this park. Sites a bit on the small side, and no private changing area in the bath house, otherwise would be a 10. Overall, the park was a lot of fun, with so much to do we never left the 3 days we were there, except to go to the grocery store, only a few minutes away. I'm glad to hear our guess was right, that they are making another camping loop, with FH! Myakka was a beautiful area, and lots of wildlife, birds to see. We had a great time hiking and exploring with our dogs. Camp hosts were friendly, and always cleaning around the bath house. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.

This is a standard Florida State park, restrooms were clean and rangers helpful. There is no privacy between sites in the campground that we were in, the one most distant from the park entrance. The sites are close together and are essentially in one tree lined field so maneuvering is easy. There was still plenty of shade. There is a large lake that is infested with large and fearless alligators. Indeed this park has more gators than any I've seen outside the Everglades NP. You can canoe on the lake but you would not want to overturn the canoe. Fishing is excellent in the lake. There are lots of critters to see in the woods, you will see wild pigs in numbers. There are plenty of birds but mid summer is the worst time to see them. There is no swimming in the park and the beaches mostly are available in the Venice/Englewood area. Less than an hour away. Sarasota beaches are theoretically available, but most have no public parking. The nearest shopping is in Sarasota, probably 15-20minutes away. There is a store in the park and they rent canoes and kayaks. They also run a air boat tour. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

We stayed here for six months and loved it! Staff is excellent and friendly. Location is super convenient to beach, restaurants, and shopping. They are expanding and putting in all new concrete pads. Pool is outstanding! Bathrooms, clubhouse, and laundry are very clean. This park is located in a quiet residential area and I would highly recommend it if you are staying in this area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

WOW, The park is getting better and better. Brand new pool, WI-FI is without fault, clubhouse is brand new, with new events each week. We really enjoy this park. We camped here in a Motorhome.

What a little gem. Small older campground that's been given a lot of TLC from its new owners. They are adding more RV sites. About half the park is park model/mobile homes. Most are in nice shape. They are building a brand new swimming pool which is almost ready to open. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Hands-on owners. Price was very reasonable for the area. Location was nice on a quiet street but good proximity to all shopping. Upon check-in, we were given two $10 gift cards for a delicious nearby seafood restaurant, Phillipi Creek. It was great. We were in the expansion area in enormous sites. The only negative I can report is that these sites are made of crushed shells which can be hard on the feet. We hope to return in the future. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This probably would have been a 10, but only Disney gets that. We stayed over 4th of July, so it was crowded but the friendly staff had everything under control. This place has a great pool, tiki bar area. The restrooms were spotless, and the service, trash pick up, etc., was top notch. We will come here again for sure. A lot of year round models here, but no trashy stuff at this place. Don't let the 1500 site thing scare you off. We played shuffleboard, mini golf, and had lots of fun at the huge pool, with two big hot tubs. Great Place! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Love this place! It was not crowded when we were here and had a lovely shaded spot which is very important in Florida at this time of the year. The staff were friendly, the pool is wonderful and the slide for the kids is great fun. Even some adults used it! The winter crowd had just left and I was surprised that is was quite empty, a rare scene here. We really enjoyed our stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Very, very nice. This is a huge park with amenities we've never seen before: Olympic pool, two hot tubs, restaurant, poolside bar, mail room, wood shop, lapidary shop, stained glass shop, ham radio station, bass pond with big fish, three fenced dog parks, tennis courts, shuffle board, lawn bowling, two putting greens/mini golf courses, etc. People are friendly. If you are an active senior, this is your park. The price is high, and, the spaces are close together, and some of the turns are tight for a big rig. But, after you are settled in, there is tons to do. We camped here in a Motorhome.

If this campground were in the middle of the state it would rate a 2. But it is not In the middle of the state, it is right on the Gulf of Mexico on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Turtle Beach is just South of Siesta Key and the sand is white, you can walk out in the water for 50 yards and still only be waist deep, and the water is very clear on most days. This campground has the beach and that is all it does have. The sites are small but once you are here if you wanted a beach, then this is the best you are going to get almost anywhere. Outside the campground there are numerous places to eat and spend time in the evening but on the campground it is all beach. The bathrooms and showers are kept fairly clean but are usually sandy. We love the beach so we really like this place. We stayed for a couple of weeks and our nightly cost includes the extra charge for AC and all taxes. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

This campground was ok. The sites were VERY tight, we had a 31 foot motorhome pulling a car and we almost didn't fit. I had to back the car right next to RV, that took 90% of sitting area. The people that run this park are VERY strict about rules and are always out in-between the hours 8am and 5pm, then they went home and people did what ever they wanted. I heard from other RV's that Sarasota wants that land to put up high priced hotels, so one mess-up with rules and bye-bye campground. Now the good. Walk 20 feet and you are in the ocean; go about 10 miles down the road and you are at Siesta Key Beach, a very cool beach. Go about 20 miles other way and you are at Venice Beach, another cool beach. Our beach was good: had lots of sea shells, was never crowded and was nice to walk out of the RV right to the beach. We would camp here again, but without the car. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Located on beautiful Siesta Key, this tiny gem is right on the Gulf. Pets are not allowed. It's a squeeze to get in and out of the RV area and, due to space limitations, you must park your car next door at Turtle Beach Park. But where else in Sarasota can you open your RV door and be on the beach in less than a minute? Fine dining is located right across the street at Turtle's Restaurant and Ophelia's. If you like the beach, this is a very convenient place to stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.