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  4. By the Pond...

Camping at By the Pond... near Ruskin

Private campground · Ruskin · 12 campsites

A campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

12 available sites

12 open of 12 site types
Site 1 near 24th Street
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$65 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Site 2 @ Road to Nowhere
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$65 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Site 3 near East shore of pond
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$65 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Site 4 at the Dock
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$65 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Site 5 at S.W. Corner
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$65 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Site 6 West Road
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$65 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Site 7 West Road
Tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$65 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Site 8 West Road
Tent · Up to 36 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$65 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp

Availability on Hipcamp.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Site 1 near 24th Street✓✓from $33
Site 2 @ Road to Nowhere✓✓from $33
Site 3 near East shore of pond✓✓from $33
Site 4 at the Dock✓✓from $33
Site 5 at S.W. Corner✓✓from $33
Site 6 West Road✓✓from $33
Site 7 West Road✓✓from $33
Site 8 West Road✓✓from $33
Site 10 North end, tents only✓✓from $33
Site 9 North side of Pond✓✓from $33
Site 15 - new South Site✓
From $65 for 2 nights
$33/night · Before taxes & fees
12 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Hipcamp. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Hipcamp ↗

12 openSites from $33/night
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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Cookware
  • Drinking Water
  • Generators Allowed
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Trash Cans
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

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By the Pond...: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at By the Pond...?
1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does By the Pond... have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at By the Pond...?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at By the Pond...?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 10 pull-through, 0 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Ruskin, FL (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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from $33
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Ohana Colony Farms

2.1 mi from By the Pond... (straight-line)
Sites from $22/night
$43 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

River Oaks RV Resort

2.7 mi from By the Pond... (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Lone Pine RV Park (Age Restricted 45+)

2.8 mi from By the Pond... (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area 14 mi · 2 hr · from $89/person
    • Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete 14 mi · 3 hr · from $85/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours 14 mi · 2 hr · from $79/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 11 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2021 Keystone RV Springdale
2021 Keystone RV Springdale

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 5 · 23 mi from campground

$120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2017 Starcraft Autumn Ridge Mini 18BHS
2017 Starcraft Autumn Ridge Mini 18BHS

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 26 mi from campground

$98/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Reese Retreats Hotel on Wheels (DELIVERY ONLY)
Reese Retreats Hotel on Wheels (DELIVERY ONLY)

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 4 · 33 mi from campground

$90/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near By the Pond...

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area
Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

14 mi · 2 hr · from $89/person

Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

14 mi · 3 hr · from $85/person

Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours
Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours

14 mi · 2 hr · from $79/person

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Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours of Shell Key Preserve
Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours of Shell Key Preserve

14 mi · 1.5 hr · from $89/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Hipcamp for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202687%0%0%
Dec 2026100%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 202786%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 2027100%0%0%
Compare site types

12 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

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Guided Tampa Sightseeing Tour in a Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart
Guided Tampa Sightseeing Tour in a Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart

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Zip Line Adventure over Tampa Bay
Zip Line Adventure over Tampa Bay

17 mi · 2 hr · from $94/person

Shared Ybor City Historic Walking Tour
Shared Ybor City Historic Walking Tour

17 mi · 1.8 hr · from $35/person

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

26 mi · 2 hr · from $59/person

Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure
Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure

26 mi · 2 hr · from $65/person