10 Florida ‘glamping’ spots perfect for very socially distant staycations

"Glamping" is the practice of camping in style, often including amenities like running water, electricity, air conditioning and the occasional furnishings. There are many spots perfect for the practice of luxury camping within driving distance of Tampa Bay. Before booking your stay at one of these "glampsites"  be sure to check their website for hours, pricing, availability and social distancing regulations.

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Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info  
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night. 
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Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night.

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Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info  
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night. 
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Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night.

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Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info  
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night. 
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Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night.

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Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info  
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night. 
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Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night.

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Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info  
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night. 
Photo via Glamping/Website

Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night.

Photo via Glamping/Website
Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info  
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night. 
Photo via Glamping/Website

Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night.

Photo via Glamping/Website
Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info  
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night. 
Photo via Glamping/Website

Westgate River Ranch, Frostproof

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info
Westgate River Ranch is a central Florida dude ranch known for its cowboy themed accommodations. Amenities available to campers include rope course, rock climbing, a mechanical bull and a bungee jumper. All housing including teepees and tents have been upgraded with hardwood floors and furniture. Glamping tents begin at $169 per night.

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The Griffin Ranch, Fort McCoy
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 2 hours Click here for more info  
The Griffin Ranch is made up of 30 acres of woodlands, ponds and pastures. Wildlife in the area include black bear, deer, hawks, alligators and sandhill cranes. Amenities available to campers include running water, electricity and TV. Common activities on the ranch include kayaking, horseback riding, scuba diving, hiking, wildlife watching and more. There are many glamping options and rates range from $69 to $189 per night. 
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The Griffin Ranch, Fort McCoy

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 2 hours Click here for more info
The Griffin Ranch is made up of 30 acres of woodlands, ponds and pastures. Wildlife in the area include black bear, deer, hawks, alligators and sandhill cranes. Amenities available to campers include running water, electricity and TV. Common activities on the ranch include kayaking, horseback riding, scuba diving, hiking, wildlife watching and more. There are many glamping options and rates range from $69 to $189 per night.

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The Griffin Ranch, Fort McCoy
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 2 hours Click here for more info  
The Griffin Ranch is made up of 30 acres of woodlands, ponds and pastures. Wildlife in the area include black bear, deer, hawks, alligators and sandhill cranes. Amenities available to campers include running water, electricity and TV. Common activities on the ranch include kayaking, horseback riding, scuba diving, hiking, wildlife watching and more. There are many glamping options and rates range from $69 to $189 per night. 
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The Griffin Ranch, Fort McCoy

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 2 hours Click here for more info
The Griffin Ranch is made up of 30 acres of woodlands, ponds and pastures. Wildlife in the area include black bear, deer, hawks, alligators and sandhill cranes. Amenities available to campers include running water, electricity and TV. Common activities on the ranch include kayaking, horseback riding, scuba diving, hiking, wildlife watching and more. There are many glamping options and rates range from $69 to $189 per night.

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The Griffin Ranch, Fort McCoy
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 2 hours Click here for more info  
The Griffin Ranch is made up of 30 acres of woodlands, ponds and pastures. Wildlife in the area include black bear, deer, hawks, alligators and sandhill cranes. Amenities available to campers include running water, electricity and TV. Common activities on the ranch include kayaking, horseback riding, scuba diving, hiking, wildlife watching and more. There are many glamping options and rates range from $69 to $189 per night. 
Photo via Glamping/Website

The Griffin Ranch, Fort McCoy

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 2 hours Click here for more info
The Griffin Ranch is made up of 30 acres of woodlands, ponds and pastures. Wildlife in the area include black bear, deer, hawks, alligators and sandhill cranes. Amenities available to campers include running water, electricity and TV. Common activities on the ranch include kayaking, horseback riding, scuba diving, hiking, wildlife watching and more. There are many glamping options and rates range from $69 to $189 per night.

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The Griffin Ranch, Fort McCoy
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 2 hours Click here for more info  
The Griffin Ranch is made up of 30 acres of woodlands, ponds and pastures. Wildlife in the area include black bear, deer, hawks, alligators and sandhill cranes. Amenities available to campers include running water, electricity and TV. Common activities on the ranch include kayaking, horseback riding, scuba diving, hiking, wildlife watching and more. There are many glamping options and rates range from $69 to $189 per night. 
Photo via Glamping/Website

The Griffin Ranch, Fort McCoy

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 2 hours Click here for more info
The Griffin Ranch is made up of 30 acres of woodlands, ponds and pastures. Wildlife in the area include black bear, deer, hawks, alligators and sandhill cranes. Amenities available to campers include running water, electricity and TV. Common activities on the ranch include kayaking, horseback riding, scuba diving, hiking, wildlife watching and more. There are many glamping options and rates range from $69 to $189 per night.

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Headwaters Jupiter, Jupiter
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 3 hours Click here for more info  
Headwaters Jupiter provides a unique glamping experience. The main lodge is made up of three renovated shipping containers and is surrounded by woodlands and rivers. Guests can take advantage of amenities including air conditioning, wifi, electricity and a grill. Activities include beach walks, fishing, kayaking, swimming and biking. A stay at Headwaters Juniper begins at $224 a night. 
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Headwaters Jupiter, Jupiter

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 3 hours Click here for more info
Headwaters Jupiter provides a unique glamping experience. The main lodge is made up of three renovated shipping containers and is surrounded by woodlands and rivers. Guests can take advantage of amenities including air conditioning, wifi, electricity and a grill. Activities include beach walks, fishing, kayaking, swimming and biking. A stay at Headwaters Juniper begins at $224 a night.

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Headwaters Jupiter, Jupiter
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 3 hours Click here for more info  
Headwaters Jupiter provides a unique glamping experience. The main lodge is made up of three renovated shipping containers and is surrounded by woodlands and rivers. Guests can take advantage of amenities including air conditioning, wifi, electricity and a grill. Activities include beach walks, fishing, kayaking, swimming and biking. A stay at Headwaters Juniper begins at $224 a night. 
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Headwaters Jupiter, Jupiter

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 3 hours Click here for more info
Headwaters Jupiter provides a unique glamping experience. The main lodge is made up of three renovated shipping containers and is surrounded by woodlands and rivers. Guests can take advantage of amenities including air conditioning, wifi, electricity and a grill. Activities include beach walks, fishing, kayaking, swimming and biking. A stay at Headwaters Juniper begins at $224 a night.

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Headwaters Jupiter, Jupiter
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 3 hours Click here for more info  
Headwaters Jupiter provides a unique glamping experience. The main lodge is made up of three renovated shipping containers and is surrounded by woodlands and rivers. Guests can take advantage of amenities including air conditioning, wifi, electricity and a grill. Activities include beach walks, fishing, kayaking, swimming and biking. A stay at Headwaters Juniper begins at $224 a night. 
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Headwaters Jupiter, Jupiter

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 3 hours Click here for more info
Headwaters Jupiter provides a unique glamping experience. The main lodge is made up of three renovated shipping containers and is surrounded by woodlands and rivers. Guests can take advantage of amenities including air conditioning, wifi, electricity and a grill. Activities include beach walks, fishing, kayaking, swimming and biking. A stay at Headwaters Juniper begins at $224 a night.

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Headwaters Jupiter, Jupiter
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 3 hours Click here for more info  
Headwaters Jupiter provides a unique glamping experience. The main lodge is made up of three renovated shipping containers and is surrounded by woodlands and rivers. Guests can take advantage of amenities including air conditioning, wifi, electricity and a grill. Activities include beach walks, fishing, kayaking, swimming and biking. A stay at Headwaters Juniper begins at $224 a night. 
Photo via Glamping/Website

Headwaters Jupiter, Jupiter

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 3 hours Click here for more info
Headwaters Jupiter provides a unique glamping experience. The main lodge is made up of three renovated shipping containers and is surrounded by woodlands and rivers. Guests can take advantage of amenities including air conditioning, wifi, electricity and a grill. Activities include beach walks, fishing, kayaking, swimming and biking. A stay at Headwaters Juniper begins at $224 a night.

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Twin Lakes Camp Resort, Defuniak Springs
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 5 hours Click here for more info  
Twin Lakes Camp Resort is located on a 15-acre peninsula equipped with nine clamping tents and five luxury suites. Amenities fluctuate depending on which option you choose but most include air conditioning, bedding, a communal pool, running water, electricity and kayak rentals. Along with the usual glamping activities like star gazing and animal watching, this camp resort offers games like cornhole and billiards to its guests. All glamping tents all begin at $149 per night. 
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Twin Lakes Camp Resort, Defuniak Springs

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 5 hours Click here for more info
Twin Lakes Camp Resort is located on a 15-acre peninsula equipped with nine clamping tents and five luxury suites. Amenities fluctuate depending on which option you choose but most include air conditioning, bedding, a communal pool, running water, electricity and kayak rentals. Along with the usual glamping activities like star gazing and animal watching, this camp resort offers games like cornhole and billiards to its guests. All glamping tents all begin at $149 per night.

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Twin Lakes Camp Resort, Defuniak Springs
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 5 hours Click here for more info  
Twin Lakes Camp Resort is located on a 15-acre peninsula equipped with nine clamping tents and five luxury suites. Amenities fluctuate depending on which option you choose but most include air conditioning, bedding, a communal pool, running water, electricity and kayak rentals. Along with the usual glamping activities like star gazing and animal watching, this camp resort offers games like cornhole and billiards to its guests. All glamping tents all begin at $149 per night. 
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Twin Lakes Camp Resort, Defuniak Springs

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 5 hours Click here for more info
Twin Lakes Camp Resort is located on a 15-acre peninsula equipped with nine clamping tents and five luxury suites. Amenities fluctuate depending on which option you choose but most include air conditioning, bedding, a communal pool, running water, electricity and kayak rentals. Along with the usual glamping activities like star gazing and animal watching, this camp resort offers games like cornhole and billiards to its guests. All glamping tents all begin at $149 per night.

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Twin Lakes Camp Resort, Defuniak Springs
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 5 hours Click here for more info  
Twin Lakes Camp Resort is located on a 15-acre peninsula equipped with nine clamping tents and five luxury suites. Amenities fluctuate depending on which option you choose but most include air conditioning, bedding, a communal pool, running water, electricity and kayak rentals. Along with the usual glamping activities like star gazing and animal watching, this camp resort offers games like cornhole and billiards to its guests. All glamping tents all begin at $149 per night. 
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Twin Lakes Camp Resort, Defuniak Springs

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 5 hours Click here for more info
Twin Lakes Camp Resort is located on a 15-acre peninsula equipped with nine clamping tents and five luxury suites. Amenities fluctuate depending on which option you choose but most include air conditioning, bedding, a communal pool, running water, electricity and kayak rentals. Along with the usual glamping activities like star gazing and animal watching, this camp resort offers games like cornhole and billiards to its guests. All glamping tents all begin at $149 per night.

Photo via Glamping/Website
Twin Lakes Camp Resort, Defuniak Springs
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 5 hours Click here for more info  
Twin Lakes Camp Resort is located on a 15-acre peninsula equipped with nine clamping tents and five luxury suites. Amenities fluctuate depending on which option you choose but most include air conditioning, bedding, a communal pool, running water, electricity and kayak rentals. Along with the usual glamping activities like star gazing and animal watching, this camp resort offers games like cornhole and billiards to its guests. All glamping tents all begin at $149 per night. 
Photo via Glamping/Website

Twin Lakes Camp Resort, Defuniak Springs

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 5 hours Click here for more info
Twin Lakes Camp Resort is located on a 15-acre peninsula equipped with nine clamping tents and five luxury suites. Amenities fluctuate depending on which option you choose but most include air conditioning, bedding, a communal pool, running water, electricity and kayak rentals. Along with the usual glamping activities like star gazing and animal watching, this camp resort offers games like cornhole and billiards to its guests. All glamping tents all begin at $149 per night.

Photo via Glamping/Website
Twin Lakes Camp Resort, Defuniak Springs
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 5 hours Click here for more info  
Twin Lakes Camp Resort is located on a 15-acre peninsula equipped with nine clamping tents and five luxury suites. Amenities fluctuate depending on which option you choose but most include air conditioning, bedding, a communal pool, running water, electricity and kayak rentals. Along with the usual glamping activities like star gazing and animal watching, this camp resort offers games like cornhole and billiards to its guests. All glamping tents all begin at $149 per night. 
Photo via Glamping/Website

Twin Lakes Camp Resort, Defuniak Springs

Estimated drive time from Tampa: 5 hours Click here for more info
Twin Lakes Camp Resort is located on a 15-acre peninsula equipped with nine clamping tents and five luxury suites. Amenities fluctuate depending on which option you choose but most include air conditioning, bedding, a communal pool, running water, electricity and kayak rentals. Along with the usual glamping activities like star gazing and animal watching, this camp resort offers games like cornhole and billiards to its guests. All glamping tents all begin at $149 per night.

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