Turtle Beach Campground
**Due to a holiday three (3) night minimum booking requirement, reservations including Nov. 25 - 28, 2026, Dec. 23 - 26, 2026, and Dec. 30, 2026 - Jan. 2, 2027 must be booked through the campground office. Please call 941-861-2267 during office hours**
Pets are not permitted at Turtle Beach Campground.
Turtle Beach Campground is Sarasota County’s premier beachfront campground on Siesta Key. You are only a moment’s stroll to Turtle Beach and your own personal paradise. From sunrise to sunset, it is truly a unique camping experience. This intimate campground features 39 RV and tent sites. Take the free open-air trolley into town and visit all that Siesta Village has to offer including restaurants, shops, sightseeing, and more.
Reservation Reschedules, Changes, No-Shows, and Cancellations:
- All cancellation and reschedule requests must be submitted to turtlebeachcampground@scgov.net
- All reservation reschedules, changes, or cancellations, resulting in a refund, are subject to a $25.00 processing fee and any request received less than 48 hours prior to check-in time are subject to a fee equal to the nightly rate.
- Cancelled single night reservations are non-refundable, no additional fees required.
- Reschedule or change requests will be accepted up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled check-in time. Guests are responsible for any price increase resulting from a reschedule. Availability for reschedule is not guaranteed.
- No refunds shall be issued for early departures, late arrivals, inclement weather, or other environmental hazards.
- Sliding Reservation: Sliding, advancing a campsite reservation beyond the allowed one year booking window, is not permitted. Once a campsite is reserved, a request for cancellation, reschedule, or change to an existing reservation will not be accepted until one year prior to the scheduled check out date.
- No-Shows: Failure to arrive by 1 p.m. the day following your stated arrival date or not notifying the park by close of business on the reservation start date constitutes a no-show status. The site will then be released, and fees retained.
Fun Facts:
- Turtle Beach Campground is one of only a few campgrounds in Florida with direct beach access.
- Turtle Beach Campground was established as a Gulf Beach Campground in 1921 and was acquired by Sarasota County in 2006.
- The campground is a quick, free trolley ride away from the white sands of Siesta Beach, previously rated the No. 1 Beach in the U.S. from TripAdvisor and Dr. Beach.
- Sea turtle season is May 1 - Oct. 31. Experience the unique opportunity to see loggerhead and green turtle nests on the shores of Turtle Beach.
Nightly Rate:
Tax is an additional 13% (includes 7% state tax and 6% bed tax). Rates are subject to change without notice.
Brochure:
Turtle Beach Campground Brochure
Online Reservations:
**CLICK HERE TO MAKE A RESERVATION**For the best online reservation experience, please use Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari as your web browser.
Online Reservation Restrictions are as Follows:
- Oct. 23 - 25, 2026 is the campground Fall Fest, please call the office to book.
- Nov. 6 - 8, 2026 is the Veterans Day Camping weekend, please call the office to book.
- Nov. 25 - 28, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday booking, please call the office to book.
- Dec. 23 - 25, 2026 Christmas Holiday booking, please call the office to book.
- Dec. 30, 2026 - Jan. 2, 2027 New Year booking, please call the office to book.
Closures:
The campground will close for maintenance Sept. 14, 2026 and reopen for check-ins on Sept. 18, 2026.
Contact Us:
Phone: 941-861-CAMP (2267)
Email: turtlebeachcampground@scgov.net
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Observed Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day
8862 Midnight Pass Road Sarasota, Florida, 34242
Campground and Turtle Beach Park Amenities:
- Tent camping
- Recreational vehicle camping
- Full hookups included with each site (20/30/50 amp electrical service, water, and sewer)
- Free Wi-Fi and cable television (Wi-Fi and cable service are not guaranteed)
- Crushed shell padded sites
- Onsite Camp Host
- Direct access to Turtle Beach
- Portable Restrooms and Shower trailers
- Fishing
- Playground
- Picnic area with charcoal grills
- Kayak launch: Bring your own kayak/SUP or click here to contact one of our permitted vendors for rentals or tours
- Free trolley services to Siesta Beach, Siesta Village, and Downtown Sarasota (77 Siesta Islander Trolley)