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Clearwater RV Park & Resort-Style Campground Near Tampa, Clearwater Beach, and Dunedin

Experience the best of Florida's Gulf Coast from Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday, a resort-style RV park and campground in Palm Harbor, Florida, known for award-winning hospitality, a welcoming community atmosphere, beautiful landscaping, and a convenient northern Pinellas County location. Set between Clearwater and Tarpon Springs, our pet-friendly campground is the closest KOA to Tampa and a convenient home base for exploring the beaches, parks, trails, restaurants, and attractions that people come to Florida and the Tampa Bay area to enjoy.

  • Clearwater Beach - 15 miles 
  • Downtown Tampa - 25 miles 
  • Honeymoon Island - 10 miles 
  • Caladesi Island - 17 miles 
  • Dunedin - 9 miles 
  • Lake Tarpon Boardwalk and Birding Trail - 8 miles 
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 4 miles 
  • Wall Springs Park (closest Pinellas Trail parking) - 4 miles 
  • Innisbrook Golf Resort - 1 mile 

Whether you are planning a winter Florida RV retreat, a sunny Tampa Bay getaway, or a long weekend near Clearwater Beach, you'll find a relaxing tropical setting with sites and amenities designed for an easy Clearwater camping trip. We offer full hookup RV sites, deluxe camping cabins, and tent sites, plus a free breakfast buffet served every morning. Rallies and groups are welcome.

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Florida RV Camping with Resort-Style Amenities in Palm Harbor
Our campground is designed for RV travelers who want comfort, convenience, and easy access to the area. Choose from a variety of full-hookup RV sites, Patio Sites, shaded sites, and deluxe cabins, thoughtfully positioned with mature landscaping, natural foliage, and added privacy for a more comfortable, relaxed stay.

Amenities Include:

  • Heated pool and pool-side cabana area
  • Fast Wi-Fi throughout the campground
  • Clubhouse serving complimentary breakfast each morning and arts and crafts each afternoon
  • Game Room featuring regular group activities like movie nights
  • On-site events and activities
  • Mini-golf, Bocce, and lawn games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Updated bathrooms and showers
  • KampK9 dog park and dog wash
  • Friendly staff and a welcoming social atmosphere
  • Camp store with camping essentials and curated local wares

The Closest KOA to Clearwater Beach
If you are searching for an RV park near Clearwater Beach, our location is ideal. We provide a quieter Palm Harbor location with easy access to the beach, but not directly in the busy beach traffic. Spend the day at Clearwater Beach, explore Honeymoon Island State Park, take the ferry to Caladesi Island, and visit downtown Dunedin, then come back to the campground to relax by the pool.

A Convenient KOA Near Tampa and Tampa Bay Attractions
Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday is also a convenient choice for guests looking for a KOA near Tampa or an RV park near Tampa Bay. Stay in a relaxed Gulf Coast campground setting while keeping Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, and Tarpon Springs within reach for easy day trips, dining, shopping, events, sports, and museums.

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 65' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool (Open Year-Round)
  • Propane ($)
  • Mini Golf
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Dog Park
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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.

KOA Holidays Feature:

  • RV Sites with a KOA Patio®
  • Deluxe Cabins with full baths
  • Premium Tent Sites
  • Group meeting facilities

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KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend

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WHEN: September 11-12, 2026

WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 11th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 12th for FREE*.

WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.

* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.

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Odyssey Boat Tour - Dolphin Cruise and Shelling Adventure

Experience Tarpon Springs' largest tour boat, where you'll enjoy thrilling dolphin sightings, shelling adventures on Anclote Key, and captivating bird watching. Benefit from a narrated tour led by a certified Florida Master Naturalist, who will provide insights into the region's rich natural beauty and wildlife.

Tell them that you are camping at the Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA to get your discounted tickets.

This is our favorite boat tour - you don't want to miss it!

776 Dodecanese Blvd

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

727-934-0547

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Discover Tarpon Springs: Florida's Little Greece

Just a few minutes west of our campground is the historic coastal town of Tarpon Springs. It offers a cultural escape steeped in Greek heritage. Originally settled in the early 1900s by Greek sponge divers drawn to the natural bounty of the Anclote River, this vibrant town now boasts the largest Greek-American community in the U.S.

Located only 4 miles from the Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA.

Stroll along the Sponge Docks where the aroma of fresh Greek cuisine mingles with the sounds of bouzouki music, and immerse yourself in the rich traditions that still shape daily life here.

Dive into History: The Sponge Capital of the World
Sponging was the lifeblood of Tarpon Springs. In the late 1800s, sponge harvesters from Cuba, The Bahamas, and Key West would scour the waters of the Gulf using small boats and glass-bottomed buckets. The industry flourished with the arrival of Greek divers and innovative diving technology introduced by John Cocoris, a Greek entrepreneur who helped transform Tarpon Springs into the Sponge Capital of the World.

Today the Anclote River, along the sponge docks of Tarpon Springs, churns with possibilities for boat rides. St. Nicholas Boat Line continues the family tradition, going out daily for half-hour cruises with a demonstration of traditional Tarpon Springs sponge diving.

Visit the Spongeorama Sponge Factory and The Sponge Factory on Dodecanese Boulevard to watch free films that bring the sponge diving legacy to life. Explore the historic Sponge Exchange, originally built in 1908 for sponge storage and auctions. Today, it's a hub for boutique shopping and photo ops—including a replica of a great white shark!

Although a blight in the 1940s nearly ended the sponge industry, it rebounded in the 1980s. Today, Tarpon Springs once again reigns as a global sponge supplier.

100 Dodecanese Blvd

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Come and visit one of the best tourist attractions in Florida. Enjoy exhibits, boat rides and guided tours, and hands-on animal care experiences.

Located only 17 miles from the Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick and injured marine animals, public education, conservation, and research.  Clearwater Marine Aquarium opened in 1972 at its current location on Clearwater beach in a former water treatment plant (the large pools being well-suited for rehabilitation operations). Numerous forms of marine life are permanent residents at the aquarium, all of which have serious injuries that prevent their return to the wild. The aquarium's best-known permanent resident was Winter, a bottle-nosed dolphin who was rescued in December 2005 after having her tail caught in a crab trap. Her injuries caused the loss of her tail, and the aquarium fitted her with a prosthetic tail which brought worldwide attention to the facility. With heavy hearts, CMA announced on November 11, 2021, that Winter the Dolphin passed away as animal care experts from around the country worked to treat her. You can still see Winter on film as she starred in the 2011 movie Dolphin Tale and the sequel, Dolphin Tale 2, shot partially on location at the aquarium!

249 Windward Passage

Clearwater, FL 33767

727-441-1790

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Innisbrook Golf Resort

Home to the PGA tour's Valspar Championship!

Located less than one mile away from the Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Campground.

Innisbrook Golf resort is home to four outstanding courses, including the top-rated Copperhead course, home of the nationally televised PGA TOUR's Valspar Championship each March, and a favorite among some of the world's finest golf professionals. Designed by the innovative and imaginative architect Lawrence "Larry" Packard, our four courses feature unique layouts and scenery more reminiscent of the Carolina Sandhills and Georgia Foothills than the typical Florida terrain. 

A bucket list golf destination!

36750 US Highway 19N

Palm Harbor, FL 34684

727-942-2000

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