General Campground Information

Check-In Time

RV & Tent Sites: 1pm
Cabins: 3pm

Check-Out Time

Check-out time for all sites is 11am.

Hours of Operation

General Store/Registration Office: Sunday-Thursday: 8am-8pm; Friday-Saturday: 8am-9pm
Pool & Hot Tub: 9am-Sunset (Weather permitting. Please observe all posted rules.)
Laundry: Open 24 Hours
Quiet Hours: 10pm-7am

Fire Safety

Your campfire is your responsibility, it must be fully extinguished before retiring for the evening. All unattended fires will be extinguished by a KOA employee. Parents are responsible for the safety of their children. Keep your children safe from hot fire and/or coals. Always assume any fire ring/grill is hot. For a complete list of fire safety rules, please click here.

We have firewood available for purchase at the campground store! Once purchased, we are more than happy to deliver it to your site.

Wildlife Awareness

Various types of wildlife big and small may be found on and around this campground. Be alert and give them distance and respect. Keep dogs on a leash and properly store food, trash and cooking supplies. Your safety and the future of wildlife depend on you.

Recreation Rentals

See the front desk for more information on recreation rentals.  
  • Bike Rentals: Choose from our 3 wheel banana bikes, quads, double seater, or electric assist bikes. Our electric assist bikes allow you to cruise with ease, and are available for hourly, daily, weekly and monthly rentals. All other bikes are available for hourly and half day rentals.
  • Kayak Rentals: Explore the beautiful mangrove-lined bayou from the seat of a kayak. Keep an eye out for dolphins, herons, egrets and other wildlife.

Propane Fills

Propane tanks can be filled 7 days a week from 8am-8pm.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy (Effective for reservations made starting on 10/1/24):
If you need to cancel your reservation, please call the campground before the deadlines below to receive a refund of your deposit, less a $20 administrative cancellation fee. Text and email notifications of cancellations will not be accepted.

Cancellation Deadlines:
RV & Tent Sites: You must give 7 days cancellation notice. Call the KOA you made your reservation with by 4 p.m., seven days before your scheduled arrival.
Lodging & Accommodations: You must give 14 days cancellation notice. Call the KOA you made your reservation with by 4 p.m., fourteen days before your scheduled arrival. For guests booking accommodations in California, a full refund will be given for reservations canceled within 24 hours of booking, provided the arrival date is at least 72 hours after the time of booking.

Cancellation Details:
• Reservations made after these deadlines require nonrefundable deposits.
• Cancellations made after the deadlines will result in forfeiture of the full deposit.
• No refunds are given due to the discomforts of nature, including no-shows and early checkouts.
• No refunds are given on or after the arrival date.
• Refunds will be processed using the original credit/debit card, with no exceptions.
• The cancellation policy may be amended during a Regional/National travel disruption.
• Holidays and special events may have unique deposit and/or cancellation requirements. Please check with your selected KOA for details.

Golf Cart Policy

Guests are permitted to bring their own golf carts.
  • Drivers must have valid Drivers License. 
  • Golf carts must follow posted speed limits and traffic signage and park in designated parking areas.
  • Please be aware of children, pets and adults at play on campground.

Pet Policy

We love pets! Give us a call to find out about our pet fees (per pet) and pet friendly cabins. We do ask that you please keep your pet on a leash at all times and always clean up after them. Never leave your pet unattended at your site.

KOA Pet Policy

Visitor Policy

Visitors to your registered site must pay a per person fee of $10 (Monday-Thursday) and $20 (Friday-Sunday). Guests 4 years old and under are free, however we have a max o[b]f 4 visitors [/b]per site. Please have your guests check in at the office prior to going to your site to receive guest passes and a vehicle tag. Visiting hours end at 10pm. 

*Visitor access to campground amenities (such as the pool or pavilion) may be restricted due to maximum occupancy rules. Campground management reserves the right to adjust visitor policy at any time.

Trash Policy

Garbage will be picked up at your site from 8am-1pm. A dumpster is located behind the chapel, and large garbage cans are located throughout the campground. Please do not leave garbage or other food outside overnight.

Alligator Safety

If you live in Florida or have spent time here, then you probably have already seen an alligator or two, though most likely at a zoo or park and from the safety of a fence. While you are far less likely to encounter an alligator in the wild, it is always good to be prepared, just in case. There are alligators present in the waters around the campground. Please see our recommended Do's & Don't list at the front desk or one of many posters around the campground.

Speed Limit

Speed limit is 10mph. All vehicles, golf carts, motorized scooters/bikes, etc. must follow posted speed and traffic signs.

After Hours/Emergency Number

If you need assistance after our store closes, please call 727-421-1315.
For police, fire or medical emergencies, please dial 9-1-1.

Additional Information

Arriving late? No problem! If you arrive after closing time you will find your reservation information at our night registration cabin located in front of the store. Please stop by the store the next morning to complete your registration. 
Awning & Tent Stakes Prohibited on RV Sites: Please do not use awning & tent stakes at our RV sites. They will cut the Cable TV lines.
WiFi: Free basic WiFi is offered throughout the campground. WiFi is intended for checking emails and basic browsing and does not support streaming services or other large bandwidth platforms.
Reservations/Registration:
  • You must be 21 or older to make a reservation, pay, or sign for registration. No one under 21 is allowed to stay without an adult 21 or older. Photo ID may be required.
  • Deluxe Cabins - If you are traveling with your pet, you must verify that you have a pet friendly unit (charges apply).
  • Although our tent sites seem large, only one tent per site.

Meet Your Hosts

Lori Hight

I'm really excited to meet all of our wonderful campers! Come visit St. Pete and let's have a G-R-E-A-T time.

Lori Hight, general manager of St. Petersburg/Madeira Beach KOA Holiday, has been involved in all phases of the camping experience. In her 15 years at Camping World, she helped campers with everything from sleeping bags and checkers games to awnings and hot water heaters. Now she is able to take that experience a step further and be involved with her campers right at the ground level. “Being one-on-one with campers and making great memories together is my number one goal” says Hight. Lori and her husband have 3 adult children, and guess what they do for fun? They love camping, fishing, kayaking and going to the beach!