• The west coast of Florida offers warm sunny days, white sandy beaches and the clear and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Modern, vibrant cities like St. Petersburg and Tampa lie on the west coast and offer many recreational opportunities for RV travel. Sarasota Bay is wonderful for fishing and boating and has many cultural attractions--symphony, opera and ballet. Tampa offers the Intracoastal Waterway for boating, and sports attractions with professional teams in football, baseball and hockey. The beaches of the west coast of Florida offer miles of beach-combing, sunbathing and swimming. Enjoy the many amenities that Florida's west coast RV parks offer and great proximity to relaxation and recreation.
  
  

Sarasota Bay RV Park

• When staying at the Sarasota Bay RV Park, you can walk to the sparkling waters of Sarasota Bay, which is less than a mile away, and enjoy views of Anna Maria Island. The park is a 55-plus community with a strict no-pet policy. The Sarasota Bay RV Park offers 240 sites. Each site comes with full hookups, including water, sewer and 30/50 amp electricity. A boat ramp is available for launching your boat in the bay. A heated pool and jacuzzi are available for relaxation. An exercise room and shuffleboard court are there for your recreational opportunities.
  
  Sarasota Bay RV Park
  10777 Cortex Rd West (SR 684)
  Bradenton, FL 34210
  (941) 794-1200
  sarabayrvpark.com
  
  

Tampa South RV Resort

• The Tampa South RV Resort sits on the waterfront of the Little Manatee River near Tampa Bay's south shore. All RV sites have full hookups that include water, sewer and 20 to 50 amp electricity. The local marina has an easy access boat ramp and fishing pier. Recreational activities at the Tampa South RV Resort include shuffleboard, horseshoes and darts. There is also a heated swimming pool and a clubhouse. Laundry facilities are open 24 hours a day. Wireless Internet service is available.
  
  Tampa South RV Resort
  2900 Highway 41
  South Ruskin, FL 33570
  (813) 645-1202
  tampasouthrvresort.com
  
  

Bay Bayou RV Resort

• Bay Bayou RV Resort was rated in the top 100 RV parks in the U.S. in 2008-2009 by "Trailer Life" and has a Good Sam rating of 9.5. The Bay Bayou offers 272 sites and all come with picnic tables, sewer, water and 30/50 amp electrical hookups. The 6,000-square-foot clubhouse offers a big-screen television, a lending library and an exercise room. Swimming in the heated pool and relaxing in the jacuzzi are available year-round. For travelers with dogs, a fenced dog run with a hot-water bath is available. Other entertainment possibilities include kayaking the waterways, fishing, shuffleboard, bingo, and karaoke for evening entertainment. Daily, weekly and monthly rates apply.
  
  Bay Bayou RV Resort
  12622 Memorial Highway
  Tampa, FL 33635
  (888) 692-2968
  baybayou.com