RV rental Lake Tarpon, FL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Lake Tarpon, FL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Located on Florida’s west coast, only a few miles west of Tampa is Lake Tarpon. This freshwater lake covers two and a half thousand acres, making it one of the largest lakes in the Pinellas County area. With the vibrant Palm Harbor located on its western shore and the natural beauty of green Florida to its eastern shore, Lake Tarpon is the perfect destination to take a rental RV. Access to the lake with an RV rental is made even easier by Highway 19 running alongside the lake.
With an abundance of fishing opportunities, and chances to boat along the picturesque water, Lake Tarpon is up there with some of the best recreational locations in this area of Florida. Alongside these waterbased pass times, Lake Tarpon campers can also enjoy the full diversity of Florida’s wildlife. Search for an RV in Pinellas County, and see what Lake Tarpon can offer you.
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Getting Outdoors
If you are searching for that pristine lake, where you can spend a summer day landing that next big fish, Lake Tarpon is for you. A wide range of fish species calls this lake home, each one offering their own sporting characteristics. The one fish that brings in fishermen and women from all over the area is the largemouth bass.Although commonly found in many US lakes, in Lake Tarpon they are famously trophy-sized! Also swimming along with these record-breaking bass are bluegill, crappie, catfish, and sunfish. Whether anglers choose to fish from the bank or from a boat, they will rarely be unsuccessful in Lake Tarpon.With such a large amount of water to explore on Lake Tarpon, it is only reasonable that campers should explore it by boat. The lake’s boat ramp is located on the southeastern shore of the lake, near the John Chesnut Senior Park. Those motorhome camping without their own boats should head to ‘Freedom Boat Club’ on the west shoreline, a perfect place to hire a wide range of water-going vessels at campers disposal. Why not rent a pontoon boat and the whole family can sail serenely across the lake, soaking up that Florida sun. Or for the more adventurous, why not hire a jet ski and speed across the lake in style.With some of the most vibrant Florida countryside surrounding the Pinellas County area, hiking and walking can be a perfect way to spend time while Lake Tarpon camping. The Brooker Creek Preserve that borders Lake Tarpon offers almost five miles worth of trails. Make your way through theses picturesque foothills gently meandering through woodlands of oak and pine. Large sections of boardwalk wind through forested wetlands, offering a cool respite from the sun and a chance to see wading birds, fish, and other wetland inhabitants.
Camping at Lake Tarpon
One of the best choices for those camping at Lake Tarpon is ‘Clearwater-Lake Tarpon KOA RV Park.' This campground provides campers with full hookups. Onsite facilities include laundry, flushing toilets, showers, and even a heated swimming pool. Cable TV and WiFi is also provided for today's modern camper.An alternative site, located just to the east of the Brooker Creek Preserve is the Silver Dollar RV & Golf Resort. This site also provides campers with full hookups. The onsite facilities include a dump station, laundry room, showers, and a heated swimming pool. Silver Dollar also boasts a recreational hall, game room, and book exchange.
Exploring The Area
A few miles drive south will take campers to St Petersburg, home to among many things, The Salvador Dali Museum. Fans of the surrealist artist will be pleasantly surprised to hear that this museum holds the largest collection of Dali’s works outside of Europe. Visitors can marvel at the vast exhibitions, including a collection of 96 oil paintings, over 100 watercolors and drawings, 1,300 graphics, photographs, and many sculptures. The Museum library contains over 7,000 volumes, exhibition and sale catalogs, video, sound recordings, and special collections related to Dalí's life. The museum is a must-see for anyone in the city of St Petersburg.While visiting the city of Tampa, why not take a trip to Tampa’s zoo. This family-friendly day-out is perfect for families with young children. This sixty-three-acre zoo is recognized by the State of Florida as the center for Florida wildlife conservation and biodiversity. This can be seen in the zoo's ethos, as the zoo exists as a center for conservation of endangered wildlife both locally and around the globe. Visitors can enjoy the plethora of animals over a wide range of exhibits, ideal for a fun-filled day out in Tampa.Also located in the heart of Tampa is the American Victory Ship and Museum. The American Victory Ship is a true American icon and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can come aboard this ship and experience the ship as it exactly was. This includes giant three-level cargo holds, radio and gyro rooms, hospital, galley, weaponry, steering stations, flying bridge, the Captain's quarters, and the engine room. Enjoy rare artifacts, exciting exhibits, uniforms, medals, documents, and photographs. This is a perfect day out for anyone with an interest in naval and US military history.
Kyle and Zach were a pleasure to work with the RV was in beautiful shape and Zack take the time to explain and go through all the different compartments. The kids were super excited about the RV as I mentioned it was in beautiful shape inside. Zach even offered some recommendations to places to go and upon returning our RV, Zach even helped us with a flat tire we had in our personal vehicle. Both Kyle and Zach were super understanding and generous and we can't wait to rent from them again.
This was my first time renting an RV and it was the best experience. Mr. Bill answered everyone of my questions and made me feel comfortable. The RV was amazing it had enough room for 10 people me and my family enjoy our trip. I would definitely do it again.