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.
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.
From the North: Take US Hwy 19 S, 1 mile past Klosterman Road. KOA is on the left (east side).
From the South: Take US Hwy 19 N, 1 mile past Alderman Road. KOA is on the right (east side).
GPS: N28.108938, W82.739268
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Want the fun and outdoor atmosphere of camping without bringing an RV or sleeping in a tent? Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday offers glamping near Clearwater, Florida, from its Palm Harbor location in northern Pinellas County. Located about 14 miles from Clearwater, the campground makes a convenient home base for exploring Clearwater Beach, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Honeymoon Island, and other Tampa Bay destinations.
Here, your Gulf Coast getaway comes with a campground experience, too. Spend the day at the beach, explore nearby Gulf Coast towns, or head out on the water. Then return to your own Deluxe Cabin, relax by the fire, take a dip in the pool, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of an amenity-rich campground.
Glamping combines the outdoor setting and community feel of camping with extra comforts that make getting away easy.
At Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday, glamping means staying in a fully equipped Deluxe Cabin instead of setting up a tent or bringing an RV. You get your own indoor living space, private bathroom, kitchen, beds, air conditioning, and outdoor patio while still enjoying the classic parts of a campground stay. And at Clearwater / Lake Tarpon, glamping includes free breakfast every day!
Glamping is a nice option for first-time campers, couples looking for a different kind of Florida getaway, families who want more space to spread out, travelers who do not own an RV, or longtime RVers who want to enjoy campground life without towing or setting up their rig. Plus, Deluxe Cabins accommodate up to 6, so they are great for family glamping stays.
Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday offers two Deluxe Cabins designed for guests who want the camping experience with more of the comforts of home.
Both cabins sleep up to six guests and include:
A queen bed, bunk beds, and sleeper sofa
A private full bathroom with shower
A fully equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator and cooktop
Linens
Air conditioning and heat
Wi-Fi
A furnished outdoor patio
A gas grill and fire ring
Cable TV
Guests can choose between a pet-friendly Deluxe Cabin and a pet-free, allergy-friendly Deluxe Cabin, making it easier to choose the type of stay that works for you.
Step outside and you are still very much at a campground. Grill dinner on the patio, gather around the fire ring in the evening, or enjoy your morning coffee outdoors before heading out to explore the Clearwater area.
Explore our Deluxe Cabins and find the right option for your Clearwater glamping getaway.
One of the biggest advantages of glamping at Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA is the location.
The campground is in Palm Harbor, about 14 miles from Clearwater and convenient to Clearwater Beach. In fact, Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday is the closest KOA to Clearwater Beach, making it a convenient glamping experience for travelers who want to combine a beach vacation with a campground stay.
Spend the day enjoying the sand and Gulf waters around Clearwater Beach, then return to Palm Harbor and settle into your cabin for the evening.
But Clearwater Beach is only one way to spend your trip.
The campground's northern Pinellas County location also puts you near Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Honeymoon Island, and Lake Tarpon, giving you plenty of ways to experience this part of Florida beyond the beach.
Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday is physically located in Palm Harbor, Florida, between some of the Tampa Bay area's most popular Gulf Coast destinations.
Head north to explore the sponge docks, restaurants, shops, and Greek heritage of Tarpon Springs. Travel south toward Dunedin and Clearwater, or plan a beach day at nearby Honeymoon Island or Clearwater Beach. Tampa and St. Petersburg can also be part of a longer Tampa Bay itinerary.
Lake Tarpon adds another dimension to the location. The large freshwater lake is known for bass fishing and gives outdoor travelers another recreation option close to the campground.
That central location means your glamping trip does not have to be just a beach vacation or just a camping trip. Your Deluxe Cabin can serve as a comfortable home base for exploring several sides of the Clearwater and Tampa Bay area.
A big part of glamping is what happens outside your cabin.
Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday pairs its Deluxe Cabins with the shared amenities and social atmosphere of a full-service KOA Holiday campground. Guests can cool off in the year-round swimming pool, relax around the poolside cabana, enjoy complimentary breakfast, connect to Wi-Fi, and spend time around the landscaped campground.
There is also mini golf, a butterfly garden, recreation spaces, a pavilion, KampK9 dog park, a pet wash station, and planned campground activities and events.
Where can you go glamping near Clearwater, Florida?
Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday offers Deluxe Cabin glamping in Palm Harbor, Florida, about 14 miles from Clearwater. Its northern Pinellas County location provides convenient access to Clearwater Beach, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Honeymoon Island, and other Tampa Bay destinations.
Is Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday actually in Clearwater?
No. Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday is located in Palm Harbor, Florida. The campground's location north of Clearwater provides convenient access to Clearwater and Clearwater Beach while also putting guests close to Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, Honeymoon Island, and Lake Tarpon.
Is there glamping near Clearwater Beach?
Yes. Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday is the closest KOA to Clearwater Beach and offers Deluxe Cabins for travelers who want to combine a Clearwater-area beach vacation with the outdoor atmosphere and amenities of a campground.
Do I need an RV to stay at Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA?
No. You can stay in one of the campground's Deluxe Cabins without owning, renting, or towing an RV. The cabins provide beds, a private bathroom, kitchen, linens, air conditioning, and outdoor living space for an easy glamping experience.
What is included in the Deluxe Cabins?
Both Deluxe Cabins include a private full bathroom with shower, fully equipped kitchen, queen bed, bunk beds, sleeper sofa, linens, air conditioning and heat, Wi-Fi, cable TV, a furnished patio, gas grill, and fire ring. Cabins can accommodate up to six guests.
Are there pet-friendly glamping cabins near Clearwater?
Yes. Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday offers one pet-friendly Deluxe Cabin so your dog can come along on your Clearwater-area glamping getaway. A second Deluxe Cabin is maintained as a pet-free, allergy-friendly option.
You do not need an RV or a tent to enjoy a campground getaway on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Stay in a Deluxe Cabin at Clearwater / Lake Tarpon KOA Holiday and enjoy a comfortable home base in Palm Harbor with Clearwater Beach, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Honeymoon Island, and the Tampa Bay area within easy reach. Spend your days exploring and your evenings back at the campground, relaxing by the pool, cooking outside, or settling in around your own fire ring.
Explore our Deluxe Cabins and start planning your glamping getaway near Clearwater, Florida.
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