RV spot and rental RVThe 2 Bedroom Woods Cabin - Click for more photos

Tent campers at our on-site primitive campground
Our group camp area
Our individual tent and RV sites
bathroom and outdoor shower
Our rustic bath house and outdoor shower.

our new bathroom and outdoor showerOur new bath rooms and showers

Travel Trailer

Travel Trailer with 2 slides, perfect for a couple
The "Cool Bus" and surrounding woodsThe rental RV and Travel TrailerGroup Camp area 16' x 24' stage/pavilion 2
the Kool BusGroup Camp area 30' x 30' pavilion 1

Camping and Lodging Policies

All camping and lodging stays require that all people staying with us sign a liability waiver and abide by our camping and lodging rules. Cabin, RV or trailer stays also require a security deposit and an acceptance of financial responsibility as outlined in our reservation policies listed on the reservations page on this web site. If you wish, you may preview these forms by downloading the pdfs below.

A copy of our liability waiver is available by downloading this pdf or in person at the outpost.

A list of camping and lodging rules are available by downloading this pdf, or in person at the outpost.

A copy of the "Acceptance of financial responsibility" form is available by downloading this pdf, or in person at the outpost.

The campsite map you see above is our normal site arrangement. Campsite arrangements and features may vary for special events. Please see the special event page for individual event arrangements. For a more detailed look at our sites, view the map in a larger pdf.


Site 1, 10, 2, 20: RV or tent site(s). Each of the four sections is 37' long x 21' wide. Two sections equal 1 site depending on your needs. For example: Sections 1A & 2A together would provide a pull thru site 74' long x 21' wide for large RV's or towables who do not wish to disconnect. Sections 1A & 1B together would provide a wider site of 37' long by 42' wide for those wishing a wider site for multiple slide outs or large awnings etc.
Site 3: Tent or small RV site. 60' long x 23' wide with some tree obstruction. 20 or 30 amp electric.
Site 4: Tent or small RV. 60' long x 26' wide with some tree obstruction. 20 or 30 amp electric.
Site 5: Tent or small RV site.  40' long x 32' wide pie shape with some tree obstruction. 20 or 30 amp electric. 
Site 6: RV or tent. 45'long x 21' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric. Very open sites for larger RV's.
Site 7: RV or tent. 45'long x 21' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric. Very open sites for larger RV's.
Site 70: Tent site. 22' long x 20' wide. 20 amp electric.
Site 8: Tent site or small RV. 30' long x 25' wide. 20 amp electric.
Site 80: Tent or small RV. 30' long x 20' wide. 20 amp electric
Site 9: Tent or small RV.  23' long x 19' wide. 30 or 20 amp electric.
Site 11: Tent or small RV. 22' long x 20' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric. Tight maneuvering.
Site 12: Tent or small RV. 19' long x 18' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric. Tight maneuvering.
Site 61: Tent or RV. 25' long x 23' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric.
Site 62: Tent or RV. 25' long x 21' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric.
Site 63 : Tent or small RV (class A,B or C ) 22' long x 20' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric. Tight maneuvering.
Site 64: Tent site. 18' long by 16' wide. 20 amp electric. Tight maneuvering.
Site 65: Tent or small RV (class A,B or C ) 22' long x 20' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric. Tight maneuvering.
Site 66: Tent or small RV (class A,B or C ) 22' long x 20' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric. Tight maneuvering.
Site 67: Tent or RV. 30' long x 21' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric. Tight maneuvering.
Site 68: Tent or small RV. Pie shape. 25' long x 35' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric. Tight maneuvering.

 

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Looking for a unique venue for a family reunion, wedding, church outing, party or band event? The Canoe Outpost  offers a variety of lodging and meeting options that can make your event a fun one to remember. We offer a variety of accessories and services to enhance your event and add to your convenience. Catering services, sound, video and lighting rentals, large gas grills, griddles, charcoal smoker grills and canopy tents too. We would love to accommodate your special event so just call.

*Visit our Special Events page for information about staying with us for any of our special events, including the annual Little Manatee River Jam*

Camping & Lodging

The Canoe Outpost offers several different options for those wanting to really get away for a while.  Whether staying in one of our cabins, tent or RV camping at the outpost or doing a canoe camping trip with primitive camping along the rivers edge, we hope you will enjoy staying with us. For more information on the location and layout of our campsites and rental options, see the map at the bottom of the page.

We offer a store for basic drink & snack needs, ice and firewood. Enjoy our new site-wide WiFi for free any time! The signal is in 2.4 and 5ghz, and typically clocks in at 5mbps, which is fast enough to stream video content, work from home, or play online games. Just connect to the "Canoe Outpost RV" or "Canoe Outpost RV 5" (5ghz, typically faster connection but more prone to interruptions from distance to Wifi signal or walls etc) and you're good to go!

** Additional services and items are available from the Canoe Outpost to help with your events. We can offer a variety of cooking tools such as smoker charcoal grills, large flat iron grill, large and small gas grills, propane tanks and event aids including stage rental, concert sound systems, video projection and even full catering. Just call our event coordinator at 813-634-2228 to discuss your event needs.**

Primitive Camping River Trips

Feel the need to really get back to nature? Well, pack all your gear in your boat, listen for that distant banjo music and head out for a multi-day river camping trip. Click here to be delivered to our river camping page.

Cabins

Little Manatee 1 Bedroom Cabin

The Little Manatee cabin offers a home away from home for those paddling with us or just getting away for a while. It is also a great place for those out of town visitors. It sits on stilts with 19 stairs up to the cabin. It overlooks the river and the Outpost operations. Parking is directly next to the cabin. The cabin offers:

- sleeping for 6 ( 1 bedroom with a Queen size bed, a full size bed in the living room and a sleeping loft with double mattress only (loft uses a ladder to access and has low head room suitable for kids)
- full private bath - central heat and air conditioning
- fully furnished kitchen including appliances and utensils
- cable TV, stereo, free wi-fi (very limited), and gas BBQ grill (includes the gas )
- fully furnished including linens
- riverside picnic table and fire/grill pit

Rates: Rates are for double occupancy ( 2 persons ). Extra persons are $5 per person per night. Pets are $5 per night per pet.

$129.00 per night. $695.00 per week. $1895.00 per month.

2 night minimum for weekends (Friday and Saturday) 1 night stays allowed Sunday - Thursday with a $20.00 rate add on.

Cabin Getaway Special - $289

Make your stay into a real getaway with our $289 special! You get 3 days and 2 nights in our 1 bedroom cabin, and 1 canoe, kayak, or double kayak rental on trip 1 to enjoy our river!

The Woods 2 Bedroom Cabin

The woods 2 bedroom cabin offers comfortable and spacious accommodations for up to 8 people.
It overlooks the woods but is still just a 1 minute walk to the river. This cabin is at ground level with just 2 steps up and offers 3 parking spaces directly in front of the cabin. The cabin features:

- 2 bedrooms, each with a queen bed and twin bunk beds
- 2 full bathrooms
- Full kitchen with all appliances and utensils
- Wall unit A/C in living rooms and bedrooms
- TV’s in the living room and bedrooms with local air channels
- A stereo systems for cds or MP3 players & I-pod
- Screened porch overlooking the woods
- Outdoor area including a gas grill (gas included), picnic table, campfire ring with grilling grate

Rates: Rates are for quadruple occupancy ( 4 persons ). Extra persons are $5 per person per night. Pets are $5 per night per pet.

$169.00 per night. $895.00 per week. $2495.00 per month.

Woods 2 Bedroom Cabin
Getaway Special - $369

Make your stay into a real getaway with our $369 special! You get 3 days and 2 nights in our 2 bedroom cabin, and 1 canoe, kayak, or double kayak rental on trip 1 to enjoy our river!

Woods Studio Cabin

A little more secluded, and just the right size for 2 adults and maybe 2 kids. Great for having a woodsy experience with the comforts of a cabin. This cabin is accessed via wooded pathway about 125' from where you park your car and is at ground level with just 2 steps up.. The studio cabin offers:

- Sleeping for 4 ( Queen size bed and a full size sofa sleeper )
- Full private bath - wall unit A/C
- Fully furnished 3/4 kitchen including appliances and utensils - Microwave, toaster oven, and hot plate (no full stove)
- Cable TV, stereo, charcoal and gas BBQ grill (includes the gas )
- Fully furnished including linens
- Ground level, screened porch with dog door to cabin, picnic table and campfire area

Rates: Rates are for double occupancy ( 2 persons ). Extra persons are $5 per person per night. Pets are $5 per night per pet.

$129.00 per night. $695.00 per week. $1895.00 per month.

2 night minimum for weekends (Friday and Saturday) 1 night stays allowed Sunday - Thursday with a $20.00 rate add on.

Woods Studio Cabin
Getaway Special - $289

Make your stay into a real getaway with our $289 special! You get 3 days and 2 nights in our studio cabin, and 1 canoe, kayak, or double kayak rental on trip 1 to enjoy our river!

RV Rental


Rough it in comfort and style in our 2020 Grand Design 32’ RV trailer. Fully equipped with all you need to enjoy camping. Double slide outs provide a spacious living area with large kitchen, TV/DVD, stereo, A/C and heat, and a full bathroom. Sleeps 2 in a queen size bed and up to two children on the convertible dinette or air bed. All linens are included. The outdoor area of your campsite includes a picnic table, campfire ring with flip over grate and a charcoal grill.


Rate: $129.00 per night for 2 people. $289 for our paddling special, including 2 nights and 1 boat rental on Trip 1. $695 for a week, and $1895 for a month. No pets are allowed in this unit.

Additionally we have another travel trailer available for rental, a 41 foot coachman park model. The general amenities and pricing structure are the same as the Grand Design, though the layout is slightly different. Consult these photos of the exterior, interior, bathroom, and bedroom for more information.

"Cool Bus" Rental

This converted school bus serves as a canvas for art and a fun little place to stay for 2 people. Quirky decoration and custom woodwork offer a unique experience at the Canoe Outpost. Please Note: As of Sept. 2022, The Cool Bus is temporarily unavailable until further notice, due to flood damage.

The Bus offers:
· Sleeping for 2 on a convertible dinette sofa or add the lower sofa space to make it almost a queen size bed - all linens and towels are provided
· Kitchenette with a small refrigerator with a freezer big enough to hold a bag of ice, sink, instant hot water dispenser, toaster over, microwave, 2 burner hot plate, coffee maker and all the needed dishware
· TV/DVD player with HD air antennae, stereo w/aux in jack for music players
· Wall unit A/C and space heater
· Outdoor area with picnic table, charcoal grill, fire ring

Rate: $70 per night. Double occupancy only (exceptions made for small children sleeping in the same bed).

Group Camping Area

The group camping area is an open area surrounded by woods and with a canopy of oak trees overhead. It can accommodate groups up to 50 for camping or more for non-camping events. It may also be rented as individual sites when not rented to groups.

It offers a 30' x 30' covered pavilion with lighting and ample electric, cooking and picnic tables and charcoal grills. There is also a covered 16'x24' stage suitable for concerts, presentations or events.The area has cafe style LED lighting around the perimeter of the pavilion and the camp area for event or area lighting, a camper controlled sodium area light, and a big central fire pit with bench seating surrounding it. Tents may be pitched in several alcoves carved into the woods or in the more open area. Several picnic tables may be arranged to fit your needs. Electricity may be accessed at the pavilion or at 3 locations throughout the camp area so be sure to bring extension cords if you want power at your tent. Water is located at the pavilion and at the rear of the camp. Bath house facilities with flush toilets and 1 indoor and 2 outdoor private hot showers are close by. The group camp area is for tent camping only. No vehicles are allowed in the group camp area without special arrangement. Gear drop off is allowed about 20' from the pavilion and ample parking is located about 100' away from the group camp area.


Rates: The entire camp area may be rented for exclusive use of your family, event or group for $149 per night. When not rented for exclusive use, individual tent sites may be rented in the group area for $25 per tent site with shared access to the pavilion.

Group Camp Area Reservation Policy: Preference is given to exclusive use reservations for the entire camp area. Individual site reservations for the group camp area are accepted but are always subject to reassignment to another individual site area if we receive an exclusive use group reservation. If this occurs, you would be contacted and offered an exclusive use reservation first.
There is a 2 night minimum for the group camp area for weekends (Friday & Saturday) except for special arrangements.

RV & Tent Sites

Individual sites are available for tent or RV camping. Each site comes with water and electricity (20 amp duplex outlet and/or 30 amp RV plug in), a picnic table, a post style charcoal grill and a fire ring with a flip over cooking grate. Bath house facilities with flush toilets and 2 indoor and 1 outdoor private hot showers are close by. A dump station is available.

We allow 1 tent or RV per site with a maximum of 6 people (Exception: Families may have a second small tent, a “kids tent”, on one site.) Parking is on site with additional parking close by. Please see our site map and descriptions to help select your site.

Rates: $25 for tent and $34 for RV, trailer or camper vehicle per site. $150 a week for tent, $204 a week for RV. $495 a month for tent, $640 a month for RV.

Rates and site configurations may vary during special events.

Group Semi-Primitive Area: This wooded area is suitable for 5 tents, depending on size. It may be reserved as an exclusive use area for $99.00 or for individual tents at $25.00 per night. It offers 5 picnic tables and 5 fire rings, 2 shared post charcoal grills, and a water tap. There are three electrical outlets with limited power that is intended for limited use for lighting or device charging. It will not run multiple appliances, and no heaters or air conditioners are permitted.

Only during times of high demand, such as our music festivals, we offer open primitive camping here on property for $12 a night. Open primitive camping comes with no accessories. Reservations are required but spots are assigned on a first come first serve basis. It is basically a spot of ground to pitch a tent and access to our bathhouse. We have also partnered with the Masonic park across the street to offer overflow primitive camping for the same price. Please see specific event details for more information.

Reserve-able Primitive Tent Camping: We have individual primitive and group semi-primitive primitive tent sites available. These sites are located approximately 300' back in the woods and are not accessible by vehicle. (Please see the camping map pdf) Pull carts are available to aid in transporting your gear to your site.. Restrooms and showers are located less than 2 minutes walk away.

Individual Primitive Sites: They offer a picnic table, fire ring w/flip over grate, post style charcoal grill. Sites are $20.00 per night.

While our camping and lodging selection offers a number of great options, if you're in the mood for the more traditional hotel experience the Canoe Outpost recommends the Hampton Inn Ellenton-Bradenton for your convenience.

Service Dogs: Service dogs are always welcome at the outpost. So that we may be aware of and properly allow for your service dog(s), we ask that you inform us that you will be bringing your service dog(s) at the time you place your  reservation and again when you check in. You will be asked on our check in form to declare 1) If the dog is a service animal required because of a disability? and 2) What work or tasks has the dog been trained to perform? We request that your service dog(s) be leashed, harnessed or tethered when out of service and when in service if possible.