EG Simmons Regional Park Campground Florida
EG Simmons Regional Park Overview
E.G. Simmons Regional Park is a scenic Hillsborough County waterfront park located on the south shore of Tampa Bay near Ruskin, Florida, about 18 miles south of Tampa. The approximately 458-acre conservation park combines open recreation areas, mangrove-lined waterways, a bayfront beach, wildlife habitat, and a well-developed campground.
The campground has 112 campsites (with water & electric hookups) for tents, trailers and RVs (30-160 feet). The west loop includes sites 1-55 and the east loop includes sites 56-112. The east loop has larger sites. All sites have 30-amp and 55 have 50-amp. There is also one group campsite.
Many of the campsites are waterfront but bushes block views of the water. Several do have paths that access the water from the sites. In addition to water & electric hookups, each campsite also has a grass parking spur, table, fire ring and grill.
The campground is open year round. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, flush toilets, hot showers, trash collection (dumpsters) and two RV dump stations. There’s also two boat ramps, a kayak launch (rentals available at the ranger station), picnic areas, playgrounds, and a swim beach. Firewood available for sale from the camp host. Cell service is good in the area.
E.G. Simmons Regional Park – Area Recreation
This is a very popular area for outdoor enthusiasts and the park offers 258 acres of mangroves, open land areas and waterways to explore with your kayak or canoe.
The Park also has an additional 200 acres of mangrove swamp preserved as a bird and wildlife sanctuary, so don’t forget your binoculars. Â Other outdoor activities include hiking, biking, boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. Kayak rentals are available at the office.
The Hillsborough County Park was established in the 1960s.
You may also be interested in Little Manatee River State Park or Lithia Springs Park.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Boat Rental
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service - Good
- Comfort Station
- Drinking Water
- Dumpsters
- Equipment Rentals
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Fishing Pier
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Rentals
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- RV Dump Station
- Shade Structure
- Showers
- Swim Beach
- Trash Collection
- Wood
Activities
- Beach Combing
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoe Trail
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Paddle boarding (SUP)
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Ruskin, Florida 33570
813 671-7655
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Camper Van
- Electric & Water Hookup
- Group
- Primitive
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
112
# of RV Hookup Campsites:
112
Campsite Vehicle Size:
35 to 160 feet.
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
7
Dump Station:
In Campground
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EG Simmons Regional Park Comments & Reviews
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A great campground to visit! Semi-private sites, some w/shade…several on the water (see pics) for fishing, kayaking, etc… NICE Restrooms. You can’t pick your site until you get there…so go early for the best site…although on weekends that aren’t holidays, you can usually find a good spot, regardless… Prices reasonable, especially senior rate!
Really enjoyed our stay at EGSimmons.
We have been going there for years, it’s a beautiful park always nice workers until today, we had 2 campsites and 4 tents, 2 canopies, been out there since Thrusday, park ranger today was nasty, her name was Billy, very rude, said we can’t have 2 canopies,her words were this place looks like shit, and she repeated, you don’t need to talk down to people or be rude,no other park ranger said anything. she said new rules coming out, well after being there for 3 days you would think they would of said something sooner and not been nasty about it, I think her job has gone to her head. There were groups out there with screen rooms and canopies plus tents on one site. We kept things cleaned.
Finished up 3/13/2020, my second winter at Simmons, both years staying about six weeks. Staff has been great, very friendly, and really try to make your stay a good one. Hopefully I will return next year!!
💖 I Love This Place, I may just camp out here for the rest of my life , 🤣
I can’t find anywhere to see availability or make reservations, where do I find this?
Thank you in advance.
Hi Layne,
E.G. Simmons Regional Park camping is first-come, first-serve. You could try calling the park to see how many campsite might be available on the dates you want to camp: (813) 671-7655
They now have an online reservation system in place. It’s under the Hillsborough County website.
Thank you Robert! We will add to EG Simmons Regional Park page.
Thank you Robert! We will add the updated reservation link to the EG Simmons Regional Park page.
Question. Are golf carts allowed?
Hi Timothy,
Not sure if golf carts are allowed at EG Simmons Regional Park. I recommend you call the park directly to check: (813) 671-7655
Can’t find a price sheet on campsite so just wondering how much these campsites cost?
Hi Donna,
You can click HERE to view the campground brochure and get pricing. You can also call E.G. Simmons park at 813 671-7655. All campsites are first-come, first-serve.
How could I assure I will even get a spot if we are traveling hours to this spot. We want to go the day after Christmas for a week.
Since it is only first-come, first-serve I’d recommend calling the park to ask what type of availability they expect the week after Christmas.
813 671-7655
I only see pictures of 50 campsites, all in the west campground. What about the East campground? Am I doing something wrong?
Hi Karen,
We don’t have pictures of the other campsites yet but are hoping to get those done in January. Sorry about that!
I just booked, August 10, 2026, the County’s website photos do not match the photos you have posted on your website or the video. We booked based on the County photo, fingers crossed.
Hi Christine,
Actually, I’m pretty sure the County camp photos have not been updated. We recently took new photos of all EG Simmons campsites in February of this year (after they were renumbered). Our photos of the EG Simmons campsites are all current/correct.