Oscar Scherer State Park Campground Florida

Oscar Scherer State Park Overview

Oscar Scherer State Park Campground has 108 campsites and is located along South Creek and near Lake Osprey in the Tampa area.  There are 104 campsite with water & electric hookups, 4 tent-only (walk-to) sites and group camping available. Each site also has a parking spur, table, fire ring and grate.

The campground is open year round. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, flush toilets, hot showers ($), trash collection (dumpsters) and an RV dump station. There’s also a visitor center, picnic/day use areas, playground, canoe/kayak launch, fishing dock, beach and tram tours. Firewood is also available at the ranger station. Cell service is good in the area.

Oscar Scherer State Park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late, you’ll need to contact the park prior to 5 p.m. on the day of your arrival (941 483-5956).

Oscar Scherer State Park – Area Recreation

The Park has a variety of outdoor recreation including hiking (over 15 miles of trails), biking, paddling (canoe & kayaking rentals available), fishing, swimming, snorkeling, roller blading and picnicking. Birding and wildlife viewing area also really nice here. The ocean and beaches are just a mile from the State Park.

You may also be interested in Myakka River State Park. Turtle Beach Campground is also nice.

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Amenities

• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Campfire Center
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Concessionaire
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Equipment Rentals
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Fishing Pier
• Grills
• Park Interpreter
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Rentals
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Dump Station
• Showers
• Trash Collection
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Beach Combing
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Skin Diving
• Snorkeling
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing