Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Getaways

Things to do in Tampa Bay, including St. Petersburg, Sarasota and the wider Tampa Bay area, RV and tent camping, kayaking, beaches, festivals.

Cabin at J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park (Photo: Bonnie Gross)
Bike & Hike Trails, Cabins, Unique Lodging, Tampa Bay

J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park: Vast refuge for tent campers with rustic cabins and no RVs

J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park flies under the radar for most people planning Florida trips. It’s not a state park and it’s not near a population center. But this vast water-management preserve offers tent sites in the woods and rustic cabins you can rent quite cheaply. There are miles of trails, including an excellent paved bike trail.