Campgrounds and RV parks near Indian River Shores, FL

Indian River Shores sits on a barrier island in Indian River County, Florida, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon. The town is a short drive from Vero Beach and roughly 15 miles south of Sebastian Inlet, which places RV travellers within reach of both barrier-island beaches and mainland lagoon frontage. The Indian River Lagoon is widely recognised as one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in North America and has been designated an Estuary of National Significance. Campground options near Indian River Shores are a mix of private RV parks and one popular state-park campground north of town. Closest to the town centre are Vero Beach Kamp Inc, Whispering Palms Village, Tanglewood Village, and Midway Estates Co-Op on the Vero Beach side, with Pelican's Landing Resort of Sebastian sitting closer to the Sebastian River and the inlet. Most private parks in this corridor lean toward full-hookup RV sites and long-stay snowbird occupancy in winter. Public camping in the immediate area centres on Sebastian Inlet State Park to the north and Donald MacDonald Park on the Sebastian River, both operated on separate reservation systems.

For Sebastian Inlet State Park, reservations run through the Florida State Parks reservation system, either online or by calling 800-326-3521. The park has 51 campsites, all with water and electric hookups, and reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance. Sites book quickly during winter and over holiday weekends, so it pays to reserve several months out. Indian River County's Donald MacDonald Park on the Sebastian River is open year-round and has 26 primitive campsites plus 5 sites with electricity, bookable through the county parks system. Private parks such as Vero Beach Kamp Inc and Pelican's Landing Resort of Sebastian are booked directly through the property. Winter monthly sites often need to be locked in several months ahead.