Resorts and Retreats Awards 2025 | 9 Glamping is an extraordinary experience; one made all the more exceptional when done with Camping on the Gulf. The campground offers three large glamping tents: the Blue Marlin, the Red Snapper, and the Mahi Mahi. These tents are located in the middle of the park, providing guests with easy access to the beach and an unrivalled view of the casting lake. Each tent is climate controlled, with a king-size bed, four bunks, luxurious soaking tub, and a small kitchen complete with a Keurig, refrigerator, and microwave. This is the ideal option for guests looking to connect with nature whilst retaining a sense of home comfort. As for the campground itself, Camping on the Gulf offers its guests a wide range of activities and amenities. The campground boasts three family-style bathhouses; modern and clean laundry facilities; a selfservice station with a car vacuum, pressure washer, and an air station to inflate beach floats; a variety of scheduled food trucks each week; two pools, one with seasonal heating and another with a giant slide; and an Activity Centre. Home to a wide array of events, the Activity Centre serves as a thriving hub for the campground year-round. During the holiday seasons, the Centre offers children’s activities including Bubba the Alligator, stilt walkers and balloon artists, face painting, science shows, and arts and crafts. Activities are also offered to Winter Floridians, such as pool tournaments, water aerobics, jam sessions, arts and crafts, game nights, and pot-luck dinners. On the centre’s patio, the large event tent hosts karaoke nights and group gatherings, as well as providing space for card players and sports fans to sit back and unwind. While Camping on the Gulf offers a wide range of activities and events to promote community and connection, the team would agree that its most special event is the large, annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner. Approximately 250-350 campers come together at this event to celebrate the holiday over a magnificent spread, truly underscoring all that Camping on the Gulf stands for. Through such offerings, the company has distinguished itself from the crowd over the decades whilst staying true to itself, becoming a name synonymous with quality, value, and connection. “We’re not trying to be the biggest or the flashiest – we just want to be the place people can’t wait to come back to,” Kimberly stated. “We offer a full activity schedule for the kids during the summer that ranges from a pirate stilt walker to a mermaid story-time in one of our two pools. We also have a full calendar of events for our winter seasonal guests. Being family-owned since 1968, we have deep roots, and it shows in how we care for our guests and our park. But what really makes us stand out is our people; our team don’t just do their jobs – they show up with passion, personality, and a real love for the experience we’re creating.” At Camping on the Gulf, each member of the team strives to ensure that every guest is made to feel welcomed and relaxed. The campground boasts an incredible team, made up of seasonal workampers and local staff, each dedicated to achieving its mission of creating exceptional memories that are made to last. When expanding the team, Camping on the Gulf is meticulous in its methodologies, ensuring that every addition will be a cohesive and productive fit for the team. To this end, it prioritises candidates who take pride in the work they do and have a desire to help families connect whilst making memories. This approach has enabled Camping on the Gulf to build a team committed to delivering kindness, character, and connection. The team are well-versed in the campground’s unfaltering dedication to hard work, teamwork, and integrity, and the company ensures that these values are kept front and centre by opting to lead by example. Its managers are hand-on, involved, and always available to support the team. Across the campground, Camping on the Gulf prioritises open communication and regular check-ins, and is always sure to celebrate the wins – whether that is a glowing review from a returning guest or a team member stepping up without being asked. By doing so, Camping on the Gulf ensures that its team remain motivated and satisfied, feeling truly appreciated within their roles. With such a team behind its operations, Camping on the Gulf is prepared to take on anything that the future may hold. Looking ahead, Camping on the Gulf aims to continue expanding and enhancing its amenities. In 2025 alone, the campground added three gathering spots complete with firepits, providing its guests space to socialise with their families whilst also making new connections with their fellow campers. These additions include the Pelican Perch overlooking the stocked pond and the Crow’s Nest, with a dining area for food trucks. But that’s not all – Camping on the Gulf continually monitors the market for emerging trends to respond with speed and precision, maintaining its well-deserved title of the USA’s Best Beachfront Camping Site 2025. “We are seeing that people want to connect: to nature, to family, and even to the places they choose to vacation,” Kimberly explained. “That fits right into what we’ve been doing for years at Camping on the Gulf. We don’t chase every trend, but we stay tuned in and adjust in ways that feel right for our culture and our guests. If something enhances the guest experience and fits our values, we will find a way to make it happen – while continuing to do what has always made us special.” Contact: Kimberly Rennick Company: Camping On The Gulf Web Address: www.campingonthegulf.com
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