Gulf Beach Campground — Hotel in Siesta Key

WAY overpriced. Rude and apathetic staff (I stood in the tiny office for almost 10 min before the guy at the desk even acknowledged my presence). This isn't even a campground; it's more like a small parking lot with tiny little squares sectioned out for people to camp in. It's right by the beach, which is the only positive. And probably the only reason they'll keep doing business. The close quarters and fence around the parking lot (i refuse to refer to this as a campground) makes for bad acoustics. If some jerk with loud children is up at 6 am, you're certainly going to hear it.

If you visit Siesta Key, spend a few more bucks (yeah, it was $70 for our lousy tent site) and stay in a hotel.

Oh, and it's actually called Turtle Beach Campground for the record. On the contrary, the public beach (Turtle Beach) right next door is nice for hanging out...

Now run by the County. Spots are small and close to neighbors. Clean although road flooded during rain (pads were okay though). Right on the beach with clean showers. A bit on the pricey side for a government run Campground...