A UNIQUE CAMPING EXPERIENCEIt Starts in Parks

“Camping on the

beach is a highlight of

my year and is one of

the reasons why living

in Sarasota County

is special to me.”

Beverly Templeton

Park your RV or pitch your tenton one of Florida’s finest beaches

From sunrise to sunset, there’s nothing quite like the experience of camping on a Florida beach. Turtle Beach Campground, located on Sarasota County’s Siesta Key, offers one of the few remaining opportunities to park a recreational

vehicle (RV) or pitch a tent near the Gulf of Mexicoand wake up the next morning under the Florida sun.

Purchased by Sarasota County in 2006, Turtle Beach Campground features 40 sites for camping, with areas for both RVs and tents. Electricity and cable TV hook-ups are available.

Popular activities include relaxing on the beach, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and browsing through a variety of shops. Some of the finest restaurants on Florida’s Gulf Coast are within walking distance or justa short drive away.

Beyond camping: Turtle Beachhas sun and fun for everyoneTurtle Beach Campground, formerly known as Gulf Beach Travel Trailer Park, is now a part of Sarasota County’s Turtle Beach Park. The 14-acre park includes:

•2,600linearfeetofbeachfrontage •boatramps •canoe/kayaklauncharea •fishing •horseshoepits •parkingarea •picnicshelters •grills •playground •restrooms •swimming •volleyballcourt

There are plenty of family activities to enjoy without leaving Turtle Beach, and much to do beyond its shores.

Turtle Beach, named for its abundant sea turtle nests, is one of more than 200 sites — including beaches, parks and recreation centers — maintained by Sarasota County Parks and Recreation for the county and forthe cities of Sarasota, Venice and North Port. From leisure to exercise, from picnics to playgrounds…it starts in parks.

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation

TURTLE BEACH CAMPGROUND

A Florida Original

To find out more aboutTurtle BeachContact the Sarasota County Call Centerat 941-861-5000.

To make a reservation

at Turtle Beach Campground, call thereservation office at 941-349-3839 or email turtlebeachcampground@scgov.net. If youhave Web access, it is recommended that youreview the Turtle Beach Camp Rules and Rates information before calling.

TURTLE BEACH

SIESTA KEY

Directionsto Turtle BeachCampground8862 Midnight Pass RoadSarasota, FL 34242

(formerly known as Gulf BeachTravel Trailer Park)

I-75 to exit 205

Clark Road west for 3.8 miles

Bear left onto StickneyPoint Road 1.7 miles

Left onto MidnightPass Road 2.5 miles

Right into Turtle Beach Campground

It Starts in Parks