Want To Stay Nearby? What Else is Around? Any Good Food?

Stay On-Site in Arcadia at the Gator House

Nestled on banks of the Peace River, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sleeps up to 8, and offers the perfect blend of comfort and adventure!

Large outdoor space, short drive to historic downtown Arcadia, Water access, boat docks and within walking distance to Peace River Charters and Fossil Recovery! Tour with us, grab an airboat, swamp buggy, access the local zoo, or even join some horseback riding tours for a day on the river!

Normally over 550$ on airbnb, save 75$ and book directly with us for only 475$ for two nights (minimum stay with additional discounts for longer)! Drop us a message for availability and book today!

Hampton Inn of Port Charlotte

Take in views of southwest Florida on a serene private lake just off I-75. Only about 15 minutes from us in Arcadia, you can also travel south about ten minutes and enjoy the historic homes and restaurants of Punta Gorda's entertainment district. Rent a boat and relax in Port Charlotte Harbor, 15 minutes away, or unwind by our outdoor pool. Enjoy free hot breakfast daily and free WiFi. A solid review basis makes this an easy family choice. 

Additional Stays

We fully urge using Airbnb options if you wish to stay closer to Arcadia or even Wauchula.  They have a ton of great options and these choices help fuel small businesses like ours as well! 

Nav-A-Gator on the Peace River

Time-tested Arcadia riverfront marina bar with burgers & seafood, local swamp cuisine, outdoor live music, a fire pit & more.  Lots of family games, great natural settings and a great location with our airboats touring there daily as well! 

Slim's Bar-B-Que

Long-running southern BBQ stop serving ribs, chicken, and other barbecue staples in a casual setting. An Arcadia favorite!

The Yellow Deli Restaurant & Bakery

Visit this awesome deli in downtown Arcadia offering sandwiches, salads & breakfast, plus a juice bar mixing up smoothies & other drinks.

Wauchula Family Restaurant 

Casual, family-friendly restaurant serving homestyle fare, including grouper, steak, and onion rings. A good option if you're visiting us in Wauchula or Bowling Green. 

Other Options

Yes, there are fast food offerings in both Wauchula and Arcadia that will quench that quick grab need as well. Think McDonald's,  Popeyes, Taco Bell and more. 

Downtown Arcadia Antique District

Downtown Arcadia's historic district is well known for its antique shops and charming boutiques. A trademark monthly Arcadia Antique Fair also takes place and is a mecca for unique treasures of the past.

Cracker Trail Museum

Immerse in the region’s rich history with exhibits on Florida pioneer life, Native American relics, and the area’s unique western-style heritage.

Solomon's Castle

On the country roads northwest of Arcadia, Howard Solomon, who died in 2016, created a gleaming three story castle that pops up out of the Florida wilderness. It's a castle sheathed with shiny silver colored metal printing plates salvaged from a newspaper business, complete with large turrets,  90 stained glass windows and even an inn and restaurant!

Morgan Park

Located on the tranquil Peace River; it’s perfect for a morning or afternoon stroll with the family and/or friends. There are three trail loops with more than 3 miles of interconnecting trails. Stately live oaks, bald cypress and riparian woodlands shelter a diverse panorama of wildlife...not to mention all the riverside flora and fauna that you'd come to expect. 

Brownville Park

Brownville Park & Boat Ramp offers a convenient boat ramp to launch your kayak, canoe, or boat.  Many kayakers and canoeists paddle north, up the picturesque Peace River, then turn around for a lazy tranquil float back.  

 The fossil beds of the Peace River are world famous for significant paleontological finds.  This is a great place to walk-in and try your luck for some fossiling. 

This beautiful floodplain forest evokes the sense of real Old Time Florida.”  In the center of the sweet gums and hickory bay heads is a beautiful live oak hammock.  In the late evenings barred owls gather in these ancient oaks and perform an owl opera.  

Nestled beneath the antique oaks are campsites available for all. 

Peace River Oaks

Our partner site in Bowling Green! Join us here for a canoe dig, a walk-in dig and more. The site is the perfect place to relax and unwind, with options of hot tubs in the glamping tents, full and meticulous amenities with full luxuries and more. The sites are nicely spaced out so you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. ATV trails,  a beautiful walking trail, nighttime movies with a huge projector screen,  hay rides, food and more. It's a no-brainer. 

Peace River Campground 

Peace River Campground is a family-owned and operated destination designed for families who cherish fun and the great outdoors. Situated along the Peace River in Arcadia, Florida, we provide an ideal setting for outdoor adventures and family enjoyment.

Peace River Campground boasts a mile of scenic riverfront along the Peace River. Offering a genuine camping experience across 160 acres with ample primitive camping options. Facilities include 225 full hookup sites with 50/30/20 amp connections, capable of accommodating large RVs. We also feature the “Buddy Site,” where up to 4 RVs can camp together in a group.

Campers are welcome to use 4-wheelers, side-by-sides, and golf carts within the campground, but dirt bikes are not allowed. 

There is good fossil hunting on-site in the river as well. There is a fully stocked camp store is open daily at 8 am.

Pioneer Park

This 115 acre county owned park offers 62 grassy campsites.  There is a museum, wildlife refuge, hiking trails, a boat ramp to the Peace River, fossiling and fishing.

A great place to spend the day picnicking, or hold a family function (birthday party, easter egg hunt, holiday barbecue); the park is well kept and a great place to hold your next celebration or event.

There are fees for camping, the museum and the animal sanctuary.  General access is free.

Hardee Lakes Park

 Spanning approximately 1200 acres, HLP has horse trails, hiking trails, handicap-accessible hiking trails, and bike trails. There are 3 restrooms located throughout the park. The restrooms in the camping areas also have shower facilities available.

There are also picnic areas, a picnic pavilion, and a playground available. The park includes a boardwalk that winds around the lakes and through the woods, with an observation tower where people can watch wildlife. A great option if you're staying in our Northern locations. 

The Arcadia Opera House

A must-see!  Built in 1906, the Opera House is now a museum, enormous antique shop, and even houses live music in the theater. It houses an amazing collection of historical items and the theater is in near original condition. Several paranormal investigations have taken place there and the Opera House is a well known haunted location.