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Terra Ceia Village RV Resort is located on the west coast of Florida between Tampa and Sarasota. We are within easy reach of many themed attractions such as Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, Sea World and Busch Gardens. The cultural attractions around this RV resort in Palmetto include a performing arts hall, aquarium, and museum. Anna Maria Island and Long Boat Key beaches are just minutes away. For a little excitement, try the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa, or Adventure Island for a fun day of water activities. Nearby our Palmetto, Florida RV resort are hundreds of local and chain restaurants, and numerous shopping centers including outlet malls and flea markets. When you compare everything - the beautiful Florida Gulf Coast weather, the many attractions, and the long list of resort activities - you must agree that Terra Ceia Village RV Resort in Palmetto is your best vacation destination. This RV resort in Palmetto puts you close to famous themed attractions Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Terra Ceia RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
Wow. We visited several RV Parks in the area. Terra Ceia was clearly the best. From the park itself being clean, huge, and having the right amenities which are brand new in 2023, to the super helpful and professional staff, Terra Ceia has done it right.
We’ll start with the Cons as that’s why we’re all here.
For reference I am a travel nurse who has been traveling for over 11 years. I have stayed in countless RV parks throughout the country. I travel with my wife and 4 kids. I have a 36 foot class A. I have stayed in Terra Ceia for a few months.
Cons: they have a MAJOR mosquito and no-seeum PROBLEM. No-seeums are very tiny biting bugs like mosquitos. The bites hurt and leaves a welt and itches for weeks. I tried complaining on multiple occasions but the facility stated they “can’t” do anything about them, it’s a Florida thing. I am from Florida and have traveled all around and that is not a normal Florida thing. That is a lazy cheap facility thing. I reported them to the city for a major infestation and they are being investigated according to the code compliance officer. It’s so bad you can’t enjoy your time outside without being mauled by these pests. They carry disease just like mosquitos so be very careful
The trash in the dumpster piles up for days where it overflows. Leaves area smelling and flies.
There is an old run down trailer park attached to the new park, it is the original Terra Ceia RV resort. It is a typical run down trailer park with a few spots for RVs to park that are packed in like sardines. Many of the residents there look pretty rough. All the residents in the trailer park walk their dogs in the new part of the resort and many of them do not pick up after themselves. There is rules but there is nobody enforcing rules.
Many residents leave their dogs off leash running around. Again nobody around to enforce rules.
1 laundry facility for the entire huge park. Has about 6 washers and 6 dryers. Cost at time of writing is 1.75 per load. Almost always someone washing clothes. They have a new laundry facility but no washer and dryer yet.
Fitness center only has a few treadmills with nothing else, at all, nothing.
There is no security gate when you drive in, it’s just wide open for anyone to come right in. There is also no fence around the park. You could be walking on the sidewalk along the main road and just walk straight into the park. Some of the bordering spaces are right on the road where the back of your rv space is a few feet from the sidewalk, not very safe.
They do have 1 night security that drives in their car around the park.
There is a train that runs right behind the park. It is literally 20 feet from the sites that border the park. They go through the park at all hours and they constantly sound their horn as they are driving by the park. Which is extremely loud and disturbing to everyone. They even come in the middle of the night and wake up the whole park. There is no fence separating the train tracks, just a thick set of bushes
The park is not very kid friendly. No park or play area for kids. The activity center also does not have any kid activities.
The park is extremely expensive. You will pay up to $2500 a mo off season and $3-5k a month in season. Not much to offer for such extremely high rates.
The activity center is in the old trailer park. It’s an old building with a couple pool tables and couches and TV. It is pretty big but looks pretty run down.
The have stagnant ponds around the park with no fountains to move the water. Gators and snakes have been seen on many occasions.
The surrounding area has mostly industrial plants. I would worry about the water quality. I have good expensive filters and they have been taxed to their limit. I have had to change them 6 months early.
Pros: New facility is nice looking. Sites are open and large with ample room between sites. Has pool and room with treadmills. Grounds maintained very well. Internet and cable offered. Can’t speak to speed of internet or quality of cable as I don’t use their service.
Facility bathrooms and showers are new and nice.
Pool looks clean, haven’t used it but have been by there a few times
Facility had a thanksgiving dinner for residents with everyone bringing a side dish.
I have stayed here several times over the past two years and the staff is amazing, the park is quiet and peaceful. They have expanded the park recently and the new pool is beautiful and the new gym is a plus for sure! Would recommend 10/10
This is our first time here in the New Encore Terra Ceia. We travel with 2 other couples in separate RV's.
The new sites are very nice, spacious and level! Everything is very well groomed in the park. The office lady I wish I could remember her name was awesome and friendly. They have a nice recreation area for pickle ball, swimming ETC.
My only frustration was that I arrived on the 1st of January. The storage facility where we reserved a space for our open car trailer (18ft) was not open due to the holiday. They would open on the 2nd. I asked Terra Ceia if there was a place to park it over night. Less than 8hrs. We were told they do not have storage. I explained I do not need storage just a place to park it for the night. It would fit in any parking place. The only answer was NO. I then asked since there are many open spaces can I use one. Only if you pay. So over $100 for less than 8 hrs was my only option. I am only paying $75 a month for the trailer to me stored.
The 3 of us are spending over $15,000 combined and could not park a trailer for a night.
I would think management could do a little better. Yes, I spoke with everyone on the RV park.
They still get a 5 star since the park in so nice.
I made a reservation online expecting to enjoy their new section of the RV Park. As expected, they immediately charged my card for the deposit. I also got an email confirming my reservation. Since I was booked in an older park, I canceled the reservation I had there. It wasn’t till I got my credit card statement I learned they canceled my reservation and never even bothered to reach out to me. I am now high and dry without a park to stay in because of their mistake.
If this is the level of customer service they have for a new RV park, I feel sorry for anyone who thinks they have a spot just because they get a confirmation. No way to run a park.
