You can go glamping in Florida near Pensacola and Navarre at Splash RV Resort in Milton, a quick hop off I-10 and roughly a 35-minute drive to Navarre Beach. We’ve got real Conestoga covered wagons that sleep about four and full luxury cottages that sleep four to six, and no RV of your own is required to stay in either. You get a comfortable bed, your own private bathroom, and a whole resort full of water attractions out the door.
If you’re planning a Gulf Coast beach trip but the idea of a flimsy tent or a cramped roadside cabin makes you tired, here’s what’s worth knowing before you book.
TL;DR
- Splash RV Resort (Milton, FL) offers Conestoga covered-wagon glamping and luxury cabin/cottage rentals, and you can stay without owning an RV.
- Wagons sleep about four and cottages sleep four to six, both with AC and a private bathroom, a short drive from Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach, and Gulf Breeze.
- On-site you’ll find a lazy river, pools, water slides, mini golf, pickleball, a fitness center, food trucks, and a tiki bar.
- Florida’s beach-adjacent glamping usually runs around $170 to $280 a night in 2026. Check current rates and dates before you go.
- It’s a great fit for families and couples who want the beach without the hassle of pitching a tent.
What is glamping, and do you need an RV for it?
Glamping is camping without the parts people dread. You skip the tent, the air mattress that deflates by 2 a.m., and the cold shower in a cinder-block stall. Instead you sleep in a real bed inside a climate-controlled space with actual walls and a private bathroom. At Splash RV Resort you do not need an RV, a tent, or any gear at all. You show up with a suitcase. We provide the bedding, the towels, and the roof. The covered wagons and cottages are built for people who want the outdoors at arm’s length, not in their sleeping bag.
What’s it like to stay in a Conestoga covered wagon?
Our covered wagons are the kind of stay people remember and tell their friends about. Each Conestoga wagon is temperature-controlled and sleeps about four, with one king bed and a twin bunk. You get a TV with satellite, a mini-fridge with a freezer, a dining table, and a single-serve coffee maker to get the morning going. Every wagon has its own private bathroom right outside the door, with a toilet, a sink, and a full-size stand-up shower, plus the towels and toiletries already stocked. It feels like a hotel room that happens to look like the Old West.
Kids think they’re an adventure and couples treat them as a quirky little retreat. Because the bedding’s provided and the bathroom’s yours alone, it’s glamping that actually feels like a getaway instead of a chore.
How is a luxury cottage different from a covered wagon?
A cottage is the move if you want a full kitchen and a little more room to spread out. Our luxury cabins and cottages come with a real kitchen, a stove and oven, a microwave, a full-size fridge, coffee makers, and all the cookware, dishes, and utensils you’d need to actually cook a meal. Most have a dishwasher too. There’s a separate bedroom, a living room with a TV, a sofa sleeper for extra guests, and a full private bathroom. Linens, towels, toiletries, and cleaning supplies are all there waiting. Out back you’ve got picnic tables and BBQ grills for a cookout.
The quick way to choose: pick the covered wagon for the fun, unique, “we slept in a wagon” experience, and pick the cottage when you want to cook and stretch out like you’re at home. Here’s how they stack up.
How far is the resort from the beaches and Pensacola?
We’re in Milton, off I-10, which puts you a short drive from the whole Emerald Coast without paying beachfront prices to sleep. Navarre Beach is about 25 miles and 35 minutes south. Pensacola Beach runs about 28 miles and 40 minutes. Downtown Pensacola is roughly 24 miles, around 30 minutes. That central spot is the quiet secret of the area: you wake up somewhere calm and shaded, then you’re at the sugar-white sand in well under an hour.
One thing to plan around: summer weekends pile traffic onto the beach causeways, so add 15 to 30 minutes if you’re heading out late morning. Leave early and you’ll beat most of it.
What is there to do around the Pensacola and Navarre Gulf Coast?
Plenty, and not all of it is beach. The National Naval Aviation Museum, over by Pensacola, ranks among the largest aviation museums in the world, general admission is free, and it’s about 40 minutes from us (public access is through the base West Gate and adults need an ID, so check the current entry rules before you go). The Navarre Beach Fishing Pier is the longest in Florida at 1,545 feet, and you can walk it for a dollar or fish it for seven. Families with little ones should put the Gulf Breeze Zoo on the list, where you can hand-feed a giraffe and see more than a thousand animals across the property.
When you’re back at the resort, there’s a full day’s worth of stuff without leaving. The lazy river, the pools, and the water slides run all summer, plus there’s an inflatable slide, mini golf, pickleball, volleyball, basketball, and a fitness center. Grab a bite from the food trucks, hang at the Biergarten, or end the night at the Tiki Bar. For a fuller rundown of what’s around, our area guide covering Milton, Navarre, and Pensacola has more.
Is Splash RV Resort good for families?
It’s one of the more family-friendly spots on the Florida Gulf Coast, and that’s by design. The water attractions are built for kids, with a lazy river and slides that’ll burn off energy for hours, and the cottages and wagons both sleep about four so the whole crew fits. Sites and rentals are spaced out and quiet, so naptime actually happens, and the grounds stay clean and easy to get around with a stroller or a cooler. You’re close enough to the beach for a day trip but far enough back that bedtime isn’t a battle with causeway noise.
Why stay with us instead of somewhere else?
Honestly, it comes down to the things that quietly ruin a trip everywhere else. A lot of parks pack you in like a parking lot, drop the WiFi the second you need it, and then hit you with surprise fees at checkout. We went the other way. The sites and rentals are roomy and well-spaced, the WiFi’s fast and free, the bathhouses are kept genuinely nice, and the price you see is the price you pay. There’s natural shade instead of a bare concrete pad baking in the sun. It’s the kind of place built for people who want a calm, comfortable base for a beach week, whether that’s a long weekend or a whole month.
How much does glamping cost in Florida?
Florida glamping prices vary a lot by location and style. Across the state in 2026 you’ll see budget setups around $90 to $170 a night, mid-range places from about $175 to $300, and luxury or beachfront units running $320 and up. Beach-adjacent glamping like ours tends to land in the $170 to $280 range, though rates shift with the season and how far ahead you book. Glamping has turned into a multibillion-dollar slice of travel and it keeps growing, which is why you’re seeing more covered wagons and cabins than ever. For current Splash rates and open dates, check our booking page before you plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Splash RV Resort near Pensacola and Navarre has real Conestoga covered wagons you can rent. Each one is air-conditioned, sleeps about four, and has a private bathroom with a full shower right outside. No RV or camping gear needed.
Yep, over in Milton, roughly a 25 to 30 minute drive from the beaches. Splash RV Resort offers covered-wagon and cottage glamping right by I-10, so you get a calm, shaded home base and a quick run to Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach, and Gulf Breeze.
Just your clothes and food. Both the wagons and cottages come furnished with beds, bedding, towels, and toiletries, and a private bathroom, and the wagons are air-conditioned. Cottages add a full kitchen, so the only things you really need to pack are a suitcase and groceries. No RV or camping gear required.
It’s a winner with families. Everything’s furnished so there’s no setup, the units fit four to six people, and the resort piles on a lazy river, pools, slides, and mini golf to keep kids happy all day. It’s about as low-stress as a Gulf Coast trip with little ones gets.
Camping usually means a tent, your own gear, and a shared bathhouse. Glamping means showing up to a real bed in a climate-controlled space with a private bathroom and the comforts already provided. At Splash you get the outdoors without the rough parts.
Late spring through early fall is peak beach season, with warm Gulf water into the low 80s and long pool days. Summer brings quick afternoon storms that usually pass fast. Spring and fall are quieter and milder if you’d rather skip the crowds.
Ready to plan your stay?
You’ll find us at 8500 Welcome Church Road in Milton, FL, right by I-10, around 35 minutes from Navarre Beach and 40 from Pensacola Beach. Whether you want the covered wagon your kids won’t stop talking about or a cottage you can cook in, check dates and book your glamping stay, or give us a call at (850) 600-8500 and we’ll help you find the right fit.
