Curious about glamping in covered wagons near Pensacola? Splash RV Resort has eight luxury Conestoga-style covered wagons, and they sit right in the heart of the resort near the pools and the lazy river. We’re in Milton, Florida, and the drive is short in every direction, about 27 minutes to Pensacola and 25 to Navarre Beach, so a covered-wagon stay here keeps the Emerald Coast close. Each wagon sleeps up to 4, has real heating and AC, and comes with beds made and bedding provided. Sleep under a canvas top, wake up steps from the water attractions.
Glamping keeps pulling more people outdoors. The 2026 KOA North American Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report found over 52 million North American households camped in 2025, and camping drove $66 billion in local community spending, a $5 billion jump from the year before. Folks want that outdoorsy camping feel plus the comfort of a real bed, and that’s exactly what a covered wagon delivers.
What is glamping in a covered wagon?
Glamping in a covered wagon means you stay in a Conestoga-style wagon with the comforts of a hotel room instead of roughing it in a tent. At Splash RV Resort you get eight of these luxury wagons, and each one sleeps up to 4 guests on one king bed and 2 bunk beds. Every wagon has heating and AC, so you’re comfortable no matter the season. There’s no tent to pitch, no sleeping bag on the ground, just a canvas-topped wagon with a real mattress and the bedding already provided. Want the full look? Check out our covered wagon glamping page.
What’s inside a Splash covered wagon?
More than you’d expect from something that looks like a pioneer wagon. Inside each unit you get a mini refrigerator with a freezer, a TV with DIRECTV satellite, a dining table, and a single-serve coffee maker for your morning cup. The wagons don’t have plumbing inside, so each one has a private bathroom just outside with a toilet, sink, and shower, and our high-end bathhouses are only steps away. We stock the towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and toilet paper, so you can pack light. Here’s the quick rundown:
How close are the wagons to Pensacola and Navarre Beach?
Closer than you’d think. Splash RV Resort sits in Milton, an easy hop from the coast and the bigger Panhandle cities, so your covered wagon lands you near Navarre Beach and near Pensacola without the beachfront price tag. Here are the drive times from 8500 Welcome Church Road:
That central spot is a big reason families pick a wagon stay here. You’re near the beaches, near the museums, and back to the pools by dinner.
What amenities come with a covered wagon stay?
Basically the whole resort. The wagons sit centrally, right at the heart of the Splash amenities, so you walk out your canvas door and you’re near the pools with dual water slides, the year-round lazy river, the basketball court, and the fire pit areas. There are weekly activities for adults and kids, so there’s always something going on. It’s a full day on site without ever starting the car. See everything on our resort amenities page or dig into the water features and lazy river.
Covered wagon, cottage, or RV site: which stay fits you?
Depends on your group and your gear. A covered wagon is the fun, unique middle ground, more comfortable than a tent and lighter to pack for than towing a rig. If you need more room, we’ve got 34 luxury cottages, each roomy enough for six guests, and if you’re bringing your own RV, we have 280+ all-concrete sites. Here’s how they compare:
Want the cottage details instead? See our luxury cottages page, or the RV camping and sites page for the concrete pads.
What can you do near the resort?
There’s a whole coast to explore. When you’re ready to leave the pools, the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola is about 33 minutes away and free to visit (bring a photo ID for base access). The Gulf Islands National Seashore near Navarre is roughly 27 minutes out for uncrowded sand and clear water. Visit Pensacola sums up the local beaches nicely, calling them famed for their “soft white sand, emerald-hued waters, and a carefree, easy-going atmosphere.” The Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary offers a snorkel reef you can visit for free, and the Gulf Breeze Zoo is a fun family stop. Our local area guide lays out plenty more.
Frequently asked questions
Each covered wagon at Splash RV Resort sleeps up to 4 guests on one king bed and 2 bunk beds. Bedding is provided, so you just show up and settle in.
Yes, all eight wagons have both heating and AC. That means a comfortable stay whether you’re visiting in the warm months or the cooler Panhandle winter.
The wagons don’t have plumbing inside, but each one has a private bathroom right outside with a toilet, sink, and shower, and our high-end bathhouses are just steps away. We provide towels and toiletries too.
About 25 minutes and 25 miles. Navarre Beach ranks among the nearest stretches of Gulf sand to the resort, which makes day trips easy.
You get a mini refrigerator with a freezer, a TV with DIRECTV satellite, a dining table, a single-serve coffee maker, and bedding provided. The wagons sit centrally near the pools and the lazy river.
Come stay in a covered wagon
If you’ve been searching for glamping in covered wagons near Pensacola, this is your spot. We’re just 27 minutes from Pensacola and 25 minutes from Navarre Beach, with eight luxury wagons that sleep up to 4, heating and AC, and the pools and lazy river right outside. Weekly rentals are available. Check dates and book your wagon on our covered wagon glamping page, or call us at (850) 600-8500. We know you’re gonna love it.
