Largo sits on Florida's Gulf Coast, just west of Tampa. The city has gorgeous white sand beaches, a vibrant feel offset by multiple historic sites, and world-class golfing.
The area was the historical home to the Tocobaga Native Americans, who were later displaced by the Spanish in the 16th century during their colonization of Florida. The land was later transferred to British possession before returning to Spanish control in the 18th century. It then fell under American control in the early 1800s. The town of Largo was incorporated in 1905. Its population swelled during the post-WWII boom, and it became a center of advanced manufacturing.
Today, the city of 80,000 is one of the premier destinations in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. The Gulf is a short drive from downtown, and there are multiple beach access points across the region. The area maintains a robust performing arts scene with frequent local and touring shows, a sprawling park system, and Heritage Village, which is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of local history.
Your stay in Largo allows you access to the best aquatic activities. You can take a dolphin-watching excursion, charter a deep-sea fishing expedition, and paddle the many waterways around Clearwater Bay. Sports fans can enjoy a quick drive to the spring training facilities of multiple Major League clubs, take in a football game in Tampa, or catch a hockey game in St. Petersburg.
Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival – Every spring, this two-week event, which takes place in Clearwater, 10 minutes northwest of Largo, features sand sculptors from across the country using over 1,000 tons of sand to craft their masterpieces. Enjoy street performers, local artisan shops, great food, and fireworks.
John's Pass Seafood Festival – In January, enjoy this annual event that takes place in Madeira Beach, 13 minutes southwest of Largo. The four-day affair features delectable Gulf seafood from local vendors, an ongoing arts and crafts show, live music, and children's activities.
Treasure Island Sport Kite Competition and Festival – This annual event takes place in January in Treasure Island, 20 minutes south of Largo. This weekend-long event features competitive kite flying, demonstrations, instructional sessions, and food.
Four hours southeast of Largo, Everglades National Park comprises one of the most unique landscapes in the country. Your visit to the 2,400-square mile park can include biking the 35 miles of paved and off-road trails, boating or kayaking the seemingly endless waterways, bird-watching, and salt or freshwater fishing. Bold explorers should take a Slough Slog, a ranger-led, off-trail tour through the park's cypress dome.
Stunning Dry Tortugas National Park is a group of seven islands covering a 100-square-mile area west of Key West, seven hours and 20 minutes south of Largo in the Gulf of Mexico. The park is home to Fort Jefferson, one of the largest surviving 19th-century forts. You can only access the park by seaplane or boat. Your excursion is rewarded with rustic tent camping, snorkeling above dazzling coral reefs, tours of the fort, historic dive sites, and excellent bird-watching.
Biscayne National Park, on Florida's Atlantic Coast, four hours and 40 minutes southeast of Largo, offers the chance to snorkel coral reefs, explore a shipwreck on the Maritime Heritage Trail and sail along picturesque Biscayne Bay. The park allows fishing and lobstering; camping on Boca Chita and Elliott Keys; and boating, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities across bays, streams, and lagoons.
An hour southeast of Largo via I-275, Little Manatee River State Park rests just across Tampa Bay. Little Manatee River, one of Florida's blackwater rivers, flows from swampland 4.5 miles through the park. There is a 6.5-mile stacked loop hiking trail through the wilderness and a one-mile loop across the Oxbow wetland. There are 15 miles of equestrian trails. The park offers multiple riverside picnic sites.
Hillsborough River State Park, 50 minutes northeast of Largo, contains the Fort Foster Historic site, a recreation of the original 1836 fort that stood on the same ground. The park has seven miles of nature trails, paved and unpaved biking trails, and picnic pavilions dating back to the 1930s.
Lake Manatee State Park in nearby Bradenton, an hour southeast of Largo, surrounds the three-mile shore of the man-made Lake Manatee. The park welcomes boats under 20 horsepower, canoes, and kayaks. There is excellent freshwater fishing from your vessel or off one of the many docks. Hiking trails wind through pine flatwoods and sand pine scrub among low-lying marshes and a hardwood forest.
The De Soto National Memorial, 55 minutes south of Largo, commemorates the site of Conquistador Hernando de Soto's May 1539 landing. The park has fishing, hiking, and historical reenactments.
The Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa is a converted 19th-century hotel that houses exhibits on Florida tourism during the Gilded Age and the Spanish-American War. The hotel is a National Historic Landmark and features historical furnishings from the hotel's heydays.
The American Victory Ship & Museum, on the opposite side of Tampa Bay as Largo, is home to the SS American Victory, one of four surviving operational World War II ships. The museum features naval exhibits and allows you to tour the entire ship.
Camping in Largo and the surrounding area places you close to the beach, the city of Tampa, and the interstate, so you can explore up and down the coast. Vacation Village RV Resort outside downtown Largo has full-hookup sites and offers Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, showers, and a pool. The centrally located campground has restaurants, shops, and attractions within walking distance. Clearwater RV Resort on Clearwater Bay has back-in and pull-through sites with full hookups. It provides outdoor lawn games, a family activity center, and complimentary cable and Wi-Fi. Bay Bayou RV Resort is in Tampa and features 300 full-size, full-hookup lots with a patio, picnic table, and free HBO and Wi-Fi.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Largo, FL, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Largo?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Largo from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Largo?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
