RV Rental for Strawberry Festival in Riverview, FL

Every February I start fielding the same call: a family driving in for the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, realizing the chain hotels along I-4 and Branch Forbes Road are already booked solid or running double their normal rate. An RV rental for the Florida Strawberry Festival solves that — and because we’re based right here in Riverview, about 20 minutes down US-301 from the festival grounds, I can deliver a camper straight to your campsite or property and have it leveled and ready before you ever pull into town.

The festival runs roughly 11 days spanning late February into early March, and the parking and traffic around Reynolds Street and SR-39 get heavy by mid-morning every day. That’s exactly why having your own base camp on wheels makes the trip easier — you’ve got a kitchen, a bathroom, and a place to nap between the headliner concerts and the rides.

Why an RV Beats a Hotel for the Strawberry Festival

The Strawberry Festival is one of the biggest annual draws in Hillsborough, and Plant City is a small town — it doesn’t have the hotel inventory to absorb that crowd. What rooms exist near the festival grounds get snapped up months out, and the ones left tend to be a real drive away over near Brandon or out toward Lakeland.

With a camper rental for the Strawberry Festival, you skip all of that. Here’s what I see work best for the families and groups I deliver to:

• You control your own schedule — the festival’s main entertainment and the strawberry shortcake lines run long, and having your own bathroom and fridge nearby beats fighting the crowd.
• February weather in Plant City is genuinely pleasant — daytime highs usually in the 70s, cool nights that can dip into the 40s or 50s. Great RV weather, but you’ll want the heat working on those cold mornings, and every unit I rent has climate control.
• Bring the whole crew — a travel trailer or motorhome sleeps a family far cheaper than booking two or three hotel rooms.
• No nightly parking battle — set up once at a campground or on a friend’s property and you’re done.

Where to Park Your RV Near the Festival Grounds

This is the question I get most. The festival grounds themselves don’t offer the kind of full-hookup RV camping most renters are after, so plan your spot ahead. A few I point people toward:

• Alafia River State Park — about 25–30 minutes south of the grounds near Riverview. Quiet, wooded, real Florida hammock. The interior loops get tight, so when I deliver here I match the site to the rig instead of guessing.
• Hillsborough River State Park — north of Tampa off US-301. Shady sites and a reasonable drive over to Plant City.
• Lazydays RV Resort in Seffner — closest full-amenity resort to the festival, easy on/off I-4, and the most forgiving for big units.
• A friend or family member’s property — if someone you know in Plant City or Valrico has the room, I can deliver and set up right there. This is how a lot of festival renters do it.

If you’re not sure which site fits, take a look at our guide to local campgrounds and RV parks or just call me and I’ll tell you straight which ones handle the size of rig you’re considering.

How RV Delivery to Plant City Works

You don’t need to tow anything or know how to back into a site. I bring the RV to your campground or property, level it, hook up power and water where the site allows, and walk you through everything before I leave. After the festival, I come back and haul it out — you just pack up and drive home.

From our Riverview base I cover Plant City, Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, Tampa, and the surrounding Hillsborough area regularly, so delivery for the Strawberry Festival is an easy run for us. Learn more on our RV delivery page, or see what’s available on our fleet at the Riverview location.

Pick the Right Size for Your Group

For couples or small families, a travel trailer is usually plenty and fits easily into the tighter state park loops. For bigger groups or anyone wanting full residential comfort, a motorhome rental for the Strawberry Festival gives you more room and a self-contained setup. Tell me how many people and which campground, and I’ll steer you to the unit that actually fits the site — not the biggest one I can rent you.

Ready to book? Call me at 813-421-1293 or email [email protected] and let’s get your festival weekend set.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I book an RV for the Strawberry Festival?

As early as you can. The festival fills the area every late February through early March, and the best campgrounds near Plant City book out well ahead. Reserve your campsite first, then call me to lock in the RV and delivery date.

Can you deliver the RV right to my campsite?

Yes. I deliver to campgrounds like Alafia River State Park, Hillsborough River State Park, and Lazydays RV Resort, as well as private property in the Plant City and Brandon area. I handle setup and removal so you don’t have to tow or park anything.

Is there RV camping at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds?

The festival grounds aren’t set up for the kind of full-hookup overnight RV camping most renters want, so plan to stay at a nearby campground or on private property. Reach out and I’ll help you sort out the best nearby option for your trip.

What’s the weather like during the festival?

February into early March in Plant City is usually mild — highs in the 70s, with nights that can drop into the 40s and 50s. Comfortable RV weather overall, but you’ll appreciate the heat on those cool mornings, and every unit I rent is climate-controlled.

What’s included with the rental?

Inclusions vary by unit and location, so call me at 813-421-1293 or email [email protected] and I’ll walk you through exactly what comes with the camper you’re considering.