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Bay Bayou RV Resort
8492 Manatee Bay Dr
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 855-1000
Location: 28.02971, -82.63068
PREMIER WATERFRONT RESORT IN TAMPA
Natural surroundings on Double Branch Creek just minutes from Tampa and Clearwater's top attractions and Gulf beaches. Bay Bayou offers deluxe facilities and amenities with a friendly staff to assist you.
Natural surroundings on Double Branch Creek just minutes from Tampa and Clearwater's top attractions and Gulf beaches. Bay Bayou offers deluxe facilities and amenities with a friendly staff to assist you.
Open All Year
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Last Year's Rate
$45 to $85
Card(s) Accepted
Facility
Type (RV Park)
Dump Station
Partial Handicap Access
Emergency Phone
Policies
RV Age Restrictions
Pets Welcome
Pet Restrictions
Pet Restriction on Quantity
Pet Restriction on Breed
No Tents
Sites
Total Spaces (300)
Spaces Available (190)
Paved Sites (53)
Gravel Sites (127)
Grass Sites (10)
30 Amp
50 Amp
Seasonal Sites
Shaded (Mostly)
Big Rig Sites
Full Hookups (190)
Max Amps (50)
Only Full Hookup Units
Back-ins (35 x 60)
Room for Slideouts (Yes)
Patios
Table at Site
Internet
WiFi at Overnite Sites
WiFi at Park
WiFi at Park Supports Mobile Devices
On-Site WiFi Tech Support
2 Devices supported per Overnite Site
190 Sites with WiFi
Recreational Facilities
Heated Pool
Boating
Stream
Swimming
Fishing
Ramp
Body Of Water (Double Branch Creek)
Horseshoes
Rec Hall
Planned Activities
Shuffleboard
Other Amenities & Services
Road Condition (Good)
Road Type (Paved)
Restroom and Showers
Laundry
Control Access Gate
RV Supplies
Metered LP Gas
Firewood
Ice
Escort to Site
Onsite RV Service
Cable
Restrooms
Discounts
AAA Discount
Military Discount
Good Sam Discount
On-Site Rentals
Customer Reviews
Bay Bayou RV Resort
Avg Rating
(1) Reviews
(1) Reviews
Avg Facility Rating
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interior roads, sites, registration area, hookups, recreation, swimming, security, laundry, store and building maintenance...
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cleanliness and physical characteristics of restrooms, including interior construction, adequate supplies/odor free, adequate number of facilities, exterior appearance and location in relation to park spaces, and interior appearance.
Avg Appeal Rating
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the park's setting and site layout, function and identification of signage, overall exterior building maintenance, noise, trash disposal, litter and debris around the grounds and sites, and appearance of grounds, sites and entrance area.
Grumpy Vet
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: September, 2015
Overall Rating Facility Rating N/A
Appeal Rating This is a very nice park located just minutes away from the Tampa urban sprawl. Fairly quiet despite the close proximity to a major highway. We were fortunate not to have a site close to that highway but were approximately 200 yards away. Cannot comment on those sites closest. Most campers were in 5th Wheels, no big deal. The sites are fairly compact but if you neighbors are thoughtful there is no reason why a big rig couldn't fit (our is 36 ft class A). The park was proactive and made the site marker posts removable so that there was extra room to back and get situation. The ladies in the front office were exceptionally nice; ice and other items were very reasonably priced. Free cable and wifi! The pool looked to be clean and inviting. Sadly, no military discount for retirees, just active duty. I guess 28 years of service doesn't count because I am now an old duffer:-) They offer a FL resident discount which is better than the Good Sam Club discount. We will definitely stay again!
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Cleanliness and physical characteristics of restrooms and showers
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Also rated are physical characteristics of restrooms, including interior construction, adequate supplies/odor free, adequate number of facilities, exterior appearance and location in relation to park spaces, and interior appearance.
Visual Appeal and Environmental Quality
10 / 10 / 10This category addresses the park's setting and site layout, function and identification of signage, overall exterior building maintenance, noise, trash disposal, litter and debris around the grounds and sites, and appearance of grounds, sites and entrance area.
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What Makes this Park Eco Friendly?
Good Sam recognizes Parks that are implementing "green" practices. If a park complies with 3 or more items from the following list, a special green designation will show in their listing
- Non-Toxic Cleaning Products
- Natural Pest Control (most of the time)
- Minimized the use of Styrofoam and significantly reduce the use of plastic.
- Landscape managers use appropriate irrigation systems and drought tolerant and indigenous plants
- Recycling cans for the RVers
- Changed light bulbs to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
- Insulated water heaters
- Lowered pool temperatures
- Installed photocells (solar)
- Use more fuel efficient vehicles
- Instead of golf carts, implemented a strategy of encouraging the use of bikes and trikes
- Tankless Water Heaters
- Composting
