--- title: Your Next Florida Vacation Might Be Closer to Tampa Than You Think description: Tampa Vacationers come visit the Chassahowitzka River image: https://chazriverlodges.com/hubfs/pexels-uriel-castellanos-933843.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://chazriverlodges.com/chassahowitzka-river-lodges/your-next-florida-vacation-might-be-closer-to-tampa-than-you-think#main-content) [![Temporary CRL Logo-2](https://chazriverlodges.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Temporary%20CRL%20Logo-2.png?width=1000&height=313&name=Temporary%20CRL%20Logo-2.png)](https://chazriverlodges.com) - [Home](https://chazriverlodges.com/) - [Cabins](https://chazriverlodges.com/cabins) - [RV Sites](https://chazriverlodges.com/rv-sites) - Visit Chaz Show submenu for Visit Chaz - [Kayaks and Canoes](https://chazriverlodges.com/kayak-rental) - [Location](https://chazriverlodges.com/contact) - [About the Experience](https://chazriverlodges.com/about) - [Bar and Grill](https://chazriverlodges.com/the-lodge-bar-and-grill) - [FAQ](https://chazriverlodges.com/faq) - [Marina](https://chazriverlodges.com/marina) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://chazriverlodges.com/) - [Cabins](https://chazriverlodges.com/cabins) - [RV Sites](https://chazriverlodges.com/rv-sites) - Visit Chaz Show submenu for Visit Chaz - [Kayaks and Canoes](https://chazriverlodges.com/kayak-rental) - [Location](https://chazriverlodges.com/contact) - [About the Experience](https://chazriverlodges.com/about) - [Bar and Grill](https://chazriverlodges.com/the-lodge-bar-and-grill) - [FAQ](https://chazriverlodges.com/faq) - [Marina](https://chazriverlodges.com/marina) - [(352) 382-2081](https://chazriverlodges.com/contact) [(352) 382-2081](https://chazriverlodges.com/contact) Sep 28, 2026, 10:49:26 AM # Your Next Florida Vacation Might Be Closer to Tampa Than You Think [Chassahowitzka River Lodge](https://chazriverlodges.com/chassahowitzka-river-lodges/author/chassahowitzka-river-lodge) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://chazriverlodges.com/chassahowitzka-river-lodges/your-next-florida-vacation-might-be-closer-to-tampa-than-you-think) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://chazriverlodges.com/chassahowitzka-river-lodges/your-next-florida-vacation-might-be-closer-to-tampa-than-you-think) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://chazriverlodges.com/chassahowitzka-river-lodges/your-next-florida-vacation-might-be-closer-to-tampa-than-you-think) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://chazriverlodges.com/chassahowitzka-river-lodges/your-next-florida-vacation-might-be-closer-to-tampa-than-you-think) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://chazriverlodges.com/chassahowitzka-river-lodges/your-next-florida-vacation-might-be-closer-to-tampa-than-you-think) # Your Next Florida Vacation Might Be Closer to Tampa Than You Think When you live in **Tampa**, planning a vacation doesn't have to mean booking a flight, spending hours at the airport, or traveling halfway across the country. Sometimes the getaway you're looking for is already waiting just up the road. Located about an hour from Tampa on Florida's beautiful Nature Coast, the **Chassahowitzka River Lodge** offers a completely different side of Florida—and everything you need to turn a short drive into a memorable vacation. ## Trade Tampa Traffic for the Chassahowitzka River Leave the city behind and spend your morning surrounded by clear water, cypress trees, hidden springs, and Florida wildlife. **Kayaking** is one of the most popular ways to experience the Chassahowitzka River. Rent a kayak or canoe right at the River Lodge and set off to explore the area's winding waterways. Whether you're an experienced paddler or simply looking for a relaxing day outside with the family, the Chassahowitzka offers plenty to discover. Keep your eyes open along the way—you may even encounter one of the area's most famous residents, the Florida manatee! ## Turn Your Day Trip Into a Vacation You don't have to head back to Tampa when the day is over. For easy **vacation planning**, the Chassahowitzka River Lodge offers rustic **cabins** right near the river. Cabins feature full amenities, with options including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, air conditioning, decks, and outdoor seating. That means you can spend the day kayaking, fishing, boating, or exploring and still have a comfortable place to call home for the evening. Bringing the RV or camper instead? The River Lodge also offers shaded RV sites with full 30- and 50-amp hookups, putting you just steps from the river and the rest of the action. ## Everything You Need Is Right Here Part of what makes the Chassahowitzka River Lodge such an easy Tampa getaway is how much there is to do without constantly getting back in the car. Launch a boat. Rent a kayak. Go fishing. Explore the river. Relax outside your cabin. And when the day's adventure is finished, head over to the **Lodge Bar & Grill** for a bite to eat and an easygoing evening near the river. It's a vacation without overcomplicating the vacation. ## Your September Getaway Starts Here September is a great reminder that you don't always have to travel far to feel like you've gotten away. If you're in **Tampa** and thinking about your next weekend trip, start your vacation planning a little closer to home. Pack a bag, grab the family or a few friends, and come experience kayaking, cabins, camping, fishing, boating, and the natural beauty of the Chassahowitzka River. 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