Quick answer: Yes. Most RV parks publish a monthly rate, and it is normally far below thirty nights at the nightly price. At Homebound, thirty nights at the nightly rate would come to $1,050 to $1,170; the monthly rate is $600 to $700 at Bushnell depending on the season and $595 at McAlpin with electric included. Monthly stays often meter electric separately, may need a phone call rather than an online booking, and in Florida a guest registered for more than six months is treated as a resident of the park.
Key takeaways:
- Monthly rates at Homebound: Bushnell $700 (October to April) or $600 (May to September, plus electric); McAlpin $595 with electric included.
- Against the nightly rate, that is a saving of roughly 40 to 50 percent.
- Longer still: Bushnell's five-month winter special is $600 a month, and its annual lease is $525 a month plus electric.
- The main thing that changes on a monthly rate is electric: included on some, metered on others.
- Florida law presumes a guest registered for more than six months is nontransient; the park's rules decide the maximum stay.
If you are used to booking a campsite a night or a week at a time, the monthly rate is the number that changes the maths of a Florida winter, a work assignment, or a year of full-time living. Here is how it works, using Homebound's published rates.
Do RV parks offer monthly rates?
Yes, and the ones that do usually publish them. Both Homebound parks list a monthly rate on their rates pages: Bushnell charges $700 a month from October to April for stays under five months and $600 a month from May to September plus electric; McAlpin charges $595 a month with electric included. Parks that only take short stays, or that fill every site nightly in peak season, may not offer one, and some resort-style parks quote monthly rates by phone only. If a park's website shows nothing longer than a week, call.
How much cheaper is a monthly rate than paying nightly?
Roughly half. Bushnell's nightly rate is $39 in winter and $35 in summer, so thirty nights would be $1,050 to $1,170. Its monthly rate is $700 in winter and $600 in summer. McAlpin's $39 nightly rate makes thirty nights $1,170 against a $595 month. The park saves the work of turning the site over, and passes most of that on.
| Stay length at Homebound | Bushnell | McAlpin |
|---|---|---|
| 30 nights at the nightly rate | $1,050–$1,170 | $1,170 |
| Monthly rate | $600–$700 | $595 |
| Five-month winter special | $600 a month | — |
| Annual lease | $525 a month plus electric | Call |
What does a monthly rate include?
The site and the park. What changes is electric. Nightly and weekly guests at Homebound have electric included at both parks. On monthly stays, McAlpin still includes it, while Bushnell's summer monthly rate and annual lease meter it at the site, quoted at $0.16 per kilowatt-hour on the summer rate. That matters in July, when an RV's air conditioning can add $100 or more to the month, and barely matters in January. Taxes and fees apply at both parks on top of every rate. Ask any park three things: is electric included, how are taxes and fees added, and is there a deposit.
Are there rates longer than a month?
Yes, and they are cheaper again. Bushnell's winter special is $600 a month for a stay of five months or more, and its annual lease is $525 a month plus electric on a signed lease. McAlpin quotes long-term rates by phone. The annual lease guide covers what to check before signing for a year, and the cost of living in an RV park guide adds up the whole month.
How long can I stay on a monthly rate?
As long as the park allows. Florida Statutes section 513.01 defines a transient guest as one registered for six months or less and says a stay beyond six months creates "a rebuttable presumption that the occupancy is nontransient," which is the state's way of saying you have become a resident of the park rather than a visitor. It sets no maximum. The park's rules and your agreement decide the term from there; Homebound has residents who have stayed for years. See Florida Statutes 513.01.
How do I book a monthly stay?
Call the park. Monthly and seasonal stays are usually placed by the office so the site suits the rig and the length of stay, and so a crew or a couple travelling together can be put on neighbouring sites. Have three things ready: your dates, your rig's length and amperage, and whether you want electric included or metered where there is a choice. Bushnell is 352-793-1333 and McAlpin is 386-382-1330. Traveling workers can also use the crew inquiry form on the workforce housing page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a monthly RV site in Florida? At Homebound, $600 to $700 a month at Bushnell depending on the season and $595 at McAlpin with electric included, plus taxes and fees. An annual lease at Bushnell brings it to $525 a month plus electric.
Is a monthly rate cheaper than a weekly rate? Per night, yes. Four weeks at Bushnell's $225 to $250 weekly rate is $900 to $1,000 against a $600 to $700 month; at McAlpin four weeks at $250 is $1,000 against $595.
Do I have to sign a lease for a monthly rate? No. Monthly stays at both Homebound parks are month-to-month. Only Bushnell's annual rate needs a signed lease.
Can I get a monthly rate during snowbird season? Yes. Bushnell's winter monthly rate is $700 for stays under five months, and $600 a month on the winter special for five months or more. McAlpin's $595 rate applies year-round.
Looking for a base for a month or a season? The long-term RV living pages for Bushnell and McAlpin describe what each park is like to live in.
Sources: Homebound Bushnell and McAlpin published rate tables · Florida Statutes 513.01.