Best Camping in Florida

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1

Florida, Escambia County

00 :41 hrs
2 mi
0.77840865 ft
Easy

This campground is located on Santa Rosa Island which is part of the the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The barrier island offers some great scenery and recreational opportunities for visitors. The large campground is comprised of 187 sites that can accommodate tents and RVs up to 55 feet in length. The sites offer water and electric hookups, campfire rings, flush toilets, showers, and access to a dump station. There is a tent group site available in the campground. The cost per night for an individual site is $26. Reservations are available and recommended, and must be made a day in advance.

2

Florida, Orange County

03 :36 hrs
10.9 mi
0.41830826 ft
Easy

This themed campground is located between the Epcot Center and Magical Kingdom in heart of Walt Disney World. The campground is situated in an area of pine and cypress forest that provides a peaceful setting for camping. The wilderness resort offers both campsites and cabins that are available for rent. There are a variety of campsite options available ranging between tent sites and premier RV sites. RV sites include full hookups. Other amenities include restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, swimming pool, and much more. There are also rental cabins which include kitchens and bathrooms. The cost per night varies depending on site selection. Check current rates and availability online through Disney World Resort. Pets are allowed but only at some sites. There are campfire activities within the park but not at individual sites.

3

Florida, Levy County

00 :24 hrs
1.2 mi
1.2457507 ft
Easy

This state park is home to a first-magnitude spring that produces 100 million gallons of cool, clear water every day. The spring is home to manatees during the winter months and offers great swimming, snorkeling, and diving. The campground consists of 80 campsites that can accommodate tents, RVs, or both. The maximum RV length is 40 feet at some sites. Amenities include electricity, water, a dump station, picnic tables, fire pits, grills, flush toilets, and showers. Reservations are available but must be made at least a day in advance. The cost per site is $20 per night.

4

Florida, Marion County

00 :05 hrs
0.3 mi
2.2021866 ft
Easy

This large group site is located on the northeast side of Doe Lake and accommodates large groups of up to 250 people. The campground includes a restored building which consists of a kitchen and dining hall. There are also flush toilets, water, and showers available on site. Tent camping is the most common practice at the campground but RVs and equestrian trailers are also allowed but limited to certain areas and there are no hookups. The cost for the site is $150 per night and reservations must be made 5 days in advance.

5

Florida, Marion County

00 :14 hrs
0.7 mi
2.6054707 ft
Easy

This campground is located on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway which is a popular trail for mountain biking in the area. The campground consists of 25 sites that can accommodate both tents and RVs (up to 62 feet max length). Amenities at the campground include water and power hookups, a bathhouse with flush toilets and showers, and a dump station. Each site also has a fire pit, grill, and picnic table. The site are $22 per night. Reservations are available but must be made at least a day in advance.

6

Florida, Marion County

00 :18 hrs
0.9 mi
0.76719666 ft
Easy

Rainbow Springs state park is home to a first-magnitude freshwater spring that that produces approximately 500 million gallons of water per day. The spring and surrounding area provides abundant recreational opportunity including hiking, swimming, snorkeling, paddling, and wildlife viewing. The state park also offers a campground of 60 sites that can accommodate tents or RVs up to 103 feet in length. All sites have water, electricity, and sewer hookups. There is also a dump station available on site. Other amenities include grills, picnic tables, showers, restrooms, and laundry facilities. The cost per site is $30 per night. Reservations are available but must be made at least a day in advance.

7

Florida, Martin County

00 :05 hrs
0.3 mi
0.2516904 ft
Easy

This campground is situated right along the banks of the south side of the St. Lucie Canal. The canal and surrounding recreation area is home to lush vegetation and abundant wildlife. The campground consists of sites that can accommodate tents, RVs, and boat-in sites on the canal. There are tent-only sites that do not have electric hookups but the RV/tent sites and boat-in sites have water and electric hookups. Other amenities at the campground include showers, a dump station, a playground, picnic shelter, and boat ramp. The cost per site starts at $25 for tent-only sites and $30 for the standard electric and boat sites. Reservations are available but must be made 3 days in advance.

8

Florida, Okaloosa County

00 :22 hrs
1.1 mi
7.1314554 ft
Easy

Rocky Bayou is a trailing arm of Choctawhatchee Bay and is a popular locations for boating, fishing, and other types of outdoor recreation. The state park is located along the southern shoreline and offers easy access to the water and comfortable camping options. The campground consists of 42 sites that accommodate both tents and RVs up to 50 feet in length. The amenities on site include water and electric hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, flush toilets, showers, a dump station, and laundry facilities. The cost per site is $16 per night. Reservations are available for the campground but must be made at least a day in advance.

9

Florida, Gulf County

00 :17 hrs
0.8 mi
1.8202631 ft
Easy

St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is home to some of the most beautiful snow-white sand beaches in all of Florida and also offers lush forests and clear waters for visitors to explore and enjoy. The park includes two campground areas for visitors to utilize. Both campgrounds can accommodate tents and RVs (some up to 40 feet in length). Shady Pines is situated in an area of forest that provides shade while still being close to the beaches. The campground sites are equipped with electric hookups, water, a fire ring, and picnic table. There is also a dump station and restrooms with showers. The cost per site is $24 per night and reservations are available but must be made at least a day in advance.

10

Florida, Pinellas County

00 :49 hrs
2.5 mi
0.18845055 ft
Easy

This campground in the Florida Keys offers scenic and convenient waterfront sites right near the shoreline of Tampa Bay. The county park campground includes 238 sites that can accommodate tents and RVs. The sites are equipped with water, electricity, picnic tables, and grills. Other campground amenities include restrooms with showers, laundry facilities, disposal station, play areas, and a camp store. The sites can be reserved and some are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact the campground directly to make a reservation and to check current rates.

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