Camping In Florida

Camping In Florida

Camping In Florida

With over 160 state parks, camping in Florida encompasses a wide variety of choices and activities. This includes everything from fishing to river rafting, beach vacations, horseback riding and theme & water parks. In fact, six of America's top beaches are to be found inside Florida state parks.

The choice of park is hard to sort out without factoring in personal choices and preferences. For example, Suwannee is famous for a typical Florida camping experience that includes boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and even house boating. Not to mention nature exploration in the lush tropical beauty of the wildlife refuge.

An overwhelming majority of family visitors come to Florida to enjoy the Central Florida theme park attractions in Orlando and Kissimmee. The best camping option for these visitors is Disney's Fort Wilderness. The campsite is state-of-the-art with electrical and water connections and all sorts of amenities for family campers with kids.

Yet another Florida favorite is the large number of amazing white sand beaches. The parks offer camping at many such pristine beaches where a beach vacation in a resort can be complemented or even supplanted by a camping trip on the beach. Two very popular options are Bahia Honda State Park in the Florida Keys and Cayo Costa Island State Park near North Fort Myers.

Speaking of Fort Myers, it is also a part of another unique activity in Florida for visitors - traversing the Intracoastal Waterway. It is not just about the Waterway or boating. It is also about experiencing Florida along the way by camping out, from Peanut Island in Palm Beach to the many wonderful resort islands like Sanibel and Captiva in Pine Island Sound.

Because this is the Sunshine State, state parks are open 365 days a year. Most parks are open from 8:00 am until dark. Those interested in camping can make reservations up to 11 months in advance. It is also possible to setup camp at a campsite based on a first-come first-served system (subject to availability).

The camping fees depend on the type of campsite and the number of people in the group. For example, there are over 50 family campsites which offer everything from water & electricity to barbeque grills and picnic tables, not to mention restrooms and showers. No more than 8 people are allowed in a family, and the fees can range from $16 to $42 depending on the campsite.

For larger group camping in Florida, there are three campsites with group facilities - Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Wekiwa Springs State Park and O'Leno State Park. These campsites offer facilities for large groups, such as dining halls and kitchens. The fees for these three parks vary from $150 to $500, plus a nominal fee per person. The other state parks also welcome large groups who can manage for themselves, and here too the fees will be charged on a per person basis.

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