Florida Camping – A Great Outdoor Adventure

by gnipmac

One of the most versatile states for camping is Florida, especially when referring to the many different experiences and settings the state has to offer. Forested areas, swamp land, lakes and beaches are just a few of the Florida camping situations you have to choose from for your outdoor adventure.



State Park Options



There are a number of state parks available for Florida camping and each offers a different perspective on the wild outdoors of the state. Grayton Beach State Park has one of the most beautiful unspoiled beaches in the state and the place offers furnished cabins in addition to campsite with both water and electric hook-ups.



Suwannee River State Park is a rustic camping experience with access to the river and therefore, plenty of water activities like canoeing. There are campsites available with electric hook-ups along with other amenities and best of all, you can bring the family pooch with you here. Cayo Costa State Park is accessible by a ferry or boat only and has campsites and cabins along with miles of pristine beaches to wander. Florida camping is quite fun when you are in the Keys at Bahia Honda State Park because of its crystal blue waters, white sugary beaches and the lovely palm trees at every turn.



National Park and Other Options

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Everglades National Park is one of the most popular places for camping, particular for Florida camping. If you have ever seen a documentary about the wildlife in the swampy areas and mangrove forests, you will have an idea of the land you will encounter. While there are plenty of land-based sites for camping here, there are some beach front places as well. Ocala National Forest has some exceptional camp sites and the big draw here are the freshwater springs that are found here.



There are also a number of recreation areas which offer Florida camping options as well and each one has unique activities to keep you occupied throughout the day. For example, Salt Springs has facilities for picnicking as well as physical activities like canoeing, hiking and a swimming hole fed by an underground spring where the water is a constant 72 degrees. Juniper Springs offers swimming choices as well as snorkeling too as outdoor activities to accompany Florida camping options.



Alligators, egrets, armadillos, wild turkeys and other wildlife can be found at a variety of Florida camping sites. In addition, you can also choose sites which have more of the comforts of home and less Wild Kingdom. There are also Florida camping sites which offer a happy medium, depending on your preferences for modern conveniences and the great outdoors.

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Florida Keys Festivals Places to Stay

by Tom S Power

The Florida Keys is a beautiful place. In fact Key West, the Florida Keys most distant island, is only 90 miles from Cuba. On the gulf side you can go offshore for miles, stop your vessel and stand in knee deep calm as glass water and not see shore anywhere around you. It's an absolutely surreal experience for an ocean lover and outdoors person. I've ran into many a sting ray and sea turtles while there.



The Florida Keys can be considered the American Caribbean and features all the same amenities and places to stay as other island vacations. There are several things to do for example record breaking deep sea fishing, skin diving and snorkeling, boating, kayaking, sailing, and species tours beyond belief. Each of our island destinations has some unforgettable experiences. We invite you to visit each area yourself and discover our tropical heaven in the Florida Keys.



One of the main reasons for my travels to the Florida Keys is for Lobster Sport Season. The locals call it bug hunting. It only last for a weekend and the place is packed. If your into fishing for lobster, this is quite an exciting affair. Don't forget your snorkel/mask, tickle stick and net! The kind of Lobster you'll find down there are the Spiny Lobster type, which have no claws and can get quite enormous. Spiny Lobster are larger than most Main Lobsters in some cases. Don't forget, recreational harvesters are required to possess a valid Florida Saltwater Fishing License with a current crawfish stamp. Consult a local tackle shop for exemptions to licensing needs. Licenses are available through local convenient stores, tax collectors, many tackle shops and marine supply stores.



What does it cost to travel to the Keys? I'm finally getting to that. The Florida Keys is by far the most awesome tropical vacation destination for any fisherman, diver, or just plain traveler. But watch your wallet! The Florida Keys is quite costly. I shopped around extensively for the best motel prices and by far the best we found was a little place right off the highway called Big Pine Key Motel. They had the lowest rates and the biggest rooms of every "affordable" place to stay down there which were around $70 and up! And I do mean up. Some establishments were asking over $500. If you've got the pocketbook, I would highly recommend Little Palm Island. It's one of the top 10 resorts in the world and the only way you can get to it is by boat. The Big Pine Key Motel is just a 20 minute drive from Key West and is surrounded by dive shops, fishing charters and great places to get your grub on.



I'm going to end with a caution. The Florida Keys is protected by many environmental laws that are specific to endangered species. If you do any hiking watch out for the poison wood. It looks as innocent as a pear tree and 10 times more dangerous than poison ivy. The locals can't cut it down because it grows a berry that an endangered species of bird eats.


I hope this writing of my personal en devours during my travels to the Florida Keys and my experiences with looking foraffordable lodging Florida Keys is helpful. I would like to give reference to the Big Pine Key Motel 1-888-872-9191 and thank them for their hospitality. I am a travel enthusiast and work as a Technical writer for an internet marketing seo expert located in San Antonio, TX. Enjoy your travels to the Florida Keys!