Camping in Florida offers a range of environments from coastal to forest.
Many counties in the state of Florida offer overnight camping facilities. The campsites range from primitive facilities to campgrounds with RV hook-ups. Each park offers a variety of activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and other outdoor recreation. Most parks require advanced reservations for use of the campgrounds.
Brevard County
Brevard County on Florida's Space Coast provides overnight camping at three of the county's parks: Manatee Hammock, Wickham Park and Long Point Park. Each offers a unique experience, from viewing space launches to enjoying Florida's coastal beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. For camping reservations and information, contact each park individually.
Brevard County Board of County Commissions
Parks & Recreation Department
2725 Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940
campingspacecoast.com
Manatee Hammock
321-264-5083
Wickham Park
321-255-4307
Long Point Park
321-952-4532
Flagler County
View all types of birds and wildlife at county parks.
In Flagler County, campsites are available at three of the county parks and preserves. In Bunnell, Bull Creek Campground offers camping, freshwater fishing, canoeing and kayaking. River to Sea Preserve in Marineland is a joint venture between Flagler County and the town of Marineland. River to Sea stretches between the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River. The Princess Place Preserve is home to nesting bald eagles. Along with bird-watching and wildlife viewing, the preserve provides equestrian campsites and riding trails overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.
Bull Creek Campground
3861 CR 2006
Bunnell, FL
386-313-4020
flaglercounty.org/facilities
River to Sea Preserve
9805 N. Oceanshore Blvd.
Marineland, FL
386-313-4020
flaglercounty.org/facilities
Princess Place Preserve
2500 Princess Place Rd.
Palm Coast, FL
386-313-4020
flaglercounty.org/facilities
Leon County
Three campgrounds are situated around Lake Talquin in Leon County. Coe's Landing and William's Landing offer space for tents and RVs; Hall's Landing has only tent sites available. For campers unable to disconnect from the outside world, Coe's Landing provides wireless Internet access.
Leon County Division of Parks and Recreation
2280 Miccosukee Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
850-350-9560
leoncountyfl.gov/parks/camping
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County provides a tropical setting for a campsite.
Palm Beach County features camping in a tropical setting. Three county parks make campsites available: John Prince Campground, Peanut Island Campground and the South Bay RV Campground. John Prince and South Bay accommodate RV camping, but Peanut Island offers tent camping only.
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department
2700 6th Ave. South
Lake Worth, FL 33461
561-966-6600
pbcgov.com/parks
Pasco County
Pasco County Parks Department and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) jointly operate the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park. The wilderness park offers overnight camping in the primitive campground, back-country camping and primitive cabins. The park is located in New Port Richey, in the southwest corner of the county. The Crews Lake Wilderness Park in Spring Hill and the Withlacoochee Wilderness Park in Dade City offer primitive camping. They also feature nature trails, biking paths and other outdoor activities.
Crews Lake Wilderness Park
16739 Crews Lake Drive
Spring Hill, FL 34610-8040
727-861-3038
portal.pascocountyfl.net
Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park
10500 Wilderness Park Blvd.
New Port Richey, FL 34655
727-834-3247
portal.pascocountyfl.net
Withlacoochee River Park
12449 Withlacoochee Blvd.
Dade City, FL 33525
352-567-0264
portal.pascocountyfl.net
Pinellas County
Fort De Soto Park runs along the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.
Only one county park in Pinellas County, Fort De Soto Park, offers overnight camping. The park is located in the southernmost tip of the county and runs along the Gulf of Mexico. Along with the full-service campground, the park includes fishing piers, nature trails, a bike trail and a canoe trail.
Fort De Soto Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway S.
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Park Office: 727-893-9185
Campground Office: 727-893-9185
pinellascounty.org/park
Seminole County
Seminole County offers camping facilities in hardwood forests and swamplands. Along with camping, Lake Mills Park and Mullet Lake Park activities include boating and fishing. Mullet Lake has only primitive campsites.
Lake Mills
1301 Tropical Ave.
Chuluota, FL 32766
seminolecountyfl.gov/leisure/parks
Lake Mullet
2368 Mullet Lake Park Rd.
Geneva, FL 32732
seminolecountyfl.gov/leisure/parks
Questions about the parks should be directed to the Seminole County Softball Complex
407-788-0609
Tips for County Camping
Each county in Florida feels very different from its neighbors. The county camping experiences vary also. When selecting a campground, know whether tent camping or RV accommodations are allowed. Also decide the type of experience---woodlands, beaches, freshwater---that you desire. Some parks offer only primitive camping with very few amenities, while others feature much more luxurious facilities with laundries, showers, convenience stores and kitchens.
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