Best Campgrounds in Florida

Choose between moss-draped riverfront sites along the tranquil St. Marys River or oceanside spots where Atlantic waves lull you to sleep at night. Historic fort exploration, heated showers, and dual coastal ecosystems create an unforgettable Northeast Florida camping experience.

Towering longleaf pines shade spacious campsites just steps from a crystalline 72°F spring that feeds the wild Wekiwa River, where manatees sometimes visit in winter.

Waterfront sites overlook Grand Lagoon's shimmering waters where dolphins play at sunrise, just steps from sugar-white beaches along Florida's Panhandle coast.

Towering hardwoods shade 112 riverside campsites where you can paddle Florida's only Class II rapids between morning coffee and sunset. Seven miles of trails wind past 1930s CCC-built pavilions, all within a 30-minute drive of Tampa's bustling streets.

Florida's tallest waterfall plunges 73 feet into a sinkhole, creating a rare geological spectacle in a state known for flat terrain. Campers settle into shaded sites atop one of Florida's highest hills, where the Panhandle's rolling landscape feels worlds away from typical palmetto flatwoods.

Eighty shaded campsites spread across three loops offer fully-equipped spots with electricity, water, and hot showers, plus glamping options for those wanting extra comfort.

Saddle your horse and ride into a primitive equestrian paradise where dedicated stalls, corrals, and tether posts await alongside accessible bathhouses built specifically for riders.

Pristine Bear Lake stretches before your campsite, where longleaf pines tower overhead and miles of forest trails wind through one of Northwest Florida's most beautiful state forests.

Massive live oaks drape Spanish moss over spacious sites just minutes from Upper Myakka Lake, where alligators sun themselves along wild shorelines. Southwest Florida's largest state park delivers authentic wilderness camping with exceptional bird watching and wildlife encounters at every turn.