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Best Campgrounds in Florida

Curated guides to help you find the perfect camping destination in Florida. From tent-only sites to full-hookup campgrounds.

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Handpicked destinations that define the region

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Grayton Beach State Park Campground 4
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Grayton Beach State Park Campground 4
Destin
Grayton Beach State Park

Mountain bikers flock here for 63+ miles of internationally-recognized single-track trails winding through Central Florida forest, from beginner-friendly loops to the adrenaline-pumping Vortex Freeride area.

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Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground 3
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Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground 3
Apalachicola
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

Moss-draped oaks shelter everything from full-hookup RV sites to wilderness trail camps accessible only by foot or horseback, giving you choices from comfort to complete solitude.

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Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground 4
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Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground 4
Apalachicola
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

Sunrise views over Dixie and Hammond Lakes greet campers each morning, with 60 full-service sites featuring robust electrical hookups mere minutes from Orlando's attractions.

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Campground
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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Campground
Key Biscayne
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

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.

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Hontoon Island State Park Campground 2
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Hontoon Island State Park Campground 2
DeLand
Hontoon Island State Park

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.

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Henderson Beach State Park Campground 2
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Henderson Beach State Park Campground 2
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Henderson Beach State Park

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

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Big Lagoon State Park Campground 2
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Big Lagoon State Park Campground 2
Pensacola
Big Lagoon State Park

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.

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Fanning Springs State Park Campground 2
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Fanning Springs State Park Campground 2
Fanning Springs State Park

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.

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Fanning Springs State Park Campground
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Fanning Springs State Park Campground
Fanning Springs
Fanning Springs State Park

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.

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Bear Lake Campground Blackwater River State Forest
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Bear Lake Campground Blackwater River State Forest
Santa Rosa

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.

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Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area At Flagler Beach Campground 2
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Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area At Flagler Beach Campground 2
Flagler Beach
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach

Anglers discover trophy bass and calm waters at this reservoir campground, where Spanish moss drapes over spacious sites and herons stalk the shoreline at dawn.

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Faverdykes Campground
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Faverdykes Campground
Faver-Dykes State Park

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.


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Showing top 20 campgrounds near Florida

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Grayton Beach State Park Campground 4
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Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground 3
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Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground 4
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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Campground
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Hontoon Island State Park Campground 2
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Henderson Beach State Park Campground 2
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Big Lagoon State Park Campground 2
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Fanning Springs State Park Campground 2
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Fanning Springs State Park Campground
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Bear Lake Campground Blackwater River State Forest
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Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area At Flagler Beach Campground 2
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Faverdykes Campground
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Hillsborough River State Park Campground 4
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Clearwater Lake Rec Area
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Highlands Hammock State Park Campground 2
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Midway Campground (Fl)
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Alexander Springs Recreation Area
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Camel Lake Campground
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Ocean Pond Campground
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Rainbow Springs State Park Loop A

About Camping in Florida

Bahia Honda State Park on a Tuesday in January, you swim in 72-degree water on the protected south beach, you walk the old bridge for the view down the Keys, and you pay $43 for a campsite that books eleven months out. Snowbirds from Ohio sit at the picnic table next to you eating grouper sandwiches at lunch.

Best Time

Florida runs the opposite camping calendar from the rest of the country. October through April is the prime season, and June through September is the off-season.

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Popular Activities

Tent and RV camping with full hookupsFreshwater spring swimming and snorkelingKayaking and canoeing through rivers and springsMountain biking on world-class trail systemsHiking through diverse ecosystemsSaltwater and freshwater fishing

Tips & Recommendations

  • 1Set a calendar reminder for eleven months out at 8 AM Eastern for any Florida State Park you want to camp at in winter, because Bahia Honda, St.
  • 2Joseph Peninsula, Topsail Hill, and Long Key fill in the first minute.
  • 3If you miss the window, watch for cancellations, which are common as plans change.
  • 4Book the Everglades for winter only.
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Florida Camping FAQ

October through April. Florida runs the opposite calendar from the rest of the country. Winter brings daytime highs in the 70s in the south, mild and dry conditions across the Panhandle, swimmable 72-degree spring water year-round, and the manatee gathering at Blue Spring. June through September is the off-season because of heat, humidity, daily thunderstorms, and brutal mosquitoes in the wetlands. The shoulders of late October, November, April, and early May are workable, with the spring shoulder bringing warmer water and the fall shoulder bringing the start of snowbird season.

Eleven months ahead at 8 AM Eastern. That is the catch with Florida State Parks. Bahia Honda in the Lower Keys, St. Joseph Peninsula on the Forgotten Coast, Topsail Hill near Destin, Long Key, John Pennekamp, and Blue Spring are gone within the first minute for winter dates. Set a calendar reminder, load the reservation site before 8 AM, and refresh. If you miss the window, watch for cancellations as plans change. The Ocala National Forest is the easier alternative when state parks are full.

Yes, mostly through the state parks. Bahia Honda is the marquee, with two campground areas and beachfront sites at $43 a night, and it books out the day reservations open eleven months ahead. Long Key has waterfront sites on the Atlantic, and Curry Hammock is the quieter pick in the Middle Keys. John Pennekamp Coral Reef in Key Largo is the gateway to snorkeling and diving. Private campgrounds and RV resorts fill in the rest, but the state parks are the best value. The Keys camping season is October through May.

Yes, in winter. Long Pine Key Campground inside Everglades National Park runs $25 a night, opens in November, and closes in May because by June the mosquitoes are unbearable. Flamingo Campground on Florida Bay reopened with new sites and eco-tents and cabins after Hurricane Irma rebuilding, in the $35 to $80 range. Big Cypress National Preserve along the Tamiami Trail also has dispersed and developed camping. Bring a screen tent. Bring stronger bug spray than you think you need. Never go in summer.

Bahia Honda in the Lower Keys and St. Joseph Peninsula on the Panhandle Forgotten Coast are the two best beach campgrounds in the state, both books out eleven months ahead. Topsail Hill Preserve near Destin pairs beach with freshwater dune lakes. St. George Island in the Panhandle has nine miles of beach and a smaller, quieter campground. Anastasia State Park north of St. Augustine adds Atlantic-side beach camping. Reserve eleven months out for any winter dates.

Blue Spring State Park near Orange City is the most reliable. From November through March, 400 to 500 manatees cluster in the 72-degree spring run when the St. Johns River cools off. The park has a small campground that fills fast for manatee season, an observation boardwalk over the spring, and no swimming during manatee months to protect the animals. Crystal River and Homosassa farther north also have winter manatee viewing, with private campgrounds nearby.

The Ocala National Forest covers nearly 400,000 acres in north-central Florida and allows dispersed camping in much of it, plus low-cost developed campgrounds at Juniper Springs, Salt Springs, and Alexander Springs in the $20 to $30 range with swimming in 72-degree springs. The Apalachicola National Forest west of Tallahassee also allows dispersed camping. Florida Water Management District lands offer primitive camping by permit, often free or very cheap. Always confirm dispersed rules with the specific ranger district or water management district before you set up.

Hurricanes from June 1 to November 30, with peak activity August through October, so watch the forecast and have a Plan B that drives away from any storm. Mosquitoes and no-see-ums in the wetlands and Everglades from late spring through fall, which is why winter is the camping season there. Alligators in every fresh water body, not aggressive unless fed, but never swim where signs say not to and never let small kids or dogs near the water at dawn or dusk. Heat exhaustion from May through September. Winter cold fronts that can drop overnight temperatures into the 30s even at southern parks, so pack layers.

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