Top Florida Campgrounds

Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, tropical weather, sandy beaches, world-class resorts - it's all in Florida. But, did you know that Florida is also a camper's dream come true? Florida offers tenters and RVers alike some of the best campgrounds in North America. What are some of the best Florida campgrounds? Here's just a sampling:

Camping on the Gulf
10005 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Destin, FL
877-CAMPGUL(F) or 877-226-7485

Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Destin, Florida, Camping on the Gulf is opened year round and has been awarded Woodall's 5W/5W. Amenities include:

• Beach front sites, beach sites & shaded grassy sites
• Concrete pads
• 50/30/20 electricity hookups
• 100 phone hookups
• Sewer, water, cable TV and WiFi
• Family style bathrooms located throughout the park
• 2 pools, one with a dome in winter
• Fitness equipment
• Laundry
• Golf cart rentals

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp/Resort
off I-10 at Exit 258 South
Near Madison, FL
1-800-347-0174

Chosen one of the "Best Tent and RV Camping" in Florida by Frommer's, Yogi Bar's Jellystone Park Camp/Resort is open year-round and offers the following:

• Shaded campsites with fire rings, picnic tables
• Water, electric and sewer
• Water and electric only for tent or pop-up campers
• Full size pool
• Crystal clear blue lake with water slide
• Private fishing ponds
• Laundry
• Camp store

Alexander Springs Campground
Alexander Springs Rec Area
49525 CR 445
Altoona FL
352-669-3522

Chosen one of the "Most Beautiful Campgrounds" in Florida by Frommer's, Alexander Springs campground is a public campground located in the Alexander Springs Recreation Area in Altoona. Attractions of the area include:

• Natural spring for swimming
• Scuba diving
• Hiking trails
• Canoe rentals with 7 1/2 mile canoe run
• Wildlife viewing of alligators, black bear, birds, deer and turtles

You may not have the luxuries of some resort campgrounds, but they do offer plenty:

• Shaded sites (no full hook ups)
• Paved parking pads
• Tents sites
• All sites with picnic table, BBQ grill, fire ring and lantern post
• Hot showers
• Flush toilets
• Baby changing comfort station
• Convenience store

Anastasia State Park
St. Augustine, FL
904-461-2033

Anastasia State Park has been chosen one of the "Top 20 Park Beaches" by ReserveAmerica, as well as been the recipient of 4-Star for RV Camping and 5-Star for tent camping by Frommer's. Located just south of historic St. Augustine on Anastasia Island, Anastasia State Park has 4 miles of pristine beach, as well as a tidal salt marsh. Activities in the area include:

• Swimming
• Surfing (some of the better surfing on the east coast of Florida)
• Fishing
• Picnicking
• Windsurfing
• Hiking
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Wildlife viewing

Anastasia Watersports rents canoes, sailboards, paddleboats, and kayaks. The campground is full facility and located in a wooded area within walking distance of the beach. Features include:

• Several ADA-compliant sites
• Spacious and private RV sites with electricity and water
• Some tent sites with electric and water
• 4 full-service bathhouses (hot water, showers, washer/dryer)
• Playground

Blackwater River State Park
7720 Deaton Bridge Road
Holt, Florida
850-983-5363

Chosen one of the "Most Romantic Settings" by Frommer's, as well as having received 4-stars for RV camping and 5-stars for tent camping by Frommer's, Blackwater River Sate Park is a favorite destination for canoeists and kayakers. The river itself is one of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the nation, so it's also a popular spot for swimming, fishing, camping, and paddling. They offer full-facility camping with 30 campsites with electric and water hookups. There is a dump station.

Blue Spring State Park - Orange City
2100 West French Avenue
Orange City, Florida 32763
Phone: 386-775-3663

Blue Spring State Park has been chosen one of the "Top 25 Scenic Views" by ReserveAmerica. Situated along the St. Johns River near Orange City in central Florida, Blue Spring State Park is a winter home (mid-November through March) to numerous endangered manatees. The river is popular for fishing, canoeing, and boating, but swimming or diving with manatees is not permitted. Camping facilities include:

• 51 campsites located in the sand pine scrub
• Each site includes table, water, electricity and a grill
• Dump station
• Pets permitted in camping area (with proof of rabies vaccination)
• Lending library for children 4 to 9

You reserve by calling ReserveAmerica at 1-800 326-3521 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)

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