RVers love Florida’s campgrounds and it’s no secret why. Blessed with an abundance of natural resources, stunning scenery and recreation activities for people of all ages, Florida is known for its southern hospitality.
Add in ideal weather and the Sunshine State never misses an opportunity to live up to its reputation as the place to go to make magical family memories. In this post, we’ve rounded up some of the best sites for RVing in Florida. So gather up the family and get ready to explore our picks for the top 8 campgrounds in Florida!
Important note: Due to Covid-19, many campgrounds and attractions have temporarily closed or limited capacity to allow for social distancing. Please contact each campground or park directly for latest information and updates.
Why camp in Florida? What does Florida camping offer for RVers?
Hosting millions of visitors each year, Florida campgrounds know how to take care of their guests. Many are conveniently located near popular tourist destinations. They also include a wide variety of their own amenities so you can relax, keep the kids entertained and explore the state’s vast natural resources. Florida campers love:
- Access to white sand beaches to swim, fish, watch dolphins, kayak, canoe, search for seashells or look for birds
- Spectacular wildlife viewing where alligators, turtles, iguanas, armadillos and pelicans are among the unique array of 700 vertebrates, more than 30,000 invertebrates, nearly 200 freshwater fish and more than 1,000 marine fish that call Florida home
- Diverse habitats to explore from the cypress swamps, Everglades and coral reefs to untouched wetlands, coastal forests and beach dunes
- Visiting some of the world’s most popular family destinations, including Walt Disney World Resort, Everglades National Park, Key West, Universal Orlando Resort, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Coral and Daytona Beach
- Opportunities to relax among the palm trees, warm sunshine, and white-sand beaches
Top 8 Florida Campgrounds for RVers
Whether you’re a first-time or frequent visitor, you’ll fall in love with Florida campgrounds. The state is dotted with federal- and state-owned properties as well those operated by private businesses and local campground hosts. All are guaranteed to provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Here are few of our favorite Florida campgrounds to get your vacation planning started.
Best Florida campground for beach lovers: Turtle Beach Campground | Sarasota
Let’s start our tour of the best Florida campgrounds with one that’s right on the water! Turtle Beach Campground is one of only a handful of Florida’s campgrounds with direct beach access. It’s located on the Siesta Key in the Gulf of Mexico. Turtle Beach is more low key and less crowded than other area beaches, making it the perfect place to stake your spot for fun in the sun.
The trees that line Turtle Beach Campground provide a
gorgeous greeting as you approach the beach. You’ll enjoy dipping your toes in
the dark, coarse sand for long walks as well as kayaking, swimming, fishing,
boating and looking for seashells. There are both boat and kayak launches. You
could spend the whole day here sun bathing, snorkeling, throwing a game of
horseshoes, playing in the water, hanging out at the playground and
participating in a game of volleyball. You can even grill lunch and eat at the
picnic shelter.
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