Florida State Parks Camping
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There is more, however, than Florida State Parks camping. These havens from development preserve the Old Florida that is rapidly disappearing from our peninsula.
It is because of these parks that some parts of natural Florida are still alive and well among the proliferation of condominiums, theme parks, subdivisions and shopping malls that have obliterated much of the Florida landscape in the past half century or so.
I think Florida State Parks, camping included, are the biggest bargain for travelers. By their very nature, they are a haven of back roads. You will find me listing them on this website as both attractions and places for lodging.
The Florida State Park system says their mission "is to provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources".
I think they are doing a wonderful job. The parks are clean, the employees are cordial and knowledgeable, and the price is right.
Most Florida state parks camping sites are carved out of the surrounding pine woods and palmettos. The campsites are separated from each other by this natural vegetation. The privacy is much greater than in the average private campground.
Each campsite usually has an electric outlet, a water faucet, a charcoal grill and a fire ring for campfires.
My $ 40 annual pass gets me into any Florida State Park for a day visit.
If I want to camp, the fee ranges from as little as $ 10 per night for Florida senior citizens up to two or three times that for younger adult campers.
I have spent many happy days and nights in quite a few of these state parks with my kids in a VW Camper. Them in the top bunk, me in the bottom.
Other nights I have spent in a tent with a close friend. Still other nights I've slept in a Toyota Prius with an air mattress in the back.
Prius camping is a very economical way to go.
The quiet majesty of a Florida State Park is much more relaxing to me than a motel or hotel. It is also cheaper.
If tent camping doesn't turn you on, many Florida State Parks have reasonably priced camping cabins.
These are not as plush as a motel room, but are very clean and comfortable.
You need to check each park to see how many people their cabins will accommodate and what amenities are included.Here is a list of Florida State Parks camping cabins. Florida State Parks are in all 8 regions of the state. Check the links below for more information.
- Northwest Florida Parks
- North Central Florida Parks
- Northeast Florida Parks
- Central East Florida Parks
- Central Florida Parks
- Central West Florida Parks
- Southwest Florida Parks
- Southeast Florida Parks
Here is an alphabetical list of all Florida State Parks. For those of you wandering the state of Florida in your RV, I recommend the following website for great information on the RV life in general.
Your RV Lifestyle: Information and advice for the novice or experienced RVer. How to choose, afford and enjoy your RV lifestyle, with tips on campgrounds, fulltiming, RV buying, internet access, RV travel, RV clubs, working on the road, managing costs and RV living.
A great book about all of Florida's State Parks is at Florida Parks: A Guide to Camping and Nature
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