Camping near Crawfordville, Florida offers primitive to full-hookup options within a 30-minute drive radius. The area sits on the forgotten coast of Florida's panhandle with elevations under 20 feet and experiences mild winters with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F. Several campgrounds in this region charge between $20-35 per night for basic sites with varying levels of amenities.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: The fishing pier at Holiday Campground gives anglers direct water access with a cleaning station for your catch. "There is a fishing pier and small beach. The bath house is sparkling clean and the pool is great!" notes Kim M., who found the waterfront sites ideal for watching sunsets.
Wildlife viewing: Fort Braden trails connect to Coe Landing Campground, providing excellent opportunities to spot local fauna. Kathy L. explains, "Great hiking with huge trail network at Fort Braden on adjacent property but the bummer is that there was way to connect to them from campground due to swamp and geography. As a result, had to drive about 3 miles to trailheads to walk my pups."
Kayaking and boating: Multiple launch points exist throughout the area, with High Bluff Campground offering direct lake access. "The lake is pretty from the fishing pier and boat launch," comments J V., who visited on a weeknight and found the campground peaceful when few people were there.
What campers like
Quiet atmosphere: Many campgrounds in the area provide a secluded experience, especially weekdays. At Ed and Bernices Fish Camp and RV Park, Cristina P. found "a great relaxing place to watch the river float past. Great cell signal and friendly four legged friends came to great us and our pups."
Waterfront sites: Direct water access ranks highly among campers in the Crawfordville region. "We had a waterfront site. The back of our site has lots of and trees to the bay beach. All the hookups were newer," writes Teresa S. about Holiday Campground, though noting that "sites were tight, but with the canopy and slide out it fit exactly."
Budget-friendly options: Dog friendly campgrounds near Crawfordville often cost less than other Florida destinations. Lisa S. noted about Myron B. Hodge City Park, "I had a Sopchoppy River front site w/ water & electric, picnic table & fire ring, bench swing. Sites are first come, first served. $20 per night."
What you should know
Limited amenities: Most campgrounds near Crawfordville have basic facilities. About Pope Still Hunt Camp, Cheryl K. reports, "The last 2 miles of the entry road is unpaved. There are 2 areas next to each other for dispersed camping. About 10-15 campers total when we were there. Some people look like they live there (chain link fences). Quiet. Port-a-potty but didn't use it."
Weather considerations: Summer heat brings insects, requiring preparation. Tucker B. notes about High Bluff Campground, "Reminded me of campsites in my western mountains and was nice to camp on a soft bed of leaves and pine needles." However, others mention mosquitoes as an issue during warmer months.
Road access: Several campgrounds require navigation on unpaved roads. Zachary J. describes Myron B. Hodge City Park as "Kinda in the middle of nowhere, but that's great if that's what you're looking for. Provisions are a half hour drive."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Dog-friendly camping options with play structures exist for families with both kids and pets. Kelly E. found Myron B. Hodge City Park offered "A beautiful little park with a nice children's playground. Boardwalk, trail, clean bathrooms, secure showers with passcode given to campers only."
Swimming considerations: Natural water bodies may not be ideal for children. Marvin E. advises about Myron B. Hodge City Park, "Wouldn't recommend swimming here. We have not seen any gators here but it is prime habitat for them and well within their territory."
Cell service: Connectivity varies by campground. Sheryl R. reports from Myron B. Hodge City Park, "Verizon 2 bars, Starlink 20 to 114 Mpbs with cloudy skies, which allows me to get my work done." This information helps families plan for connectivity needs while camping.
Tips from RVers
Site sizing: Many campgrounds have limited space for large rigs. At Tallahassee RV Park, Jody J. notes "Sites are VERY small… really great for parking but not socializing. With little outdoor space between RV's, most folks just keep to themselves. No fires and no outdoor grills."
Leveling requirements: Terrain at some campgrounds requires preparation. Alycia P. observed at High Bluff Campground, "4 stars for no water or electric hookups... Typically empty. We stayed a whole week and afew people came in and out to fish and tent camp."
Utility connections: Water access points may require planning. Angela M. cautioned about Ed and Bernices Fish Camp, "Yes, there is 50 amps, water and sewer, but the water spigot is 25 feet from the coach and the turn-on switch is an inch underground so Deborah had to dig it out for us."
