What camping is available in Florida?

According to TheDyrt.com, Florida offers a wide range of camping options, with 1552 campgrounds and RV parks in Florida and 35 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground in Florida?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground in Florida is Fort De Soto Campground with a 5-star rating from 135 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping in Florida?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 35 free dispersed camping spots in Florida.

What are the best parks in Florida?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks in Florida that allow camping, notably Big Cypress National Preserve and Osceola National Forest.

Best Camping in Florida

7,257 Reviews

Despite being home to some of the most popular beaches in America, Florida has more freshwater springs than anywhere else in the world. While tourists flood the coastlines, you can head inland to one of Central Florida’s dozen spring systems to find a beautiful, serene spot that is perfect for camping in Florida.

One of the largest, clearest spots is Ginnie Springs, located 35 miles northwest of Gainesville. The year-round 72-degree water is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, scuba, and cave diving. The seven-spring system is a magnet for divers who love the underwater cave system, while the gentle current of the Santa Fe River attracts day tubers and kayakers. Pack a snorkel when you go camping in Florida to be rewarded with glimpses of bass, mullet, catfish, turtles, and other natural critters.

Plus, with over one hundred campsites, visitors to Ginnie Springs can also enjoy accessible camping spots complete with electric hookups. If you’re looking for a truly authentic Florida experience, wilderness sites are also scattered throughout Ginnie Springs’ 200 acres, many of which are right on the riverfront or a spring. You will truly be one with nature as you wake up next to your own crystal-clear spring, waiting for you to dive in.

Another nearby spring system perfect for camping is Rainbow Springs State Park, located 60 miles straight south of Ginnie Springs. Rainbow Springs is the fourth largest freshwater spring in Florida and feeds into the Rainbow River, giving the spring a gentle current that is great for tubing or canoeing.The Rainbow River campground has 60 sites ready for both RVers and tent campers, complete with electrical service.

There is no better way to get in touch with nature or experience camping in Florida than with the natural water systems of the state. These refreshing sites are a unique Floridian attraction that will make your next camping experience stand out above the rest. With The Dyrt, you can be sure to find more unique spots for all your camping in Florida needs.

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Best Camping Sites in Florida (1,552)

1. Fort De Soto Campground
135 Reviews
•532 Photos•
1234 Saves
Tierra Verde, Florida
Located off the St. Petersburg coast, near the mouth of Florida’s Tampa Bay, the tiny islands that make up Fort De Soto County Park have a long and storied history. More than 1,000 years ago, the islands were home to the Tocobaga peoples, who sustained themselves on local plants and seafood. In the 1500s, Spanish conquistadors began exploring Florida’s barrier islands and mainland, among them, Hernando de Soto. From the Civil War in the 1860s until the conclusion of World War II in the 1940s, the islands were used as military emplacements, first as a Union blockade, then as coastal defensive batteries. The islands finally became a state park in 1963 as an effort to preserve their long history, and provide a recreation area for locals and visitors. The park was designated America’s Top Beach in 2009, and sees more than 2.7 million annual visitors.

Fort DeSoto County Park reservations offer 238 sites for tent and RV campers. It is located on the St. Christopher and St. Jean Keys, approximately 10 miles southwest of St. Petersburg. The campground is mostly wooded, and divided up into three areas: Area 1 for tents, vans, and small campers, and Areas 2 and 3 for larger RVs. All sites are equipped with electrical and water hookups, picnic tables and cooking grills. Comfort stations with restrooms, showers and laundry facilities are located in each area; a dump station is located near Area 2. The campground also features a small store, dayroom, two playgrounds, and Wifi service; bike and kayak rentals are available. Dogs are permitted in Area 2 and the designated dog park only. Alcoholic beverages and gas-powered generators are not permitted in the park. Reservations are recommended, and can be made up to six months in advance; seven months for locals. Campsite rates are $36–$42/night.

There are plenty of activities to enjoy on a visit to Fort DeSoto County Park, including visiting Fort DeSoto. Located on the southernmost point of Mullet Key, the historic military emplacement is open to the public for self-guided tours. Explore officers’ quarters, the bakery, the hospital and various other facilities. Look out across the Gulf of Mexico for the lighthouse, constructed in 1858, on neighboring Egmont Key. The park also features more than 7 miles of sparkling, white sand beaches, including East Beach and North Beach, for sunning and swimming. These can be reached via a paved, multi-use path from the campground. There are also boat launches, a fishing pier and a snack bar. As part of the Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge, bird watchers can scan for some of the more than 300 species of resident and migratory birds, including waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds, woodpeckers, and raptors.

A 236-site family camping area with facilities including picnic tables, grills, water, electricity, washers, dryers, sanitary disposal stations, modern restrooms, showers, play areas, and a campground store. Special camp sites for camping with pets.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$38 - $48 / night
2. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
129 Reviews
•373 Photos•
484 Saves
Windermere, Florida
Fort wilderness camping features 4 types of campsites accommodate everything from tents to 45-foot and longer RVs, with a maximum of 10 Guests per site. Each campsite is equipped with privacy-enhancing landscaping, water, cable television and electrical hook-ups, a picnic table and a charcoal grill. Most campsites also include a sewer hook-up, and some even permit pets.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$56 - $201 / night
3. Anastasia State Park Campground
111 Reviews
•321 Photos•
1257 Saves
St. Augustine, Florida
The campground has 139 sites for both RVs and tents, all located within the beautiful maritime hammock and just a short walk or bike ride from the beach. Certain sites are paved and have accessible picnic tables and grills. All sites have electricity and water, a picnic table, an in-ground grill and a fire ring. A communal dump station is free for park campers. Please put your trash in the compactor near the entrance to the campgrounds. Anastasia also offers the Bedtime Story Camper Lending Library of picture books for campers ages 4 to 9. Ask to check out a book from the ranger station. Pets are permitted in accordance with our Pet Policy. Maximum RV length = 38 feet. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the park, except for campers who consume alcoholic beverages within their campsites. For reservations, visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call or TDD 888-433-0287.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$28 / night
4. Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore
95 Reviews
•374 Photos•
806 Saves
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Overview

Fort Pickens Campground is situated on Santa Rosa Island, a part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore south of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, Florida. Visitors are drawn to the Gulf of Mexico for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with us today! Each camp site offers a fire pit, picnic table, and a paved pad to park on. There are heated showers and flush toilets. We offer electric and non-electric sites. Many of our sites have restrictions from low limbs or bushes so be sure you will fit. Limited overflow parking is available. Choose a site that will accommodate all of your equipment. Campers may not stay in the campground more than 14 consecutive days. This policy is strictly enforced. Entrance fees are required for the Fort Pickens area and are good for seven consecutive days from purchase. Pets are not allowed on any beaches sound and gulf side, ferries, piers, in forts, batteries, pavilions, or inside facilities.

Recreation

Many visitors young and old come to Fort Pickens to enjoy its scenic location on the beach. The white sands of Santa Rosa Island are the perfect place for a long walk or an afternoon of building sandcastles. The warm ocean waters are great for swimming and snorkeling. Fishermen will find a pier just a short distance from the picnic pavilions. It can be used by visitors without a Florida fishing license. Many hiking trails through the sand dunes provide beautiful views and hours of exploration. Historic Fort Pickens, a pentagonal fort built to defend Pensacola Bay in 1834, is just 1 mile from the campground. The structure was fortified after the War of 1812 and was one of four forts in the South never occupied by Confederates during the Civil War.

Natural Features

The campground is located on a barrier island between the Gulf of Mexico and Pensacola Bay. Groves of live oak trees are scattered across the island, providing shelter for resident and migrating bird populations, as well as shade for park visitors. The Gulf Islands National Seashore is home to sparkling blue waters, white beaches and coastal marshes. However, more than 80% of the national park is underwater, as it's a vital protective habitat to marine life.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is a short distance from restaurants and beach nightlife, downtown Pensacola, the Pensacola Naval Air Station and Naval Aviation Museum, the Pensacola Lighthouse and other historic sites. Campsites are within 1/4 mile of the beaches of the Emerald Coast of the Gulf of Mexico and Pensacola Bay.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellation and modification fees are non-refundable.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$20 - $40 / night
5. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
95 Reviews
•249 Photos•
459 Saves
Atlantic Beach, Florida
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$12 - $30 / night
6. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
65 Reviews
•255 Photos•
668 Saves
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Welcome to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Topsail Hill is named for its dunes, which rise like a ship's sails over soft sand beaches and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Those same white quartz dunes are responsible for a rare coastal ecosystem — freshwater dune lakes — which teem with aquatic wildlife. Walkers will pass through old-growth pine forests, sandy scrubland, dunes and wetlands, where they may see some of the 13 imperiled species that find refuge here, like the Choctawhatchee beach mouse and otherworldly-looking pitcher plants. Topsail Hill offers three miles of pristine beaches and is a bird-watching and hiking paradise.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$24 - $145 / night
7. Manatee Springs State Park Campground
68 Reviews
•238 Photos•
402 Saves
Chiefland, Florida
MAG1
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$20 / night
8. Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground
65 Reviews
•153 Photos•
531 Saves
Apopka, Florida
Wekiwa Springs Camping offers slopes of gently rolling hills supporting longleaf pine among other specialty plants is the Sandhill habitat where the 60 spacious campsites are located. Each wooded site has water and electrical hook-up, a fire ring with grill and a picnic table. Some sites also have sewer hook-ups and a dump station is located at the campground. Accessible camp sites can be requested at the time of reservation. Two accessible restrooms with showers are located in the camping area. Firewood is available at the ranger station. Well behaved pets are allowed in the campground in accordance with our Pet Policy.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
9. Hillsborough River State Park Campground
63 Reviews
•275 Photos•
343 Saves
Thonotosassa, Florida
Just minutes from downtown Tampa, this Hillsborough River State Park Camping offers a refuge from city life with its seven miles of nature trails and ample places to cool off in the water.

Except for occasional reenactments, the cannon and guns are now silent at Fort Foster. No longer do Seminole Indians have to fight to keep a foothold in Florida, and soldiers no longer guard a strategic river crossing. The reconstructed fort and its surroundings are now part of Hillsborough River State Park.

Besides a living history lesson, visitors can kayak or canoe class II river rapids, rare in Florida, hike seven miles of nature trails and swim in an ADA accessible swimming pool.

Tucked away, only a short distance from the bustling city of Tampa, camping is a popular activity at Hillsborough River State Park.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$24 / night
10. Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
58 Reviews
•223 Photos•
460 Saves
Jupiter, Florida
PG
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$26 / night

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Recent Reviews in Florida

7257 Reviews of 1552 Florida Campgrounds

Matthew B.
Scout
Feb. 17, 2025
Wildcow Campground
Secluded site with hiking trails a driving distance away
It is a lovely secluded primitive campsite with all the advertised amenities. Very good view of the night sky for South Florida. The grass was fairly overgrown so we couldn't walk off the trails much. Ground was very dry as it hadn't rained in over a week and it was the middle of the dry season. Easily fit 4 tents at the site, 2 of which were on the raised platforms. Bugs were quite mild for a swampy South Florida location; citronella candles and the campfire did a good job of keeping them at bay. Saw some gators and spotted gar hanging at the culvert near the gate.
Kathy L.
Ranger
Feb. 17, 2025
Coe Landing Campground
Nice campground with great views
We enjoyed our time here. Nice, small campground at edge of lake. Beautiful views. Everyone friendly. 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.
Iz G.
Scout
Feb. 17, 2025
Sarasota Lakes RV Resort
The airport noise was painful and unbearable!!!
People- 5 Stars Wildlife Viewing- 5 Stars Moise- Negative 10. On the weekends, the airport noise is painfully deafening and hurts your ear drums even with ear pods. Wish it could be better, but with the headaches and pain in my ears and lack of sleep here make it a no go ever!
Casey
Scout
Feb. 16, 2025
Brownville Park
So glad I came
Camp hosts were wonderful. Down to earth and friendly. Bathrooms and trash cans tended well. Springs with fossil finds! All the sites are pretty close together but unless it's crowded I didn't care. Plenty of big trees on every site for cover, and if you don't mind wandering in the woods, there's lots of potential to gather firewood. They do offer bundles of cut/dried for a reasonable price.
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Bruce L.
Scout
Feb. 16, 2025
Naples-Marco Island KOA
Lovely campground
Excellent staff, communication outstanding regarding activities, park issues, events etc. Sites are nice and well manicured. Pool excellent, very nice laundry facilities and camp store.
J
Jeanne A.
Traveler
Feb. 16, 2025
Port St. Joe RV Resort
Great place to stay
Very friendly staff and outstanding amenities. Pool, Dog Park, coffee and donuts, huge walk in shower with bench. Very handicap accessible facility.
Zack W.
Scout
Feb. 16, 2025
Whitehead Landing NF Campground
Quaint North Florida Camping
Spacious and quiet camping area. Camped here for a weekend in mid-February and there was only one other person here, despite the free campground just down the road being full. Temperatures ranged from the 70s during the day to the low 50s at night. At only $3/night, you can't beat the peace and quiet! These campsites include a metal fire ring and picnic tables. There is also a pit toilet that is surprisingly clean, trash receptacles, and water spigots. The campground is popular as a hunters camp during deer season, and features a boat ramp, so there is some occasional fishing traffic through the grounds. Only downside is that most of the fire rings seem to double as garbage cans by other campers as they are leaving, despite the nearby receptacles. So expect to pick up someone else's trash before you can build a fire. Otherwise, the campground is very clean.
Jon K.
Traveler
Feb. 14, 2025
Long Point Park Campground
Amazing water access but tight
This is a county park with parking on the grass, great access to views and water. Nice camp but all on lawn and a little tight. Lots of open areas in the middle though. Nice park.
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Melissa A.
Guide
Feb. 14, 2025
Colt Creek State Park Campground
Nice campground
Nice level spots. Lots to around the state park.
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Elizabeth E.
Guide
Feb. 13, 2025
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Beautiful Beach
Pros:

Camp store with all essentials including propane refills.

Lake with kayak rentals, etc.

Close to many essential needs, bars, restaurants and other beaches

Full hookups at most sites

There is a nice area in the laundry facility where you can pick up free items and drop off unwanted ones. Cons: She TIGHT boy. I drove a commercial truck for years and I had to switch to back us in because it was so tight. We were asked to move our truck multiple times so other people could pull out or back in. The sites are also very narrow or oddly shaped. This really ruined it for us to be honest. You would walk out the front door and had to squeeze between a tree and the trailer to get to the rest of the campsite.

Mosquitos at night here will eat you alive. Lots of canopy cover keeps everything really, really humid. They provide sawdust for free because the ground gets soft.

I’m not sure if it was just our area, but MAN some of the site stunk like urine and there was old dog poop all over.

Almost no internet coverage due to the canopy cover.

A lot of the campers here were really inconsiderate. Leaving their dogs barking all day, blocking the road while they sit and gab etc. maybe an off week or something.
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Elizabeth E.
Guide
Feb. 13, 2025
Huguenot Memorial Park
Beautifully Loud
Pros: You’re right on the water which is nice and the ocean side was BEAUTIFUL. Lots of birds, little shells and wildlife. We saw horseshoe crabs, crabs and clams. Beach is full of razor clams

Beautiful areas of the campsite and lots of hiking trails within a short drive.

Cons:

The helicopters are really, really loud. Like pausing conversations when they fly over and it goes on 12/15 hours a day.

It is windy, especially in the evening when we wanted to have a fire. Made the fire burn well, however no one could sit near it because the smoke changed directions constantly.

The road to the campground is half washed out, I am not sure how it would be possible to have two folks meet on the road without one backing all the way up risking sliding off the washed out area.

The cleanliness of the facilities is really lacking. We try to save our tanks and shower in the shower house but no…

The water…smells like sewage. It’s full of sulfur and I sanitized our water system after leaving just because of how bad it was. Probably unnecessary but who knows.
Lauren M.
Scout
Feb. 13, 2025
Avalon Landing RV Park
Nice quiet park
Stayed for a week and while not on the beach is quiet and close to the items we wanted to go to. Fishing from their bridge is permitted. Flat concrete spots with picnic tables. Laundry service. Full hookups. 20 min drive to the beach and had a blast. Ants were bad. And we were heavily warned about not letting kids be out unsupervised even to walk the dog.
R C.
Traveler
Feb. 13, 2025
Fisheating Creek Campground
Lovely campground
I’m a tent camper and this place was almost perfect. The staff are excellent. On site store has almost everything you need. Security good. Clean bathrooms/showers. Very clean sites (too clean, I couldn’t even find any firewood). There’s a nice loop walking trail in the forest (partial boardwalk). The river is lovely with all the birds and fish (also many alligators). I won’t comment on the RV sites as they look pretty standard out in an open big field. But the more primitive riverside sites are perfect. Lots of fishing and canoe/kayak (and bicycle) rentals available. I came on a weekday in Feb and was fortunate to have only one neighbor but I understand this place gets packed on the weekends. The only negative thing I would say is the nearby highway noise. It is busy and loud even during the nights. If that doesn’t bother you, I very much recommend Fisheating campground.
Charles H.
Traveler
Feb. 11, 2025
Pensacola RV Park
Nice, a bit distant from town
Good facilities, including cable ( a rarity these days ). Had to drive our scooter 10 miles to town, beaches, lighthouse, or any historical sites or better restaurants. Staff friendly enough.
Evan V.
Traveler
Feb. 11, 2025
Trimble Park Campground
Quiet and Peaceful
Very small park with only 15 campsites. Each site has power and water connections. Water access by pier for relaxing or fishing.
Tree G.
Scout
Feb. 11, 2025
Enchanted Lakes RV Resort
Save your money
Place has ZERO amenities, NO POOL
Bille W.
Guide
Feb. 10, 2025
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park Campground
Beautiful camp
Still recovering from the many storms that have directly impacted them over the last few years. Clean and nicely maintained facilities. Staff was very friendly. Beach is amazing.
Jenna P.
Guide
Feb. 10, 2025
River Landing RV Park
Best Little Down-Home Campground EVER!!
RiverLanding is the cleanest, friendliest, and most beautiful park. Nestled along the banks of the Apalachicola River, it is just a beautiful site to see. Staff and owners are very kind and helpful. I recommend this park 10/10! Hands down one of the best I have ever been to! Don't miss out and stop by if your ever in the Panhandle area of Florida. You will not be disappointed!
Bille W.
Guide
Feb. 10, 2025
Amelia River Campground — Fort Clinch State Park
Lovely park
I have stayed at this campground several times. The bathrooms are always clean and showers are great. It is bikeable with trails and road bike options to town.
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Tom R.
Scout
Feb. 8, 2025
Lithia Springs
Beautiful Park
Beautiful location with plenty of things to do. A natural Spring, with a large playground area and nice bathroom/shower facilities
G
Gerald S.
Scout
Feb. 8, 2025
Lake Monroe Park
Lake Monroe campsite
Great site, took grandson on his first camping trip. He thought it was great. He was planning on future visits here. Noise wasn’t bad, just background noise that you forget is even there. Restroom and shower pretty clean. The place and staff get a big thumbs up.
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Brad P.
Guide
Feb. 7, 2025
Peace River Oaks
Fantastic
This place is brand new and very clean. The owners/operators are extremely friendly and helpful. The have glamping tents that are very cool. This isn’t the ordinary crunched in resort camping. All of the sites are spacious with large cement pads. The overall feel is laid back and quiet. There are many activities and games if you choose to participate.
C
Claudette W.
Scout
Feb. 6, 2025
River Camground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park
$26+ fees a night campsite
I stayed at campsite 140. Little to no privacy. Very convenient to the restrooms and trash. Overall a good stay.
C
Cheryl K.
Scout
Feb. 6, 2025
Pope Still Hunt Camp
Good for a night
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.
R C.
Traveler
Feb. 5, 2025
Holder Mine Campground
For RV camping good but if you’re a tent camper …
This is primarily an RV campground. I’m a tent camper and felt like I was in an RV zoo. However, the facilities are very good with toilet/shower facilities. Electric and water at each site. Shady spacious sites. CG is patrolled by park rangers. Host has firewood for sale. Gate code required (comes with reservation). Best thing about this place is the surrounding area: lots of (walking only) trails but my favorite, the seemingly endless off roading sandy Jeep trails throughout this forest state park - lovely!
Daniel O.
Traveler
Feb. 5, 2025
Flying A Primitive Campsite - Myakka State Park
Great spot
Nice open area with some trees and lots of palm tree bushes. Well maintained white dirt road. Racoons stalk u at night lol. Parking is away from campsites.
Tianay F.
Scout
Feb. 4, 2025
Withlacoochee SF/Croom Tract - Crooked River - Silver Lake Rec
Good vibes
My boyfriend and I just camped here for 4 days. Weekends have a different vibe on the weekdays it’s quiet. Each campground has its primitive camp charm all come with a picnic table, parking spot, a wooden pole you can hang your garbage, and a water spout near by. Overall we had a great time it’s clean, there’s mosquitoes but that is Florida camping bring bug spray and keep the fire going helps. We’ll definitely be going back one day!

Guide to Florida

Camping in Florida offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. From lush state parks to family-friendly resorts, there's something for everyone.

What to do

Explore the Springs: Visit places like Alexander Springs Recreation Area for swimming and wildlife spotting. One camper noted, “The spring is walking distance from the campground - we saw turtles, otters, and many fish while swimming in the spring.”
Kayaking and Canoeing: Many campgrounds, such as Silver Springs State Park, offer kayaking opportunities. A visitor shared, “We had our own kayaks so we put in at the head springs and paddled down to the campground.”
Hiking Trails: Check out Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground for beautiful trails. One reviewer mentioned, “The trails are absolutely gorgeous. Natural palms growing among tall pines.”

What campers like

Natural Beauty: Campers love the scenic views and wildlife. A review from Blue Spring State Park Campground said, “The facilities, the manatees, the fireflies, the sites… everything was wonderful.”
Amenities: Many campgrounds have great facilities. A camper at Lake Louisa State Park praised, “Shower facilities are recently remodeled and impeccable, with new wall tiles and epoxy floors throughout.”
Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground offer tons of activities. One family shared, “There are so many sites and yes there are people around but there’s serious vegetation between all the sites that you have plenty of privacy.”

What you should know

Pricing: Some campgrounds can be pricey for what they offer. A visitor at Salt Springs Recreation Area noted, “The big problem here is that some politician must have received a big kick back to give this contract to American Land and Leisure concessionaire.”
Noise Levels: Campgrounds can get noisy, especially during busy weekends. One camper at Juniper Springs Recreation Area mentioned, “Over Thanksgiving weekend it got pretty noisy due to one large multi-site group.”
Limited Privacy: Some sites are close together, which can affect your experience. A camper at Lake Louisa State Park said, “The camping here is literally all RVs, there’s zero privacy.”

Tips for camping with families

Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground that offer activities for kids. One parent said, “A little pricey but worth it in my opinion.”
Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep everyone entertained. A review from Hillsborough River State Park Campground mentioned, “Great campground with good shade and privacy between sites.”
Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make outings easier. A camper at Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground noted, “We didn’t want to leave at the end of our trip.”

Tips from RVers

Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Hillsborough River State Park Campground mentioned, “Maneuvering a larger rig might take some time backing into sites but there were plenty of big rigs there so it is doable.”
Look for Full Hookups: Sites with full hookups can make your stay more comfortable. A camper at Lake Louisa State Park shared, “The bathrooms are very clean and upgraded!”
Be Prepared for Weather: Florida can have sudden rain. One camper at Juniper Springs Recreation Area advised, “The level of cleanliness seems typical of concessionaire run campgrounds. Poor.”

Camping in Florida is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors, but being prepared can make all the difference!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available in Florida?
According to TheDyrt.com, Florida offers a wide range of camping options, with 1552 campgrounds and RV parks in Florida and 35 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground in Florida?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground in Florida is Fort De Soto Campground with a 5-star rating from 135 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping in Florida?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 35 free dispersed camping spots in Florida.
What are the best parks in Florida?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks in Florida that allow camping, notably Big Cypress National Preserve and Osceola National Forest.

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Best Camping in Florida

Best Camping Sites in Florida (1,552)

1. Fort De Soto Campground

2. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

3. Anastasia State Park Campground

4. Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

Overview

Recreation

Natural Features

Nearby Attractions

Charges & Cancellations

5. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

6. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground

7. Manatee Springs State Park Campground

8. Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground

9. Hillsborough River State Park Campground

10. Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Recent Reviews in Florida

7257 Reviews of 1552 Florida Campgrounds

Secluded site with hiking trails a driving distance away

Nice campground with great views

The airport noise was painful and unbearable!!!

So glad I came

Lovely campground

Great place to stay

Quaint North Florida Camping

Amazing water access but tight

Nice campground

Beautiful Beach

Beautifully Loud

Nice quiet park

Lovely campground

Nice, a bit distant from town

Quiet and Peaceful

Save your money

Beautiful camp

Best Little Down-Home Campground EVER!!

Lovely park

Beautiful Park

Lake Monroe campsite

Fantastic

$26+ fees a night campsite

Good for a night

For RV camping good but if you’re a tent camper …

Great spot

Good vibes