Cabin camping near Pomme De Terre Lake offers options ranging from rustic state park accommodations to resort-style rentals. Located in south Florida, this area maintains year-round warm temperatures with summer highs regularly exceeding 90°F and winter lows rarely dropping below 50°F. Winter months (November-March) represent peak cabin rental season with significantly higher occupancy rates.
What to do
Canoe the Loxahatchee River: Visitors at Jonathan Dickinson State Park can explore by water. "We took a 3 hour canoe trip, $25 well spent. Next day rented a bike. Good hiking trails too," notes Brian M.
Climb Hobe Mountain: The observation tower provides panoramic views. "The park is beautiful, must climb Hobe Mountain, the views are stunning. From there you can see both the intracoastal waterway and the Atlantic Ocean in one direction and sand dunes every other direction," reports Karen from River Campground.
Mountain biking trails: Multiple skill levels available for cyclists. "This is an awesome campground for family's. Tons to do. We love the mountain biking trails. Perfect for all levels and ages," writes Edward R.
What campers like
Wildlife viewing opportunities: River Campground offers excellent nature observation. "Saw a pair of sandhill cranes, on our way into our camp. They were huge! Lizards everywhere, rabbits, birds. No alligators though. Would've like to see 1 or 2," shares AileenJoyce.
Lion wake-up calls: Staying at West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA provides unique animal encounters. "We tent camped here. Site small and sandy but location is the key to this KOA. Right next to Lion Country Safari. We are used to hearing birds and frogs when we camp, but here it is lions...and other noises I was not able to identify," explains Jeffrey W.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high standards. "Beautiful, clean, and friendly!" remarks Lauren W. about Jonathan Dickinson State Park, while Burton M. notes of Lion Country Safari KOA: "The staff are very friendly and the campground is very clean. They also do a great job with abiding by the CDC guidelines."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Book well ahead for popular periods. "Make your reservations early as it books up a year ahead of time," advises Edward R. about Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
Site characteristics: Terrain and shade vary significantly between campgrounds. "The campground is amazing, but due to not having many trees we don't have shade in the campsites. Just one another have trees, unfortunately. Coming in the summer was a bit tough staying here without an RV with air conditioning," explains Arnaldo N.
Local supplies: Road Runner Travel Resort offers on-site conveniences. "There's a large pool, a good-sized general/convenience store with all the essentials you might need, and a full restaurant right on site," notes Jessica A.
Tips for camping with families
Activity options: KOA Campground Okeechobee offers extensive recreation. "They have wonderful camp grounds and beautiful cabins. It's also very family friendly with lots of outdoor activities for families," reports a visitor, while another adds: "This KOA is the best one we've ever stayed at. It's an actual resort with a golf course in the middle. You get all the same amenities at a usual KOA with bonus ones like poolside food delivery, golf tee times, tennis and pickle ball tournaments, bingo nights etc."
Beach access: Coastal locations provide additional recreation. "There is a really nice beach for kids 15 mins away on Hutchinson island," suggests a visitor to Road Runner Travel Resort.
Pet considerations: Many campgrounds accommodate animals. "The K9 park was actually clean, no poop!" Jennifer R. mentions about KOA Okeechobee, though she notes: "While the park is dog friendly, it's a bit tough to walk the dogs since there aren't really any paths so you need to walk on the road with golf carts, cars and other people walking dogs."
Tips from RVers
Site selection guidance: Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie KOA offers options for different preferences. "All sites are FHU with a combination of regular, premium, and extra-large sites," explains Lee D., adding "We appreciate that we were tucked in at the rear of the property which lessened the road noise."
Seasonal considerations: Florida's climate affects camping comfort. "Coming in the summer was a bit tough staying here without an RV with air conditioning," notes Arnaldo N. about Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
Location convenience: Many campgrounds offer strategic positioning. "Close to everything in Ft Pierce. Staff is friendly. Full hookups and clean," summarizes John R. about Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie KOA, while another visitor appreciates that "It is close to town. There is a manatee center and Navy Seal Museum close by in addition to shops and restaurants in Fort Pierce."
