Best Tent Camping near Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale tent camping spots range from city parks to more remote forest sites. Fort Lauderdale City Park Campground has good tent sites near bathrooms and water. The camping spots give you enough room to spread out your tent gear comfortably. Fort Lauderdale Area State Park has shady tent pads that help block the strong Florida sun. The ground at this park is level, which makes setting up your tent much easier. The National Forest Sites around Fort Lauderdale are more out-of-the-way if you want some quiet. You'll need to hike in on trails to reach these more remote camping spots. Fort Lauderdale Recreation Area comes with practical extras like lantern hooks and picnic tables at the tent sites. It's smart to book your tent site ahead of time, especially during winter when the weather is nicer and more people are camping. Summer gets really hot and humid here, so bring plenty of water and cooling gear if you camp then. Most parking is a short walk from where you'll pitch your tent. The ground can be either sandy or grassy depending on which site you choose, so check what works best for your tent setup. Most camping areas have good tree cover for shade. Fort Lauderdale has tent camping options that work for pretty much any camping style you prefer.
