Glamping options near Westville, Florida extend beyond the popular Twin Lakes and Vortex Spring locations. Located in the Florida Panhandle approximately 75 miles from the Gulf Coast, this region features several freshwater springs, state forests, and recreational lakes accessible year-round. The area's elevation ranges from 100-200 feet above sea level, creating varied terrain with pine forests and natural water features that remain available for camping during all seasons.
What to do
Water activities at multiple locations: Visitors to Florida Caverns RV Resort can enjoy clear waters for paddling and swimming. According to one reviewer, "I was able to launch my paddle board easily. The water was gorgeous and clear on the adjacent spring/pond."
Hiking trail options: Sand Pond Campground in Pine Log State Forest features multiple well-maintained trails. "The two-mile Campground Trail, part of the Forest Service's Trailwalker Program, winds along the banks of Cyprus Pond, through the mixed hardwood/pine forest, and around Sand Pond. This is a nice and easy, well-maintained, level trail," reports one camper.
Scuba diving experiences: Vortex Spring offers diving opportunities with equipment available on-site. A visitor notes, "Primarily setup around Scuba Diving. Dive shop on site. Cabins, group cabins, tents and RV sites."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: At St. Andrews State Park Campground, visitors can observe native Florida wildlife in natural settings. A camper reported, "We also have ventured out to Shell Island by boat to swim and play on the back side (calm waters). A special treat for the kids each year is the white tailed deer walking through the sites."
What campers like
Privacy at primitive sites: Pine Log State Forest offers secluded camping options. One camper shared, "There are only three primitive camping sites out here and they are very secluded. In site 3 we had a great view of the river and easy access to the hiking trails! If you like primitive camping, this place is the way to go."
Spacious, well-maintained facilities: Twin Lakes Camp Resort provides clean, modern amenities. "Beautiful, picturesque campsites. A lot of them have lake views. Bathrooms/showers are gorgeous," wrote one visitor who added, "There's a lot of wooden fishing docks. Boats to rent."
Waterfront access: Frank Jackson State Park Campground features sites directly on the water. A reviewer stated, "We love this campground. It has level sites, full hookups, cable television, internet and most sites have a view of the water. Walking trails, playground and clean facilities are all available."
Security features: Multiple camping options near Westville offer enhanced security measures. At Florida Caverns RV Resort, a camper observed, "We saw a security truck drive through several times and had no problems from our neighbors."
What you should know
Reservation planning: Popular glamping spots require advance booking, particularly for beach locations. One visitor to Camp On The Gulf advised, "Pay attention to the size site you reserve some of them are more narrow and less deep than others. It can make backing in a challenge."
Seasonal considerations: Weather variations affect camping conditions. At Frank Jackson State Park, campers should be prepared: "There were tons of ant. We even pretreated around the site and at any part of the camper that touched the ground and we still got ants."
