Difficulty With Florida State Parks
Well, I don't know if I waited too long, but I've started looking for sites at the state parks, and I can't believe how crowded some places are. Parks in the SW such as Myakka River seem to be booked...
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Remember too that Florida is filled with retirees age 65+, who receive half price camping if they are residents of the state.
Obviously we are a warm weather destination in the winter months and everybody, including residents, loves camping at that time of year when the bugs are less aggressive - especially by the water.
We have parks close to very high-demand areas like the Florida Keys. If you have a camper or tent, your family can stay on or within walking distance of the ocean for $40 a night (or $20 - see above) if you are lucky enough to book a campsite. Check the price on a condo rental in the Keys (hint: it is NOT $40).
Myakka River is close to Sarasota, which is swamped with winter visitors paying big bucks to rent condos and hotels, and yet it has airboat rides where you will see so many gators, you'll think you're in the Everglades.
One reason for the popularity of our state's parks is that they have sites you can reserve ahead with electric hookups, so you don't need a generator and if it gets hot, you can run the AC.
Other states' parks with campgrounds don't necessarily offer all these good reasons to book.
Obviously we are a warm weather destination in the winter months and everybody, including residents, loves camping at that time of year when the bugs are less aggressive - especially by the water.
We have parks close to very high-demand areas like the Florida Keys. If you have a camper or tent, your family can stay on or within walking distance of the ocean for $40 a night (or $20 - see above) if you are lucky enough to book a campsite. Check the price on a condo rental in the Keys (hint: it is NOT $40).
Myakka River is close to Sarasota, which is swamped with winter visitors paying big bucks to rent condos and hotels, and yet it has airboat rides where you will see so many gators, you'll think you're in the Everglades.
One reason for the popularity of our state's parks is that they have sites you can reserve ahead with electric hookups, so you don't need a generator and if it gets hot, you can run the AC.
Other states' parks with campgrounds don't necessarily offer all these good reasons to book.
