Forum Discussion

napanee_ted's avatar
napanee_ted
Explorer
Nov 27, 2013

First Time to Florida as a snowbird

Since it's our first time going to Florida as a snowbird is it ok just to go and find places to stay once we are there or should I be making reservations at the different parks that I think I will like.
And since I will be driving from eastern Ontario does anybody have any tips for the interstate 81 to interstate 95 route.

Regards
Snowbirds

12 Replies

Show More
  • HappyKayakers's avatar
    HappyKayakers
    Explorer III
    Nov 27, 2013
    If you're just going to park hop you should be OK without reservations although you might want to call and check the day before. Have a backup park in mind just in case.

    Seeing Florida that way for the entire winter will probably cost you 3 legs and 2 arms. Most snowbirds find a decent park and settle in for the season so they get the lowest rates. Since it's your first trip down here, you might consider picking an area and settling in 1 park, then drive around if you want to check other parks.
  • katfish's avatar
    katfish
    Explorer
    Nov 27, 2013
    We stayed at Ole Mill Stream, in Umtilla Fl. Had a lot going on an close to everything.
    Good luck an have fun.

About Campground 101

Recommendations, reviews, and the inside scoop from fellow travelers.14,738 PostsLatest Activity: Oct 17, 2025