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Jan 27, 2019

Florida RV parks

We are relatively new to RV'ing, although hubby is an almost retired truck driver. Bought a used truck and older 5th wheel, 28 ft., last fall and decided to try out the RV life. Have taken a couple of quick overnight trips to get used to it, that's all the time we've had. Headed for Florida, god willing, on 2-23-19 for a 2 week test trip. We've made reservations at one park, Hickory Point, near Tarpon Springs, for 2 days, but are wondering about parks further south, availability, prices, traffic, all of that. We haven't been to Florida in 15 years. Hoping for lots of advice from folks that are in parks down there...thank you!

PS- I just saw the "Snowbirds" forum...so I apologize for posting this here...but we are only going for two weeks, not the winter, so...but I will re-post over there in case I am in error here.
  • If you haven't been to FL in 15 years, you might be surprised at the landscape...especially Tarpon Springs and that entire region. Maybe look for some places a little further north?
  • Many parks keep sites open for short term in case you like it and buy or monthly rent, Pricy but try Raintree North Fort Myers
  • And the worse the winter is up north the more crowded it is here.

    Use RESERVEAMERICA.com to search. The state parks are full but private cgs advertise there too.

    RVParky app too.
  • I hope you are aware that this is the middle of the 'snowbird season' for Florida RV parks. Prices are way up and finding a spot will be tough. Especially further south from Tarpon.

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