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dahkota
Aug 25, 2014Explorer
Florida will be packed south of Tampa - I did the same thing this past January. If you want to go there, make reservations now. The exception is Everglades National Park. But, most of the sites are dry camping. You may luck into an electric site, or you can try to reserve one now. Also try Gulf Islands National Seashore (Fort Pickens). The beaches are absolutely beautiful, the campground is dry camping only.
Escapees has two parks in central Florida. We really liked Bushnell and they have great rates but it is really in the middle of nowhere and not much to entertain a 9 year old. There is another one in Alabama. Not too far from Gulf Shores and the sites are large. But again, it may not be much fun for a 9 year old.
South Carolina offers 1/2 price sites for month long stays at their coastal parks December through February. It may be in the 50s during that time though. It is really a great deal. Myrtle Beach is close to town with lots to do and they have full hook up sites. Not a bad way to spend a January.
Escapees has two parks in central Florida. We really liked Bushnell and they have great rates but it is really in the middle of nowhere and not much to entertain a 9 year old. There is another one in Alabama. Not too far from Gulf Shores and the sites are large. But again, it may not be much fun for a 9 year old.
South Carolina offers 1/2 price sites for month long stays at their coastal parks December through February. It may be in the 50s during that time though. It is really a great deal. Myrtle Beach is close to town with lots to do and they have full hook up sites. Not a bad way to spend a January.
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