Some Florida State Parks Open and Free to Evacuees

FYI: Three Rivers State Park in Sneads Fl. Had free camping but due to weather heading that way is closing.

chuckbear wrote:
We have stayed in many, many Florida state parks. Most are heavily treed and not a place we would want to stay given the current storm track. During these storms, typically lots of trees come down. Chuck

Agreed! I was camping there in a major storm. We pulled out to get out from under the trees. You're in a Styrofoam box!

With the storm that coming, I'd put it in gear and stop about the time I saw Kentucky racehorses!

Weds nite, the first day of my evacuation, I stayed at Highland Hammock State Park, Sebring, FL and charges were waived. Very nice park but too treed for a heavy wind storm. The manager said the park would be closing on Friday. Cracker Barrel along the way have also been great stops and now I am at the fairgrounds in Tallahassee with 30/50 amp service and water. Dump station available. Half of the fairgrounds has been turned over as a staging area for FEMA. There has to be 500 ambulances and EMS units parked waiting to find out where they are needed. Last night at the rodeo grounds in Lake City, utility bucket trucks were being staged - bucket trucks as far as you could see. Numerous Nat'l Guard convoys heading east today.

You do know what happens to trees in hurricane force winds? We have been through 14 named storms so have a pretty good idea. Everyone has to make their own decision as to their safety and that of their property. This is just a consideration. Chuck

I guess not too many folks are as scared of trees as they are of hurricane force winds and high water. I just left Ochlochonee River SP and it was full, with RV's going into overflow areas. lizzie

Luckily, I have found a cave to shelter in. I've visited it before, and it is well stocked with everything you need for an event like this.

We have stayed in many, many Florida state parks. Most are heavily treed and not a place we would want to stay given the current storm track. During these storms, typically lots of trees come down. Chuck

Best of luck to you too.