CG on Gulf side of FL for Jan

[Liltippy]

Ok, I know I am late, but health changed plans. Looking for your experienced recommendations for Gulf side of FL. Considering Rock Crusher, but looks shady and I would like to be farther south.

State parks are fine, don't need many amenities

I will be in Kissimmee for Feb.

Thanks.

[johnnyrv]

San Carlos rv park Fort Meyers

[jeb5]

Another vote for Riverside. January is probably available. February, there is no hope unless you are really lucky. If you are already in the park, you will have a better chance. May need to move a few times.

[NoVa_RT]

I second the recommendations for Fort De Soto, in Tierra Verde, just south of St. Petersburg. Worth checking for cancelations.

[kbotley]

In the Tampa/St. Pete area bordering the east side of Tampa Bay is EG Simmions county park. Water and electric hookups, all sites are first come first served so get there early in the morning. Cost was $24.00 per night a couple years ago. Very nice park and campground. Located in Ruskin.

[Dick_B]

It's not on the coast but you can always get into Blueberry Hill in Bushnell just off I-75

[Arvie_1]

Collier Seminole State Park is now open for reservations, after being closed for some renovations. It is quite a bit further south, but that might just be the more preferable location for January.
They do have lots of sites for January at this point.

I haven't been there yet, but am hoping to read some new reviews, especially after the reno's. On the map it looks like a great location for visiting Marcos Island/Naples area.

[sdianel_-acct_c]

Fort Desoto is probably already booked up. They do have some walk in sites but those are difficult to get. Also they have stay limit of 14 days.
How far south? Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey FL might have a few days open during the week but again may have stay limit.
2 RV parks in Tampa area you could check into (not near the beach) are Bay Bayou in Tampa and Quail Run RV Resort in Wesley Chapel. They have some sunny new paved sites that are nice. Not cheap.

[Parrothead_Mike]

Well you probably won't find a state park site for any lengthy period south of Tampa unless you're willing to go inland further. We've got a reservation for Highland Hammock SP near Sebring in January. You may find something there. It's a nice park, but you're a good long way from either coast.

There are private parks of course, but the ones closest to the Gulf and south of Tampa are either crowded, expensive, or booked. Down in the Arcadia area you will find some further inland, but certainly not as far inland as Sebring. Check out the RV Park Review.com listing for parks in Arcadia below.

We've stayed at Riverside RV Park which is actually quite close to Port Charlotte, but has an Arcadia address. It's nice and has 500 sites, nice pools, plenty of activities, and well taken care of. February will be booked, but January might work. Note: If you're not familiar with Arcadia it's a rural farming town. Some of the parks listed are north of town a ways with a rural atmosphere, but fairly inexpensive for being warmer and well south of I-4.

http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/florida/arcadia

[trsky]

Check out Fort DeSoto Clearwater, St Pete area. Very nice lots of shade and some of the best beaches in the world.