We are planning a two month trip to Florida next February and March. We are planning to stay at Top Sail state park the last two weeks of March.Any recommendations for the first six weeks. We would like to be close to the gulf. We don't mind staying at a couple of different places.Thanks

Not Florida, but very close -- We just got back from Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and can highly recommend it.

Myakka River state park. Due east of Sarasota. Siesta Key beach has been rated number 1 beach in US for at least two years in a row.Reserve early... like now if you can figure the dates you want.Another park is Oscar Sherer state park which is actually in town. It's nice, but spots can be a tad small depending on the size of your rig.Mike

Grayton Beach SP if you can get a reservation. Ft. Pickens, a part of Gulf Islands Nat'l Pk.

We've been to Gulf shores it is a nice park. It might be one of our stops. We were also thinking of Carrabelle RV park.

If you happen to be retired military, there is Tyndall Fam Camp near Panama City Beach.

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Parrothead_Mike
Explorer
Apr 16, 2018
For staying and checking out the Nature Coast of Florida I'd suggest Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park in Crystal River. It's about 80 miles north of Tampa. It's highly rated and more like a state park than some state parks. We've stayed here for the winters for several years. Make a reservation early for the time period you're looking for, they get busy.

The area is not beachy, but has more of a river life atmosphere. Bring or rent kayaks if you like that sort of exploring. Check out the manatees too.

Below is a clicky for the park.

https://www.sunrvresorts.com/resorts/south/florida/rock-crusher-canyon/
DannyA
Explorer
Apr 16, 2018
wxtoad wrote:
Here are some pictures and notes of various FL Panhandle parks we have visited:

Big Lagoon SP
Fort Pickens - Gulf Islands NS
Grayton Beach SP
Newport County Park
Ochlockonee River SP
Pine Log State Forest - Sand Pond
Shell Mound County Park
St Joseph Peninsula SP
St Andrews SP
Falling Waters SP
Lake Stone County Park
Torreya SP

A little west of FL:

Davis Bayou - Gulf Islands NS
Buccaneer SP

Ted H.

Great campground reviews, maybe the best I have seen, very helpful.
Thank you.
JoeH
Explorer III
Apr 15, 2018
You might want to narrow down your preferred areas to stay and let us know. The Gulf Coast of Florida is over 700 miles long so there are many options. As others said, you need to book quickly. Many good places will already be booked.
lewisr
Explorer
Apr 15, 2018
Just made my reservations this morning for last 2 weeks of March at Henderson Beach SP, started at 8 sold out by 8:15. Hopefully for you, you already have reservations for Top Sail or it’s not 11 months out yet. If not, better change your dates t o later than March 15th 2019.
dapperdan
Explorer
Apr 15, 2018
spoon059 wrote:
My suggestion is to start calling and looking for spots now. Most places are likely already booked for February. At this point you will be looking for any open spot, rather than the perfect campground...

X2, it may already be too late. Getting into any place along the panhandle is going to be "difficult".

Dan
jplante4
Explorer II
Apr 15, 2018
Don't miss HoHum in Carrabelle.

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wxtoad
Explorer
Apr 15, 2018
Here are some pictures and notes of various FL Panhandle parks we have visited:

Big Lagoon SP
Fort Pickens - Gulf Islands NS
Grayton Beach SP
Newport County Park
Ochlockonee River SP
Pine Log State Forest - Sand Pond
Shell Mound County Park
St Joseph Peninsula SP
St Andrews SP
Falling Waters SP
Lake Stone County Park
Torreya SP

A little west of FL:

Davis Bayou - Gulf Islands NS
Buccaneer SP

Ted H.
atomlinson
Explorer
Apr 15, 2018
Camp Gulf in Destin (Miramar Beach). Expensive, and crammed in like sardines, but you can't beat the location. With spots that are right on the beach and an extremely friendly staff, it's something you have to try once.
spoon059
Explorer II
Apr 15, 2018
My suggestion is to start calling and looking for spots now. Most places are likely already booked for February. At this point you will be looking for any open spot, rather than the perfect campground...
lizzie
Explorer
Apr 15, 2018
Travel just a few miles inland from TopSail to Blackwater River State Park or to one of the campgrounds in the Blackwater State Forest. Not on the beach, but on a beautiful river with miles of white sandbars. Near Carrabelle you can visit Ochlockonee River State Park, camp beside the river and walk along the shore. This area is called The Forgotten Coast. Give it a Google. lizzie