Going to Florida

[napanee_ted]

We are planning on going to Florida next week for the first time and I would like to know if there is room for us????

[Dog_Folks]

John&Joey wrote:

Dog Folks wrote:
Sure. Come on down!!! (Bring money)

I'm not feeling the luv Dog Folks 😉

That is because I have been out in the warm sun too long. LOL:B

[napanee_ted]

Parrothead Mike wrote:
Ted, last year was our first snowbird trip to Florida. Coming down from Michigan we first stopped at Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park in Crystal River for 3 nights so that we could shake the road off. Then we worked our way south, stopping at Wesley Chapel for 2 nights, then Osprey (a reservation at Oscar Scherer St Park) for 9 nights. From there it was a long haul down to Marathon in the Keys for 4 nights and then back up to Miami Everglades RV Park for a week. Then up US27 to Sebring for 3 nights and then Winter Haven for 3 nights. Then 2 nights at a private home with friends and then up to Umatilla NW of Orlando for another 3 nights. Then finally we headed back to Crystal River for 3 nights before heading home. That was about 6 weeks worth and while we didn't really make all those reservations in advance we did usually call ahead a couple of days in advance to make sure we had a spot where we wanted it. So we went from north to south and then back north again from about the first of February to mid-March.

Thanks for the information
Regards

[napanee_ted]

John&Joey wrote:

Dog Folks wrote:
Sure. Come on down!!! (Bring money)

I'm not feeling the luv Dog Folks 😉

Don't worry we are coming as soon as we can get past the lake effect snow

[John_Joey]

Dog Folks wrote:
Sure. Come on down!!! (Bring money)

I'm not feeling the luv Dog Folks 😉

[Parrothead_Mike]

Ted, last year was our first snowbird trip to Florida. Coming down from Michigan we first stopped at Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park in Crystal River for 3 nights so that we could shake the road off. Then we worked our way south, stopping at Wesley Chapel for 2 nights, then Osprey (a reservation at Oscar Scherer St Park) for 9 nights. From there it was a long haul down to Marathon in the Keys for 4 nights and then back up to Miami Everglades RV Park for a week. Then up US27 to Sebring for 3 nights and then Winter Haven for 3 nights. Then 2 nights at a private home with friends and then up to Umatilla NW of Orlando for another 3 nights. Then finally we headed back to Crystal River for 3 nights before heading home. That was about 6 weeks worth and while we didn't really make all those reservations in advance we did usually call ahead a couple of days in advance to make sure we had a spot where we wanted it. So we went from north to south and then back north again from about the first of February to mid-March.

[DHDW_2dogs]

Napanne Ted wrote:

Since it's are first time as snowbirds we will just be traveling the state to see what area we like and get to warm.
We thought we would start at the top end and travel from there.

Regards

Do it in reverse, start in the south of Florida and go North as the winter ends and the northern part of the state warms up.

[napanee_ted]

Michelle.S wrote:
Even when it gets cool in Florida, it beats the heck out of single digit temps and the only thing to shovel here is Sand.

That is the way that I think also.
Can't wait to feel the heat again other than turning up the furnace!!!!

[Michelle_S]

Even when it gets cool in Florida, it beats the heck out of single digit temps and the only thing to shovel here is Sand.

[Ivylog]

The dip in the jet stream looks like it's moving to Fla from TX... cold WX coming end of this week and next week so I'd start in the south and then work back north as it warms back up.
WPB forecast.
Ocala forecast.
Lake City forecast.

[napanee_ted]

DHDW&2dogs wrote:
Ted, lots of space, where do you want to go?

Since it's are first time as snowbirds we will just be traveling the state to see what area we like and get to warm.
We thought we would start at the top end and travel from there.

Regards

[DHDW_2dogs]

Ted, lots of space, where do you want to go?

[Ivylog]

You can even find last minute sites in the Keys. It can be harder to find monthly sites as there are gaps between them for short stays.

[tomkaren13]

Florida is big and diverse. Where do you want to go?

[trnfla]

I was surprised by how empty most of the campgrounds along US19 were on my trip from Tampa to Tallahassee last week, so come on down and spend some $$$$