5 BUCKET LIST Campsites in FLORIDA | Florida Camping | RV Travel
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- These campsites are perfect for Florida camping and RV travel, these are 5 bucket list campsites in Florida you need to put on your summer bucket list! These 5 Florida bucket list campsites are all on the water, two on a lake and three on the ocean!
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Thanks for really showing us what the sites look like. Took us about 5 RV Florida videos to find you!
Thank You so much! Hope you enjoy our channel and we appreciate any feedback!
Been to Lake Louisa and Fort De Soto and both of those are AMAZING! Looking forward to the others! Great and informative video!!
Yes, get back here so you can visit them all :)! Hope all is weldon your travels!!!
Lovely,enjoyed! Live in FLA. Been to fort desota years ago!
Fort Desoto is one of our favs! TY for your kind feedback too!
Excellent video .... some of those will be very hard to get but I have my list now
Thank You! Yes, but the wait will be worth it when you finally get to them :)
Thank you so much for such a great video! I always find myself trying to pick good sites and you helped a lot!
So glad it was helpful! The rite site can make a huge difference! In all of our videos you will probably notice we highlight some of the best sites at every stop we film!
Just enjoyed a re-watch of this! Your second site completely won me over 😍
I loved compiling this, but camping at them was incredible!! You need to come to Florida lol
I’m moving to Florida again this year, will definitely visit these camping sites, thanks for the video.
Glad it was helpful , happy camping!
Love Bahia Honda beautiful ,relaxing and love the view from the beach.
When entering make a right at fork 👍👍
Yes Bahia Honda is the best :) TY for watching
Shhhhhhh. Yup.. the best. 🌴🏖
I went camping at Fort Desoto a year ago and it was so fun! It was a boy scout family trip so we didn't stay in the main campground but the site where we were was cool. The park is a great place to go fishing.
Fort DeSoto is the best county park in all of Florida I believe!
Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral is one of my favorites. Right on the ocean, with pier, and great viewing of rocket launches.
Yes we love Jetty Park also! Site 12 right on the water is beautiful! TY for the feedback!
CampTravelExplore Thank you for recommending a site. We have never been there and we live within 2 hours.
Cool! Didn't know about it, thanks. Any others near, around Cape Canaveral, KSC?
Free?
Thank you for sharing!
TY for watching !
Thank you for doing this! It will help greatly for our trip in the future with our camper
So glad you enjoyed it, have you subscribed to our channel already? We have some great episodes coming up!!
@@CampTravelExplore I have, watching your channel and others have inspired me to start our own channel
We are hitting Coral Sands site 18 in two weeks! Can't freakin wait
That is so Awesome! We just camped there a month or so ago! You can see the episode I shot from there right here to get more excited..ruclips.net/video/mF6qjcwwY_8/видео.html
Thanks for sharing your very informative useful camp sites video .enjoyed your video
Check out or latest "Top 10 Springs" episode here..ruclips.net/video/xenBkPpv87Q/видео.html
Just booked Trimble Park after watching your video. Great tips!
We love Trimble Park and you are so close to visit downtown Mt Dora! Enjoy and TY!
I live down the road from Coral Sands. Love that beach.
That beach is so underrated,we love it as well!
Ty for video. Just starting our camping adventures in FL .😊😊 alligator was enjoying the views also.😁
Glad to here about starting your camping adventures! We post regular content so check in with us and we have quite a library of videos that you may like on our channel. Happy Camping!
Thank you 😊 We we’re looking to go back to the Keys and now we think we can have a better experience.
Yess, the keys have some great camping options!! TY for checking out our channel!!
My favorite State Park spots are any that offer primitive camping and lots of backpacking trails. Some of my favorite canoe trails The Suwanee River from the Okefenokee Swamp to the Gulf of Mexico. . The St Marys river out of the Okefenokee and to the Atlantic Ocean is interesting , Florida is on one side and Georgia on the other. Plus don't forget the 100 mile canoe route threw the Everglades ( 10,000 Islands area ) , both the outside route and the inside route. I could list a lot more canoe trails where you paddle till you see a good spot to camp for the night
Tell me more please
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Having the pleasure of staying at three of the Parks on your list, I most hardily agree. The only downside not mentioning about DeSoto is the fact all the beach sites are off limits to dog owners, with about 1/3 as many in an area on the back side and across from the water front sites, but still very nice! Lake Luisa is very nice, with Bahia Honda at the top. Of unlisted Honorable mention IMHO, is Tamoka State Park just north of Ormand Beach. That is a very nice State Park, like all Florida State Parks, less expensive with decent amenities, lacking only WIFI and Pools, compared to private Parks.
TY for your feedback!
New subscriber here! Im appreciating your insights and reviews as we are planning where to go next year (pandemic allowing of course)
Welcome to our channel, glad to have you! I hope you enjoy and we help with your planning along the way!!!
Will add these sites to my bucket list!!
Oh so glad you enjoyed them! They are all great!!
What a beautiful video ❤️
Wow, thank you Maria for your kind feedback!
Thanks for bucket list
Glad you enjoyed it!
Siesta key, Geiger key are both faves
TY, I will check out Geiger Key!
St Joe Peninsula State Park is my all time favorite RV destination in Florida. Currently, it is not available due to the damages received from Hurricane Michael in 2018, but hopefully it will be up and running very soon. The close proximity to the gulf is what has drawn me back time after time. You can easily walk to the beach from your campsite. Most campsites we have found require you to get all your beach gear together and load it in your vehicle and drive to the beach. Not that way at St Joe Pen State Park. You just walk across the street at the campsite and down the ramp over the sand dunes and you're there. I love it and can't wait til it reopens.
I can't wait to visit that one! Thank You so much for sharing this!!!
Amazing!
Thank You so much!
One of my personal favorites is Peters Point on Amelia Island, nothing fancy about it you just pull up on the beach and enjoy the views.
There are bathrooms with showers available just a very short walk to the main parking lot.
Great info, I will definitely check it out!
@@CampTravelExplore Just keep in mind that it is soft sand so it does have to be a camper or RV that can handle the soft stuff.
Well done! Thanks
Thank You so much!!
I was at Ft Desoto today. Camped there last monday
Fort DeSoto is still my fav!
thanks! loved Trimble Park..sites 7 to 13 are all waterfront sites in case you can;t get site 11
TY so much!
We just stayed at O'Leno State Park and went kayaking at nearby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park. Both were excellent. Glad we stayed at O'Leno because the facilities at Gilchrist were a bit rough.
I had heard they made some improvements at Gilchrist, but it doesn't sound like it from your experience
Good vid ya'll.
TY so much!
Thank you very much!
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Kelly Park has always been one of my favorites, but I recently went to Devil's Den and yes it's not typical, but I had an amazing time and place.
TY for the insight as well as watching our channel!
Is there camping at Devil's Den? or only diving/swimming?
@@jimkinnebrew6266 Yes there is camping and even RV spots. You have use of pool (9 ft) and bathroom with showers, but is a ways off.
Devils Den is awesome. Nice shady camping. Free wifi.
Nice!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Hey guys great video love all of those parks, Florida camping at its best for sure . You guys nailed it~~~ Hey check out Rainbow springs State Park Marion County when you get a chance, they have super beautiful~ shaded sites an awesome crystal-clear river and a beautiful spring
Enjoy Camping everyone !!
Thank You so much for the feedback! We love Rainbow as well, some of the best Kayaking we have done!
If you ever want a great view of a rocket launch along with some fine fishing, you won't beat Indian Mound Fish Camp on the intercoastal waterway at Oak Hill, FL just north of the cape.
Great info, TY!!
My family was lucky enough to stay at site 16 at Bahia Honda 4 years ago for 3 days. It is difficult to get any site at that park. It took me 2 years of constantly looking at their reservation system. There just happened to be a cancellation and I was lucky to get it. I had to book it almost a year early. The problem here is Snowbirds book these sights somehow a year or more in advance regularly. every year, these sights book out. Floridians cannot ever seem to get one... Great place to stay by the way. A lot of tarpon run that channel 40 ft. off the shoreline and sharks like to chase them, so if you plan on swimming in front of that sight be careful. Additionally, all the sights in that culdesac are great views as well.
Great Insights, Thank You!
You should really try Myaka state park just outside Sarasota on the river it's almost like a mix of Everglades, rainforest & cypress swamps. Amazing wildlife old growth trees with hanging Spanish moss. Canoes, airboats it has always been one of my favorite camping places growing up in Florida
Agreed, we love Myakka! Check out our review on it...ruclips.net/video/QP9epLY-hpY/видео.html TY for your feedback! Hope you subscribe to our channel.
wall to wall alligators
@@nickyl9040 I grew up on the Bradenton river swimming in alligator occupied waters most of my youth. In all those years I never seen a single gator attack. There were a few that weren't afraid of humans because they were fed by them every day. But if you know their behavior you can swim in the water with gators sunning themselves on the other side. At least that was my experience & back then it was illegal to hunt them. Everything can kill you if you're not paying attention or being stupid.
@@claredegroff1491
I haven't either But I have kayaked among a lot of alligators and they ALWAYS get my attention
That's very interesting, since the very site we camped at in Ft DeSoto in 2017, on our first and so far only time staying there, was site 203.
Apart from those pesky sand flies that come out in force at dusk, it was every bit a postcard perfect site.
I remember it having the perfect set of trees for stringing up the hammock at just the right angle to the water
I even lied the other way in bed, just so I could gaze out the rear window at that view well into the night (I'd made certain I purchased an RV with a rear window for precisely that purpose)
I only wish I could have stayed longer...and of course, brought bug repellant.
Though I will next time, as I do plan to return there again...and with kayak in tow.
We have camped at site 203 three times, our fav! Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment!
Sounds more like noseeums
Yes! ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. Love them all. Isn't the Fort Desota one where beach known as Dog beach also? Such views yes. The Keys top of list & #4. All I loved to see. Gorgeous Camping views no doubt.
Fort deSoto does have a dog beach as well as a pet camping loop!!
I was prepared to tell you that you missed the best sight of all, but you have it as your number one! Site 16 Bahia Honda is probably the best site in the state and maybe the nation.
Isn't site 16 amazing!!! TY for watching and we hope you subscribe!
Great sites to visit with. Soon
Yes! Enjoy them!
You should check out Long Key State park in the keys. Most rv sites have plenty of space, right on the Atlantic beach and the sun rises are amazing. Less traffic noise too.
Oh I didn't know Long Key State Park was back open yet?
@@CampTravelExplore Forgot about the closure. I stayed there prior to that. Hope they get back open soon and dont change much. Still under construction as of today.
Yes If they do open back up in 2021, we might make our way down there!
Instead of Bahia that was destroyed, I would suggest John Pennicamp coral reef state park in key largo. Though being small that it would take forever to get a site, it is the best the keys on public land has to offer. I do like the one koa down there but I do not know the cost. I normally reserve in the Florida springs on state properties as with the 50% discount the cost is from $9 to $12 (most state parks), $15 (rainbow river) or $18 dollars a night in the keys.
The campsites along what had been the oceanside beach area are still closed, according to the website. There is camping on the bay side but those aren't the ones referred to in the video. And yes, Long Key is still closed for anything other than day use.
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Great video. Have you encountered gators at the two first freshwater sites? Old dog doesnt move very fast.
We haven't before but I keep our dog far enough from the waters edge always :)
Awesome sites with gators right in your backyard, doesn't get any better than that
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Can’t remember the name of it but it was on deer key! Awesomely
I want to go down and spend some time on Deer Key!
Thank you for sharing these gems. My question is at ft.desoto park, what time of year is good to go to avoid the sand fleas? We visited one time for the day( I don't remember what time of year), and the sand fleas where horrendous.
Thanks again for any answers.
We have camped at Fort DeSoto three times and never had that problem, maybe being on the waterfront site we always had a breeze? October would be outstanding there!!
Forgot Flagler beach ocean front sites one of the best views from your coach
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Would be nice if you would describe what kind of hookups are available, camping fees, etc.
Great feedback! I may update the description and add those!
Lake Louisa State Park site 27
Trimble park, Mt Dora 11
Coral Sand RV resort, Ormond beach 18
Fort Desoto Park 203
Bahia Honda State Park 16
Have you stayed at any of them?
long pine key
Great one!
For your list:
Myakka RiverSP, Alifia River SP, Colt Creek SP.
Love all three of those!
I wanna go camping but the alligator at the end reminded me why I haven't
lol, don't let that stop you! He scampered away from me not towards me. Plus ive never seen one near a campsite ever! Safe Travels in 2021 to you!!
Bahia Honda in Spanish means deep bay
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In your opinion what size RV would you suggest? Is there a size that’s too big or a size that is outside the average for majority of sites?
We have a 30ft class a, I would stay at 32 ft at the most as you will be able to get in most sites around the state! TY for watching!
Can you mention if they have Tent Camping as well please? I know this is a RV channel, but it's helpful to know about tents.
All of the State Parks allow tents for sure and many have tent only areas! Bahia Honda for instance in this video has some very nice tent only sites. The private rv parks like Coral Sands in this episode you would need to check with as I have not seen tents there and we have camped there 4 different times. We have gotten better about mentioning tent areas as we have kept going with our channel and I will make a better effort to do so. TY for watching and your support!
All of those are outstanding, but no Dry Tortugas?.... Hmmm.
Dry Tortugas is on our 2021 list!!
Bahia Honda? I heard there is a nude section maybe on the North End? Anybody know or have heard of that , may want to give families a heads up .thank you
Have never heard of that there! Its a state park!
I have stayed at Bahia Honda many times there were campers one day telling us they heard something about a nudist park nearby maybe not on State Park grounds but somewhere right near by. I myself have never cared to visit such a beach was just wondering if you have heard anything ty
Never mentioned any type of hookups, water, electric or sewer?
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I recall DeSoto having water and electric. No sewer, dump station instead.
At these parks... Do they allow you to swim directly off of the site or can u only get in the water at a designated swim area?
Bahia Honda for sure, the lakefront no. At Fort DeSoto there isa sea wall, so it would be difficult there!
Freshwater parks always has danger of gators. Would not swim there.
I’m new to travel trailer vacations, do these have full hookups?
Most do not have full hook ups, but site 18 at Coral Sands RV resort does!!
My favorite spot at Fort Desoto isn't a campsite. It's just an area with nothing to see but the Skyway Bridge
Ive heard a lot about that area by the bridge!!
Trimble Park, Coral Sands and Fort De Soto all were awesome! Not so sure about that alligator at the end though 😳
Me either lol
What about Cayo Costa state park? Or the Dry tortugas? Or Huguenot? I respectfully disagree with this list. Fyi, Fort desoto is very overcrowded.
The list is meant for RVs. You need a boat to get to Cayo Costa...unless your RV floats. We get there by kayak and do primitive camping. Cayo Costa is horrific. No-see-ums, raccoons, rats (YES, big ones), no bathrooms, and the stench of garbage. A few cabins are available, but they are run down and rotting. Hurricane Irma should have done more.
@ -thanks for your unwelcomed opinion. I will respectfully disagree and say Cayo Costa is my absolute favorite beach in Florida. But you are right, an r.v would be pretty hard to get on the island. I won't give a reply to your rude reasoning because I know your unneccessary rudeness was only to provoke and trigger. You probably haven't even been to the other 2 beaches I mentioned. Both very cool though. Have a good day.
@ - wow. Weak come back sir. I love putting a cap on people like you. Just rude for no reason. I also feel bad that you have so much inner conflict that you took a comment that was respectful and real, and just had to write back with unfounded rudeness. Hope you find your happy! You should go to any beach and just chill out 🤙🤙
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How much does it cost to camp at each of these places?
Hi there, most of them fall in the 25-35 price category because of being in state or county parks. One exception is the beachfront site at Coral Sands, it can be 80-120 based on the time of year. Hope this helps, happy camping!
does fort dosoto have full hook up
they do not, but they have a dump station there!
I'm surprised that alligator didn't jump sooner. They do NOT like humans walking up to them.
yes bout scared me to death lol, haven't done it since!!
Are these campsites for RV only?? Or is there tent sites as Well?
I believe tent camping on these sites would be fine!
@@CampTravelExplore Thank you
Reservation is a good idea because they sometimes can be booked a year in advance. I live in St.Petersburg and it is recommended. Fort Desoto is a beautiful place.
We love Fort DeSoto, it kind of our home for camping as we have camped there like 6 times I think!
Can you reserve any of these site’s?
You can reserve all of them!
These campsites by the lake, are they also tent sites and do alligators visit these campsites?
They do allow tents, you are far enough from the lakeside that gators shouldn't be any issue. Thanks for watching!
You might give the price range, whether America the beautiful pass is honored, cell phone service from all the major carriers is acceptable, RV age restrictions, nearby groceries available? Those questions and more answers will help you grow your channel ! GPS COORDINATES WOULD HELP TOO!
TY for your feedback!
America the Beautiful pass isn't going to work for any of these. It's only accepted at National Parks, Corps of Engineers campgrounds, National Seashores and other national level facilities.
TY for that feedback!
Adding constructive criticism in the manner in which you have is a nice way to go about telling somebody please give us more info, he has done a great job so far and look forward to more I'm sure he will evolve and will fine tune as he goes along I thank him for the info he has put together
Great video. Thanks for your ideas. Viewers can do their own leg work if they want to consider staying at anyone of these spots. Unreasonable for anyone to expect more from you ie GPS coordinate, cell phone info ... Etc. Thanks again.
Do they allow Pop ups
I believe so, have seen many there before!
Camping Tom & Fam,
Thanks for all the informative videos! I’m hoping you can answer a question for me... So, on the Florida State Parks website they talk about the park (family) pass $120 per year. However, it does not give a discount for camping if you get the pass, but if you don’t get the pass do you have to pay for the park entrance fee in addition to the camping fee or do they wave that entry fee if you’re camping? Thanks! DC
No entrance fee if camping
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Sugarloaf Key / Key West KOA great camp grounds
I will put that one on our list!
Can you include pricing?
Its hard to include pricing as it changes every year potentially
It would help if you would put price for site
TY for your feedback, I may add that to the description.
Prices change all the time. Better for you to make a telephone call directly. He is not a personal travel agent.
Are they dog friendly?
Yes they are dog-friendly.
You should change the name of this video to RV sites there's no camping going on here
lol, yes camping has a broad definition now. Still amazing sites to be at! Thanks for watching!
Camping is in the eye of the beholder.
People are seriously asking for prices? It wasnt enough to make the video smh what do you think the guy is Home Advisor? Look it up for yourselves geesh
Nothing wrong to ask
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seriously, be nice to know the price or im just gonna unsubscribe
Hey Randy, Its hard to put prices in videos only because they change over time. I will say that the state parks and county parks we feature tend to be 30.00 or less a night. In this video, we show a favorite spot at Coral Sands in Ormond Beach, we have camped on the beachfront sites for 80.00 but the run over a 100.00 at certain times of the year, bike week etc. I hope this helps. I may start putting that info in the descriptions though since that can be updated for changes. Thank You for your feedback, it is always helpful!
it gives me an idea, I don't want to go 1,000 and pay big money, that's all