# The best camping in Florida

Thinking of camping in Florida? Discover and book the best Florida campgrounds in state parks and national parks, plus on farms, vineyards, and nature preserves.

Browse and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/camping/all

- **Rating:** 95% (23874 reviews)
- **Campsites:** 23014

With its 1,100-mile coastline and year-round sun, Florida is tailor-made for a beach camping trip.

## Hipcamps

- [Lucky U Ranch](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-lucky-u-ranch-dw9hm18p): Bushnell, FL · from $25.60/night · 100% recommend (609 reviews) · 14 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Bowman's Landing](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-bowman-s-landing-88lhozml): Fort White, FL · from $45/night · 99% recommend (262 reviews) · 11 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Harmony Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-harmony-farm-3-3j29hmx2): New Smyrna Beach, FL · from $40/night · 99% recommend (104 reviews) · 5 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup, Potable water
- [Camp Seminole Springs](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-camp-seminole-springs-7rvhyvpr): Fort Mc Coy, FL · from $39/night · 94% recommend (379 reviews) · 103 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water
- [J and P Creekside Retreat](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-j-and-p-creekside-retreat-ex9h5kj6): Punta Gorda, FL · from $28/night · 100% recommend (433 reviews) · 5 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water
- [Wilderness Shores Ranch Campground!](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-wilderness-shores-ranch-campground-mxvh071q): Lakeland, FL · from $50/night · 98% recommend (448 reviews) · 85 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [North Shore Relic Ranch](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-north-shore-relic-ranch-r57hn6vq): Mount Dora, FL · from $25/night · 97% recommend (622 reviews) · 8 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Kings Kamp RV Park and Marina](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-kings-kamp-rv-park-and-marina-06yhl5x9): Key Largo, FL · from $70/night · 90% recommend (87 reviews) · 37 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Glenn Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-glenn-farm-wz6h0jq1): Fort White, FL · from $30/night · 100% recommend (532 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table
- [True Trail Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-true-trail-farm-1-xryhkjew): Deland, FL · from $35/night · 96% recommend (214 reviews) · 5 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Malakai 🏕 different by design](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-malakai-different-by-design-9mxhjnpe): Milton, FL · from $23/night · 97% recommend (139 reviews) · 8 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Tangerine Hideaway](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-tangerine-hideaway-2ejh8lz1): Mount Dora, FL · from $20/night · 99% recommend (75 reviews) · 12 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Bell Oaks Ranch 5 min from Beach](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-bell-oaks-ranch-5-min-from-beach-88lhjexk): Englewood, FL · from $50/night · 97% recommend (379 reviews) · 6 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Goat House Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-goat-house-farm-3ex9hxmj): Tallahassee, FL · from $20/night · 96% recommend (458 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water
- [Hippie Haux](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-hippie-haux-wz6hmn58): Oviedo, FL · from $30/night · 94% recommend (9 reviews) · 11 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [The Wandering Path](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-the-wandering-path-mxvh79m5): Milton, FL · from $40.50/night · 99% recommend (479 reviews) · 8 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Taste of Old Florida](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-taste-of-old-florida-3j29h0vr): Palm City, FL · from $25/night · 97% recommend (1061 reviews) · 11 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Happy Campers Rescue Ranch](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-happy-campers-rescue-ranch-wz6h1877): Dunnellon, FL · from $30/night · 95% recommend (397 reviews) · 7 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Home of Many Miniature Animals](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-home-of-many-miniature-animals-kk9hw8w6): Mount Dora, FL · from $40.50/night · 97% recommend (311 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Wildflower Pond and Woodlands](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-wildflower-pond-and-woodlands-ex9h8z9e): Alachua, FL · from $29.75/night · 98% recommend (400 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup

## Public campgrounds

- [Long Pine Key Group Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/florida/long-pine-key-group-campground-9j38ce3o): Everglades National Park · 100% recommend (8 reviews)
- [Florida Trail Primitive Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/florida/florida-trail-primitive-campground-5wwnckjv): Osceola National Forest · 100% recommend (6 reviews)
- [Juniper Springs Recreation Area and Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/florida/juniper-springs-recreation-area-and-campground-9j38ceko): Ocala National Forest · 100% recommend (16 reviews)
- [Salt Springs Recreation Area and Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/florida/salt-springs-recreation-area-and-campground-lv74cv2q): Ocala National Forest · 100% recommend (10 reviews)
- [Faver-Dykes State Park Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/florida/faver-dykes-state-park-campground-l2rpckz2): Faver-Dykes State Park · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Florida Caverns State Park Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/florida/florida-caverns-state-park-campground-5ryecoj7): Florida Caverns State Park · 100% recommend (13 reviews)
- [Amelia River Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/florida/amelia-river-campground-9j38ce4j): Fort Clinch State Park · 100% recommend (7 reviews)
- [Grayton Beach Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/florida/grayton-beach-campground-5yxmc320): Grayton Beach State Park · 100% recommend (10 reviews)
- [Henderson Beach Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/florida/henderson-beach-campground-lv74cv0e): Henderson Beach State Park · 100% recommend (12 reviews)
- [Kilpatrick Hammock Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/florida/kilpatrick-hammock-campground-9448c4qv): Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park · 100% recommend (7 reviews)
- [Koreshan Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/florida/koreshan-campground-ln6ycg00): Koreshan State Park · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Lake Kissimmee Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/florida/lake-kissimmee-campground-9mxgcpwg): Lake Kissimmee State Park · 100% recommend (8 reviews)

## Public lands

- [Ocala National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/florida/national-forest/ocala/all): national-forest · Silver Springs Shores, Florida · 83% recommend (64 reviews)
- [Osceola National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/florida/national-forest/osceola/all): national-forest · Glen St Mary, Florida · 100% recommend (7 reviews)
- [Cross Florida Greenway](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/cross-florida-greenway/all): state-park · Ocala, Florida · 97% recommend (15 reviews)
- [T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/t-h-stone/all): state-park · Port St Joe, Florida · 97% recommend (16 reviews)
- [Everglades National Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/florida/everglades/all): national-park-system · Florida City, Florida · 92% recommend (70 reviews)
- [Fort Clinch State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/fort-clinch/all): state-park · Fernandina Beach, Florida · 100% recommend (10 reviews)
- [St. Andrews State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/st-andrews/all): state-park · Lower Grand Lagoon, Florida · 100% recommend (12 reviews)
- [Curry Hammock State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/curry-hammock/all): state-park · Marathon, Florida · 100% recommend (8 reviews)
- [Faver-Dykes State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/faver-dykes/all): state-park · Marineland, Florida · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Florida Caverns State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/florida-caverns/all): state-park · Marianna, Florida · 100% recommend (13 reviews)

## About Florida

### Overview

Beautiful beaches, world-famous theme parks, and tropical islands—you probably think you know all there is to know about Florida. But the Sunshine State is also a five-star destination for outdoor adventurers with natural attractions to rival its theme parks. Campers can cruise wildlife-filled wetlands, snorkel coral reefs, hike through national forests, and explore historic forts. Some of the best RV camping is found in the 175 Florida state parks, and with balmy winter temperatures, tent camping is possible year-round. Avoid heart-of-summer camping if possible, though—the heat can be extreme, and it’s hurricane season along the coast.

### Where to go: Panhandle and Big Bend

White-sand beaches and laid-back beach towns fringe the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s north-western county. Panama City, Destin, and Pensacola are gateways to the Panhandle, where you can pitch your tent right on the beach along the Gulf Islands National Seashore or check into an RV resort at one of the seaside state parks. The Apalachicola National Forest, just outside Tallahassee, is another favorite for campers, with everything from primitive tent sites to RV sites with electric hookups.

### Where to go: North Florida

Most visitors to North Florida make a beeline for the Atlantic Ocean, where the hubs of Jacksonville, St Augustine, and Daytona Beach are dotted with sandy beaches and historic monuments. Campers looking to escape the beaten track can enjoy backcountry camping along the Canaveral National Seashore or park up by the beach in Anastasia State Park. Inland, the sprawling Lakelands of the Ocala National Forest are camping nirvana, surrounded by state parks and natural springs.

### Where to go: Central Florida

Fun-seeking families probably have Orlando’s theme parks at the top of their Central Florida to-do list, but there are plenty of ways to get back to nature too. There’s great hiking and primitive camping in Seminole State Forest and Kissimmee State Park, both just outside the city. Other popular camping spots include the Jonathan Dickinson State Park in West Palm Beach, Lake Okeechobee, and Cayo Costa State Park, just off the coast of Fort Myers.

### Where to go: South Florida

The vast Everglades National Park is the star attraction of the Gulf Coast, where boating, biking, and canoeing tours will take you through the UNESCO-listed wetlands. Look out for manatees and American alligators along the way. Over on the Atlantic Coast, the buzzing beach resorts of Miami and Fort Lauderdale draw sun-seekers year-round. Intrepid campers can escape the masses in the Biscayne National Park, where the tent camping sites are reachable only by boat or kayak.

### Where to go: Florida Keys

If kayaking around tropical islands, and snorkeling and scuba diving along remote coral cays sounds like your idea of fun, look no further than the Florida Keys. The Overseas Highway runs all the way to Key West, and campers will find RV sites and tent camping grounds peppered around the many islands. Campgrounds in Bahia Honda State Park have boat launches and hammock camping, while the remote Dry Tortugas National Park has backcountry camping far from the crowds.

### Where to go: Can you camp on the beach in Florida?

Yes, you can go beach camping in Florida in certain areas, typically on some BLM land and in dozens of state parks including Bahia Honda State Park in the Florida Keys, Grayton Beach State Park outside Destin, and eastern Florida’s Sebastian Inlet State Park. Campers in Florida are generally not allowed to camp in the sand unless expressly stated otherwise in the areas above. Most Florida beach campgrounds are set behind sand dunes with picnic tables, electric hookups, and toilet access. Remote, primitive, boat-in beach campsites can also be found on Elliott Key and Boca Chita Key in Biscayne National Park. Find more beach camping in Florida.

### Where to go: Is primitive camping allowed in Florida?

Yes, primitive camping is allowed in Florida in some state parks, national forests, state forests, and on the US Forest Service’s Florida Trail, usually for a small fee. Primitive camping, typically described as dispersed camping away from designated campgrounds without facilities, is available for backpackers and campers at more than 25 Florida state parks, including Cayo Costa State Park near Fort Myers, Wekiwa Springs State Park outside Orlando, and Jonathan Dickinson State Park near West Palm Beach. BLM land does not exist in Florida, though you can find more private, secluded camping in Florida with Hipcamp.

### Where to go: Where can you camp for free in Florida?

You can find free camping in Florida in its national forests: Apalachicola National Forest, Osceola National Forest, and Ocala National Forest, each of which spans thousands of acres and is made up of diverse landscapes. These campsites are generally primitive and dispersed with no facilities, so you’ll need to come prepared.

### Where to go: How many state parks in Florida have RV camping?

Florida has an incredible number of state parks (190 and counting!) and about 52 state parks offering RV campgrounds and campervan campsites. Myakka River State Park, Rainbow Springs State Park, Blue Springs State Park, and Silver Springs State Park are among Florida’s most popular state parks with RV camping. Find more Florida RV camping.

### Where to go: What is the best month to go camping in Florida?

The very best months to go camping in Florida are March and April, when the weather is best for tent camping and RV road trips with temperatures hovering between a low of 65°F and a high of 85°F. During these months, humidity is at its lowest, rain is unlikely, and ocean waters are warmest in south Florida’s Miami Beach and Key West. Hiking and backpacking are best suited for the cooler months of January and February. August, September, and October are the worst months to go camping in Florida thanks to wet weather, high humidity, and potential thunderstorms or hurricanes.

## Explore nearby

- **Nearby cities:** [St Augustine, FL camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/st-augustine/camping/all), [Destin, FL camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/destin/camping/all), [Key West, FL camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/key-west/camping/all), [Pensacola, FL camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/pensacola/camping/all), [Daytona Beach, FL camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/daytona-beach/camping/all), [Orlando, FL camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/orlando/camping/all), [Ocala, FL camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/ocala/camping/all), [Crystal River, FL camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/crystal-river/camping/all)
- **National parks and forests:** [Ocala National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/florida/national-forest/ocala/all), [Canaveral National Seashore camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/florida/canaveral-national-seashore/all), [Everglades National Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/florida/everglades/all), [Biscayne National Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/florida/biscayne/all), [Osceola National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/florida/national-forest/osceola/all), [Apalachicola National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/florida/national-forest/apalachicola/all), [Big Cypress National Preserve camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/florida/big-cypress-national-preserve/all)
- **State and regional parks:** [Hillsborough River State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/hillsborough-river/all), [Myakka River State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/myakka-river/all), [Highlands Hammock State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/highlands-hammock/all), [Sebastian Inlet State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/sebastian-inlet/all), [Oscar Scherer State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/oscar-scherer/all), [Jonathan Dickinson State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/jonathan-dickinson/all), [Tomoka State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/tomoka/all), [Cayo Costa State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/florida/cayo-costa/all)
- **Nearby regions:** [Florida Keys](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/florida-keys/camping/all), [Crescent Lake](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/crescent-lake/camping/all), [Florida Panhandle](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/florida-panhandle/camping/all), [Central Florida](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/central-florida/camping/all), [South Florida](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/south-florida/camping/all), [Gulf Coast](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/gulf-coast/camping/all), [North Florida](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/north-florida/camping/all), [Lake Okeechobee](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/florida/lake-okeechobee/camping/all)
- **Nearby states:** [Georgia](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/georgia/camping/all), [North Carolina](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/camping/all), [Virginia](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/virginia/camping/all), [Tennessee](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/tennessee/camping/all), [West Virginia](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/west-virginia/camping/all)
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