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The best cave camping near New Smyrna Beach

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Sunseekers and surfers congregate at New Smyrna Beach, where small-town charm meets miles of sandy beaches. Once you’ve browsed the downtown galleries and distilleries, head shoreside to take a surf class, stroll the boardwalk through the Smyrna Dunes, and swim, sunbathe, or stand-up paddleboard along 17 miles of white-sand beach. Campers will find plenty of options along the coast around New Smyrna Beach and neighboring Daytona Beach—check into a beachfront cabin or a family-friendly RV resort, pitch your tent in Tiger Bay State Forest, or snag a spot at the riverside campground in Tomoka State Park.

Top-rated campgrounds near New Smyrna Beach

  • Great blue herons on St John's River fed by blue springs. Feeding ground for manatees in winter
  • Blue Spring State Park
  • Great blue herons on St John's River fed by blue springs. Feeding ground for manatees in winter

1. Blue Spring State Park

100%
(4)
52 sites · Orange City, Florida
Mesmerizing manatees and crystal-clear water make Blue Spring State Park unforgettable.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Ocala National Forest
  • Ocala National Forest
  • Ocala National Forest

2. Ocala National Forest

83%
(61)
635 sites · Silver Springs Shores, Florida
This watery wilderness is perfect for hikers, campers, and outdoor explorers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Sunseekers and surfers congregate at New Smyrna Beach, where small-town charm meets miles of sandy beaches. Once you’ve browsed the downtown galleries and distilleries, head shoreside to take a surf class, stroll the boardwalk through the Smyrna Dunes, and swim, sunbathe, or stand-up paddleboard along 17 miles of white-sand beach. Campers will find plenty of options along the coast around New Smyrna Beach and neighboring Daytona Beach—check into a beachfront cabin or a family-friendly RV resort, pitch your tent in Tiger Bay State Forest, or snag a spot at the riverside campground in Tomoka State Park.

Top-rated campgrounds near New Smyrna Beach

  • Great blue herons on St John's River fed by blue springs. Feeding ground for manatees in winter
  • Blue Spring State Park
  • Great blue herons on St John's River fed by blue springs. Feeding ground for manatees in winter

1. Blue Spring State Park

100%
(4)
52 sites · Orange City, Florida
Mesmerizing manatees and crystal-clear water make Blue Spring State Park unforgettable.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Ocala National Forest
  • Ocala National Forest
  • Ocala National Forest

2. Ocala National Forest

83%
(61)
635 sites · Silver Springs Shores, Florida
This watery wilderness is perfect for hikers, campers, and outdoor explorers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Public campgrounds near New Smyrna Beach

Blue Spring Campground
100%
(4)

Blue Spring Campground

24mi from New Smyrna Beach · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Blue Spring State Park
River Forest Group Campground
88%
(6)

River Forest Group Campground

26mi from New Smyrna Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Ocala National Forest
Clay Lake Hunt Campground
100%
(1)

Clay Lake Hunt Campground

30mi from New Smyrna Beach · 1 site · in Ocala National Forest
Bluff Landing Campground

Bluff Landing Campground

34mi from New Smyrna Beach · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ocala National Forest
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area and Campground

Clearwater Lake Recreation Area and Campground

36mi from New Smyrna Beach · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ocala National Forest
The waters of Alexander Springs.
86%
(11)

Alexander Springs Recreation Area and Campground

38mi from New Smyrna Beach · 66 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ocala National Forest
Lake Dorr Campground

Lake Dorr Campground

41mi from New Smyrna Beach · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ocala National Forest
Buck Lake Group Campground
100%
(3)

Buck Lake Group Campground

42mi from New Smyrna Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Ocala National Forest
Farles Prairie Campground

Farles Prairie Campground

44mi from New Smyrna Beach · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ocala National Forest
Hidden Pond as seen from the Florida Scenic Trail - part of the Ocala National Forest
100%
(2)

Hidden Pond Campground

47mi from New Smyrna Beach · 1 site · in Ocala National Forest
Juniper Springs Recreation Area and Campground
100%
(16)

Juniper Springs Recreation Area and Campground

47mi from New Smyrna Beach · 78 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ocala National Forest
Hopkins Prairie near sunset

Hopkins Prairie Campground

48mi from New Smyrna Beach · 1 site · in Ocala National Forest

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near New Smyrna Beach

Blue Spring State Park
100%
(4)
Blue Spring State Park
Orange City, Florida
Ocala National Forest
83%
(61)
Ocala National Forest
Silver Springs Shores, Florida
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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
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When to go

The sun shines year-round in central Florida, making it the ideal spot for some winter sun and a perennial favorite among spring breakers. March through May provide the best weather for camping, while summer temperatures can soar over 90°F with high humidity and frequent showers, so avoid July and August if possible, especially if tent camping. Surfers take note—the winter months bring the biggest waves.

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Top parks near New Smyrna Beach

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