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White sand beaches and RV-friendly state parks make Panama City a go-to camping spot.

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Peaceful, Private RV/Camper Site

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Ponce De Leon, FL
Discover Your Perfect Escape in Ponce de Leon, Florida! Private RV/Camp Site Max Guests Included: 8 (additional guests $10 per person) 50 amp Power & Water Hookup Outdoor Entertainment Areas Paddleboard Rentals & Gear Available for Fee No Sewage Hookup or bathhouse on site WiFi available upon request 2 Miles to Ponce de Leon Springs State Park 4 Miles to Vortex Springs 7 Miles to Morrison Springs 3 Miles to I-10 This quaint private RV/Camp site is conveniently situated in the Florida panhandle, renowned for its abundance of natural beauty, including pristine springs, the majestic Gulf of Mexico, serene rivers, and picturesque lakes. Escape and explore the serenity of nature right at your doorstep. Just a short drive away, you’ll find popular swimming, diving, fishing, and hiking spots such as Vortex Springs, Morrison Springs, Ponce de Leon Springs, Lake Cassidy, Cypress Springs, and the Choctawhatchee River. Also within easy reach of the world-famous beaches of the Emerald Coast, known for their stunning white sand and crystal-clear waters. Whether you’re planning a family getaway or an adventurous trip with friends, this is the perfect destination to create unforgettable memories.
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"Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

3 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Bristol, FL
R.V. DUMP STATION for guests! . ALL THREE sites now have large pull-through circular driveways! . "SWEET TUPELO" is a magical 12-acre RIVERFRONT property offering 3 riverfront R.V. sites, spaced 150 feet apart from each other. We're directly on the Apalachicola River, approximately 15 minutes south of Bristol, Florida. These campsites have so much to offer with sweeping water views on a wide bend of the river! The campsites feature: . 1. Waterfront R.V. camping sites spaced far enough from another camper for your enjoyment, (150 feet apart from each other with Site 1 and Site 3 having woods on one side). 2. Picnic table at EACH SITE. 3. Swivel-top charcoal grill at EACH SITE. 4. Fire Pit with wood Adirondack Chairs AT EACH SITE. 5. EACH SITE has a 30-amp and 50-amp hookup, plus 110v electric outlets, along with two city drinking water spigots, (bring your own RV electric cord and RV drinking water hose). 6. Room for boat parking 7. County-owned boat ramp, playground, restrooms, just 300 YARDS AWAY! 8. R.V. size limit recommendations: Site 1 up to 50', Site 2 up to 40', Site 3 up to 40'. . (For best results to see ALL features of our listing, including dates/availability of ALL 3 campsites, view our Hipcamp listing on a laptop rather than your mobile phone) . Our three "SWEET TUPELO" R.V. campsites are located on 12 riverfront acres in the northern Panhandle of Florida on the historic Apalachicola River. The name “Sweet Tupelo” is taken from the Tupelo tree that grows exclusively in the floodplains and sloughs along the Apalachicola River. Local bees make their honey with the pollen of these trees creating many unique health and taste benefits found only in this part of the world. When you venture back into civilization, make sure you pick up a jar of Tupelo honey. You won’t be disappointed! . "Sweet Tupelo" is located roughly halfway between Apalachicola and Chattahoochee, at the river's mile marker 60. This river is Florida's LARGEST by volume of water, stretching 103 miles from the FL/GA border in Chattahoochee to the historic fishing village of Apalachicola on the Gulf coast. . WE DO NOT OFFER RESTROOMS - You would use your RV bathroom and our RV Dump Station. . Quiet and respectful campers only! No loud parties allowed.
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Port Saint Joe RV Resort

76 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Port Saint Joe, FL
For those who have visited Port St Joe before, this will be no surprise, but for those just discovering it for the first time, welcome. You have found an RV Resort that few people know about, situated on the Gulf Coast, with brand-new RV sites and modern amenities.Port Saint Joe is minutes south of Mexico Beach, without all of the crowds, and a short drive north of Indian Pass. This makes our RV park Florida’s best alternative to a Mexico Beach RV Resort or Florida’s Cape San Blas area.Sugar white sands, beautiful Florida sunshine, seafood restaurants, and stunning views of the bay make Port St Joe RV Resort the best place for monthly reservations with full hookups and cable TV.Relax on soft, white-sand dune beaches, go snorkeling on the Gulf Coast, or go fishing at a local, rustic fish shack. The local area also provides an educational and even inspirational peek into the state’s early past all from a Mexico Beach RV Resort located minutes south in the beautiful area of Port St Joe, Florida.Gift and antique stores, bistros, vest-pocket parks, vast greenways, and an appealing waterfront marina make up this tiny, easily accessible downtown. Not to mention, you have easy access to some of the best seafood in the nation!If you are looking for an RV park on the Gulf Coast that has easy access to St Joseph Bay and has fun for the whole family, there is no better place to make a reservation. Few things can beat an RV park that is situated directly south of Mexico Beach and offers an RV site you’ll love.At our Mexico Beach RV Park in Port Saint Joe, you’ll stay entertained and comfortable during your stay with Wi-Fi at your RV site and let your cares melt away. Contact us today and book your reservation!
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Sugar White Sand - St. Joe Beach

1 site · RV1 acre · Port Saint Joe, FL
Most people come here for the sugar white sand beaches, (St. Joe Beach - between Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe), which is within walking distance from your single private RV camper site. 50 and 30 amp service, water hose bib, full sewage hook up, outdoor shower and foot shower, washer/dryer available. Picnic table. Ample parking. Very quiet area. No light pollution. Star gazing is amazing. Able to accommodate BIG RIGS ! Relax on soft, white-sand dune beaches, go snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico, or go fishing at a local, rustic fish shack. The local area also provides an educational and even inspirational peek into the state’s early past. Gift and antique stores, bistros, vest-pocket parks, vast greenways, and an appealing waterfront marina make up this tiny, easily accessible Port St. Joe downtown. Not to mention, you have easy access to some of the best seafood in the nation!
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Retroville RV Park

11 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Freeport, FL
Introducing a 1960s-70s Drive-In Movie/TV Themed RV Park & Retro Photo Experience! From “Hemi” to “Jimi” from the “Protests” to ”Apollo”, Retroville Rv Park is a full-service hookup RV Park on the water front of Choctawhatchee Bay. We feature a large collection of 1960’s and 70’s memorabilia and have the “Retro” Theme at all pads and throughout the park. It will not only be a place to camp while vacationing but a place to relive and experience the “Drive in movie and TV theme ” and enjoy the decor and vibes of “60-70s Americana” that was such a short-lived time in our past. We will feature Wi-Fi at all sites along with easy access to Hwy 331. From there you can visit our world famous beautiful white sandy shores on 30a, restaurants galore, live entertainment and all levels of shopping! Rv Park and Photo Experience all at one Place! 1960s props for photos, 1969 Man on the Moon Newspaper, Vintage Gas Station Signs 1964 Coca Cola Machine and Coca Cola Room and table for Retro photos! Office Outside Drive-In Movie Speakers, Outside Vintage Pay Phone, Beatles Yellow Submarine Shark, 45 RPM Record Player with Records for great Retro photos, Vintage Gas Pumps, Vintage Parking Meters 1965 3-Wheel Vintage Golf Cart for Retro pics. “TeeVump” is our Vintage Gas Pump combo Television for great Retro Photos. Our Mid-Century “Retroville” Sign for photos with your classic Hot Rods and motorcycles Coming Soon a Waterfront Dock to fish and paddle board from!
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Camping near Panama City guide

Overview

Panama City, Florida, is infamous for being a Spring Break destination. But like many Florida locales, Panama City has a breadth to offer beyond its association with rowdy coeds; in fact, this Florida Panhandle town is a gateway to a surprisingly large stretch of beaches and grassy natural areas that cater to both RV campers and tent campers. Plus, this part of Florida offers some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the entire country—many of which aren’t very crowded, especially in the offseason.

Where to go

St. Andrews State Park

When searching for camping near Panama City, you can’t miss St. Andrews State Park. Located under thirty minutes from Panama City, this well-maintained beach park has bathrooms, showers, and other amenities. You can also bring kayaks and canoes for a chance to paddle with dolphins, and people often see deer, storks and other wildlife. Many of the RV sites here back up straight to the shore, so you’ll get to watch the sunset over the water straight from your camp chair.

Henderson Beach State Park

About an hour and twenty minutes from Panama City, Henderson Beach State Park is a stunning beach recreation area. With 30-foot tall, white sand dunes (which you can hike, by the way) and stunningly blue Gulf waters, you’ll love how pristine this beach is. RV camping and hiking are popular here, as are biking and wildlife viewing. Here, you’ll get a chance to experience a unique dune ecosystem, complete with rare plants you won’t see elsewhere.

Mexico Beach

If you want to explore your RV park options, Mexico Beach has plenty. Only a half-hour drive from downtown Panama City, Mexico Beach has pure quartz sand, making it whiter than most other Florida beaches. Mexico Beach stretches for about five miles and doesn’t use lifeguards, since the beaches are often quite safe for swimming. This is a nesting ground for sea turtles, so you can get a chance to see them if you go between May and October. A stroll down the canal boardwalk can offer sights of the area’s nautical traditions.

When to go

This part of Florida is always nice to visit, but temperatures can get quite high in July and August, so you might prefer to camp outside of the peak summer. Additionally, spring breakers can crowd the city in late March to early April, though they usually won’t venture to the camping areas. January and February are great times to go, especially if you’re escaping a cold winter somewhere else.