Waterside glamping near Tallahassee

Tallahassee sits in the Florida panhandle, about 30 minutes south of the Georgia border. Like most of this U.S. region, the heat can get dangerously oppressive in the summer. Expect highs to remain in the mid-90s from late May to early October. On the flip side, Florida winters are among the country's best. You'll get highs ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s from November to March. Lake Talquin State Park is a can't-miss stop if you enjoy time spent in and around the water. Head about 30 minutes west on FL-20. The park sits on cliffs overlooking the crystal blue water. It's a sublime place for a quiet picnic with friends or family. Birdwatchers will also love it here. Ospreys, great blue herons, and majestic bald eagles all make their homes around the Lake Talquin area. If you're traveling via RV, consider making camp at Big Oak RV Park. This popular spot has free Wi-Fi and allows for both tent camping and RV camping. Monticello's Tallahassee East Campground is another RV option. You'll have to head about 35 minutes east on I-10 to reach it, though. As a tradeoff, you'll get on-site access to a cute fishing pond teeming with catfish and bass.