Discover Camping in Florida

• Biscayne National Park

  National Park Service

  

  Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here too; from prehistoric tribes to shipwrecks, and pineapple farmers to presidents. For many, the park is...

• Canaveral National Seashore

  National Park Service

  

  Reflect on the pristine barrier island which is composed of dune, hammock, and lagoon habitat. Explore ancient Timucua shell mounds. Experience the sanctuary that is provided for thousands of species of plants and animals that call Canaveral National Seashore home.

• Dry Tortugas National Park

  National Park Service

  Near Key West, Florida

  

  Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, su...

• Everglades National Park

  National Park Service

  Near Homestead, Florida

  

  Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther. An international treasure as well - a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, a...

• Everglades National Park Wilderness Permits

  Everglades National Park

  Near Homestead, Florida

  

  Trip planning information can be found HERE   The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness Area, found within Everglades National Park, is the largest subtropical Wilderness in the United States. Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous...

• Mill Dam Recreation Area

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Silver Springs, Florida

  

  Mill Dam recreation site is located approximately 5 miles east of the intersection of State Roads 40 and 19 then north mile off FSR 79. Mill Dam Lake, a 400 acre lake is great for day use recreational activities and offers visitors a picnic area including group picnic shelter and fire rings. Acce...

• National Forests in Florida Ohv Trails

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Tallahassee, Florida

  

  The National Forests in Florida offer a variety of riding opportunities for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts. With nearly 300 miles of trail, there should be something for everyone, whether you ride motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, or full-size vehicles. Trails are designed for slow speeds so riders ca...

• Ocala National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Astor, Florida

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Ocala National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one. Please be sure to read and agre...

• Wildcat Lake

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Astor, Florida

  

  Wildcat Lake Day Use Area is centrally located in the forest approximately 1 mile east of the intersection of State Roads 40 and 19 on the south side of Highway 40. It is surrounded by National Forest system lands and situated in the sand pine/longleaf pine ecosystem. Wildcat Lake, 335 surface acres...

• Alexander Springs Rec Area

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Altoona, Florida

  

  Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in the Ocala National Forest near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs. With forested scenery and abundant water, the recreation area offers camping, swimming, canoeing, scuba diving (for certified divers), hiking, birding and wildlife vie...

• Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

  Fish and Wildlife Service

  Near Boynton Beach, Florida

  

  Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is located seven miles west of the city of Boynton Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida. The refuge was established in 1951 under the authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act and is managed through a license agreement between the South...

• Big Scrub Campground

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Umatilla, Florida

  

  Perennially popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Big Scrub Campground sits in the Ocala National Forest in central Florida. A trailhead within the facility offers riders campsite-to-trail access.Big Scrub can accommodate tents, campers and RVs. The campground is equipped with showers, restroom...

• Buck Lake Group Campground

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Altoona, Florida

  

  Buck Lake is a group camping facility in the heart of Ocala National Forest in Florida. Great for family reunions and social gatherings, the campground can host a group of up to 50 guests along the shores of Buck Lake. Activities include fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and simply relaxing a...

• Bear Island Campground

  Big Cypress National Preserve

  

  Bear Island Campground is a primitive campground located in Big Cypress National Preserve. Access to the campground is at the end of a 20-mile secondary gravel road. Located nearby are Gator Head and Pink Jeep campgrounds. Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations b...

• Big Cypress National Preserve

  National Park Service

  Near Ochopee, Florida

  

  The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast. Conserving over 729,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant commu...

• Boca Chita Campground

  Biscayne National Park

  Near Homestead, Florida

  

  Boca Chita Key is only accessible by boat. No services are available on the island. Boca Chita Key is the park's most popular island. It features beautiful waterfront views, a grassy camping area, picnic tables and grills. Toilets are available, but there are no showers, sinks or drinking water. T...

• Burns Lake Campground

  Big Cypress National Preserve

  Near Ochopee, Florida

  

  Burns Lake Campground offers lake views from every campsite. Offering direct backcountry access, this campground is the ideal place for hunters and off-road vehicle enthusiasts.This campground offers a picnic day use area, vault toilets, and an off-road vehicle parking lot and access point. No fresh...

• Camel Lake Campground

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Bristol, Florida

  

  Camel Lake Recreation Area provides a quiet place to relax and take in the beauty of the longleaf pine forest. Camping, swimming, hiking, and boating opportunities are all available, focused on the crystal-clear waters of Camel Lake.Some of the campsites have electricity, and there is a bathhouse wi...

• Clearwater Lake Rec Area

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Paisley, Florida

  

  Clearwater Lake Recreation Area offers a quiet getaway along the southeastern edge of the Ocala National Forest, just outside the community of Paisley, Florida. With a shaded campground, day use picnic area, beach and a nature trail that winds through the pine woods and scrub around Clearwater Lake,...

• Canaveral National Seashore Permits

  Canaveral National Seashore

  Near New Smyrna Beach, Florida

  

  Canaveral National Seashore is located midway along Florida's east coast where warm waters and a temperate climate meet to host species as diverse as bald eagles and alligators or bromeliads and mangroves. The national seashore was designated in 1975 to preserve and protect this special area. Visito...

• Castillo De San Marcos National Monument

  National Park Service

  Near Saint Augustine, Florida

  

  Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.

• Doe Lake Group Site

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Umatilla, Florida

  

  Doe Lake is a group campsite with a variety of activities. Centered around a historic lodge with a large group kitchen, it's an ideal place for major outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people. The site is a favorite among equestrian groups, but can also accommodate weddings and other social events.This...

• De Soto National Memorial

  National Park Service

  Near Bradenton, Florida

  

  In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting their homelands. De Soto’s quest for glory and gold would be a four year, four thousand mile od...

• Elliot Key Campground

  Biscayne National Park

  

  Eliott Key is only accessible by boat. No services are available on the island. Elliott Key is the park's largest island. Restrooms with sinks and cold water showers, picnic tables and grills are available. Drinking water is available, but bring water as a precaution if the system goes down. There...

• Fort Pickens Campground

  Gulf Islands National Seashore

  Near Gulf Breeze, Florida

  

  Fort Pickens Campground is situated on Santa Rosa Island, a part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore south of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, Florida. Visitors are drawn to the Gulf of Mexico for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and histo...

• Group Landing

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Olustee, Florida

  

  Group Landing is a secluded area that offers a flexible space accommodating many outdoor activities, from a weekend family camping trip to a midweek company picnic.The site includes four electric hookups, an accessible bathhouse with hot showers and flush toilets, a large picnic shelter, and potable...

• Juniper Springs Rec Area

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Silver Springs, Florida

  

  Juniper Springs Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Ocala National Forest. The location offers deeply shaded sites within walking distance of some of Florida's most beautiful natural springs. The surrounding recreation area has plenty of activities to entertain visitors, includi...

• Lake Dorr Cabin

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Altoona, Florida

  

  Lake Dorr Cabin is set along the south shore of beautiful Lake Dorr, ideal for a family getaway. The cabin is open year-round and creates a great setting for plenty of outdoor water fun. The rental includes a private boat ramp, canoes and a fishing dock. It's located just over an hour from popular a...

• Lake Shore Group Camp

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Silver Springs, Florida

  

  Lake Shore Group Campground sits on the north shore of Fore Lake in Ocala National Forest. It is a favorite for scout, church and civic groups, as well as large families and reunions.Lake Shore Group Camp is for tent camping, however RVs are allowed in the small parking area. The site can accommodat...

• Lake Okeechobee

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Clewiston, Florida

  

  As lake, waterway and surrounding countryside, Okeechobee shows the many faces of Florida. A canopy of moss-draped live oaks hides clusters of sabal palms. A tangle of water plants marks the boundary where wetland meets lakeshore. A lone alligator suns on a riverbank in a deceptively calm moment....

• Lake Seminole

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Sneads, Florida

  

  The Lake Seminole project, originally authorized as the Jim Woodruff Lock & Dam Project by the River and Harbor Act of 1946, was the first of three locks and dams constructed for navigation, hydro-power, recreation and related use purposes on the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint River systems....

• Mill Dam Group Camp

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Silver Springs, Florida

  

  Mill Dam Group Campground offers a fun and relaxing setting for groups of up to 150 to enjoy Ocala National Forest. Large picnic shelters and access to outdoor and water recreation make this area ideal for family reunions and other large parties.In the spring, summer and early fall, Mill Dam is a da...

• Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

  Fish and Wildlife Service

  Near Merritt Island, Florida

  

  Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR) headquarters is located five miles east of U.S. 1 in Titusville, Florida. The Refuge, which is an overlay of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, was established in August 1963 to provide a buffer zone for the National Aeronautics and Space Adm...

• Midway Campground (FL)

  Big Cypress National Preserve

  Near Ochopee, Florida

  

  Midway Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as fishing, hiking through the preserve, and exploring the many boardwalks.This campground offers electric hookups for RV sites, dum...

• Mitchell Landing Campground

  Big Cypress National Preserve

  

  Mitchell Landing Campground is a primitive campground located in Big Cypress National Preserve. Access to the campground is along a secondary gravel road. Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations be made in advance.  Mitchell Landing Campground is open August 15...

• Monument Lake Campground

  Big Cypress National Preserve

  Near Ochopee, Florida

  

  Monument Lake Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as fishing, hiking through the preserve, and exploring the many boardwalks.Monument Lake Campground is centrally located in B...

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