Getaways to the authentic Florida
I’ve camped a few times at this Brevard County park in Titusville, enjoying its proximity to the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral National Seashore and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. And I’ve used it as a base for exploring Cocoa Beach.
The best beaches near Disney World are an hour away, and your options expand if you are willing to drive a few minutes more.
The pilot program may be extended to other crowded state parks if successful. You can purchase passes up to 60 days in advance.
These state parks with camping along the Gulf coast feature Florida’s most beautiful beaches.
Grayton Beach State Park is one of the crown jewels of the Florida State Parks system, and its beach, campground and cabins are coastal treasures.
Nearly half of the 236 campsites at Fort DeSoto are waterfront, allowing you to launch a kayak from your back yard. And while these sites are hard to get, the price is right.
Hillsborough River State Park has been closed since October after getting slammed by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
See where health alerts have been issued and which beaches are affected.
The best South Florida camping can be found in these 17 public parks, which are managed by counties, the state and federal governments.
Nature hikes, free camping, off-road bicycling, fishing and paddling are fabulous in this pair of magical wildlife areas in the far reaches of Palm Beach County