Camping

RV campgrounds in Florida, tent camping in Florida, cabins, primitive camping in Florida.

Best tent camping in the Florida Keys

Tent camping in the Keys took a big hit when Hurricane Irma destroyed two state park campgrounds, but there are still a few places where you can drive a tent stake in the ground.

Camping, Florida Keys, News, The Panhandle

Some state parks still recovering from hurricanes

by Bob Rountree

Severe damage from hurricanes in 2017 (Irma) and 2018 (Michael) are still impacting a handful of Florida state parks. Early predictions point to a lower threat this year, but it only takes one.

The bridge over Big Creek at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont. (Photo: Bonnie Gross)

Bike & Hike, Camping, Central Florida, Lodging

Lake Louisa: Nature near Orlando with great hiking and cabins

by Bonnie Gross

Lake Louisa State Park is a half hour from theme parks, but is a natural world with 20 miles of hiking trails and great cabins. Located on the east end of the vast Green Swamp, you’ll find wildlife, old citrus groves, hills, cypress swamps and forests.

Camping, Central Florida, Kayak & Canoe, Springs

Beautiful park, fabulous paddle, shady campground: Rock Springs Run and Kelly Park

by Bob Rountree

Kelly Park is best known for popular Rock Springs Run, but this fabulous Orange County park also has one of the nicest campgrounds anywhere. Now’s the time to go, before the summer crush and long lines.

Camping, Florida Roundups, Parks & Forests, Scenic drives in Florida

Fall Camping: As the humidity breaks, get into your groove outdoors

by Bob Rountree

When the weather breaks, Floridians come out of the air conditioning and flock to campgrounds before the snowbird invasion. Our choices for fall camping include four picks on the Florida-Georgia line, four in Central Florida and four more in South Florida.