Camp Venice was slammed by Hurricane Ian. A year later, the Myakka River has receded, and this private campground, a personal favorite, looks none the worse for wear.
Camping in Florida
Best affordable camping
Camping should be affordable, but it’s not always so in Florida. Many private campgrounds, especially in Florida’s vacation hot spots, charge more for a campsite than hotels do — because they can!
Florida Rambler is your resource for discovering affordable campgrounds in a natural environment. You’ll find them here…
Gift ideas for happy campers
For most campers, the gear list is not complicated. It’s the extras that elevate the camping experience. Here are our choices for the best gifts for campers.
9 cool gift ideas for RV campers
People who own recreational vehicles are always in need of something, so we’ve pulled together a list of cool gifts for RVers certain to win appreciation, along with a few laughs.
6 things to do in Ocala National Forest
Encompassing more than 600 square miles in North Central Florida, Ocala National Forest is your playground for adventure.
Beach camping in Florida: Living the dream
What could be better than this? Camping within earshot of the surf, soft breezes and soaring seagulls. Beach camping in Florida is living the dream.
Rodman Campground, gateway to the Cross Florida Greenway
A prime campground on the north rim of Ocala National Forest, Rodman Campground is a well-groomed state park adjacent to the bass-filled Rodman Reservoir and gateway to the Cross-Florida Greenway.

