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Blue Spring State Park: Swim, float and paddle away the summer heat

The park is beautiful, the swimming is fabulous and paddling opportunities are numerous. Escape the summer heat at Blue Spring State Park in southwestern Volusia County.

Bike & Hike, Central Florida, Parks & Forests

Top hiking trails near Orlando: Little Big Econ State Forest

by Bonnie Gross

Some of the best hiking near Orlando can be found at the Little Big Econ State Forest, where bluffs along a scenic river add interest. The forest is 5,000 acres preserved in a suburban area in the middle of the triangle formed by Orlando, Cocoa and Daytona Beach.

Camping

Fort Wilderness: Camping in the magical woods of Disney

by Bob Rountree

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground is more of a natural experience than you might expect in a land of fantasy and magic. But it’s not cheap.

Camping, Central Florida

Moss Park offers best camping near Disney

by Bob Rountree

Tucked into the woods between two lakes and a wildlife preserve, this 54-site public campground is $18-$23 per night and only 20 minutes from Disney World.

Camping, Central Florida, Kayak & Canoe

Kayaking Blackwater Creek & Lake Norris: Splendid waterways to discover

by Bonnie Gross

Blackwater Creek, a little-known river near Orlando, has over-the-top scenery where it flows out of Lake Norris. It’s an easy paddle worth seeking out for its great beauty. You can even arrange for free canoes.

Camping, Central Florida

Best RV and tent camping near Disney

by Bob Rountree

Inexpensive and smothered in nature, these scenic campgrounds are the best for motorhomes, trailers and tent campers within an hour’s drive of Disney World.

Central Florida, Lodging

Woodsy cabins in Florida: Stay at four great state parks near Orlando

by Bonnie Gross

Thanks to Florida’s award-winning state park system, Central Florida is the ideal place to plan a family vacation in a cabin surrounded by nature. There are four great state parks within 90 minutes of Orlando that offer affordable cabins in exceptional settings.

Campsite at Kelly Park campground at Rock Springs.

Camping, Central Florida, Featured Articles, Kayak & Canoe, Springs

Cool Camping Near Orlando: Kelly Park/Rock Spring

by Bob Rountree

Kelly Park is best known for the hugely popular Rock Spring, but it also has one of the best campgrounds anywhere in the state. Summer visits require a bit of planning because of the crowds, especially on weekends.