Is camping in Florida much different than camping in a Northern state like Michigan?

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Yes and no. A lot depends on when and where you are going within the state. In general, in Florida you will not find then number of "wooded" campsites you will find in a northern state like Michigan. Unless you are used to camping at a KOA or a Yogi campground, you will find most FL campgrounds are more densely populated than ones in Michigan.

In FL, the term "campground" can have multiple meanings. In FL it can mean a tent and camper campground like in MI or it can mean a long term camping park mainly aimed at attracting longer term renters like retirees. Make sure you take a good look at the amenities and facilities before deciding on one so that you are not disappointed with the majority of the other campers.

In Fl, especially in the summer months, be aware that it will rain frequently. I mean - frequently - as in almost every day. The rain can come up quite suddenly and be quite heavy but they do not usually last long. Also, summer is hurricane season for FL so do not forget to take that into account.

FL is a humid tropical climate. You should expect high humidity almost every day in the summer months unless you are staying along the Gulf or the Ocean. In the interior, it can be very oppressive on hot days. Also, don't forget that bugs are common. As a rule, the closer you get to the Everglades, the more bugs you will have to contend with. If camping near the Glades or in an area with fresh water, be aware and watch small children carefully as alligators have been located almost every where at one time or another.

If you are camping in the Keys, there are some keys that have restrictions about the type of equipment you can use and where you can park or pitch a tent. Make sure to check these out ahead of time. If you are camping in the keys or a major resort area, make sure to have reservations ahead.

Walt Disney Resort offers a resort campground if you are going to be near Disney. It is more expensive than most campgrounds (I am sure that's no surprise to you) but also offers more perks and amenities. They also have camping cabins and other park models for rent so that you don't have to have or haul all your own gear.

Both FL and MI offer activities and attractions. My personal assessment is that FL offers more man-made attractions and MI more natural ones. They are really not in the same league. Depending on what you are looking for from a camping experience, both can be an economical way to vacation and quite fun.

Where can I camp ON the beach in central/south florida?




Kimberly B


I am going camping in march with a few friends and was interested in camping ON the beach, not BY the beach. Does anyone know of a beach that rents spaces to campers so we can set up tents on the beach? Im looking anywhere south of tampa/daytona either coast!


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there is a national park Dry Tortugas , america's largest fort ,its like 45 minutes away from Key West,FL . u can take ferry to get there !!!! very beautiful place to camp , beach is super clean and water is sky blue !!!! best place for snorkeling too !!! u wont regret !!!
here is a link of Dry Tortugas http://www.drytortugasinfo.com/?gclid=CKKxlur99pgCFQEpGgodJzJimg




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