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Taking a trip to Orlando in a few weeks, and I would prefer to camp. Not a big fan of hotels. Any affordable places to stay? All the state parks look to be kinda costly compared to state parks in most states.
I'm very experienced camper, don't need electricity, am an Eagle Scout and have road tripped to California and Yellowstone and spent 2 weeks living in my tent each time, in addition to many many nights when I was 10 years younger!
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I love to camp too, and I feel for you. The closest "real" camping may be Alexander Springs at Ocala National Forest. http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Alexander_Springs_Rec_Area_Fl/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=74037&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
If you are "doing Disney" then please consider a few nights at Fort Wilderness. It is an experience like no other, nearly a theme park in itself, but also a good place to stay. The tent area does not permit RVs, so you don't hear them all night, and the sites are spacious and shady. Go here: http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Alexander_Springs_Rec_Area_Fl/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=74037&topTabIndex=CampingSpot and click "View Seasonal Pricing."
If you need to be pretty close to Orlando, the Whippoorwill KOA offers Kabins for about half the price of hotels (bring your sleeping bag, towel, and soap) and is located in a small bird sanctuary on a quiet lake. They will rent you a tent site, but it costs about as much as Kabin so why not have real walls? http://koa.com/campgrounds/orlando-se/
There are some really low priced lodgings around the Orlando area, but I would not recommend any of them. I face this problem myself when I visit the area, and wish I had better news for you.
I love to camp too, and I feel for you. The closest "real" camping may be Alexander Springs at Ocala National Forest. http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Alexander_Springs_Rec_Area_Fl/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=74037&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
If you are "doing Disney" then please consider a few nights at Fort Wilderness. It is an experience like no other, nearly a theme park in itself, but also a good place to stay. The tent area does not permit RVs, so you don't hear them all night, and the sites are spacious and shady. Go here: http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Alexander_Springs_Rec_Area_Fl/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=74037&topTabIndex=CampingSpot and click "View Seasonal Pricing."
If you need to be pretty close to Orlando, the Whippoorwill KOA offers Kabins for about half the price of hotels (bring your sleeping bag, towel, and soap) and is located in a small bird sanctuary on a quiet lake. They will rent you a tent site, but it costs about as much as Kabin so why not have real walls? http://koa.com/campgrounds/orlando-se/
There are some really low priced lodgings around the Orlando area, but I would not recommend any of them. I face this problem myself when I visit the area, and wish I had better news for you.
Where are the best places (views) to tent camp (cost is a factor) near Bridger-Teton in Wyoming?
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Headed to the area at the end of July and looking for a nice place to base-camp for exploring the area. Camping in any of following areas is desirable: Grand Tetons, Continental Divide Trail (south of Yellowstone), Wind River area, Bridger-Teton etc.
Will probably tent although non-tenting suggestions (cabins, B&B etc) are welcome as well. Camping areas need to have vehicle access (renting a car).
Private campgrounds, state or national parks are all fair game. No need for electric hookups but shower facility is a plus. Quiet is a plus too (not looking for hundreds of people to share a site).
Thanks in advance for any help!
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The best place I can suggest is contacting the US Forest Service or a Yellowstone Guide. Some of the most magnificent views will will be from the north side of Yellowstone. There is a great winding pass on the Northeast rim that is remarkable. The road will lead you up to nearly the 11,500 foot elevation. Most of the areas are National forest lands. You may want to take into consideration some of the natural hot springs in Idaho (West side of Yellowstone). You will need ot plan at least a week or two in the Yellowstone, Teton National park areas. Tent camping can be accommodated almost anywhere in the area for a very minimal fee. $6 to $8 a night. I travelled there a few years ago with my two sons, sleeping in a tent, the temperatures even during July and August will get down in the mid to lower 30's so be prepared for that. Also, that whole area includes some very large herds of buffalo, bear, and range cattle. Some area have restrictions or warnings about any open food containers. Place your coolers and food stores in the trunk of your car. To the east you may want to also include the Black Hills of South Dakota, Little Big Horn Monument, Mt. Rushmore, and the Snake River valley.
You may want to avoid the weekend after the 4th of July, unless you love the noise of motorcycles. Sturges Bike Rally near Mount Rushmore attracts several hundred thousand bikers during that week of bike festivities.
I would highly suggest exploring all of the areas within a few hundred mile radius of Yellowstone.
The best place I can suggest is contacting the US Forest Service or a Yellowstone Guide. Some of the most magnificent views will will be from the north side of Yellowstone. There is a great winding pass on the Northeast rim that is remarkable. The road will lead you up to nearly the 11,500 foot elevation. Most of the areas are National forest lands. You may want to take into consideration some of the natural hot springs in Idaho (West side of Yellowstone). You will need ot plan at least a week or two in the Yellowstone, Teton National park areas. Tent camping can be accommodated almost anywhere in the area for a very minimal fee. $6 to $8 a night. I travelled there a few years ago with my two sons, sleeping in a tent, the temperatures even during July and August will get down in the mid to lower 30's so be prepared for that. Also, that whole area includes some very large herds of buffalo, bear, and range cattle. Some area have restrictions or warnings about any open food containers. Place your coolers and food stores in the trunk of your car. To the east you may want to also include the Black Hills of South Dakota, Little Big Horn Monument, Mt. Rushmore, and the Snake River valley.
You may want to avoid the weekend after the 4th of July, unless you love the noise of motorcycles. Sturges Bike Rally near Mount Rushmore attracts several hundred thousand bikers during that week of bike festivities.
I would highly suggest exploring all of the areas within a few hundred mile radius of Yellowstone.
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