Who wants to go camping?! Now that the weather and humidity are cooler, there is no better time than the present to go camping. Who doesn't love being one with nature and enjoying the outdoors? But camping can get downright expensive. I found some awesome cheap or free campsites in Florida that won't break your budget. Enjoy:
1. Flying A Myakka SF - A $10.00 pass or permit is all that's required to camp here. There are 16-29 campsites available. There is wildlife viewing, picnic tables, restrooms, a fire ring, and a grill. These are primitive campsites and water is not provided. You can get a permit at the ranger station or at campsite #6. It is located at 2000 S. River Rd. , North Port. Fla 34223. (941)460-1333.
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| CHEAP FLORIDA CAMPING THAT WON'T BREAK YOUR BUDGET - FLYING A MYAKKA SF |
2. Wood Lake Hunt Camp - This is a free, first come first served campground. You can stay up to 14 days here, except during gun season when it's used as a hunting camp. It is primitive camping with restrooms, picnic tables, and a boat ramp. It sits on the Ochlockonee River. It's located in Sopchoppy, Fla., (850) 643-2282.
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| CHEAP FLORIDA CAMPING THAT WON'T BREAK YOUR BUDGET - WOOD LAKE HUNT CAMP |
3. Babcock Webb WMA - The camping is free here but there is $3 cost for a day use permit. Camping is only permitted on the weekends and in the designated camping areas. They have a boat ramp, a fire ring, and picnic tables. This one is near water. The address is 29201 Green Gulf Blvd., Punta Gorda, Fla. 850-4884676.
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| CHEAP FLORIDA CAMPING THAT WON'T BREAK YOUR BUDGET - BABCOCK WEBB WMA |
4. Fore Lake Campground - This is a pay campground at $12 a night. It has 30 campsites and each has a picnic table, grill, and lantern pole. It has a shower house and restrooms. It boasts a beautiful beach for swimming and has a fishing pier. There is a camp host on site and gates are open till 8 pm. If you get here after late, you can call (352)652-6312 for a gate code. It is located on SR 314, Silver Springs, Fla. (352)236-0288.
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| CHEAP FLORIDA CAMPING THAT WON'T BREAK YOUR BUDGET - FORE LAKE CAMPGROUND |
5. Matanzas State Forest Primitive Camp - This is a pay campground at $10 a night. It is open year round, but only has 5 campsites available. It has a grill, picnic tables, a fire ring, bathrooms and is near the water. You need to contact the Florida Forest Service at 386-585-6150 before 7 pm for the combination for the gate lock and a permit. The address is Double Gate Rd. at US 1 South, St. Augustine, Fla. (386)446-6786.
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| CHEAP FLORIDA CAMPING THAT WON'T BREAK YOUR BUDGET - MATANZAS STATE FOREST |
6. JB Starkey Wilderness Park - There are 16 tent camping sites. They have restrooms with showers and a small shelter, a fire ring, grills and drinking water. Primitive camping is $5.00, regular tent camping is $10 nightly. Reservations are required. There are about 15 tent campsites. It is located at 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd. , New Port Richey, Fla. (727)834-3247.
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| CHEAP FLORIDA CAMPING THAT WON'T BREAK YOUR BUDGET - JB STARKEY PARK |
I'm in Seattle and camping in February sounds so crazy! But, if I was in Florida, it sounds like such a fun weekend adventure!
ReplyDeleteThis seems so cool! I haven't been camping in 20 years and I had so much fun the last time I took a camping trip. You got me thinking about going camping again!
ReplyDeleteI know that camping is the way to go if you want to save money on a trip however, I am not a fan of camping at all! I like the idea of it, but I'm arachnophobic, so it's not a great option for me!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't gone camping in years, but this would certainly be a great place to try it out again. The grounds look very inviting and now that the weather is better, it may be something we have to think about doing again, since our sonny boy is now 9 years old and would enjoy it
ReplyDeleteWhat a great list. I am not much of a camper but my husband is. He is determined to get the family to go camping this summer. We will see. lol We live in Colorado so we have a tons of places to set up camp too.
ReplyDeleteCamping is on my summer bucket list! Florida would be great because it doesn't get too freezing cold :)
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I would be so happy if my sweetie would want to go camping - he's not into that type of thing. I went a couple of times in college – lots of fun. I could go with my brother and nephew, for sure though.
ReplyDeleteWhat good deals. I used to love to camp but live in the country now so I feel like we are always camping. We camped in Florida when I was a kid. It was fun. These sites are affordable .
ReplyDeleteI always love a trip to the outdoors and camping is definitely something I always like to do. Florida seems like a great place to do it too! And more so that they're affordable.
ReplyDeleteIt's still a bit cold to go camping in Virginia, but I look forward to it in the Spring. I love doing anything outdoors, and Florida seems a great area to go camping.
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