Winter Camping in Florida

[James Gibbons]

Hello:
Going to the Gulf Coast of Florida this Feb. Does anyone have any suggestions , on where to stay, (other than Wal-Mart).

Thank You

JG

[Bear]

Welcome to the site. And I also belive Camping at WallyWorld sux . I can't help you with where to camp in Florida as I am banished to the great white north for this winter. Hopefully sombody will chime in that can help you though. Remember to take lots of pics and post them for us to drool over up here on the frozen tundra .
Cheers
Bear

[milzat]

Thread moved to On The Road forum (Future Trips).

Hello James and Welcome to the forums.

My favorite place on the Gulf Coast in Florida would be Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in the Destin area. Of course, this is the only Gulf Coast park we've stay in.
We have visited a few state other parks in the Fort Walton/Destin area and I must say, they are all nice parks.
Henderson Beach State Park is very nice. We talked about staying there a couple nights when we return to the area.
Click on "Our Photos" below my sig to see photos of Topsail Hill(See Albums, Camping '05 and Camping '06).

Again, Welcome to the Forest River Forums. I hope you enjoy your stay.

Happy Camping.

[Roy]

Hi James,

We are now camped at Indian Creek RV Resort (a Sun Community) on the Gulf coast at Fort Myers Beach. This is certainly a very BUSY area and it's not even the peak months of Jan/Feb.
If you are coming this far south I would advise you to try to find a place as soon as possible. Campgrounds fill up fast.
Many campgrounds have specials for "first time visitors" but many do not honour them in peak times but there is no problem in asking. Campground policies differ from campground to campground.
Two sites you might check out are Sun Communities at www.sunrvresorts.com and Encore/Sunburst at www.rvonethego.com.
Both these companies also tend to give out discount camping coupons at various RV shows.

Roy & Shirley ( wandering around in our 2004 Georgetown)

[James Gibbons]

Hi Roy & Shirley:
Thank You for the info. We haven't camped in 30 yrs. bought a 2004 Surveyor in Oct. haven't slept in it yet, but are planning a trip to Florida in Feb. Any info we can gather is appreciated.

Happy Trails
Jim & Becky

[scubahigh97]

we to will be headed to florida this feb. we stay 3-4 weeks we like doing the manatee thing. we will stay at rock crusher cg. they have 40'+ wide camping spaces with trees between each space, full hook up it is a real nice cg. hope you have a good time.

[milzat]

Welcome to the Forest River Forums, scubahigh97.

Where about is Rock Crusher Campground. Do you have a link to it?

Never mind, I found it. Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park

[James Gibbons]

Originally Posted by scubahigh97

we to will be headed to florida this feb. we stay 3-4 weeks we like doing the manatee thing. we will stay at rock crusher cg. they have 40'+ wide camping spaces with trees between each space, full hook up it is a real nice cg. hope you have a good time.

Hello:
Thank You for the info found Rock Crusher RV Park in the AAA book will check it out.

Happy Trails
Jg

[2manytoyz]

Another vote for Topsail Hill. I posted pictures and details here: http://2manytoyz.com/topsail.html

[James Gibbons]

Hello Robert & Dawn
Thank You for the reply, and the pictures.

Happy Trails
JG