FL Gulf Coast and Key Campgrounds-Need Help

[whj77372]

I would like to warn you that if you don't go far south, even in Florida, this time of year, it can get cold. It is mid November now and I would not recomend anything above West Plam Beach until April. Good Luck

[boatnut]

Originally Posted by whj77372

I would like to warn you that if you don't go far south, even in Florida, this time of year, it can get cold. It is mid November now and I would not recomend anything above West Plam Beach until April. Good Luck

Cold is relevant, If it's over 80, i'm too hot and sweating. low 50's at night and high of 70 during day is just about perfect for me, especially when camping.

Ocala was just about right last year although we did have some nights where it dipped into the low 30's.

[bob27rwls]

John Pennecamp State park in marithon is great in the keys.
Jolly Rogers in marithon is a little pricey but great, right on the water.
Encore and Rock Crusher Canyon in Crystal River are great.
North Beach resort in St. Augustine is good to.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by boatnut

Cold is relevant, If it's over 80, i'm too hot and sweating. low 50's at night and high of 70 during day is just about perfect for me, especially when camping.

Ocala was just about right last year although we did have some nights where it dipped into the low 30's.

We stayed in Astor which is straight east of Ocala for 3 yrs and for at least a week each year, we had freezing temps at night. Now stay in the Orlando area and have only experienced a couple of nights in the 4 yrs that its gotten to freezing.

[h20ski]

I think it was 27 28 Dec 2009, Orlando, Fl water spigot froze. Only until the sun came up HAHA.

[clancythecamper]

I wasn't impressed with Long Key SP, just a place to pull off the highway and not far enough from that. John Pennecamp was amazing in Key Largo. Mostly we preferred the farther south keys. Lots of RV parks, get as close to Key West as you can - IMHO. We didn't really take notes when we were down there because after driving it, we decided we wouldn't pull the trailer that far again.

Royal Coachman near Nokomis is a great place to stay and they have water access for kayaking and fishing.

You could try Turtle Beach (Sarasota County Park) They are beachfront and there is a place to launch the kayaks right next door.