Blackwater River State Forest
At Blackwater River State Forest near Milton, immerse yourself in the largest state forest in Florida: 190,000 acres surrounding the Blackwater River and its tributaries.
Blackwater River State Park
Stunning white sand beaches along the Blackwater River tempt swimmers during the warm months and paddlers and hikers all year to this state park east of Milton.
Blue Spring State Park
Blue Spring State Park is well acclaimed for being the best place in Florida to see manatees in the wild, and we don’t mean a dozen or two. Think hundreds.
Brownville Park
Arcadia 0.5 milesUpriver from Arcadia, this 75-acre county park in the Peace River floodplain with fascinating geologic features centers on camping, paddling, and fossil hunting.
Cabin Rentals
Places you can stay in a cabin in Florida, including state parks and county parks as well as developed campgrounds and lodgings with cabins
Camel Lake Recreation Area
Bristol milesA beauty spot among the sandhills surrounding Camel Pond, Camel Lake Recreation Area is a relatively remote camping destination in the Apalachicola National Forest.
Camp Chowenwaw Park
Green Cove Springs 3.1 milesIn a deep forest on Black Creek north of Green Cove Springs, Camp Chowenwaw Park is a unique destination for campers and hikers, a former Girl Scout camp with a rich history.
Camping at Blackwater River State Park
A candid review of the campground at Blackwater River State Park near Milton, where we spent nearly a week, in numerous different sites, in spring 2013.
Car Camping
Explore the best places to tent camp in Florida without being far from your car.
Catfish Creek Preserve State Park
Lake Wales 10.2 milesAt Catfish Creek Preserve State Park, the steep ridges of blinding white sand are some of Florida's most ancient landscapes, an unusual and unique natural area for Central Florida.
Cayo Costa State Park
To spend a day or a weekend on your own deserted island? Heaven. This is one of the tougher and costlier state parks to get to, but well worth it.
Coldwater Gardens
A private nature retreat north of Milton, Coldwater Gardens is a study in serenity, melding camping, gardening, and enjoyment of natural habitats along the Coldwater Creek basin.