10 Beachfront Campgrounds in the Sunshine State
Whether you're up in the panhandle or down in the Keys, Florida's coasts are vast, beautiful and full of family-friendly camping activities. Here are 10 of the best places to set up camp and enjoy the breath-taking beaches of the Sunshine State.
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St. Joseph Peninsula
Florida Panhandle
Located southeast of Panama City, St. Joseph features scenic sand dunes and nearby trails for cyclists and hikers. Camp at St. Joseph Peninsula »
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Florida Keys
John Pennekamp's location allows for great aquatic scenery at the nearby coral reef. Visitors can snorkle, scuba dive or ride in a glass-bottom boat that shows off the stunning marine life. Camp at John Pennekamp »
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Atlantic Coast
Known for its excellent saltwater fishing, Sebastian Inlet has three miles of beaches to cater to surfers, kayakers, anglers or snorklers. Camp at Sebastian Inlet »
Caladesi Island
Gulf Coast
Caladesi Island is an undeveloped barrier island featuring three miles of beaches and a three-mile nature trail. The island is located in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. Camp at Caladesi Island »
Gamble Rogers Memorial SRA
Atlantic Coast
Along with beach activities like swimming, sunbathing and shelling, Gamble Rogers also features unique wildlife such as egg-laying sea turtles during the summer months. Camp at Gamble Rogers »
Cayo Costa State Park Gulf Coast
Cayo Costa is only accessible by boat or passenger ferry, and is known for fishing, shell-seeking and exploration on the 5 1/2 miles of trails. Bicycles can be rented for a tour of the island. Camp at Cayo Costa »
Henderson Beach Florida Panhandle
Henderson Beach features 60 campsites and is known for being family-friendly. It features a playground on the nature trail, sand dunes, and water and electric hookups at the campgrounds. Camp at Henderson Beach »
Fort Clinch State Park
Atlantic Coast
Fort Clinch features a six-mile trail perfect for hikers and cyclists, and also attracts beachgoers wanting to fish, swim and collect shells. Camp at Fort Clinch »
St. George Island State Park
Florida Panhandle
A wildlife haven, St. George Island is known for great shelling and excellent bird watching. The park features full-facility and primitive campsites, and popular activities include swimming, canoeing, boating and hiking. Camp at St. George Island »
Sunshine Key RV Resort
Florida Keys
A 75-acre island with a resort set up for RV campers, Sunshine Key allows a getaway with all your favorite beach activities--swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing.
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