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 breathtaking beaches of the Sunshine State.

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St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
Cape San Blas, Florida
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Located southeast of Panama City, St. Joseph features scenic sand dunes and nearby trails for cyclists and hikers. Snorkel, dive, fish, and relax on the sugar-white sand.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Key Largo, Florida
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Step into a Jimmy Buffet song when you come to Key Largo. Plus, John Pennekamp's location allows for great aquatic scenery at the nearby coral reef and the famous, underwater 30-foot statue, "Christ in the Abyss." Visitors can snorkle, scuba dive, or ride in a glass-bottom boat that shows off the stunning marine life.
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Melbourne Beach, Florida
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Known for its excellent saltwater fishing and world-class waves, Sebastian Inlet has three miles of beaches to cater to surfers, kayakers, anglers or snorklers.
Caladesi Island
Dunedin, Florida
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Caladesi Island is an undeveloped barrier island featuring three pristine miles of beaches and a three-mile nature trail. The island is located in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area.
Gamble Rogers Memorial SRA
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Swimming, sunbathe and collect seashells on your stay here. And if you're lucky, you may even spot some sea turtles laying their eggs on the beach, under the moonlight. It doesn't get more romantic than that.
Cayo Costa State Park
Boca Grande, Florida
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With nine miles of beautiful beaches and acres of pine forests, oak-palm hammocks and mangrove swamps, this barrier island park is only accessible by boat or passenger ferry. It's 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.
Henderson Beach State Park
Destin, Florida
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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.
Fort Clinch State Park
Fernandina Beach, FLorida
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Fort Clinch features a six-mile trail perfect for hikers and cyclists, and also attracts beachgoers wanting to fish, swim and collect shells.
St. George Island State Park
St. George Island, Florida
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A wildlife haven, St. George Island is known for its undeveloped beaches and open space. The park features full-facility and primitive campsites, and popular activities include swimming, canoeing, boating and hiking.
Sunshine Key RV Resort and Marina
Big Pine Key, Florida
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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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