5 Tips To Ensure A Great Time At North Florida Campgrounds

By Cathy Mercer


Grab your tent, load up the RV and head out to the great and wild outdoors. Sounds like a wonderful idea until you realize there is no dry ground to pitch your tent, no hook ups for your RV and worse of all no bathrooms or running water. Here are 5 tips on what to look for at North Florida Campgrounds to help you plan the vacation you want.

For those who want to truly be outside, experience nature or see geographical wonders, try staying at a National or State Park. Many Indian Reservations also have public campgrounds available. The amenities are usually without frills and include tent sites or spartan cabins.

Find out before pitching your tent if there is a maximum number of people allowed and if pets are permitted. Ask if there is a picnic table, running water, and fire ring at your site. Will you be give an easily accessible, level, and cleared spot or will you be off a footpath. Find out if there are showers and bathrooms or if you will be using a porta potty or digging a trench.

For a more activities focused and social type of vacation, try one of the locations that are close to an attraction and offers amenities such as tours to theme parks and other points of interest. Most of these campgrounds will also have a swimming pool, horseback riding, bicycle and boat rentals, nightly events, planned activities each day, and even a hot tub to warm up at night.

A camper will also be able to find different options on where they will stay. There are tent sites, simple one room cabins, and deluxe cabins that have multiple rooms, separate bedrooms, kitchen, a bath, and climate control. More and more of these locations are making available yurts, wall tents, teepees and a train caboose.

If you rent or own an RV and plan to stay in it, know that most all Parks, Reservations, and campgrounds will welcome you. Before making any reservations find out if the spot is the proper size for your rig. Also, find out if you will have pull through or back in ability. If you want to have water, sewer, and electrical hookup, make certain it is included in your fee and available at your spot.

A couple of other important things to find out about is if there is a general store on site and if so do they offer fishing licenses, bait, tackle, first aid supplies and groceries. Find out if reservations are required and if there is a requirement for the length of your stay. Certainly, you want to know what the cost is going to be but you also need to know what is included in the fee and what is additional. If you have pets and want to bring them along, make sure the grounds will allow it.

Be it in a tent, cabin, or RV, some things cannot be prevented such as rain, high winds, or boiling sun. But you can use these 5 tips to ensure a great time at North Florida Campgrounds. Ask friends and neighbors for suggestions on where to go and do some your research. Plan ahead, then relax, spend quality time with family and friends, and have a great time.




About the Author: