From white sand beaches to moss-draped forests, Florida’s campgrounds are where adventure meets tranquility.

Florida might be known for theme parks and retirees, but ask any seasoned camper and they’ll tell you—this state is hiding some serious gems. Whether you’re pitching a tent under a canopy of Spanish moss, parking your RV beside a crystal-clear spring, or falling asleep to the sound of ocean waves, Florida offers a little slice of paradise for every kind of camper.

Here are 10 of the best campgrounds in Florida, with a mix of tent-only and RV-friendly sites, and everything you need to plan your next sun-soaked escape.

1. Bahia Honda State Park – Big Pine Key

📍 36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
⛺ Campsites: 80 total (RV and tent)
🌐 Reservations: floridastateparks.org

This is the bucket-list camping destination in the Florida Keys. Bahia Honda sits right on the Atlantic, with palm-fringed beaches and turquoise waters that feel more like the Caribbean than the continental U.S. The Sandspur and Buttonwood campgrounds offer RV and tent sites, with ocean views that are hard to beat.

Snorkel just off the beach, rent a kayak, or climb the old railroad bridge for panoramic sunset views. When the stars come out and the breeze picks up, it’s pure magic.

2. Fort De Soto Park – Tierra Verde

📍 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
⛺ Campsites: 236 (some waterfront, tent and RV)
🌐 Reservations: pinellas.gov

Fort De Soto offers some of the best beachfront camping on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The sites are spacious and shaded by mangroves, many with direct water access. You can paddle straight from your campsite or catch fish right from the shore.

Miles of trails wind through the park, including a paved path for biking and a boardwalk that cuts through a peaceful wetland. Keep your eyes peeled for manatees and dolphins—this is wild Florida at its best.

3. Juniper Springs Recreation Area – Ocala National Forest

📍 26701 FL-40, Silver Springs, FL 34488
⛺ Campsites: 79 tent and RV sites
🌐 Reservations: recreation.gov

If you’re looking for a quiet, enchanted forest setting, Juniper Springs is your place. Located deep in the Ocala National Forest, this campground is shaded by towering oaks and pines, with a historic stone spring that’s perfect for a refreshing swim.

Don’t miss the seven-mile paddle trail down Juniper Run—one of the most scenic and pristine kayak trips in the state. Wildlife is everywhere here: otters, turtles, gators, and birds galore.

4. Anastasia State Park – St. Augustine

📍 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
⛺ Campsites: 139 (tent and RV)
🌐 Reservations: floridastateparks.org

Just minutes from the historic charm of St. Augustine, Anastasia feels like its own little world. The campground is tucked among ancient sand dunes and thick maritime forest, offering plenty of privacy and shade.

A short walk or bike ride brings you to four miles of white sand beach, where you can surf, swim, or comb for seashells. There’s even a lagoon for paddling and birdwatching. It’s the perfect blend of coastal nature and cultural sightseeing.

5. Grayton Beach State Park – Santa Rosa Beach

📍 357 Main Park Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
⛺ Campsites: 59 (tent/RV), plus 30 cabins
🌐 Reservations: floridastateparks.org

Nestled between towering sand dunes and coastal lakes, Grayton Beach is a Gulf Coast treasure. The campground offers shaded sites and easy access to both the beach and Western Lake, a rare coastal dune lake perfect for paddling.

Trails wind through scrubby pine forest and lead to picture-perfect lookouts. And that emerald-green water? It’s even better in person. The sunsets here glow orange and purple, casting reflections across the water like oil on canvas.

6. Myakka River State Park – Sarasota

📍 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241
⛺ Campsites: 90 (tent and RV)
🌐 Reservations: floridastateparks.org

Welcome to gator country. Myakka River State Park is one of Florida’s oldest and wildest state parks, with sprawling wetlands, shady hammocks, and a river teeming with wildlife.

Campgrounds are quiet and scenic, with trails that take you through palmetto prairies and hardwood swamps. Don’t miss the canopy walkway—it lifts you above the trees for a bird’s-eye view of the forest. And yes, you’ll probably spot a few alligators sunning themselves nearby.

7. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park – Santa Rosa Beach

📍 7525 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
⛺ Campsites: 156 (tent and RV), plus cabins and bungalows
🌐 Reservations: floridastateparks.org

If you want amenities and wild beauty, Topsail Hill Preserve has both. This campground is like a mini resort tucked inside a coastal wilderness. Sites are level, shaded, and come with full hookups. There’s even a tram to take you to the beach.

Once you reach the dunes, you’ll be blown away—massive white sand hills meet aquamarine Gulf waters. The trails through the preserve are serene, often empty, and alive with birdsong.

8. St. George Island State Park – St. George Island

📍 1900 E Gulf Beach Dr, St George Island, FL 32328
⛺ Campsites: 60 (tent and RV)
🌐 Reservations: floridastateparks.org

St. George Island is a quiet barrier island off the Florida Panhandle, and the state park is its crown jewel. Camp here and you’re steps away from uncrowded beaches and miles of undeveloped coastline.

The sites are well-maintained and peaceful. Come sunrise, the light turns golden as waves roll lazily in. By night, the skies explode with stars. It’s a place where you unplug, unwind, and completely melt into nature.

9. Collier-Seminole State Park – Naples

📍 20200 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34114
⛺ Campsites: 120 (tent and RV)
🌐 Reservations: floridastateparks.org

Want to experience the Everglades without the crowds? Collier-Seminole blends tropical forest, mangrove swamps, and tidal marsh in a stunning mosaic of South Florida ecosystems.

Campsites are flat and shaded, and you can launch a kayak right into the Blackwater River. There’s also a historic walking dredge on site—the machine that helped build the original Tamiami Trail. Nature and history go hand in hand here.

10. Rainbow Springs State Park – Dunnellon

📍 19158 SW 81st Pl Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34432
⛺ Campsites: 60 (tent and RV)
🌐 Reservations: floridastateparks.org

Last but not least, Rainbow Springs is a freshwater paradise. The campground is quiet and wooded, and just a short drive or paddle away from the headwaters of the Rainbow River—one of Florida’s clearest and most beautiful springs.

Float the river on a tube, snorkel with fish, or hike along the old garden paths dotted with waterfalls. In summer, the water stays a crisp 72°F—a blessing on a hot day. This is old-school Florida magic.

Final Thoughts:

Camping in Florida is more than just a place to sleep—it’s a sensory experience. The soft rush of palms in the wind. The scent of salt and pine. The shimmer of sunrise on still water. From the Keys to the Panhandle, this state invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and soak it all in.

Pack your bug spray, bring your sense of wonder, and let Florida do the rest.