Florida's east coast stretches from southeast Georgia to the warm waters of the state's famous Keys. Go RV camping along the coastline in parks near resort areas in the midst of the natural beauty of beaches and inlets. There are numerous recreational activities on beaches and inlets, and state and national parks offer many amenities for RV campers year-round.
The northeast corner of Florida is known as the First Coast and includes the city of Jacksonville, resort areas on Amelia Island and the sites of ancient dunes and tidal creeks. Several state parks in the area have full RV camping facilities with 20 and 30 amp hookups including Fort Clinch State Park at the far northeast tip of the state in Fernandina Beach. Campsites among the scenic dunes of Little Talbot Island State Park also have space for RVs with amenities like hookups and dump sites.
Central Florida's RV parks include locations near popular tourist destinations such as St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, and Daytona Beach. The state parks with RV amenities between St. Augustine and the Daytona area have sites along creeks and rivers as well as beachside campfire circles. There campgrounds with full views of the Atlantic Ocean like those at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area and Sebastian Inlet State Park. Others are located amongst the shade of trees along the river.
Vacationers who want to relax on the white sandy beaches of southeast Florida can do so without spending a large sum at luxury hotels in Miami and Key West. There are campgrounds with RV hookups all along state's southernmost tip including the Florida Keys. Full facility campgrounds with grills, dump stations, electricity are located from the Fort Pierce area to islands in the keys like Bahia Honda.
The miles of beaches, salt marshes and rivers on Florida's east coast give campers ample opportunities for fishing and angling. Many parks have fire rings, grills, picnic tables and covered areas for campers to clean, prepare and eat the day's catch. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission publishes fishing tips, forecasts, calendars and a list of piers on its website. It also has information on state fishing licenses. Other activities along the coast of Florida include canoeing, kayaking, hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing and surfing. Some campgrounds rent equipment for guests and offer natural history, Segway and bird watching tours.
Reservations for state park RV sites can be made up to eleven months in advance via the ReserveAmerica website. You can buy passes for state and national parks online. Campsite fees vary. However, discounts are available for senior citizens and physically challenged guests at state parks. While pets are allowed at many parks, policies may vary. The Florida State Parks website has detailed information on pet rules.
