With its beautiful state parks, renowned beaches and wild Everglades, Florida is a sought-after spot for campers. Experience a diverse range of natural environments camping in Florida while enjoying year-round mild weather. If you enjoy primitive camping in the Sunshine State, there are several clubs that plan events and trips.
The Northeast Florida Camping Club is a family-oriented online group that plans year-round activities around Florida and southern Georgia. The Northeast Florida Camping Club was organized to help campers and families come together as a group to enjoy the outdoors. The club provides a calendar of the year's events including overnight primitive camping trips. The club also hosts an annual rally, a three-day event filled with contests and activities. The Northeast Florida Camping Club also provides an online forum where campers can share camping recipes, suggest future camping destinations and swap stories.
The Northeast Florida Camping Club
neflcc.com
Established in Florida, the Soggy Bottoms Camping Club is open to campers from all over America. The club offers an active online community where both primitive campers and RVers can discuss all aspects of camping from experiences to campsite reviews. Members are encouraged to post their camping events on the club's calendar as well as join other events. Soggy Bottoms Camping Club enables those interested in primitive camping to organize camping trips with people who share the same interests.
Soggy Bottoms Camping Club
soggybottomscc.com
Florida Great Outdoors, based in Hollywood, Florida, is a gay-friendly organization that offers day and overnight camping trips in the spring and fall. Local trips with Florida Great Outdoors are at little or no cost for individuals over 18 years old. Trips are not exclusive to members; anyone who enjoys the outdoors and provides his own camping equipment may participate.
Florida Great Outdoors
3389 Sheridan St. #257
Hollywood, FL 33021
floridagreatoutdoors.org
A nonprofit volunteer organization, Florida Trail Association was incorporated in 1964 in Gainesville, Florida. The association constructs, preserves and promotes 1,400 miles of Florida's trails while planning primitive camping and hiking trips. The organization has 18 chapters in Florida that offer overnight hiking trips for people interested in exploring the outdoors with fellow hikers.
Florida Trail Association
5415 SW 13th St.
Gainesville, FL 32608
352-378-8823
floridatrail.org
Wilderness Trekkers is a nonprofit organization located in central Florida with over 100 members who are dedicated to educating and promoting responsible recreational use and enjoyment of the outdoors. In addition to planning primitive camping events around Florida, Wilderness Trekkers hosts an annual gathering, a weekend of camping and training sessions where speakers share knowledge and experiences. Members of Wilderness Trekkers also participate in events including kayaking, canoeing, hiking and biking.
Wilderness Trekkers
7899 NW 118th Court
Ocala, FL 34482
wilderness-trekkers.org
