Florida Public Campgrounds

Long Key State Park

• Situated in the center of the world-famous Florida Keys, Long Key State Park has 60 campsites along the Atlantic Ocean. Each site has water and electric connections, as well as a picnic table and a grill. Three restrooms with showers are located in the park, along with a dump station. Additional amenities include nature programs by park rangers, canoe and kayak rentals, and various picnic areas. The park contains hiking and nature trails, locations for fishing and a two-hour guided walking tour, as well as designated areas for snorkeling and swimming. Campers can take advantage of Long Key State Park's wildlife viewing.

  Long Key State Park
  67400 Overseas Highway
  Long Key, FL 33001
  305-664-4815
  floridastateparks.org

St. Andrews State Park

• St. Andrews State Park, situated in Panama City along the Gulf Coast of Florida's Panhandle region, has campground loops in an area with pine trees near Grand Lagoon. The park has 176 campsites that are equipped with electricity, water, picnic tables and grills. Park facilities include dump stations, five bathrooms with showers and a laundry facility. Hiking trails and a boat launch are within close proximity to the campground. St. Andrews State Park has canoe and kayak rentals, as well as three concession stores offering snacks, souvenirs and fishing licenses. Fishing sites are available on a jetty, in the surf and on two fishing piers. The park has hiking and nature trails, eight picnic pavilions with tables and concrete pads, and two playgrounds for children. The grounds also contain swimming beaches and a visitor's center.

  St. Andrews State Park
  4607 State Park Lane
  Panama City, FL 32408
  850-233-5140
  floridastateparks.org

Everglades National Park

• One of the most famous parks on the planet, Everglades National Park in South Florida is the largest subtropical wilderness in the country; it has been designated as a World Heritage Site and a Wetland of International Importance. Encompassing 2,400 square miles, the third largest park in the lower 48 states is well known for its wildlife viewing. The park has three campgrounds: Chekika, Flamingo and Long Pine Key. Amenities at the campgrounds vary, but all are open year-round and have amenities such as drinking water, picnic tables, restrooms, showers, grocery stores and dump stations. Back-country tent camping is also permitted.

  Everglades National Park
  40001 State Road 9336
  Homestead, FL 33034-6733
  305-242-7700
  nps.gov