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5 days ago | 
floridarambler.com | Bob Rountree
Camping veterans know that planning a successful Florida camping trip in any season, but especially the busy winter season, takes advance planning and a lot of patience. The most popular campgrounds are in Florida State Parks, and they are the hardest to reserve. RV sites are in greatest demand. Tent campers have more options, especially in wildlife refuges, forests and county parks.
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1 week ago | 
floridarambler.com | Bob Rountree
You’ll find Old Florida at every turn in downtown Fort Pierce. You cannot escape references to A.E. Backus and his influence on the cadre of famed landscape artists known collectively as The Highwaymen. There’s a museum and gallery here dedicated to their work.
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2 weeks ago | 
floridarambler.com | Bob Rountree |Bonnie Gross
Veteran journalists who worked together at Fort Lauderdale's SunSentinel newspaper, Bonnie and Bob founded FloridaRambler.com in 2010 to explore the natural, authentic Florida, writing about their natural interests in hiking, biking, paddling, RV and tent camping, wildlife, unique lodging, dining and historic places.
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2 weeks ago | 
floridarambler.com | Bob Rountree
Gold Head Branch State Park has long been on my radar, a small dot on the map with a curious name in the middle of nowhere, out of range of any major highways but close enough to the University of Florida to be a great camping option on game weekends. One of Florida’s earliest state parks, Gold Head Branch was developed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, which was created to combat unemployment during the Great Depression.
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1 month ago | 
floridarambler.com | Bob Rountree
The St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival, celebrating its 42nd year in 2025, is a cooperative effort of nearly a dozen Lions Clubs, some as far away as Jacksonville, who supply volunteers to participate and raise money for their club’s respective charities.
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1 month ago | 
floridarambler.com | Bob Rountree
I’ve camped a few times at this Brevard County park in Titusville, enjoying its proximity to the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral National Seashore and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. And I’ve used it as a base for exploring Cocoa Beach. The campground’s expansive waterfront lawn is one of the best vantage points anywhere for viewing rocket launches, and its central location offers convenient access to charming Cocoa Village and the popular restaurants of Port Canaveral.
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1 month ago | 
floridarambler.com | Bob Rountree
Camping in Florida’s county parks is increasingly on our radar as campers are increasingly shut out of heavily booked state parks and face skyrocketing rates at private campgrounds. County parks are often more accessible, well-maintained, inexpensive and near fun things to do. The only downside we have found is that some county park campgrounds attract loud revelers on weekends and vagrants at other times, so park security should be a consideration.
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1 month ago | 
floridarambler.com | Bob Rountree
The closest beach to Disney World is an hour away, but your options expand if you are willing to drive a few minutes more. Cocoa Beach is the surfing capital of Florida and a popular destination for the Disney World crowd. A big plus is its proximity to the Kennedy Space Center. Tourists cluster in hotels near the pier, restaurants and Ron Jon’s Surf Shop, which is open 24 hours a day.
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1 month ago | 
floridarambler.com | Bob Rountree
The unspoiled beach at Canaveral National Seashore has a special feeling about it. Terns scamper along the tide line to a gentle symphony of waves lapping on golden sand. Not a soul in sight. Even if there were, there’s plenty of room. Kick off your shoes. This is Canaveral National Seashore, the longest unspoiled beach in Florida, 24 miles of pristine coastal sanctuary for people and wildlife.
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1 month ago | 
floridarambler.com | Bob Rountree
These eight state parks along the Gulf coast showcase Florida’s best beaches, making these beachfront campgrounds among the most desirable in the state. The soft white-sugar sands and the Gulf’s emerald green waters of these treasured parks set the stage for a magical overnight stay in your tent or RV. Let’s go!Big Lagoon State Park has two white-sand beaches of its own on the Intracoastal Waterway, but if you are looking for beaches directly on the Gulf, simply cross the bridge to Perdido Key.
