Four Florida State Parks
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Topic: Four Florida State Parks
Posted By: CharlieM
Subject: Four Florida State Parks
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2013 at 10:52pm
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Just returned from a 1150 mile trip around North and Central Florida. Four state parks: Ochlockonee:  Wet and swampy. Maybe a different time of year.Silver River:  Very nice. Water, electric, no sewer, nice pull through or back-ins.Rainbow Springs: Nothing special. Older campground originally commercial. Close spacing. Springs and waterfalls require driving to separate entrance.Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center: Nice, new, electric, water, no sewer. Wide spaced and treed sites. Interesting museum, carillon tower. Pull through and back-ins. Festival of lights in December.Toilet seal failed (would not hold water) but got it replaced under warranty by non-FR dealer in Lakeland, FL. One Pod sighted, but it was for sale on a residential lawn; none in campgrounds or on the road. ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 6:30am
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Charlie- Thanks for the review! We have been to Silver River and agree wholeheartedly. Did you hike to the River boat launch? (I wouldn't want to haul my own canoe or kayak that far!) We had Rainbow Springs on our "short list", but now I think we'll just do the springs as a day trip. Now the real thanks for the Stephen Foster CC heads up. We just reserved for three days in December. I swear I was unaware that they had camping available- I must have mis-read the web site. We are really looking forward to the light festival. Thanks! ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 8:37am
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Good to hear on Silver Springs, making a pit stop there in November. Also plan on spending 3 days at Henderson Beach. Any word on that park. Looks nice on the web; but one never knows! hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 10:03am
Can't give you much help on Henderson Beach. You know, it's right in my backyard so I've never been there. We drive by it all the time, but have only stopped once. It looks fine from the road and on the Web site. Water and electric hookups. There is some low scrub vegetation, but it's really an open beach park. I'm not a beach person so I haven't look too closely, but if you are looking for a nice beach stay and close to lots of tourist stuff Henderson should be fine. ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 8:33am
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Thanks Charlie for the info. Never camped on the beach before. ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 8:41am
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Years ago (around 1975) we had a big old station wagon. We went to Anastasia Island (St. Augustine Beach) and were assigned a site right on the beach. At the time we had 3 young children and a pop-up and ended up stuck in the sand while backing up into our site. Now, after living in Florida for 11 years, we know the different types of sand and avoid camping where there is "sugar" sand. I imagine Florida campgrounds have learned from past mistakes and offer beachfront camping only on firmer sand. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 9:06am
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I hope so! I don't think the campground is right on the baech though. ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |