Camping near hiking trails in Florida
49 camps in Florida within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are Oct–Apr, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In October expect highs near 83°F and lows near 63°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fnst - Osceola Section | 20.3 mi | 9 | Cobb Hunt Camp · 0.0 mi |
| Fnst - Lake George Section | 40.4 mi | 8 | Grassy pond · 0.1 mi |
| The Trampled Track | 0.2 mi | 6 | Group Landing · 0.2 mi |
| Fnst - Wakulla Section | 30.6 mi | 4 | Bent Sapling Camp · 0.0 mi |
| Fnst - Seminole Section | 27.0 mi | 4 | Clearwater Lake Rec Area · 0.2 mi |
| Olustee Battlefield Tr | 1.0 mi | 4 | Group Landing · 1.9 mi |
| Fnst - Apalach Section | 34.4 mi | 3 | Porter Lake · 0.0 mi |
| Fnst - Western Connector | 27.7 mi | 3 | Lake Eaton Campground · 1.1 mi |
| Wright Lake | 4.3 mi | 3 | Campsite · 2 mi SW of Sumatra · 0.1 mi |
| Salt Springs Spur Trail | 2.9 mi | 3 | Campsite · 4 mi E of Lake Kerr · 0.6 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Silver Springs Shores23 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Hosford11 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Lake City9 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Florida are good for hiking?
49 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 6 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Oct–Apr, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In October expect highs near 83°F and lows near 63°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 43% also offer boating & paddling, 41% also offer fishing, 33% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in FloridaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Cobb Hunt CampFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
If you're looking for a nice quiet spot outside of the city, the primitive Cobb Hunt Camp is perfect for you. The campground sits under the pines of the Osceola National Forest, located…
View camp → - Hickory Landing CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.4 miView camp →
- west delancyOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 miView camp →
- Lake Delancy West OHV CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
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View camp → - Campsite · 3 mi E of Lake KerrOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.4 miView camp →
- Butlers Ferry (Trails End Marina)Federal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Lake Seminole](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=445&agencyCode=130)
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St Lucie SouthFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSt. Lucie Campground provides a relaxing camping experience on the St. Lucie Canal, part of the 152 mile Okeechobee Waterway that spans South Florida from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of…
View camp →- Hopkins Prairie CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
An island of shade amid a broad, winding grassland, the Hopkins Prairie Campground is a seasonal destination for campers looking to get off the beaten path. An unsung gem, Hopkins Prairie…
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Free camps for hiking
Wright Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 miWright Lake is located approximately 25 miles from the Gulf of Mexico in an area known as the Forgotten Coast. Wright Lake and nearby Hickory Landing provide easy access to the Apalachicola…
View camp →- Cobb Hunt CampFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
If you're looking for a nice quiet spot outside of the city, the primitive Cobb Hunt Camp is perfect for you. The campground sits under the pines of the Osceola National Forest, located…
View camp → - Bradwell Island CampDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
Primitive, tent area, fire ring
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