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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in Florida
20 camps in Florida that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Oct–Apr, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In April expect highs near 83°F and lows near 58°F.
Best areas for wildlife watching and birding
- Around Silver Springs Shores10 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Lehigh Acres3 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Florida are good for wildlife watching and birding?
20 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 1 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 April expect highs near 83°F and lows near 58°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 90% also offer fishing, 90% also offer boating & paddling, 70% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding in FloridaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
W.P. Franklin South Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalWP Franklin South Recreation Area is a day use area located on the Caloosahatchee River adjacent to the WP Franklin Lock and Dam. Visitors can watch boats traversing the 152 mile Okeechobee…
View camp →- Hopkins Prairie CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
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…
View camp → - Lake Eaton CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
A large, shallow lake cradled by the Big Scrub, Lake Eaton offers many distinctive faces. As a seasonal access area, the Lake Eaton Campground has only 14 sites. At the end of the road, the…
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Clearwater Lake Rec AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalClearwater Lake Recreation Area offers a quiet getaway along the southeastern edge of the Ocala National Forest, just outside the community of Paisley, Florida. With a shaded campground…
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Doe Lake Group SiteFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDoe Lake is a group campsite with a variety of activities. Centered around a historic lodge with a large group kitchen, it's an ideal place for major outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people.…
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Canaveral National Seashore PermitsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCanaveral National Seashore is located midway along Florida's east coast where warm waters and a temperate climate meet to host species as diverse as bald eagles and alligators or…
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Wright Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signalWright 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…
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Lake Shore Group CampFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLake Shore Group Campground sits on the north shore of Fore Lake in Ocala National Forest. It is a favorite for scout, church and civic groups, as well as large families and reunions.
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