By Sylvia Cochran
The Best Florida RV Campgrounds
Florida is the destination of choice not just for students on spring break, but also for recreational vehicle (RV) campers who are exploring the various coastal and inland regions of the Sunshine State. Depending on the time of your trip, you will encounter a temperate climate that lends itself to virtually year-round camping and offers the perfect backdrop for a wide array of enjoyable outdoor activities. Although campgrounds for RV use are plentiful, only the best Florida RV campgrounds combine propane sales and grocery store availability with the green light to bring along the family pet. Read on and learn about some of the most noteworthy RV parks that feature those luxurious extras that set them apart.
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Check out Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Jacksonville. This campground has water, electricity and sewer hookups at all 293 campsites, and offers facilities for doing laundry and taking hot showers. An on-site grocery store provides staples and treats. Dogs are allowed as long as they are properly leashed at all times. A recreational hall and clubhouse round out the amenities of this luxurious RV campground.
Older RV campers will appreciate the round-the-clock security personnel that is on duty to ensure the campers' safety. This campground is used by tent campers, those who rent cabins and RV aficionados alike.
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
500 Wonderwood Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32233
(904) 249-4700
Clark Family Campground
Visit the Clark Family Campground near Daytona with your pets, and enjoy this facility that offers 150 camp sites with full hookups. RVers enjoy the availability of propane to refill onboard tanks or exchange removable tanks.
Other amenities at this RV park are a clubhouse, a laundry and hot shower facilities, as well as the availability of campfire pits. An on-site grocery store provides convenient last-minute shopping and replenishing of basic necessities. Bird watchers will enjoy the presence of various species, such as ibis, eagles and storks, that seem to populate the park at times.
Clark Family Campground
1440 E. Minnesota Ave.
Orange City, Florida 32763
(386) 775-3996
Naples/Marco Island KOA
Opt for the Naples/Marco Island KOA site if you enjoy having a hot tub and heated outdoor pool nearby. This campground offers propane and grocery sales and, as an added bonus, phone hookups. Campers without a satellite dish may pay a bit extra for cable television hookups as well at any one of the 172 sites.
Pets on leashes are permitted, and this RV campground is a great place to set up camp and go exploring the surrounding area. Close by are facilities that set up airboat tours, and the local wilderness provides ample opportunity to get up-close and personal with alligators and even manatees.
Naples/Marco Island KOA
1700 Barefoot Williams Road
Naples, Florida 34113
(239) 774-5455
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About the Author:
Based in the Los Angeles area, Sylvia Cochran is a seasoned freelance writer focusing on home and garden, travel and parenting articles. Her work has appeared in "Families Online Magazine" and assorted print and Internet publications.
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