Ochlockonee River State Park, Sopchoppy, FL

This is a neat park. Lots of trails for hiking. Access to two rivers for canoe/kayakers. Unique wildlife, WHITE squirrels and deer. Be easy to spend a week here. Campground has a nice layout with foliage between all the sites. Bath house are neat and clean as with all Florida State parks. Fishing docks and a swimming area are available. Fair warning, this place is out in the boonies. Bring supplies with you as it is a hick to the nearest chain store.

Long Point Campground, Brevard County

This has become one of our favorites. It's located on A1A, 2 miles south of the Marine Life Sanctuary and 2 miles north of Sabastian Inlet State Park. Within 2 miles, either north or south, you have beach access. The campground itself is located on the river. The location offers multiple mangrove islands to explore by kayak or canoe. Dolphins are often seen running mullet around the islands and even had them a couple yards from our last campsite. Many of the sites offer water access for a small boat, i.e. kayak/canoe. Several of the sites offer more shore front to dock a bigger boat or fishing from the banks. Warning, bath houses are nothing special here. As it is a county park, they can get a little rough by Monday morning. Located on A1A, at the entrance of the park is a mom/pop restaurant and a small bait store. Haven't tried the food yet. No see ums.....Winter months it's beautiful, summer it is brutal. Bring your bug spray. If there is a "sheller" in the family, they will love wading the surf here.

Florida Caverns State Park, Marianna, FL

This place is cool and by far one of my favorite adventures. The only public, open for tours cave system in Florida. Campsites are large and have full hookups. Multiple fishing areas and options. Many trail options. Gift shop. Clean and modern bathhouses. Historical points of interest. Minutes from town. This is a "do again" list camp. If you love the outdoors and you are looking for something a little different in Florida, this is the ticket.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo

Locate on Key Largo, John Peenekamp is a tourist spot. Park is commercialized with shops, dive shop, boat retails, paved roads and walks, and small sites. The positive, full hook up sites, lots of dinning and shopping options. It seems to be a hot spot for families that are exploring the Keys for the first time. There is a boat ramp, kayak/canoe launch area, picnic area, and areas where you can fish from the bank. The glass bottom boat tour was worth the expensive price, just to see the reef. The tour guide was knowledgeable and pointed out each fish species as well as delivered information on the history of the reef. The negative. The sites are right on top of each other. You do have room to pull your awning out, however that is it. Do it once and see it all. Some may love it, however it was not the Florida State Park normal that we have grown to love.