Free Camping in Florida 🌴Budget Campgrounds | RV Dry Camping & Boondocking
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- We share some boondocking travel tips on how to get free camping in Florida! As full time RV nomads we're always looking for campsites along our road trip that won't break the budget 💰. Living off the grid for a few days in Florida's Water Management Area is our favorite way to take advantage of the beautiful Florida weather & scenic views while keeping costs to a minimum!
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Lake okachobee is where my Dad broke his neck in 1974. He lived as a quadraplegic for 40 years and was an awesome dad!
Sorry to hear that. Glad he was a great dad!
@@EatSeeRV thanks so much for this reply. You've made my day. It's Good to know there's still a few good ppl left in this world. Thanks so VERY much. In 1974, they used to drain the lake, that's what I was told by him, he went swimming in a subdivision where his nehews lived the day he got there From TN. The very next day, he stayed all night with his nephews and went swimming the next day at the same place, same dock he jumped from less than 24 hrs before then. He was the first of 3 boy's to reach the dock and dove right in, it was about 3 to 5 ft deep. Thank God for his family being there and going to call 911. God is good. Thanks again. Have a great day. I hope it's pretty in FL today I do wish I was at the ocean because it's raining and wet in TN. If I ever do get the chance to come to lake okachobee FL I'll definitely stay at your RV park. Thanks again and have a great fa
Sorry too 🙏
This randomly appeared in my recommended and what a perfect time! This is exactly the info I needed for free Florida campsites. Thanks for the vid!
No problem! Enjoy! - Dennis ✌️
You have great presentation skills and the videos offer some really great information. Thanks!
Thanks D, that really means a lot!😊
Please subscribe & stay tuned 📺✌️
Really well done , great presentation.😎👍
I live in Florida , lol ,
This makes me want to go camping -- in my back yard😅👍
Fewer mosquitoes 😳
I’m an RVer myself but I live in Florida and travel to other states and wish many other states were as accommodating as Florida is for RVers. I am glad that people who come here find that there are many places that are free or really low on the budget and still offer a lot of accommodations.
Yes it's great they offer so much public land.
Great presentations. Love that you pre-planned your narration. Have subscribed and rang the bell too. Looking forward for more.
Hi Russell Ballard!
Thank you so much! That really means a lot! 🍻 ✌️
This is great information. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome, thanks for watching! - Dennis ✌️
Thanks for sharing this info... very helpful... w/staying on a budget, etc.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Adrian Musteata u
Awesome! 6 months free camping! Great info, thank you!
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Thank you for sharing!
Of course! Enjoy & stay tuned! 📺 ✌️
Thanks so much it does look beautiful! I definitely want to spend a winter there!
It is! Next winter
This location was my first solo car camping site two weeks ago-it’s still a GREAT site!
Yay, that's so great to hear! Glad you enjoyed it! - Dennis
Thank you for the information, this is so helpful in so many ways.
You now have a new subscriber!😀
awesome! Thanks for watching :)
Lots of useful information, thanks for sharing this and this is a thumbs up video 👍
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! - Dennis ✌️
Nice work,thank you.
Hi Just TLS!
Thanks! Anytime. Please subscribe & stay tuned 📺 ✌️
Great video. Glad to find your video. Thanks
Hi Terry!
Welcome, we're stoked you found us too!
Thank you for watching & being a part of our journey! - Dennis 🤙
Great info. and vid...thanks guys
You're welcome, Glad you enjoyed it Bill!
You made a nice video I like your RV keep up the good work for 2019 :-)
Thanks bud! - Dennis ✌️
Hey thanks for the heads up on the Florida secrets. I am going to spend 9-14 days on two different trips. One trip in late January and one trip in early April. I am looking forward to trying some of your information out. Thanks
Sweet, Have fun on your trips Brian! Thanks for watching! - Dennis ✌️
You’re a very good commentator! Thanks for the info, I’ll look it up on line! By the way, I have an old 1974 VW Riviera Camper which is just like a van.
Great HD video and such a wonderful and professional spokesperson! Thanks
Thank you! - Liz
Great Vid. My New 30 ft fifth wheel camper has one battery. Every thing on my rig has to have either shore power or battery. I’ve been in Florida all my adult life and yes it gets 32 and below. Central heat takes plenty of power. So you must have Solar to boondock.
Hey Jim! Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! We agree, to boondock comfortably you want solar or a generator, and definitely extra battery. One 12 volt just won't cut it! - Liz
Hola thanks for the tour love it . Beautiful
Glad you enjoyed
Great video and information! Subbed!
1:22 I've stayed there and it was lovely. There is a bunch of little towns up US27 right in the middle where I've camped and never had any kind of issue. By 11pm county employees are asleep.
Enjoyed your video. We just spent a week on the beach in Florida and loved every minute of it.
Wonderful
Subbed. Good info, sharp video and, uhhhh, yer Purdy.!! Mebbe we'll sae y'all there! J&C
Thanks Jim, welcome to the channel!
Stay tuned 📺 ✌️
I camped in Freeport it was on the ocean and absolutely beautiful.
That's awesome!
Thanks for sharing! - Dennis✌️
This is awesome Please!
Please share more information about staying in Freeport Fl.
Free?
Where?
Boondocking?
Thank you so much, in advance🙂
Nice job. some great info. I looked in comments for possible list of campgrounds, but didn’t find it. I did find the blog referencing campgrounds and how to find them. Also, I don’t recall you mentioning a link to the blog. Again, this as enjoyable to watch and well done.
Thanks, good info.
Anytime! Glad you enjoyed it.
Please subscribe & stay tuned 📺 ✌️
Thanks for the info. We are trying to figure out the free Florida camping! Lynn and Danny
You did a great job on this one. We're not boondockers, but for those who are, this is great info. Good job.
Thank you!!
What's a boondocker?
Pretty awesome!!
Hello new friends! I love me some free camping! Hadn't made it down that far yet, but I am def going to check it out at some time!
Awesome good luck. Hope you enjoy ✌️ - Liz
what fun to take a look back at one of your old videos😂
Phewww so bad haha 😆
Well done! Good content and video quality. Thanks for sharing. Have any TN suggestions by chance?
We haven't done too much in TN sorry we can't be of more help. Glad you liked the video! - Liz
@@EatSeeRV Thanks for the reply, Liz! I hope to find some and will share if I do. Keep the content coming, love RVing and food....
Great info
Went to DuPuis two weeks ago and the grass was sooooooo tall. I was the only person camping there. So many bugs, turkey vultures, coyotes and hogs. Ahhh........the great outdoors!
SCARY!
Camping in the wilderness
Sounds about right
Thank you Liz the campground does look beautiful. I just found this video. I didn’t know you had a fifth wheel. Hope you have a great 4th of July. 🇺🇸😊
Yes we had a 5th wheel for our first year and a half on the road.
Thanks for this presentation. I've RVed for 17 years now, but have never dry-camped on public lands. You have inspired me to give it a try!
Suggestion: How about pinning links to the 5 districts you mentioned down below. T/Y!
Awesome! There is a blog post with links to where we camped in the description area.
I've been to both sites. Very nice and clean.
Definitely
looks awesome
Dry camping is awesome! - Liz
Nice vlog
Thanks!
Headin' down to put Dupuis, Hickory Hammack & Three Lakes in my rotation in January.
Nice, You're going to love Dupuis & Hickory!
We didn't make it to three lakes. Let us know how it is! - Dennis ✌️
Have you stayed at Goose Pasture campground in Florida? It's free camping and much like this video with dump station, dumpster and port o lets but no power or water. Beautiful trees and on a lake also.
That sounds awesome!
We haven't stayed there yet, but it's on the list now.
Thanks for the suggestion! - Dennis ✌️
If you want to live in Florida this a good way to do it because when the weather becomes threatening, you can more easily get out.
Thanks for the video. So, the usual 14 day stay limit does not apply?
Good info myfreind.
So glad you enjoyed the video John!
Happy camping - Dennis✌️
The FWC and Florida's 6 water management districts are separate entities. The FWC operates the wildlife management areas ( WMA) and the 6 water management operates their own. One us for preserving valuable land(FWC) and the other for preserving Florida valuable water resources. Both aim to reduce or forbid any development on their tracts.
Thanks for the info Rick!
We are definitely grateful to both the WMA & FWC for all that they do for Florida as whole. Not to mention, keeping these camping gems protected for us to enjoy!
Eat See RV yes if ever get a chance go to Potts Preserve. Its outside of Inverness. My campsite was 20 feet from the withlacochee. There are trails, hiking, birding and canoeing.
Oh and subbed :)
Friends we met while filming this video at Dupuis went to Potts afterwards. They said it was awesome too. We're super jealous... lol!
It will be a definite stop when we had back into Florida again!
Thanks for subbin' 📺🖖
I'd like a video on where to find and how to fill out said permit to camp
:)
Me too
Great video! Do you have a link for your microphone? :) Its such great quality!
Driving to Las Vegas this Thursday eve from San Diego !
Safe travels
@@EatSeeRV Thanks
While it might be somewhat easy to find free camping inland and without reservations, finding a spot at all at a state campground near the coast is impossible in the winter, especially south Florida. The reservation system sucks where lots of rv'ers make reservations that they don't even use and the demand is so high in general. Also Walmart overnight parking in Florida is almost completely gone forever. luckily for us, we like the inland spots but staying near the water requires some planning.
True, you definitely can't expect to roll into a state park in the Florida keys during "winter" and get a spot longer than 1 night, if you're lucky, without making reservations WAY in advance. Liz even mentions you HAVE to be a planner to get the sweet spots.
But, I'm sure that's why, like us, you enjoy inland camping. Less hustle & bustle, a little more laid back... That's what we enjoy!
Thanks for sharing Jack! - Dennis ✌️
We have spent some time there the last two winters.. in fact it looks like you were camped close to us. I think we are the tan colored Roadtrek with Ontario plates that you filmed.
That's awesome! Small world! - Dennis ✌️
and you better plan because you have to make reservations in advance i call that planning
Do you mean reservations in advance with the public lands? Yes some of them do require a permit and the permits can fill up, so you will need some advanced planning, but there are always other areas you can camp it if one is full. Also, not all of them require a permit or not all "fill up".
Not ALL require a free permit. Be advised, SWFTMUD areas ALL require free permit.
My wife and I love camping
It's so fun isn't it?
As of 2020 the sites are now designated where you can park. I think DePuis has 28 sites and I think the maximum stay time here is 9 days. I have stayed here around five times and I love it. You will need to talk to the campground host too. Lots of hiking trails also. This site has a separate area for equestrian use too. Great horse trails. The website is tricky but well worth learning.
Oh wow! Probably because it's so busy. Thanks for the update.
Eat See RV Carey on Vagabond told me about the site. They come here often. Another thing if you really need to go to Walmart or get a Rx head East on the highway into Hobe Sound for a CVS, etc. If turn right on the main highway when you get into Hobe Sound Dickerson State Park is just down the road on your right. It was an old secret radar training facility during WWII and if you are a birder, home to many Scrub Jays. They also have super bicycle trails.
Try Potts Preserve near Inverness, FL. It is right on the Withlachochee River. Part of the SW Water Mgmt Dist. swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/potts-preserve Free and you can get a river front site.
Thanks Joan! River front sounds amazing! - Dennis ✌️
thanks for sharing wonderful
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice Campground.
Yes it was!
As an 18 year all year long resident myself we appreciate folks like you who respect public lands. You are always welcome in Florida as long as visitors respect our public lands like most of us do
No doubt! It breaks my heart when we roll into a public land camp that's been trashed. I've seen notices posted closing BLMs out west specifically because the managers are simply tired of cleaning up after people.
Being that you're a Floridian, like us, do you have any thoughts on how we can solve the red tide & agriculture pollution situation we're all facing this year?
Is been a growing problem for some time and a bit of a hopeless situation. - Dennis ✌️
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Good stuff
Glad you enjoyed it :)
I just found your channel and I love you guys already ! Thank you for all these informations ! Cheers,
Roger.
Welcome to our channel Roger! Thank you for subscribing!
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying our videos 😄!
If you have any topics you'd like to see in future videos let us know. Stay tuned! 📺 ✌️
Glad you found it helpful! Yes MUCH shorter drive than out west! Enjoy the warm Florida sun 😊 - Liz
where on the site do we find these accommodations. Thank you
Hi, I just found you and sub’d. I have a question...what did you mean by districts? Do you mean land management districts?
Hi Sharon!
The Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) controls the public land throughout the state of Florida. Under their umbrella there are Water Management Areas (WMA) or districts.
👇Heres a link to our blog post that explains more & has Links to all the FWC websites you need! 👇eatseerv.com/dry-camping-in-florida-winter-camping-for-free/
Hope this helps!
Glad you found us & thanks for subscribing! 🖖
How much need pay for days weekly monthly in the RV Parks ?
Great presentation. But could you answer a question? Can you run an AC generator at all or any of these parks?
Depends on the park. Most allow generators but only during certain hours.
your fun to watch talk your a good Speaker .........................I think you could be talking about Atomic Nucleus and Id listen to you...well honestly I wouldn't pay attention( because really now) but Id watch and listen .Cheers!
Hi Nathan, thank you for your gentlemanly complements on my wifes presentation skills!
I really appreciate that you did not use any creepy language like so many others I've unfortunately had to ban because of this video. Cheers! - Dennis 🍻
get a life
Are you related to those crazy Goodfellow family that put their hired hand in chains, then hacked him to bits with an ax? Happened in Arkansas I do believe.
Nice video. I camped this past weekend on SWFMD land, for free and who doesn't like free?
Nice, Free is awesome! Especially when its beautiful! Safe travels. - Dennis 🤙
Big camper was mentioned. I am old school, are small campers ok or even tent camping? Are there camper regulations? There are clubs like teardrop or converted enclosed trailers. School bus, mentioned, is cool but not efficient mpg. With soo many new techs up and coming like to go cheap at first. Any stock-club campgrounds, lol??
Hi,
Yes, small campers & tents are welcome at both of these camp spots! - Dennis ✌️
Great video! Do you know if Canadians can stay in those gorgeous spots?
For sure, they're open to everyone! You just have to get a permit, but that easy! - Dennis ✌️
Would love to do this but my old rig does not have a working generator. I’ve looked into replacing it but they are out of my $$$ range. Nice video though!
Oh no! I've heard you can sometimes rebuild a generator for cheaper than buying a new. Maybe look into that?
Thank you for watching & we're so glad you enjoyed! - Dennis ✌️
Eat See RV - Thank you. I’m a 60 yo grandma living full time in mine. I’ve rebuilt a lot by myself on this old rig but not sure I could figure out the generator. Thank you so much.
I'm a new RV owner. This type of camping appeals most to me, not necessarily because it's free but probably moreso because it doesn't look too crammed and is in places I'd actually like to hike etc. So what do people in these places do for electric? Having only been a tent camper before, friends in that circle considered it rude when RVs ran their noisy generators all night.
You're totally right. Typically less cramped or busy than an RV park would be. You would need to be able to dry camp or "boondock" meaning run off your battery power, or limited generator use. We have a solar set up and larger battery bank so we can boondock without having to run the generator all night. - Liz
Fyi, SW Florida water management district is nicknamed SWIFTMUD.
😂 No way!🤣
Eat See RV lol 😁
Traveling with Rick, well shit. My nickname is shit-mud
Thanks for the vlog! I would like to discover Florida with an RV, but I‘m German, so I‘d need to rent one. Any ideas, where to do this?
What about the Keys? I‘m afraid, that I would have to chose not so cheap campgrounds, right?
Yes there's options for renting. They're are private companies that have you rent from individuals or bigger companies like cruise America. The keys can be expensive in private parks. If you can reserve a spot on one of the state parks they're gorgeous and often on the water or nearby! Good luck! - Liz
Eat See RV
Thanks a lot! 😎😍
Great info, But disclaimer, as far as not needing to plan ahead. Went to the websites, to get a permit, most are booked for 3 weeks ahead of time. So you still have to get a permit ahead of time, well weeks ahead vs 11mounths at the state campground, but you can't just randomly drive to FL and get a site.
Definitely depends on the site. Some (the more easily accessible or close to cities) are definitely popular than others. Thanks for the heads up and tip for others though!
You resemble Princess Laya!
fit4ya1975 😂Thank you! ✌️
Greetings from Miami Florida homestead Florida.
Hello!!!
It's already too hot down here, lol! - Dennis
It was nice NOT to mention where this place was
Google it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I wish there was more info on How to find campsites or maybe where a couple of campsites are actually located.
Visit the blog in the description.
Did you find any sites close to Orlando? I have to work and be nearby.
Good luck on that. This time of year everything is booked & way over priced. If you find something let us know! - Dennis
Are there any campgrounds that are free, has 50 watt hookups, water and sewers?
Not that we know of.
Hey guys, i enjoy your videos they are very informative. my wife and i will be full timing soon and we were looking at a grand design momentum 399th while the length is not an issue i am concerned that we may miss out of a lot of stuff because we are to tall to get in, do you run into issues because of the height of your rig?
Michael Berton By missing out I'm assuming you mean getting into campgrounds. We actually haven't had any issues because of our height (13.5'). We have had to find alternate routes into places, like in Stone Mt. Campground, GA. We have cringed going under some low hanging branches, & we no longer have our king jack antenna... 😨
Height was a big concern for us as well. Luckily though my dad gave us a Garmin dezl navigation system. It's made for Semi-trucks so you can set your height, length, & weight and it routes you accordingly. It's become an invaluable tool for us!
Would a video based on this be helpful? If so we can put it on the roster for future videos. Let us know!
Dupuis is next to impossible to get a reservation
New subcriber let's c what u got simple living high thinking southafrica
Nice! Thanks for subscribing. We've never been to South Africa but have heard it's beautiful. I went to Botswana in college and loved it. - Liz
Very attractive lady. Good information and great presentation. Thanks
Thank you! - Dennis ✌️
What about the bugs? I would need a screened in area for the outdoor area😳
Good news is you can bring one but bugs are mild in the winter typically
gracias por la información,esto es lo que yo necesito me están desalojando con mis perritos y no encuentro nada como le hago para tener inf. gracias
Lamento escuchar eso.
@@EatSeeRV gracias como puedo hacer para más información. que necesito 😢
"LOTS OF BUGS."
Thanks for reminding me of why I prefer Arizona in the winter.
🤣🤣
The only problem about being around Lake Okeechobee is the mosquitoes
LOL, I think that's a problem just about everywhere in Florida. - Dennis ✌️
I know Dupuis everybody does so where is Hickory Hammocks?
Click on the link in the bio of the video to go to the blog post which explains how to find free camping like hickory hammock. - Liz
Do you have to have a generator for AC?
There are ways to have your A/C run off solar, but it can be expensive and drains your batteries very quickly. It most cases if you want A/C you would use a generator. - Liz
Peppermint spray keeps the bugs away
Very true!
I can not find that first campground, Dupuis. How can I find it?
Hi Thom, try Google'ing "Dupuis Campground Florida"
It popped up for me that way. It even shows up on Google maps with a link to the site you'll need to get the permit through.
Or, if you visit or blog page we have links to everything that's in the video. Click "show more" under the video to get to the blog page.
Hope this helps! - Dennis ✌️
Thom Wright Look for lake Okeechobee
Janet Padgett wwwwwx
Is there Wifi available in some of these free campgrounds ?
On the BLMs? No, your typically out in the middle of no where. There is often reception but not free wifi or a wifi source unless you have your own. - Liz
I'm heading to Florida with a 40ft bus
Nice enjoy!
can you tell what is the name and where is the address please ?.
Hello, which campground is that one.
It's in the video description and blog post. - Liz
Did you say Deploy campground
Love this video, I live in NE Florida.
Thanks Roy! You have a decent amount of free camping over there! Isn't FL wonderful? - Liz
@@EatSeeRV Yes it is, so many state parks. Camping year round. Safe travels.