An Overview of Free Camping in Florida
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- In this video, I provide an overview of free camping in Florida. I walk you through twelve free camping locations in Florida and point out the best campsites within the overview. Melody and I have visited all twelve of the free camping locations covered in this video. In addition, we have published a separate TH-cam video for each of the aforementioned free camping locations and created a playlist to complement this overview of free camping in Florida. You may find our related videos within the following playlist titled Free Camping in Florida: • Free Camping in Florida
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I appreciate so much that you didn't play annoying music! You just gave information which is what I was looking for.
YOUR WORK HELPS US MORE THAN YOU KNOW
We love hearing this type of feedback. It encourages us to keep making our videos. Lou
There used to be lots of free camping/rv sites in the Everglades. Now the state has taken them over and they are expensive. They also have blocked off many of the dirt roads as well. Things were so much better in Florida when I was younger. Nothing like people and guberment to ruin things.
Florida is still a super cool State
Yes it is. It's the people who don't pack out and destroy the land that ruin it, imo
There are 47 other states
I had to watch this video again as I have lived in Florida all my life and never heard of some of these parks so thumbs up and we appreciate the great information....thank you and Melody for sharing!!🤗
So cool! Comments like this encourage us to keep making our videos. Thank you for watching. Lou
Hey there, I just came across your video as I’m preparing to leave the Tampa area headed to Long Island NY for a month or so fishing. I’m living here in Dunedin FL full time now and thought I’d share an exception to many of the Florida waterfront areas and causeways that are public but close at sunset. If you have a valid fishing license and are actively fishing (meaning a baited line in the water) you are permitted to stay during the overnight hours when the area is technically closed. If I happen to go inside my truck camper and fall asleep for a few hours while I’m fishing this is technically not breaking the rules. Happy travels and I’m looking forward to looking at more of your content. The first spot on your list will be perfect for a fall fishing trip I already have planned.
This is great! I didn't know there were so many free options and I've lived in Florida for over 20 years! Thank you for sharing and for including tent camping.
Glad it was helpful! Feedback like this encourages us to keep making our videos. Lou
Thank you for this wonderful information! I screenshot a few for my trip!
an extremely simple and useful video, thank you very much
Glad you liked it. Lou
Thanks for the great video.
Lou, Melody & Milo, Thank you again! Saved this for our travel this winter. I have stayed at Wilderness twice upon discovering your channel and Dupuis will be on the list when I take my mom. (She's 85, & doesn't get around very well.) You should have many more subscribers! So appreciate your overview. Be well.
You are so welcome. Hope mom had a good time
Great Video. This is a tremendously valuable resource for when I head south again in my van. Thanks again for sharing this.
Glad it was helpful! Please consider activating the notification bell so you know when my next video posts. Thanks for watching. Lou
Thank you for the overview! We will be using the accompanying Florida playlist, in the description, as our Florida reference guide!
Our pleasure! Delighted you are steadfast in following our travel videos. Your feedback helps us make better content. Thanks. Lou
Thank you for putting this information out. I just found your channel. I live in Florida and want to get out and do some camping once the weather cools down. I'm just looking to do some SUV and tent camping.
Excellent videos. Thanks for all the great info.
Our pleasure! Be sure to activate the notification bell so you don't miss our next video. Lou
This video is simply amazing! I am hoping to visit at least a couple of these places in March. Thank you so much!!!
Comments like this motivate us to keep making our videos. Thanks for watching! Lou
Thanks so much. I am a van camper and really appreciate all the information on free camp spots.
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. Lou
Very well done!!!!! Thank you very much
Glad you liked it! Comments like this encourage us to keep making our videos. Lou
Thanks so much! Really appreciate your video.
Glad it was helpful! Lou
Excellent job on this video. Appreciate the "big rig friendly" info. Going to check each one of these videos out.
Got to keep Leroy happy! Thanks for dropping by. Lou
My wife and I will be spending some time RVing in FL this winter, so we'll be checking out some of your recommendations. Many thanks for all your information & videos on these.
Hi Marty. Thanks for your kind words. We really do love exploring free and affordable camping opportunities. Hope you enjoy some of the locations shown in the video. Lou
Thank you for all the information!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. Lou
Excellent, thanks.
Your kind feedback is most appreciated. Please consider activating the notification bell so you know when my next video posts. Thanks for watching. Lou
Great information! Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful! Lou
Great info! We hope to use some of these next winter!
Danny and Lynn
Danny & Lynn, thanks for riding along with us. Lou
Wow!!
I stayed at Camp Dupuis for a week last winter. Great place to get away. Indiantown was a cool little place for getting ice and doing laundry.
Thanks for the tips! Lou
Thanks for the great video!!!
Really appreciate the feedback. Be sure to activate the notification bell so you don't miss our next video. Lou
I just found your channel and finding it very useful!
Music to my ears! Lou
Lou you go the extra mile much appreciated
Great spots. I lived in FL a long time and didn't know about many of them. Thanks
Love hearing this type of feedback. It encourages us to keep making our videos. Lou
Someone mentioned you on One Advanture at a Time TH-cam channel. This is a great list. Thanks!
Subscribed. 💚
Awesome! Thank you! Lou
Hot Diggity Dog!
Thanks again for these awesome videos. I've just heard about Water District. I'll be waiving hello through your Playlist for sure!
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New sub, excellent video! Definitely one of the best I've seen showing overviews of camping sites, and I've watched hundreds. Planning to start a multi-year van camping trip in about 6 months and your info will be very helpful. One thing I've noticed is that some areas do not allow sleeping in any vehicle that is not a true RV, that's one thing i'll need to watch out for. Thanks! 😁. ☮️❤️😎
Thanks for the feedback. Comments like this encourage us to keep making our videos. Lou
Thanks, I'm living in northeast Florida. I'm going to start taking advantage of the Freebee's.
Go for it! and thanks for watching. Lou
We stayed at Dupree Campground as well, very nice!
The best! Thanks Mary. Lou
Wow! GREAT info! No one is doing this! Thanks! Following you!
Welcome aboard! Lou
@LivingOurDreamNow The playlist is AMAZING! Your generosity to provide high-quality and high value info is hugely appreciated. I want free camping while I learn how to live off the grid. If I have to pay while learning, it takes the fun put of it. Thanks again!
Thanks so much
You're welcome! Thanks for watching Jacklyn. Lou
Thank you.
We love sharing these free and affordable camping opportunities. Thanks for watching. Lou
I stayed at #12 and I LOVE that they have a free shower! That's a rare thing.
Dupuis Campground is our top pick for free camping in Florida. A day trip to the Juno/West Palm Beach area is an easy drive.
Is it safe to unhitch and leave your travel trailer to drive your tow vehicle away on day trips to nearby attractions, say, to Juno Beach?
@@thyevideo yeah there were some hunters that left their tents there for a while
Awesome! Will watch the playlist to see the details of each… Generally speaking do you have to reserve way in advance, similar to state parks ??
Thanks 🙏🏽
You’re welcome 😊
Nice job..
Many many thanks. Be sure to activate the notification bell so you don't miss our next video. Lou
What a great compilation. Thank you so much for putting this together!! Saving this so I can refer to it later to plan our next Florida trip. ~carol
Glad you enjoyed it! I love this kind to feedback. Thanks for watching. Lou
Awesome info!
I took Angie to there on her bday truck camping. We loved it too.
What is the max stay at these campgrounds?
Lou & Angie
Thank You on this we just bought a class A Motorhome we want fine places in Florida too camp get out Pa in the Winter we on Budget Ty Friend for This
Welcome! Be sure to activate the notification bell so you don’t miss our next video. Lou
This is such great info, perfect timing for us since we are planning our first winter in FL. Are accessible dump stations easy to find in FL.?
Free dump stations may be had and we use Campendium to find them. Lou
@@LivingOurDreamNow thank you
Thanks for the heads-up. Just got a pop up and want to cut our teeth in somewhere close. I had no idea all the free to camp locations in my state.
Free camping in Florida is awesome! Lou
Thank you for creating this video with such good information. Where do we get permits online? Which webpage?
If you watch my video for the camping location you are interested in, I usually provide the web address within the context of the video. Each location may differ. Thanks for watching! Lou
Thanks for informative video. If you could add (paste in) spelling of campgrounds or nearby city/ town it would be helpful.
Great suggestion! Glad you found the video useful. Be sure to catch the individual video for the camping area that peaked your interest. More detailed information is provided within the respective video for each free camping location covered in this overview of free camping in Florida. Lou
Thanks for the great videos, we subscribed! Quick question, where do we go to apply for a permit for these campgrounds?
For each location within this overview video, there is a separate video under our Florida playlist. More detailed information is provided within those respective videos. Lou
You said you were supplying a playlist of videos on all of these sites at the end of the video. Where can I find that playlist? Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Here is our Free Camping in Florida playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL8M1n1k-9xvn3nAcxRWUxxK8ogdSwGsWA.html
Great video 🤙🏼
Do you know any place closed to the Everglades? Or in South Florida.
Yes -- those videos have not published, but are in our video queue awaiting publication. Be sure to subscribe and activate the notification bell to catch these videos as they are published. Lou
Have you ever been to " Goose Pasture " camp ground in FL ?? its in the pan handle
Not yet, but it is on our to do list. Lou
Better book dupuis as early as you can cause they is very popular
Can you stay in equestrian areas without horses? Since first come first serve, have you had difficulty anywhere not finding a spot?
A horse is not required and I have never had difficulty reserving a free campsite. Thanks for watching! Lou
These are the kind of videos I've been looking for any chance you can include cell phone signals? Thank you for your content
Glad you asked. Upload and download speeds are located within the written video description for each of the videos in the playlist, Free Camping in Florida. Here is a link to the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL8M1n1k-9xvn3nAcxRWUxxK8ogdSwGsWA.html
@@LivingOurDreamNow awesome heck of a job thank you
Do any of these campgrounds happen to have potable water available?
Yes. I cover water and toilet accessibility within each respective video and include the cell service upload and download speeds in the written video description. Hope this helps. Please consider activating the notification bell so you'll know when my next video posts. Thanks for watching. Lou
In the past year have you looked for or found anymore free sites in Flawda
Yes - and there will be more new free camping locations in Florida published to TH-cam in February. All of our public TH-cam videos on camping are in this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL8M1n1k-9xvn3nAcxRWUxxK8ogdSwGsWA.html
I have looked and looked for info on the permits for Fla. I’ve watched a few videos but I’m just not coming across it. Is there a video about how to obtain them or what the permits are about? Is there one permit for Florida or do you need multiple? I cannot find the information. I’ve watched the free campsite video for Florida and it mentions that other videos give the info, but I need some help. 🙏🏻
There is just not one website. Which camping location are you interested in? Go to that video and comment there. I’ll respond with a link for that specific website, although that same website information is using included with the actual video. You may be having issues even after looking up the main page. The reservation link is often buried and requires some reading to get there.
Are there any free, long term camp areas in South Central or Southern FL?
Wouldn’t that be nice. There is plenty of free camping in Florida, but it requires hopping around. Hickory Hammock is a good spot and has a more liberal stay limit. Check Campendium for the website link.
How long can you stay at these campgrounds ?
Each camping location has the specific stay limits identified on the applicable website and the stay limits are self-evident for those that require a free online reservation. Lou
any free spots near the east coast beaches?
Dupuis campground is inland, but within driving distance to awesome blue water beaches in Juno, Jupiter, and West Palm Beach. It is my top pick for visiting the beach while camping for free. If you want to walk to the beach, our top paid campground on the east coast of Florida is Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine. We've done a video on the best campsites there. Thanks for watching! Lou
on/offseasn prices? i love florida and intend to visit campgrounds very soon.
Free is free.
Great Video! I am going to head to Florida in a week! How do I get an Free Permit? I must have missed that part lol
Applicable reservation contact information is included within each respective video. See our playlist for Free Camping in Florida, link provided here: th-cam.com/play/PL8M1n1k-9xvn3nAcxRWUxxK8ogdSwGsWA.html
@@LivingOurDreamNow Thank You!
Hello Lou,
Love ur videos and just starting my dream part time as I still have 5 years left before I can get on the road permanently. Being Canadian on the east coast love ur camping spots in Florida and you say a « free » camping permit is needed but I can’t see the link to it. Would you be so kind as to please provide it for me as Florida will be my 2023 holiday travel tour vacation.
Thanks in advance!!!
Mike
The camping reservation websites may differ depending on which camping area you are interested in visiting. In my videos, I provide the contact information within the context of the videos. Explore those websites for instructions on how to make your reservation. You may also visit the Campendium website and they usually provide a link to the website there for each respective camping location. Lou
How long can you stay at these campgrounds
It varies. When you access the reservation website for each applicable camping area, the stay limit will be indicated. Lou
Can I tent camp w/my dogs? I can't tell which sites allow tents.
Most of these campgrounds that have toilets allow tent camping and dogs provide the dog is leashed and the owner picks up after the dog. Thanks for watching. Lou
Thank you Lou, Melody and Milo. I just bought my gear...reservations in hand...camping this weekend!!!!! Thank you so much for your vids and info.
Hello Lou. I came on this channel to ask you this question about free camping in Florida. I want to stay at Lake Panasoffkee WMA. I went on watermatters to make my reservation because that's what it said to do. I did everything right and it said an email was sent to me for details. I did this yesterday. I haven't received the email. My question is what should I do? I don't want to post my dates on here for privacy. Thank you.
First, welcome to our channel. Check your junk mail folder and double check your log-in account to ensure the email address is correct. In all instances. I always received the email confirmation within a minute of making the reservation. You may also call the park’s administration office if all else fails. Good luck and remember to activate that notification bell, so you don’t miss our next video. Lou
@@LivingOurDreamNow Thank you for the feedback. I have been subscribed to your channel for awhile now. That's were I get all my information on free places to stay. Great videos. I like how you point out every detail. Thank you.
Your kind words are much appreciated.
Wilderness landing campground in oakloosa county..Fla..hot showers....freeee freeeee.is the best ever.,... blackwater river....come see us....stay 14 days ....have a blast float on the River..hot showers..
No reservations required. Love it. Thanks for watching Cindy. Lou
I'm interested. I have a gazelle tent...still welcome too?
Where can you get the free permits
Each respective video for the individual camping area points the viewer to where a free reservation may be obtained. The procedures may differ depending on the specific camping location. Thanks for watching. Lou
How do I find the playlist
Go to the playlist tab on our channel page on TH-cam and click the playlist tab at the top of the screen when using desktop computer or mobile device. If you are using a TV to view content the procedure varies depending on the viewing platform used. Here is a link to our Free Camping in Florida playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL8M1n1k-9xvn3nAcxRWUxxK8ogdSwGsWA.html
How hard is it to find spots in these areas?
Gimpy -- Now that's a pretty darn general question considering the numerous camping areas covered in this video. Not sure how to respond to this. If you have specific questions on any of the individual videos that relate to this overview, please let me know. Each respective video for each camping location goes into more detail. Thanks for watching! Lou
@@LivingOurDreamNow I’m just comparing the fact that a lot of paid sites are almost impossible to get reservations for a year in advance, especially like Bahia Honda, but I was wondering if the majority of these free sites stay full all the time or if you could bank on finding a spot after an 8 hour drive. Also figure the majority of snowbirds always flock to full hookup area… so as a general rule of thumb, are there usually spots available in these types of places as they don’t have reservations 🤷♂️
How long can you stay at a time thanks
Stay limit varies with the camping location. Each individual video will have additional contact information. Lou
Thank you
I want to by a RV, I'm in Texas. Military. want to move to fl. just have a job interview very confer I'm going to get it. I want the RV to live into I settle. please any idea where I can park or anything about Rv. from any Bady will be grate. going like city Fl. Va. Gad bless you all.
Melody and I have a Facebook Page and a related Facebook Group. There are many knowledgible folks in our Facebook Group. Join and get to know the group members. There is much useful information to be had there. Here is the link for our Facebook Group, Free and Affordable RV Camping in the USA: facebook.com/groups/freecampingusa
DID YOUR 12 FAVORITES HAVE DUMP STATIONS?
If there was a dump station, we show that amenity within each respective video for that camping location. Lou
Update on wilderness Landing it is not like that anymore. There is very limited camping.
I had heard the campsites are numbered now. Lou
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I cant seem to see how long you can stay in your presentation.
This is an overview video (there is a separate video for each location with more detail on our TH-cam channel). Just go to our Florida playlist. Look for the playlist tab on our TH-cam channel landing page. Lou
you said you were going to give info. on how to apply for the permit, however you never did. Whats up with that????
I've published a separate video for each of the camping locations covered within this overview video. Additional information is found there. Lou
Dupuis. Do-pwee.