Fishing Frenzy

Grab your tent, load up the RV and head out to the great and wild outdoors. Sounds like a wonderful idea until you realize there is no dry ground to pitch your tent, no hook ups for your RV and worse of all no bathrooms or running water. Here are 5 tips on what to look for at North Florida Campgrounds to help you plan the vacation you want.

For those who want to truly be outside, experience nature or see geographical wonders, try staying at a National or State Park. Many Indian Reservations also have public campgrounds available. The amenities are usually without frills and include tent sites or spartan cabins.

If staying in a tent, find out if each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and water spout and is it located off a footpath or at a cleared and level spot that is easily accessible. Ask how many people are allowed at your site, are pets allowed, and if there is a limit on the number of vehicles at each site. Also ask how far the showers and bathrooms are and is there a communal kitchen available.

Another option when choosing a campground is one close to a theme park or points of interest such as fishing, boating, water skiing, or great hiking trails. Many of these facilities will have activities planned for visitors such as tours and games. A person can also expect to find bicycles and boats for rent, a swimming pool to cool off during the day and a hot tub to warm up in at night.

A camper will also be able to find different options on where they will stay. There are tent sites, simple one room cabins, and deluxe cabins that have multiple rooms, separate bedrooms, kitchen, a bath, and climate control. More and more of these locations are making available yurts, wall tents, teepees and a train caboose.

Parks, Reservations, and campgrounds almost all allow RV camping. When planning a trip, you need to find out if you can back in or pull through your spot. Very important to know is if the site is large enough for your rig to fit. Make certain there are water, sewer, and electrical hookups unless you do not need or want it.

A couple of other important things to find out about is if there is a general store on site and if so do they offer fishing licenses, bait, tackle, first aid supplies and groceries. Find out if reservations are required and if there is a requirement for the length of your stay. Certainly, you want to know what the cost is going to be but you also need to know what is included in the fee and what is additional. If you have pets and want to bring them along, make sure the grounds will allow it.

Be it in a tent, cabin, or RV, some things cannot be prevented such as rain, high winds, or boiling sun. But you can use these 5 tips to ensure a great time at North Florida Campgrounds. Ask friends and neighbors for suggestions on where to go and do some your research. Plan ahead, then relax, spend quality time with family and friends, and have a great time.