The 10 best South Florida camping spots

By R. Justin Chan
SouthFlorida.com

Important: This article was last updated on March 24, 2006. Please call ahead to confirm hours, prices, dates and other information.

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BEST CAMPING

NOTE: Due to Hurricane Wilma, some campsites are only partially open or being used for clean-up efforts. Please call ahead to confirm. Nonetheless, you can still vote for your favorite!


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It's the perfect time to pack up the tent or gas up the RV and spend some time camping in South Florida's great outdoors. From beachfront campgrounds in the Florida Keys to tree-shaded sites in the middle of Broward's suburban jungle, here are your top 10 best camping spots.

1. Bahia Honda State Park
Big Pine Key
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Features the Keys' only natural sandy beach.

2. Markham Park
Sunrise
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Recreation abounds at this huge county park.

3. John Pennekamp
Key Largo
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Go snorkeling or ride in a glass-bottom boat.

4. Everglades National Park
Homestead
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"River of grass" is a unique treasure.

5. Biscayne National Park
Homestead
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Camp on nearby keys at this mostly underwater park.

6. Quiet Waters Park
Deerfield Beach
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It's water, water everywhere at this county park.

7. Long Key State Park
Long Key
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Full-facility campsites overlook the Atlantic.

8. Sugarloaf Key KOA
Sugarloaf Key
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Key West is just a short 14-mile shuttle ride away.

9. Lion Country Safari
Loxahatchee
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Wake up to the roar of lions at the adjacent campground.

10. C.B. Smith Park
Pembroke Pines
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Large county park offers plenty of watery fun.