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Bay Forest Retreat

7 sites · Lodging, Tents11 acres · Navarre, FL

Explore 11+ acres of rustic and untamed woods. We are two military veteran families who enjoy the land as a place for family and friends to explore, camp, and relax at the 250+ feet of the East Bay beach. Primitive camping is permitted at designated wooded high grounds in the middle of the property. It is a 5 and 10-minute rugged hike in to the middle ground and waterfront, respectively. The trail remains under development, so please bring close-toed shoes or boots for hiking throughout the property (depending on rainfall, there may be mud and water). Our Glamper is a 10x12 canvas furnished tent located a short but rugged 2-minute hike from parking. It provides the opportunity to go camping without having to pack all the gear. Our location is minutes from the Emerald Coast - 7 mins to Navarre Beach, - 30 mins to Pensacola Beach, - 15 mins to Naval Live Oaks, - 45 mins to Fort Pickens, - 50 mins to NAS Pensacola, - 45 mins to Santa Rosa Island, - 35 mins to Okaloosa Island, - 40 mins to Destin. Recommended local restaurants: St. Michael's Brewery which has rotating food trucks and is family friendly, Ye Olde Brothers Brewery, Dewey Destin’s, Windjammers, TC’s Front Porch, Deb’s Coffee, The Eatery food truck park, Top’s Burgers, and New York Pizza Depot. Other sightseeing in the area includes: Museums: National Naval Aviation Museum, Air Force Armament Museum, Fort Pickens, Indian Temple Mound Museum, Pensacola Museum of Art, Museum of Industry, and Destin History & Fishing Museum Additional activities include: Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, HH Arts Gallery, Emerald Coast Science Center, Gulf Breeze Zoo, and Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.

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Stay And Play The Cypress

6 sites · Tents25 acres · Vernon, FL

25acres on homes creek just a 45 minute paddle to the beauty of Cypress springs - never have to drive. Just hit the river. Cheapest canoe/ kayak rentals around. Clean port a potty’s. And cabin rentals. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit. Grills and are on the water. Can you play corn hole in tiki bar areas. And much more see pictures

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Navarre Beach Camping Resort

161 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Navarre, FL

Navarre Beach Camping Resort is located in Navarre, FL. We have 99 rv sites 29 cabins and three travel trailers. We are on the water, the Santa Rosa Sound, it is an intercoastal water way. We are a ten minute drive to Navarre Beach. Fishing, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding are fun things to do in the area.Learn more about this land:Back-in standard sites throughout the park have full hook-up and will accommodate up to twenty five foot campers. You park your RV on a sand, dirt pad, you have a concrete pad and a picnic table. Site comes with water, sewer, electric, wifi and cable. Some sites have shade. None of our sites are shaded all day long. Every site is a short walk to our beach.

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Moonpie Farm and Creamery

7 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Cottondale, FL

The property has been in my family since the early 1930s. the old homestead was my Great Grandparents, it still standing and I currently under demo once complete we are building a small cabin The old barn is now where most of the birds roost. The Greasy Skillet is now a big chicken coop. during hurricane Michael a big tree uprooted and up-rooted the concrete slab with it. What is now my home was my grandparent's house. I renovated some of it and moved in after the loss of my grandma. We are a WORKING FARM You will see and hear all the farm sounds! You can pet the goats . You never know their might even be baby goat to hold and bottle feed. There are chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, quail and turkeys galore. We now have Peacocks!!! We also have 4 BIG PIG that love ear scratches. We offer farm tours!!! There are livestock guardian dogs that protect the farm. They sleep lots during the day and patrol at night so they bark lots at night... We are a REAL WORKING FARM. You can join in on morning feeding or collet eggs. You can watch or help with morning milking! If you are real adventurous you can help around the farm!!! You can pitch you tent in the pine forest or in the open area next to the ponds! We make and sell homemade cheeses. Please check out our Farm Store ! We are conveniently located off of I-10 and hwy 231. We have numerus Florida State Parks within minutes of our location! Please DO NOT take Sapp Rd or Admiral Rd they do not go to the farm.

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Gateway Trails

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents14 acres · Holt, FL

Wooded, FHU, tent and Glamping Sites! - Welcome to Gateway Trails! Our site offers a place to stay as a gateway to Destin, Okaloosa Island, Pensacola Beaches and waterways, or to the expansive local activities in the Blackwater State Forest and surrounding rivers, including hiking, hunting, canoeing, and kayaking! We have: 3 FHU Sites - Water, electric, and Sewer at each site. (One 50 AMP + Two 30 AMP sites); Boondocking Site, Primitive Site, and Glamping in our refurbished 2003 Dutchman Camper. The site is on fully fenced in 14 acres. The campsites are behind a natural barrier of trees that offer privacy. Though we are a peaceful setting, there are neighbors beyond the fence and you may hear donkeys braying, roosters crowing, cows mooting, or dogs sounding off to deer moving around in the woods of the state forest. There are well maintained walking/biking/hiking trails are on the property, with many shaded sections. Porta potty on site for our tent campers and boondockers, but coming soon - a bathroom house w/ flush toilet! Our Sites: Red Oak Nook has 50 AMP power and we have an available converter from 50 AMP to 30 AMP. Go Bull's Landing and Long Leaf Landing both have a 30 AMP power hookup. We also offer Cozy Camper at Long Leaf Landing for an amazing "glamping" experience with A/C, microwave, refrigerator, and RV bathroom & shower! We also have a primitive site and Boondocking site. A large spacious boondocking/tent site and a walk in primitive site! Something for everyone! We are pet friendly! Though pets need to be on a leash outside of your site. Follow us on Instagram @gatewaytrails850 or Facebook Gateway Trails to see more details about the campsite and surrounding area. Check out below how far we are from some area Points of Interests! *3 miles to Baker or Holt, Fl for grocery, restaurants, dollar generals *7 min drive from I-10 Holt Exit (Exit 45) *1.9 miles to Bone Creek Recreation Area *5 miles to secluded Blackwater River access point (this route does require dirt road rough terrain access). *2.0 Miles to South Laurel Farms Florida Wedding Venue *40 Miles to Destin via Mid-Bay bridge *35 Miles to Pensacola, Fl *50 Miles to Pensacola Beach, Fl *Not far from Hwy 189 South as you travel to Destin, Florida from Alabama *And if you are coming from Texas, Louisiana, or North Georgia & Alabama we are a great ½ point to Walt Disney World or Tampa!

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Panama City Beach RV Resort

118 sites · RVs5 acres · Panama City Beach, FL

We are a cute little RV resort just across from the Gulf of Mexico. You can ride your bikes or take a golf cart ride over to St. Andrews State Park. There are many great activities close by to choose from. Our friendly and helpful staff would be delighted to help! We are open year-round and would love to have you here! We have full hookups on all of our sites. We are across the street from the beach, a short 5-minute walk. Heated pool. Clean bathhouses. Laundromat and fitness room. We are just minutes away from St. Andrews State Park. They have great nature trails you can walk or ride your bike. Come check out our great location and meet all of the wonderful guests we have! Free high-speed wireless internet is brand new along with beach access from our private, gated resort. We’re really pet-friendly here and even have a fantastic dog park.

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Lake City Campground

13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents22 acres · Florala, AL

Just a 10-minute drive to Lake Jackson, Alabama’s only natural lake, this peaceful camping retreat is the perfect place for families to relax and enjoy nature. Positioned in the city of Florala, this campground is a combination of Florida Sunshine and Alabama heritage making it a valuable repository of outdoor activities and perfect for the history-seeking enthusiast. This veteran-owned and operated campground provides a place where family time is revisited with games and campfire stories. Memories can be made in only a short drive for shaded picnics on the beaches of Florala State Park, exploring the peaceful downtown antique shops, or just a shaded stroll through 21+ acres of nature located right outside your door. This location is also an affordable destination for visiting the beaches of Destin, Ft. Walton, or Navarre. Being just an hour drive away, you can spend time enjoying the refreshing salt air, and then return to the campground for some time to relax in the serenity of nature.

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Rundown ridge

2 sites · Lodging25 acres · Paxton, FL

40 minutes north of Walton County beaches, welcome to country experiences at its best. Walk through the 25 acres of meadows and woods or just kick back and enjoy the peace and quiet. You can pop a tent anywhere or use the small cabin. If you choose to use tents, the cabin will be available during your stay in case of bad weather. Inside the cabin are solar powered lights, a couch, and a hammock. There is a small cooking area for outdoor cooking. An outhouse is near the cabin as well as an outdoor, gravity fed shower, which is supplied from a rain barrel. This place is as rustic as you can get while still giving options for comfort. You won't find more clear night views anywhere else. The nighttime scenery is worth the trip alone.

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The Shop!

1 site · RV1 acre · Navarre, FL

RV pad with 50amp power available. Water available, Sewer tote provided. (Working on FHU) It’s a no frills place to park your RV in the Florida panhandle. 17 miles from I-10. Safe neighborhood. Minutes from the white sugar sandy beach in quiet Navarre Fl. Walking distance (.5) to our favorite brewery.

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Maggie's Musical Farm

10 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Youngstown, FL

Mike & Maggie bought this beautiful property 38 years ago. Their house, The Cracker Shack, is 100 plus years old and is the second generation home of the Gainer family who settled the Econfina area in the 1820's. It's made of heart pine and the fireplace was carved from the limestone in Econfina Creek.

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30A Bay Hideaway

1 site · RV1 acre · Miramar Beach, FL

Private, gated waterfront estate on the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay. Close to the activities on 30A and the Gulf of Mexico (7 minutes) but secluded enough to feel like you have your own private piece of paradise with amazing sunset views. The bay is full of life: watch mullet jump, catch crabs, watch for dolphins and sting rays. If you enjoy fishing, try night fishing on the dock, too. Bay charters come to the waters around our dock on their excursions! If you bring a boat, Cessna Landing is just under 2 miles away with a very nice boat launch. Tie your boat to our dock for the duration of your visit. Boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, swimming, sunset watching, bicycling and campfires are a few things to enjoy while at the 30A Bay Hideaway. Sunset viewing deck, bay beach/dock, fire pit and an outdoor shower and sink with hot water and an outdoor mini-fridge are included in the listing. Owners are not onsite during rental periods and the property is limited to one RV site so you can be sure you will have the property all to yourself!

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Spark Love and Wellness Campground

65 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Vernon, FL

Discover your slice of paradise in Vernon, Florida! Nestled close to the pristine beaches, several crystal clear springs and breathtaking state parks, our land offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and outdoor adventure. With kayaking spots just a stone's throw away, you can paddle through tranquil waters and soak in breathtaking sunsets. Explore nature further with nearby trails in our campground, where you'll find yourself immersed in lush greenery and invigorating hikes. Embrace the coastal breeze, the serenity of kayaking, and the thrill of exploring trails - all from the comfort of our Vernon getaway. Nearby amenities and attractions: Dollar General Grocery, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar: 5 min Holmes Valley Pizza and Pasta: 5 min Holmes Creek Canoe and Paddle Launch: 8 min Walmart & Tractor Supply: 20 min Ponce de Leon Springs State Park: 30 min Lake DeFuniak: 40 min Panama City Beach: 40 min Other nearby attractions: Three Oaks Winery Orange Hill Gator Farm Seacrest Wolf Preserve Boat Lake Bonsai by Dori Falling Waters State Park Morrison Springs Historic Circle Drive Defuniak Alaqua Animal Refuge (Just to name a few) Plus lots of restaurants, shops and activities in Bonifay, Chipley, Marianna, Panama City Beach, Freeport and more.

The best camping near Eden Gardens State Park guide

Overview

About

Nestled within 163 acres of historic land, camping near Eden Gardens offers a unique outdoor experience that combines nature's beauty with a touch of history. The focal point of the park is a beautifully renovated two-story house, surrounded by moss-draped live oaks. This elegant mansion, built in 1897, takes you back to a prosperous era when the forests of longleaf pine and cypress were abundant in this part of the state. Owned and renovated by Lois Maxon in 1963, the house is now a showplace for her family heirlooms and antiques. As a camper near Eden Gardens, you have the opportunity to explore this historic gem and immerse yourself in its rich heritage. But that's not all. The allure of camping near Eden Gardens extends beyond its historic charm. The park offers a plethora of outdoor activities that will satisfy even the most adventurous souls. Lace up your hiking boots and embark on scenic trails that wind through the park's lush landscape. Feel the thrill of mountain biking along challenging paths that will test your skills and leave you craving for more. If you're a nature enthusiast, you'll be delighted to know that Eden Gardens is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Take a leisurely stroll through the park and marvel at the beauty of the surrounding nature. Keep your eyes peeled for rare bird species and other wildlife that call this place their home.

When to go

The best time to visit Eden Gardens State Park is from October to May, when the gardens burst into a kaleidoscope of color with blooming camellias and azaleas. The mild weather during these months provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities. Summers can be hot and humid, so plan accordingly if you visit during this season.

Know before you go

Check the park's operating hours, which are subject to change, before planning your visit.
Accessibility is a priority, with amenities available for all visitors to enjoy.
Remember to bring cash, check, or credit card for tour fees at the Wesley House.
Service animals are welcome throughout the park, ensuring all guests can explore comfortably.
Stay hydrated by refilling your water bottles at the park's refillable water station.