Camping in Florida

Hi yo silver · December 15, 2010, 05:38:42 PM

Eleven degrees here near Roanoke, VA this a.m., and 20 mph winds. I have winterized the bus, but keep thermostats in the interior and in the water bay on about 40. Runs the meter, but I don't want to take a chance on having to deal with freeze damage.

Marilyn and I are again going to try for a month in Florida this winter. Didn't make it last year. Of course those plans depend on our aging parents staying away from the hospitals. We haven't yet made it for one of the "Bussin" events, but maybe eventually. So far, holiday obligations with families and the fact that we aren't set up to dry camp have interfered.

That brings me to the following question. Can any of you offer any guidance concerning a place to stay in central or south Florida? We would like to plan a trip down for three or 4 weeks, around mid February. Our old Kingdome sat. system doesn't work well, and I'm not electronically inclined, so a place with cable would be nice, but we can live without it. I'm thinking HDTVs are evolving so that they will be able to receive signals via internal electronics eventually, so I'm sorta biding my time in figuring out what to do as far as updating. Sorry, I'm straying off subject - senior tendancies...

Anyway, I'm thinking that staying somewhere around central FL or farther south should mean warm temps, and halfway between the coasts might be more affordable than on either coast. I'm trying to avoid the pricey resorts, but hoping for clean accomodations without being totally without amenities.m Any guidance concerning a trailer park, campground, etc. will be greatly appreciated.

Dennis

robertglines1 · December 15, 2010, 06:44:02 PM

look up wilderness RV Park & estates on internet.1st class park Silver Springs Fla..1hr15 mites to St Augustine about same to Disney or crystal river on gulf.. we will be there late Feb Thur mid April. we stay in preserve part of park a little more expensive but 5000sg ft sites paved 60ft pads cable and all. Pm if intrested in hooking up. been there last 5 yrs know good places to eat and things to do. on 40 about 45 minutes from Daytona speed way.

luvrbus · December 15, 2010, 07:17:34 PM

Dennis, Florida has some beautiful state parks in the central area I prefer the state parks we are not into the resort camping YMMD

good luck

Chopper Scott · December 15, 2010, 07:21:43 PM

You just stated.... "been there last 5 yrs no good places to eat and things to do." You trying to scare peeps away?

robertglines1 · December 15, 2010, 07:24:15 PM

senior moment should be know good places to go and where to eat. oopppps

robertglines1 · December 15, 2010, 07:28:14 PM

Salt springs a national forrest service park is about 20 miles away. nice place . stayed there one winter. Bob ps tv reception bad no cell coverage no cable. beautiful place

Chopper Scott · December 15, 2010, 07:30:04 PM

I'm getting closer to those senior moments. I should have caught that. Give me a couple years!!

robertglines1 · December 15, 2010, 07:35:34 PM

Scott I should have proof read my reply. I really like place and have forged lasting friendships with other snow birds over years. they even get together in Ohio for reunion in summer. Eventer from Alberta even comes to the area.

Hi yo silver · December 16, 2010, 09:35:19 AM

Yeah, we knew what you meant, Bob. Thanks for all your replies, Guys! So far, Wilderness RV Park looks real good to me. I have already contacted them for details and availability. Bob, if we confirm something, I'll send you a pm so we can get together. I have been going nutz searching; didn't know there were so many campsites in FL. (I'm kinda slow...) Thanks again, this is good! It's snowing here and Marilyn says "I can be packed in an hour and a half." LOL 'About three inches so far.
Dennis

bevans6 · December 16, 2010, 09:41:28 AM

A fun thing to do that I use often is to get up a Google Map of the area I want to investigate and type "Campground" in the box. It will come up with all of the campgrounds that it's knows of in the area, and in most cases full contact info and a website if they have one.

Brian

Hi yo silver · December 16, 2010, 02:06:11 PM

Brian;
Who knew? You ain't near as dumb as ya look! Just kiddin'. I'll try the google map thing. Thx
Dennis

Ace · December 16, 2010, 03:05:58 PM

Bushnell Florida has a couple nice RV parks and it's right off Interstate 75, close to almost everything, very reasonable rates and there are a few busnuts that come south and stay there along with bus nuts that live near by!

FloridaCliff · December 16, 2010, 05:17:57 PM

Quote from: robertglines1 on December 15, 2010, 06:44:02 PM
look up wilderness RV Park & estates on internet.1st class park Silver Springs Fla..1hr15 mites to St Augustine about same to Disney or crystal river on gulf.. we will be there late Feb Thur mid April. we stay in preserve part of park a little more expensive but 5000sg ft sites paved 60ft pads cable and all. Pm if intrested in hooking up. been there last 5 yrs know good places to eat and things to do. on 40 about 45 minutes from Daytona speed way.

Robert,

I thought you were staying in another place.......I know better now.....Very nice place...

Cliff

Bill B /bus · December 20, 2010, 04:48:46 PM

The farther south the better the weather. More warmth, less cold. I would look in the Sebring/Arcadia area. Less expensive with amenities in most campgrounds.

Good luck with your decision,
Bill

Hi yo silver · December 22, 2010, 07:33:59 PM

Ya know what? I made a reservation at Wilderness RV Park at Silver Springs and now I'm having second thoughts, wondering if that's far enough south. Hmmm...

Dennis Deep In Thought