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Sky bear

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Gypsy said:
Greetings!

Just brought home our as yet unnamed Camp-Inn. I believe she was owned by Floridians 1door before the owners from Illinois had her. Thrilled, to say the least!

Been looking online for several months trying to learn all I can. As luck would have it, a simple 2012 went up for sale.... Just what I was looking for. I was the first of many callers and after speaking with the previous owner and Cary I hopped in my car solo and drove over 1,000 miles with high hopes that she was as advertised. Two days of driving was not for naught as I purchased her. (I say " I " but my husband was working and could not get away on the spur of the moment. This whole thing is my idea but he is fully onboard and encouraged me from the get-go.). The following four days were the first of what is to be many adventures. I traveled the back roads through Illinois, Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee and Florida to bring her home. I consider her a land version of my previous sailboat and can't wait for the next adventure.

Anyone wanting local knowledge of the central Florida Gulf Coast? Be glad to fill you in on the REAL Florida. My husband, Marv, and I are native Floridians and my rewired occupation involves environmental education as a Florida Master Naturalist.

See you out there! Already reserved Tomoka in February and Fort Desoto and only been home 36 hours.:)

Leah
(Perhaps Gypsy Wind for a name combining land and sailing)
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Hi there, will be traveling the Gulf Coast between Apalachicola and Tampa mid March. Any camping spots
you would recommend would be appreciated. Thanks, Sky Bear.
 
Sky Bear,
I wish I could be more helpful. Spring Break is in March and hotels as well as the height of snowbird season camping doesn't leave much. This time of year most state parks are booked and I don't know of many private or county campgrounds that aren't full, as well. Florida State Parks take reservations up to ELEVEN months in advance and I'm seeing them filling up for December 2017 already. Parks do save a few sites for those without reservations but that number varies. Try calling some of the parks on rivers and springs to see if there are sites available, as well as those close to beaches. Manatee Springs near Crystal River is one I've recently been to. Hillsborough River State Park just east of Tampa is another. Myakka River is a bit south of Tampa but may be more of a possibility.

If you find are able to get some sites near as far south as Tampa, let me know and perhaps we could meet up. I'm in Pinellas County, just west of Tampa and on the Gulf of Mexico.

Fingers Crossed,
Leah
 
Thanks, Leah. We secured spots at St. Andrews, Ochlockonee & Manatee Springs SP's. We essentially
found last sites so got lucky I suppose. Our goal is to watch our son play lacrosse in the area but it looks
like the games may be in Orlando instead of Tampa so not sure of our plans there. If Tampa is in the
works will let you know.
 
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