Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 01-07-2011, 12:44 AM   #1
New Member
 
1961 16' Bambi
Petersburg , Alaska
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 1
going Florida

we are driving our Bambi 1961 from Dallas to Florida, end of February. Any suggestions for nice campgrounds on the gulf are appreciated. I looked into Baton Rouge but could not find anything appealing for camping. Should we stay in New Orleans? thanks...
Tongass is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-07-2011, 04:04 AM   #2
3 Rivet Member
 
DougZ's Avatar
 
1972 27' Overlander
Venice , Florida
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 180
Just off I-75 a little north of Tampa is Hillsborough River State Park. It is our favorite. They rent canoes and you can paddle the river for an exciting day. About 80 miles south is Oscar Scher State Park. It is close to the Gulf and shopping in Sarasota. You can take a canoe right from the campground to the intracostal waterway and then the Gulf. Both parks are VERY family friendly and allow dogs.
DougZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-07-2011, 06:50 AM   #3
Rivet Master
 
nilesrob's Avatar
 
Hampton , New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
Images: 12
Topsail, near Santa Rosa Beach - which is where we are headed now.

Also, we haven't been to a FL State Park we didn't like. Further down the gulf coast near Clearwater is Fort Desoto County Park, which might be our all time favorite campground ever.
__________________
Brad (The Slowsky's)
2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313

travelwiththeslowskys.com
nilesrob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-07-2011, 06:55 AM   #4
4 Rivet Member
 
deauxrite's Avatar
 
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Full Timers just passing through , Arizona for a couple of weeks and then on to Utah!
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 325
In Louisiana, just north of New Orleans is Fairview Riverside State Park. One of our all time favorites. In the Florida Panhandle is Big Lagoon State Park. It is off of the Interstate a ways, but it is beautiful and very quiet.
__________________
Living life on the Road
deauxrite is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-07-2011, 07:09 AM   #5
Rivet Master
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 811
There are several nice commercial campgrounds in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is in Cajun country where there is lots of sightseeing and fine dining.
handn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-07-2011, 07:39 AM   #6
3 Rivet Member
 
Pat Conway's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 129
St. George Island St. Park is very nice, campground just a 1/4 mile from the beach and only a few miles from Appalachicola, oyster capital of the world, and yes their oysters are still good and not affected by the oil spill. This one for sure you will need to book far advance using Reserveamerica.com, better chance of getting in there Sun-Thurs of any given week.

Our next favorite is Lake Kissimmee State Park, wild turkeys, Sand Hill Crane's walking freely through the park, other birds and a good jumping off point for River Ranch rodeo just a few miles east on SR60.
Pat Conway is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-07-2011, 08:08 AM   #7
4 Rivet Member
 
Silverexpress's Avatar
 
2000 27' Safari
Suwanee , Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 485
Blog Entries: 1
Send a message via AIM to Silverexpress
You should definitely take in New Orleans. A few days is well worth it. Our favorite city to visit. Stay at the French Quarter RV Resort and simply walk to the French Quarter! Nice facility and right next to the quarter. Have fun.
__________________
John & Robin
99 27' Safari
AIR #34494

Living the Airstream Life:
Silverexpress is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-07-2011, 09:13 AM   #8
3 Rivet Member
 
Pat Conway's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 129
Forgot to mention a few other possibilities for you.Check with Casinocamper.com We have stayed in Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, La several times, very nice. Also when you leave New Orleans check out Silver Slipper Casino in Waveland, MS. They have a nice campground right on the beach and a few months ago were giving you the first night complementary if you get a players card. Also if you do boondocking, you can stay at Imperial Palace parking lot in Biloxi, MS free if you register your players card with Valet.
Pat Conway is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-07-2011, 10:57 AM   #9
New Member
 
1961 16' Bambi
trinity , Texas
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 4
bayou segnette state park

I have stayed there numerous times. Take Huey Long bridge to get there.
$18.00 per night. About 20 min from French Quarter. Be sure to ride the trolly car to Audobon park.

Have a great trip!
ednestor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2011, 06:54 PM   #10
vintage travelers
 
scorpiontimo's Avatar
 
1972 31' Sovereign
Johnson City , on the road
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 398
Images: 20
Blog Entries: 1
Thumbs up Good places on the way

Hi we are just making our way from the Gulf side of Fl here is some things like already stated Saint George is just great we spent a 5 day stay @ 26.00 a night also look up cedar key friend just came from there great state park there and a good private park. on the way stop at Mystic springs airstream park $15. a night and peaceful address is 599 Mystic springs rd, McDavid fl. 32568 it is 40 mile or so north west of Pensacola want to see images of St George and another great Fl state park check out our blog Vintage travelers has some info of our Fl trip will post Pic's of Mystic some time tomarrow on the Blog hope it all helps
scorpiontimo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2011, 07:39 PM   #11
4 Rivet Member
 
UAPachyderm's Avatar
 
2004 28' International CCD
Birmingham , Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 323
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tongass
we are driving our Bambi 1961 from Dallas to Florida, end of February. Any suggestions for nice campgrounds on the gulf are appreciated. I looked into Baton Rouge but could not find anything appealing for camping. Should we stay in New Orleans? thanks...
All ON the Gulf in the Panhandle:
Henderson State Park in Destin, FL
Topsail in Santa Rosa Beach, FL,
Camping on the Gulf in Sandestin, FL
Grayton Beach, FL (State Park)
ST. Andrews in PCB, FL (State Park)

All five of these are great and steps from the sand. We frequent all five of these ... if you have time to spend a few days, Grayton is a quiet beach vacation. If you just want a taste of the beach and get in and out ... Camping on the Gulf is probably best.
UAPachyderm is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
bambi, florida


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Hello from Oklahoma OKJerry Member Introductions 22 05-29-2011 07:08 PM
Shipping From Florida to the UK MikeHunt Shipping & Export/Import 5 02-14-2011 02:38 AM
Newbie in Arkansas Dog Doc Member Introductions 14 01-09-2011 07:08 PM
New to this... Michael7575 Member Introductions 6 01-05-2011 11:57 AM
Which Hitch to buy? jomondnv Hitches, Couplers & Balls 19 01-01-2011 07:22 AM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:43 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.