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    Posted: 18 Mar 2021 at 10:47pm
My husband and I are driving to Florida next January with an R pod 192 and wondering about campsites. We are from Canada and don't want to lock ourselves into a tight schedule. Any advice on finding last minute campsites? Also looking for recommendations for great places to stay. Thanks, Annette And Gary
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Mar 2021 at 11:24pm
I'd suggest you sign up on BoondockersWelcome.com, and then also install the app, freecampsites.com on your phone.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Mar 2021 at 7:28am
I like and use: Allstays Pro, Gaia Pro, Overlander and Google maps (or Maps on iPhone). I hear Campendium is much like Allstays, I don't personally know.. 

As a Boondocker, I don't book ahead and it has always worked of pretty good. Timing is key, arrive near noon if attempting State or National Parks. Most times they hold back 1 or 2 sites as FCFS. Town & County Parks are usually inexpensive and some very nice. National forests are some of the best spots and you'll find several along that run.

I ran most of the Gulf Coast across this winter and found the Walmarts did not allow overnighting. They were always a great backup plan. Our favorite spot to camp was St Georges Island State Park in Florida. There is some nice free camping in Florida, but you will need to get a permit and pick you days. Most you can stay a week (or more) and being free, if you miss those dates, of well... beauty of free!


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Mar 2021 at 3:11pm
If you are planning to stay in any state parks in Florida you need to book now, most are already booked. The keys are also booked out for next winter/spring. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Mar 2021 at 3:26pm
I second the suggestions already given but also want to tell you about the Florida State Forest system (which is separate from state parks). I can often get last minute reservations in these campgrounds, but be warned many are quite primitive (some have no amenities, some have pit toilettes and some have campground bathhouses but read carefully so know now what you're getting. They're also really cheap (like under $10 night.)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Mar 2021 at 6:26pm
Hey, it's freecampsites.net, and it's an AMAZING site to find places to camp for free or cheap! I just planned a trip from Illinois to Idaho and  it didn't take very long. Thanks for the tip!
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