Beach and Coastal Camping in Florida - Softcover

Molloy, Johnny

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9780813016825: Beach and Coastal Camping in Florida

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0813016827 ISBN 13: 9780813016825

Publisher: University Press of Florida, 1999

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"A detailed yet concise guide to coastal and beach camping on county, state, and federal lands in Florida. Molloy's blend of cultural and natural history with valuable first-hand information about camping in 24 different parks makes the book unmistakably valuable to veteran Florida campers and a 'must-have' for first-timers."--Jeff Ripple, author of Florida--The Natural Wonders

Filled with pictures and practical tips, this user-friendly paperback guidebook offers down-to-earth, detailed advice about the 24 best ocean- and gulf-front camping areas in Florida for both tent and RV campers.

From Fort Clinch in the northeast, down to Big Pine Key, and over to the Gulf Islands off Pensacola, Molloy selected these state and national parks for their scenic beauty, recreation potential, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. His list includes everything from ultra-rustic to highly developed sites, all compactly organized by geographic region.
Accounts of each site feature:

� an overview of both the site and the surrounding area;
� a description of the shoreline and its features;
� details of the campground, including pictures, amenities, and seasonal features;
� notes on the human and natural history of the surrounding area;
� guides to local activities, from snorkeling to bike trails;
� descriptions of local attractions, shopping, and dining opportunities;
� essentials of how to make reservations and get there, including phone numbers, driving directions, size of campsite, facilities, regulations, and more.

For visitors and residents, retirees, college students, and families with children, this book will simplify the coastal camping experience. Johnny Molloy has done the research and provided the best selections from over 1,350 miles of shoreline so that you can easily enjoy the best of the Sunshine State.

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Book Description:

An updated edition of the best-selling guide to beach camping in the Sunshine State "One of the book's strong points is you will not arrive unannounced at a place which disappoints you. . . . Molloy's writing is no-nonsense, precise, and he covers a lot of ground, both figuratively and metaphorically. His subjects include 'what to do' and 'what's nearby.' Here we have an essential resource book for anyone who ventures out of doors with a tent and a hankering to go pitch it somewhere."--Outdoor Adventure Magazine "Gives readers nuts and bolts about camping in state and national parks where land meets the water from the Gulf Islands National Seashore near Pensacola to Bahia Honda State Park near Marathon."--Palm Beach Post "A fine new guidebook to help us find just the right spot for outdoor fun. . . . Packed with useful information for people who want to enjoy Florida's seashores."--Vero Beach Press-Journal "Beach and Coastal Camping in Florida is not just a listing of places to camp and how to get there. Molloy gives detailed descriptions of parks and recreation areas along the coasts of Florida with pictures, key information with directions and fees, descriptions of the beach areas, pertinent details about the campgrounds, the history of the area, what to do and what's nearby. In fact, if your idea of camping is a suite at the Hilton, you might even find yourself enticed into trying camping after reading some of these descriptions."--Tallahassee Democrat In this thoroughly revised edition, Johnny Molloy once again presents a practical guide to the best campgrounds for tent, van, and trailer camping in coastal Florida.

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Filled with pictures and practical tips, this user-friendly guidebook offers down-to-earth, detailed advice about the 24 best ocean- and gulf-front camping areas in Florida for both tent and RV campers, all compactly organized by geographic region. For visitors and residents, retirees, college students, and families with children, this book simplifies the coastal camping experience in the Sunshine State.

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