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Tue, 10 April 2018 09:42  |
Scott Nutter
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We are planning a RV trip to Florida in May. We are probably going to start off in Destin, but not finalized yet.
Any recommendations for any hidden gem Rv parks in Florida? Or must try restaurants? Or must see sights? We sorta gravitate towards water, and uniqueness. And not afraid to get off the beaten path.
Would prefer full hookups, but not a absolute must. We will have 3 weeks to spent there, so no part of Florida would be too far.
Any recommendations or suggestions?
Thanks, Scott.
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: [GMCnet] Florida RV park suggestions [message #330794 is a reply to message #330792] |
Tue, 10 April 2018 11:44  |
Jimmy_Bonez
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Scott,
Jen and I spent a fair amount of time in Florida at the beginning of our trip. The panhandle was one of our favorite places. We were there to close to the aftermath of the hurricane that a lot of southern Florida wasn’t ready for tourists yet. The panhandle is littered with beaches filled with “sugar sand”. Panama City is very touristy but has a lot to chose from. I think you’d really like Apalachicola, right on the water. There specialty is oysters and drinking. Small brewery in town. They do both very well.
Wakulla springs is a great stop on the way out of the panhandle. Take the boat tour it’s cheap and you can swim with manatees. Also they shot the creature from the Black lagoon here. Rainbow springs heading down the gulf side is probably our favorite spot. 72 degree spring fed river year round. You can rent canoes or kayaks and go up and down the river which is absolute must. Clear views to bottom of river no matter the depth its beautiful. Tarpon springs down to Clearwater beach is best for sunsets. Clearwater beach is really fun lots of food and bars and I’m pretty sure they all do sunset specials. Shephards at pier 60 has fantastic rum runners. Dunedin is a really cool small “retirement” city but don’t let that fool you. There’s usually some sort of music/art on going on and the people are great.
Myakka river state park is really pretty and has a great campground all though just water/electric. If you go across the state to the Atlantic side you can swing by the Sirums shop in Okeechobee. Really great people and free hook up sites if there’s nobody there already getting stuff worked on just call Norma and she’ll leave you a key to get in. We have loads more places we’ve been if you need anymore ideas let us know
Jim and Jen the nomads
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| Re: Florida RV park suggestions [message #330795 is a reply to message #330790] |
Tue, 10 April 2018 12:43 |
Scott Nutter
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Jim,
Quite the write up with lots of good info. You got me with oysters and breweries!! All those suggestions sound great. My neighbor likes St. joes, and close to Apalachicola. We might bypass Destin and go to Apalachicola. Less touristy, more our style.
All good ideas, and please keep them coming.
Scott
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: Florida RV park suggestions [message #330806 is a reply to message #330790] |
Tue, 10 April 2018 19:53 |
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If you're headed for The Mouse, Wekiwa Springs Styate Park in Apopka, or Lake Louisa State Park on the other side of town. I like wekiwa better, but both are a cut above KOA for space and friendly people.
--johnny
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| Re: [GMCnet] Florida RV park suggestions [message #330809 is a reply to message #330806] |
Tue, 10 April 2018 20:37 |
Jimmy_Bonez
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Scott,
No problem sir. Just trying to pay it forward with all the suggestions you’ve given us. Not sure where you’re starting from but if you take route 98 east to west across the panhandle you can’t really go wrong with any beach stop.
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> If you're headed for The Mouse, Wekiwa Springs Styate Park in Apopka, or Lake Louisa State Park on the other side of town. I like wekiwa better, but
> both are a cut above KOA for space and friendly people.
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Full time RVers exploring the beautiful and unusual parts of the country.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Florida RV park suggestions [message #330900 is a reply to message #330809] |
Fri, 13 April 2018 18:29 |
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Be sure and get Florida State Campground guide when you enter Florida. Silver Springs State Park is very nice. Second on Weikiva Springs. Big Springs, west of I-75. Blackwater State Park, near Pensacola, is very nice also.One nice thing about most Florida campgrounds, with your GMC size, you can fit in all of them.
You should also the Army Corps of Engineers Parks, reasonably priced, especially if you have one of the various passes.
Currently being windblown in Texas.
Tom
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| Re: Florida RV park suggestions [message #331014 is a reply to message #330790] |
Mon, 16 April 2018 10:18 |
Scott Nutter
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Johnny,
What/where is the mouse?
Scott.
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: Florida RV park suggestions [message #331022 is a reply to message #330790] |
Mon, 16 April 2018 12:14 |
jhbridges
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The Mouse resides in Orlando at Walt Disney World.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: Florida RV park suggestions [message #331028 is a reply to message #330790] |
Mon, 16 April 2018 15:54 |
Scott Nutter
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Oh that mouse.
Probably not, I just spent the last month transportation those mini heathens to and fro KMCO. I can go another 11 months before seeing one again. But I might have to stop nearby and say hi to Bubba Jim.
Scott.
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: Florida RV park suggestions [message #331041 is a reply to message #330790] |
Tue, 17 April 2018 08:10 |
jhbridges
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It's worth a trip to Anno Avenue, and Jim's got a parking place. I can spend a day just picking through his boneyard and picking ideas for the future.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: Florida RV park suggestions [message #331053 is a reply to message #330790] |
Tue, 17 April 2018 11:59 |
Scott Nutter
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Thanks Sandra,
Looks like a winner, and full Hook ups!! Syd will like that.
Hope to see you and Bob in Santo.
Scott.
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: Florida RV park suggestions [message #331055 is a reply to message #330790] |
Tue, 17 April 2018 18:56 |
rjw
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Scott Nutter wrote on Tue, 10 April 2018 10:42We are planning a RV trip to Florida in May. We are probably going to start off in Destin, but not finalized yet.
Any recommendations for any hidden gem Rv parks in Florida? Or must try restaurants? Or must see sights? We sorta gravitate towards water, and uniqueness. And not afraid to get off the beaten path.
Would prefer full hookups, but not a absolute must. We will have 3 weeks to spent there, so no part of Florida would be too far.
Any recommendations or suggestions?
Thanks, Scott.
We have always enjoyed "Topsail Hill Preserve State Park " near Destin. We hope to return in 2019.
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com
Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Florida RV park suggestions [message #331056 is a reply to message #331055] |
Tue, 17 April 2018 19:36 |
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Scott,
If you plan on heading to Key West and don't want to pay through the nose:
Leo's Campground
5236 Suncrest Road, Key West, FL 33040
Not the most up-market RV Park we've stayed in but it was acceptable. There is a bus that stops at the corner of Suncrest Road and
Cross Street that will take you to downtown Key West. I believe the fare was around $1.00 each. Reasonable rates. Some shade.
Website: http://www.leoscampground.com
Phone: 123-456-7890 or 800-321-7654
Parking: Motorhome and Tow
Structures: Adequate and Clean
Cleanliness: Acceptable
Personnel: Helpful and Knowledgeable
Campsite: Rock
Hookups: Full (Electric [30 amp or better ], Water, Sewer, Cable)
Overall Experience: Positive
Amenities: Laundry
Date Visited: August 2010
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
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USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Florida RV park suggestions
Scott Nutter wrote on Tue, 10 April 2018 10:42
> We are planning a RV trip to Florida in May. We are probably going to start off in Destin, but not finalized yet.
> Any recommendations for any hidden gem Rv parks in Florida? Or must try restaurants? Or must see sights? We sorta gravitate
towards water, and
> uniqueness. And not afraid to get off the beaten path.
> Would prefer full hookups, but not a absolute must. We will have 3 weeks to spent there, so no part of Florida would be too far.
> Any recommendations or suggestions?
> Thanks, Scott.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Florida RV park suggestions [message #331058 is a reply to message #331053] |
Tue, 17 April 2018 21:20 |
Sandra Price
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Scott, we'll miss Santos. Other commitments. Y'all have a great vacation.
Sandra
On Apr 17, 2018 10:00 AM, "Scott Nutter" wrote:
> Thanks Sandra,
> Looks like a winner, and full Hook ups!! Syd will like that.
> Hope to see you and Bob in Santo.
> Scott.
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> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final
> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
> Houston, Texas
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| Re: Florida RV park suggestions [message #331106 is a reply to message #330790] |
Thu, 19 April 2018 22:50 |
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Scott,
I stayed at Arnett's Gulfside campground after the Dothan GMCMI. Small campground, pretty basic, but conveniently located, not too far from the beach, adjacent to a state forest, has stables, offers riding lessons and gives a 50% discount on trail rides if you're staying in the campground. If there are more than a couple of you the savings is substantial, and the rides are well worth it.
Seaside is a superb little planned community. It was the background in that Jim Carrey movie, The Truman Show. There's a restaurant there, Bud & Alley's, that I visited after Dothan. I'd been there in the late 90's and there was no memory drift - the restaurant was very good then and still is.
Richard V.
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'76 Palm Beach under construction;
‘76 Edgemont waiting its turn
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| Re: Florida RV park suggestions [message #331165 is a reply to message #330790] |
Fri, 20 April 2018 21:15 |
Scott Nutter
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Thanks Richard, great idea! I grew up with horses. It might be pretty cool to get back on one again. I think we will do it!
Observation:::: seems like most recommendations except for Robs for Key West, are in north Florida. Is south Florida not That much RV friendly?
Scott
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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