Differences Between Florida State Parks AND State Forests

This week we look at some differences between RV camping at Florida State Parks vs Florida State forest.  we have much more experience camping in the Florida State Parks, but we have done a handful of camping trips at Florida State force. We look at some of the similarities and some of the differences between the two.

We also meet up with our friends, the Stevenson's from Fort Myers, who just recently went through hurricane Ian. And we checked out Dames cave again. We also checked out the Peace cave this time which was a little trickier to get in and out of the Dames cave. 

All in all we We love both the state parks and the state force for different reasons.

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Chapeters
00:00 INTRODUCTION
00:35 DISCUSSING THE DIFFERENCES
06:45 CAMPFIRE PIE AND MAXCHOCKS
07:10 GOING CAVE EXPLORING!
10:02 WE HAVE A WATER LEAK!
12:00 TILLIS HILL DRIVE THROUGH

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[AlliChuckAdventures]

If you've stayed at both type rv campgrounds....State Parks and State Forest, let us know which you like the best!

[sharonstevenson]

ALWAYS a fun time! Not TOO many shenanigans. 😆 LOL

[johnschragg]

WOW great comparison. Loved the caves and all the cool places you guys go. Hello Stevensons!!

[twincamthom]

Very timely video. We’re staying at Tillis in just a few weeks……

[WanderingWagners]

State forest up here generally don't have camping unless you're tent or backpacking. Nice comparison!
You've got to test the camp pies before eating them... Bite a small corner off and let it cool😂 like a pizza pocket lol

[jamiestevenson]

Very fun and very relaxing weekend! Ready to go back!!

[KZ-xjtt]

We stayed at holder mine campground last April. Didn’t care for the drive back, but it is a lovely, quiet campground.

[annbackus]

We love Silver Lake state forest in Brooksville (just stay on the loop away from the highway). So much easier to get in to during season on a weekend compared to the state parks. And thanks for the heads up about no dogs. We just assumed they all allowed. Now will have to double check when booking as we travel with 3 dogs.

[andywellborn]

Blackwater River State Forest close to Milton, Fl is nice in that most of the campgrounds are situated around small lakes. They have electric and water at most sites and provide a dump station. State Forest camping is usually easier to get reservations and have more discounts for seniors and vets than the state parks in the area. Henderson Beach and Grayton Beach State Parks are harder to get reservations unless you plan way in advance. Like your videos, hope all is well and Happy Camping!!!

[michelleconcannon]

Florida state forest campgrounds have some nice discounts too, 50% for military, seniors etc . We love Holder Mine. Cary State Forest is a nice overnight stop right off 301, you are going to Jax/Savannah etc. There are only 6 sites but all very large and easy to back into.

[LoveShackBBQ]

Wow! Tillis Hills is beautiful. Do they have bike paths for our Ebikes? We just got back from the KOA next to Lion Country Safari. What a blast! Our camp group was all there and we planned a cruise to Cozumel in February (my first and I cant wait). Canopy Oaks is our next big campout with our crew for ringing in the New Year. They’re all stuck on Resort camping and we enjoy it, but something has to give with these resort prices! Great Video again and very helpful.

[PWS]

We’ve camped a couple of times south of Brooksville and hiked to see both caves. But we did no go into the caves.

[garyausher]

The Florida state forests I've visited are primitive camping only which I like. The state parks are always 5 star but often cramped and crowded. Tillis Hill not pet friendly? Ouch, scratch that from my list. Withlacoochee River Park is always nice too. Top notch staff!

[rabbi]

I wouldn’t stay anywhere our dog was not welcome.

[ronald]

How long is the dirt road going into Tillis? I've stayed at Holder Mine twice but that, almost 2 mile long dirt road wasn't fun. 30 mph limit, and the locals do every bit of that, plus some.

[lawrenceconstantine]

WHY DID YOU PAINT WORDS ALL OVER THOSE WALLS

[scottlindsay]

Please in the future refer to the actual state Forrest name. Tillis Hills and Holder Mine are the campgrounds in the Withlacooche state Forrest. Makes finding the campgrounds easier. Great suggestion on the state forests.