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    Default campsites in 56 Florida parks

    I was informed by the fellow that owns the site below that there is consideration for building campsites in 56 Florida parks, including the Iche and Peacock. There is a hearing you can attend, as well as get involved in other ways if you want to preserve the pristine conditions of these parks. Contact

    www.ichetuckneecanoeandcabins.net
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    I would love to be able to camp at Peacock, but I can't see it happening there. There is currently no water and no power. Don't know how much I like the idea of anyone else being able to camp there

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greenwood_60 View Post
    I would love to be able to camp at Peacock, but I can't see it happening there. There is currently no water and no power. Don't know how much I like the idea of anyone else being able to camp there
    Water and power are NOT requirements of "Camping".. LOL I would love the ability to camp there too. It would greatly reduce the costs of training in Florida.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Skorpiov View Post
    Water and power are NOT requirements of "Camping".. LOL I would love the ability to camp there too. It would greatly reduce the costs of training in Florida.
    I agree, but have you ever seen a state park camp ground without both? Typically they will have showers/restrooms with lights at a minimum.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greenwood_60 View Post
    I agree, but have you ever seen a state park camp ground without both? Typically they will have showers/restrooms with lights at a minimum.
    Heck, I'd never leave with all that.


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    I'd be OK with campgrounds as long as the state parks run them.

    I am not OK with the state parks opening up the parks to private campground fascilities.




    I'm not sure which of these cases is being considered at Peacock, but both ideas have been laid on the table for various state parks.


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    I spent 10 days in a pop-up with AC while in cave country for my cavern/intro! Felt like we were staying in the Hilton! After the trip we decided we could have camped, as the night temperatures were still tolerable. July/August/September are a different story.

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    The Orlando paper stated that the state is considering allowing private concessionaires to run camp sites in 5 parks. One being Deleon Springs in Deleon, Florida. There was to be a meeting of interested parties (I believe today) to discuss the issue. One of the other parks was Honeymoon Park on the west coast. IMHO Florida has a really small amount of campsites per park and while not wanting to destroy natural habitat I believe some of the existing parks could well be expanded.

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    Quote Originally Posted by metaldector View Post
    The Orlando paper stated that the state is considering allowing private concessionaires to run camp sites in 5 parks. One being Deleon Springs in Deleon, Florida. There was to be a meeting of interested parties (I believe today) to discuss the issue. One of the other parks was Honeymoon Park on the west coast. IMHO Florida has a really small amount of campsites per park and while not wanting to destroy natural habitat I believe some of the existing parks could well be expanded.
    Yep this right,the hearings are amendments to management plans to allow camping.

    FYI,Peacock already allows camping,it is at the river camp

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    River camp?

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