Naples, Florida
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Naples, Florida
Catch a Sunset at the Naples Pier
5.0If you're like me then you probably spend a fair amount of time chasing the setting sun around. I visited Naples Florida this past spring and was treated to these stunning sunsets 8 out of the 10 days there. The Gulf gives us east coasters the delight of watching the sun dip out over a large body...Read more -
Estero, Florida
Kayak the Estero River at Koreshan State Park
5.0Go to the Koreshan State Park. The fee is $5 per car + $4 to access the boat ramp. (If you don't have your own, you can rent kayaks and canoes from the park or from Estero River Tackle & Canoe Outfitters). Go to the boat ramp. Here you have two options:A. You can go left (west) towards Estero...Read more -
Naples, Florida
Kayak Camp on Panther Key
To reach Panther Key, kayaking and navigation of the tides and mangrove islands is a necessity. The Everglades National Park ranger station in Everglades City is the closest put-in point for kayaks, and from there its a 12 mile paddle to Panther Key.This is a great adventure on which to visit mul...Read more -
Naples, Florida
Camp on Fakahatchee Island
From Tamiami Trail, 5.2 miles west of Highway 29, turn left on the unmarked road. You will be able to leave you car here and launch. Follow the posted map closely as the mangrove tunnels are confusing, and you will probably get lost a few times anyways.There is a series of 5 mangrove tunnels, wit...Read more -
Ochopee, Florida
Paddle The Everglades' Wilderness Waterway
The Wilderness Waterway in the Everglades National Park can be navigated either by kayak or canoe. This is an endurance voyage that typically takes upwards of 10 days if you are solo-canoeing. The voyage can take significantly less time if using a kayak or a multi-person powered canoe. This route...Read more -
Ochopee, Florida
Stroll along the Kirby Storter Boardwalk
1 miA few miles after the Big Cypress visitor center you will find the Kirby Storter Boardwalk. This is a short 1 mile trail through a mature cypress strand. It is a pretty neat experience since in the Everglades in order to be in the middle of a habitat like this, you have to get your feet wet, howe...Read more -
Ochopee, Florida
Hike Big Cypress National Preserve Loop
16 mi / 0 ft gainFirst, you'll arrive at the Collier County Rest Area (26.1674944,-81.0806947) off of the Everglades Parkway. You can either park in front of the rest area, or on the paved area directly north of it near the trailhead. Walk through the pedestrian gate and make your way toward the Florida National ...Read more -
Ochopee, Florida
Hike the Gator Hook Trail
5 miThis 5-mile swamp walk begins off of Loop Road. To get there, take the Tamiami Trail into Big Cypress National Preserve and turn onto Loop Road (a right turn if coming from the west, a left turn from the east) at Monroe Station. About 2.2 miles down the gravel road, you will see signage for the G...Read more
Escape to the Sunshine
VISIT FLORIDA, serves as Florida's official source for travel planning. What can be discovered beyond Florida’s 825 miles of beaches? How about 320 freshwater springs, 175 state parks, infinite mangrove tunnels and hidden caverns. Let your adventure begin. Follow Your Sunshine.
Camping and Lodging in Naples
Naples, Florida
Naples / Marco Island KOA Holiday
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Fort Myers / Pine Island KOA Holiday
This tropical KOA has all the comforts of home - and more - including a fantastic location on Pine Island, the "Tarpon Capital of the Wor...
Ochopee, Florida
Burns Lake Campground
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Burns Lake Campground offers lake views from every campsite. Offering direct backcountry access, this campground is the ideal pl...
Alva, Florida
W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area
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WP Franklin South Recreation Area is a day use area located on the Caloosahatchee River adjacent to the WP Franklin Lock and Dam...
Alva, Florida
W.P. Franklin N
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Visitors flock to W.P. Franklin Campground for its well-kept facilities and location on the Caloosahatchee River, where campers ...
Ochopee, Florida
Monument Lake Campground
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Monument Lake Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic ta...