CAMPGROUNDS
The Great
OUTDOORS BY JOSIE GULLIKSEN
FLORIDA BIRDS • VISIT FLORIDA®
B
ecoming one with nature and taking in
Beach, bring a mountain bike along with the
the beauty of the outdoors is easy in
camping equipment and check out the chal-
the Sunshine State. Whether it’s
lenging terrain while enjoying a 1,200-foot
camping with or without electricity, hiking, ca-
sandy beach and tranquil waters that are
noeing, kayaking, or swimming in springs and
ideal for canoeing and kayaking (florida
through caverns, adventurous types will not be
stateparks.org/oletariver). The Oleta River
disappointed. Plenty of sites throughout Florida
runs through nearby Greynolds Park, an out-
offer an incredible multitude of options.
standing camping site with eight natural wood and stone cabins, bunk beds, full
SOUTHEAST
kitchen, fireplace and canoe launch. The in-
Whether in the northern part of Miami-Dade
tact hardwood hammock and mangrove forest
County or farther south in the Keys, stellar
is considered one of the last well-protected nat-
campgrounds offer unique experiences.
ural areas in these parts (miamidade.gov
At Oleta River State Park in North Miami 54
2011 TRAVEL GUIDE TO FLORIDA
/parks/Parks/camp_greynolds.asp).