The Best in Tent Camping: Florida: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos [Paperback]

Johnny Molloy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2004 | Series: Best in Tent Camping

From the sugar white beaches of the Gulf Coast to the vast mangrove stands of the Everglades, camping in Florida has never been better. The Best in Tent Camping: Florida is a guidebook for tent campers who like quiet, scenic, and serene campsites. It's the perfect resource if you blanch at the thought of pitching a tent on a concrete slab, trying to sleep through the blare of another camper's boombox, or waking up to find your tent surrounded by a convoy of RVs. Whether you are a native Floridian in search of new territory or an out-of-state vacationer, The Best in Tent Camping unlocks the secrets to finding and enjoying the best tent-camping experiences in Florida.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Molloy has obviously done his homework and writes knowingly about some of the best campgrounds in the state, from the Panhandle to the Everglades. Entries include directions and other information that should prove useful to families planning a camping vacation."
--The Tampa Tribune-Times

"Take the guess work out of finding your perfect site!"
--Captiva Current

From the Back Cover

If you subscribe to the opinion that Japanese lanterns, televisions, and electric guitars are not essential camping equipment, then The Best in Tent Camping: Florida should be your constant outdoor companion.

From the sugar white beaches of the Gulf Coast to the vast mangrove stands of the Everglades, camping in Florida has never been better. The Best in Tent Camping: Florida is a guidebook for tent campers who like quiet, scenic, and serene campsites. It's the perfect resource if you blanch at the thought of pitching a tent on a concrete slab, trying to sleep through the blare of another camper's boombox, or waking up to find your tent surrounded by a convoy of RVs.

Each campground profile gives unbiased and thorough evaluations, taking the guesswork out of finding the perfect site. Essential information provided includes:
* Campground layout map
* Key information such as fees, restrictions, and dates of operation
* Ratings for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, quiet, security, and cleanliness
* Detailed campground description
* Precise driving directions
* Campground locator map

Whether you are a native Floridian in search of new territory or an out-of-state vacationer, The Best in Tent Camping unlocks the secrets to finding and enjoying the best tent-camping experiences in Florida.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press; 3rd edition (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897325621
• ISBN-13: 978-0897325622
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #973,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Native Know-how, April 3, 2000

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This review is from: The Best in Tent Camping: Florida: A Guide for Campers Who Hate Rvs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portab Le Stereos (Paperback)

As a native Floridian who has lived as far south as the FL Keys and as far north as the Pan Handle, I turned critical eye on Johnny Molloy's "The Best in Tenting Camping:Florida". I was delighted to see included some of my favorite destinations as well as places other locals have long prized as remnants of the "real Florida". As an experienced kayak camper I particularly appreciated Mr. Molloy's inclusion of information on paddling opportunities. He has provided new information on put-in destinations as well as coaxed me into my many new trail hiking experiences. I find this book accurate in it's assesements and helpful in it's suggestions. When in Florida, keep your sunscreen, fishing pole and copy of "The Best in Tent Camping: Florida" close at hand.

Thanks Johnny for teaching a local few new tricks!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Firsthand knowlegde & a frank discussion on each campground., June 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Best in Tent Camping: Florida: A Guide for Campers Who Hate Rvs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portab Le Stereos (Paperback)

The person that wrote this book would make a great campground neighbor! He gives a frank review that allow realistic expectations for the prospective camper. Also suggests site #'s that would be less likely to be placed next to a noisy RV. I use this book along with Campers Guide to Florida (2nd Edition), by Mickey Little before I take any camp trip. The Tent Camping book has all the information, but the Campers Guide has campground maps. Makes a great combination!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Planning on car camping in FL? You must have this book!, March 21, 2000

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vivian oliva - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Best in Tent Camping: Florida: A Guide for Campers Who Hate Rvs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portab Le Stereos (Paperback)

Planning a trip through FL can lead you through an overwhelming amount of where to stay options. Fortunately,"The Best in Tent Camping Florida" is the perfect guide to help you sift through all your choices and narrow down your search for that perfect place to stay. He has a great rating system for each campground and it is based on beauty, site privacy, spaciousness, quiet, security and cleanliness. He even gives advice on interesting sites worth seeing while you are there. He has really picked out the best of the best Florida has to offer for us "tenters".