| Families planning a Central Florida vacation often | | | | Additional amenities including tennis, basketball, |
| find themselves staying in a large hotel with | | | | shuffleboard, horseshoes, the skeet, trap and |
| hundreds of other theme park-bound families. | | | | archery range, and swamp buggy rides make the |
| While this is usually considered a part of the | | | | River Ranch experience one of the most sought |
| experience, it doesn't have to be that way. Florida | | | | after Florida campgrounds. |
| campgrounds located near all of the Central Florida | | | | Camp Mack's River Resort |
| attractions make for a pleasant retreat from | | | | In the eastern part of Polk County lies Camp |
| crowded theme park days. | | | | Mack's River Resort. Located on the Kissimmee |
| Camping close to all of the traditional Central | | | | River in "Big Bass Country," it offers a beautiful |
| Florida attractions also opens up a wealth of | | | | Florida campground setting, boat rentals, a |
| opportunities to enjoy all of the natural wonders | | | | restaurant, pool, fishing guide, and a store. |
| of the area like Florida fishing, hiking, canoeing and | | | | With more than 290 RV sites, and rentals and |
| of course nature viewing. Here are some tent | | | | permanent sites, Cape Mack offers full-service |
| camping and RV parks in Central Florida to | | | | hook-ups, a laundry facility, and scenic nature |
| consider before planning your next Central Florida | | | | tours along the Kissimmee River. All RV sites are |
| vacation: | | | | paved, and most have picnic tables. Cable TV and |
| Lakeland Carefree RV Resort | | | | wet slips can be rented for additional fees. For |
| Holiday dinners, bicycle outings, water aerobics, | | | | guests without an RV, cabin and park model |
| and quality time with friends and family in the | | | | home rentals are usually available. Bass and |
| clubhouse are just a few of the things that make | | | | pontoon boats are available for rent, and a tackle |
| the Lakeland Carefree RV Resort one of the best | | | | shop makes it convenient to pick up gear and |
| Florida campgrounds. Just west of Orlando, within | | | | sundries. For a truly unique experience, the Camp |
| the city limits of Lakeland, campers experience a | | | | Mack Billy Bob Airboat offers an up-close view of |
| Central Florida vacation resort year-round. | | | | the beauty and charm of the Kissimmee Chain of |
| RV enthusiasts enjoy 230 full hook-up sites, and | | | | Lakes. |
| recreational vehicle and cabin rentals are available. | | | | Tent Camping in Central Florida |
| Amenities include a heated pool, spa, game room, | | | | If your family likes to experience nature up close, |
| laundry, store, snack bar, showers, a children's | | | | then planning a rustic Central Florida vacation with |
| pool, and a fenced dog park. Outdoor activities | | | | traditional tent camping may be the way to go. |
| are abundant with a stocked fishing lake, | | | | Saddle Creek Park borders a beautiful lake -- |
| paddleboats, shuffleboard, and miniature golf. | | | | meaning you can relax the day away fishing, |
| River Ranch RV Resort | | | | boating, or taking nature walks. There are also |
| If a Western-style cowboy retreat reminiscent of | | | | facilities for target shooting, playgrounds, sports |
| Old Florida is your idea of the perfect Central | | | | facilities and picnic gazebos. |
| Florida vacation, then the 1,700- acre | | | | Florida fishing is also very popular. You'll find the |
| ponderosa-style River Ranch RV Resort in Lake | | | | winter months best for Black Crappie, and |
| Wales might be just the thing. This "Dude Ranch" | | | | February through April to be the time for |
| recalls an era when Florida was home to an | | | | Largemouth Bass. Channel Catfish and Bluegill |
| abundance of cowboys and cattle ranchers. | | | | Bream are also commonly found. |
| Guests are close to nature, and there are many | | | | Planning a Central Florida vacation doesn't always |
| activities on the ranch and in the surrounding | | | | mean hotels and theme parks. It is important |
| areas. You can enjoy horseback riding, guided | | | | before traveling to think about the activities your |
| nature hikes, Florida fishing, boating, pools, spas, a | | | | family enjoys doing together and incorporating |
| 9-hole golf course, marina with lake and river | | | | them into your vacation. Booking a spot at one of |
| access, and a petting zoo, and there's even a | | | | the many Central Florida campgrounds nearby can |
| rodeo on Saturday nights in a 1,200-seat stadium. | | | | give your family a nice change of pace. |