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Suggestions needed for 2 week February trip to SW Florida

We'd like to be on or near the water, full hookups and dog friendly. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks All!

Jeff
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Suggestions needed for 2 week February trip to SW Florida

Reply #1 –
I got nothin, but if you go through Orlando and love a good steak, get thee to Charlie's Steakhouse. it's on International drive near the convention center and I've been looking for an excuse to go back to Florida just for that porterhouse.
sorry I don't have any, you know, relevant info for you...
Jay
1989 U280 SE, 36', 3208T Cat, build 3292

Re: Suggestions needed for 2 week February trip to SW Florida

Reply #2 –
Jeff, our favorite park in Florida is Fort Desoto.  It is a county park south of Tampa.  They have a nice campground and there is a special section for doggie owners.  There is a beautiful beach a few miles past the campground.  They take reservations, but you may have a hard time getting in there in Feb. it is very popular.  If you do a search on rvparksreview.com the campground is located in Tierre Verde, FL.  Just be carful driving thru the park, there are some low hanging limbs.  Their website has pictures of all of campsites.

Ben and Bonnie Harris
1999 U320

Re: Suggestions needed for 2 week February trip to SW Florida

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We have stayed at Sun&Fun near Sarasota They have everything you lister. It is 1 mile off I75 at Fruitville Road

Re: Suggestions needed for 2 week February trip to SW Florida

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We stay at the Red Coconut in Fort Myers Beach.  Pet friendly, on the beach....down fall, close sites and no pool
Jeff & Carrie
2023 Geneva 31VA
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED "The Button Pusher" - GONE 🥺

Re: Suggestions needed for 2 week February trip to SW Florida

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Jeff & Sandy –
We'd like to be on or near the water, full hookups and dog friendly. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks All!

Jeff
What type of water body?  RiverBend Motorcoach Resort in LaBelle is on the Caloosahatchee River with access to the Gulf or Atlantic.  David
David & Lou Ann Bouchard
Summer: Mount Vernon, Ohio
Winter: RiverBend Motorcoach Resort  LaBelle, Florida
2003 U320 38' Build #6174 "Willie"
2013 Cadillac SRX Toad
MC #17151 FMCA #F431393

Re: Suggestions needed for 2 week February trip to SW Florida

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I should have also added that most decent places fill quickly.  Recommend you make a reservation soonest. Stop by RiverBend lot 93 and say Hi.  David
David & Lou Ann Bouchard
Summer: Mount Vernon, Ohio
Winter: RiverBend Motorcoach Resort  LaBelle, Florida
2003 U320 38' Build #6174 "Willie"
2013 Cadillac SRX Toad
MC #17151 FMCA #F431393

Re: Suggestions needed for 2 week February trip to SW Florida

Reply #7 –
Most any Florida State Park is nice. Many were private in a previous life so they vary a lot.

If you can get in Fort Desoto as suggested, be sure and visit Skyway Jacks for a breakfast.

Rent Kayaks at Fort Desoto or better yet Weedon Island.

The best place I found to really see the Manatees is the state wildlife park at Homosassa Springs. Well worth the trip. If you want to camp relatively close, try Rock Crusher Canyon.

Depending on what you like and timing, the Florida Flywheelers tractor show in Avon Park. Neat to see all the period buildings and so on besides tractors. We usually spend much of our day in the flea market there. One year I came home with a whole wood shop in the basement and toad.

Tarpon Springs is a fun spot.

More towards the center Mount Dora will keep the gals occupied...
2003 U320 PBDS

Re: Suggestions needed for 2 week February trip to SW Florida

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Retired Navy Chief –
What type of water body?  RiverBend Motorcoach Resort in LaBelle is on the Caloosahatchee River with access to the
Quote from: Retired Navy Chief –
I should have also added that most decent places fill quickly.  Recommend you make a reservation soonest. Stop by RiverBend lot 93 and say Hi.  David
Gulf or Atlantic.  David
Jeff and Sandy,
I had hoped to meet up with you last January at the Tampa Supershow.  My back operation nixed that but hope to see you this year in FL.
David and I are neighbors at RiverBend and if you want to experience an exceptionally fine southwestern FL park and waterway, come see us. 
Have Donzi and love to entertain-- will show you what a prime waterway the Caloosahatchee really is!  Much more than just ranging from Gulf salt to mega lake (Okeechobee) fresh to Atlantic salt, it includes the whole spectrum from opulent city yatch basins to mega mansions to grass roots small town Americana to FL grazing herds/prairie to wide expanses of everglades (rivers of grass), with an endless supply of fowl, fin, mammal and hide (gators) to entertain.
At one point, we had eight FT's in the park last winter.  Hope to see more than that next winter.  Boat, motorcycle, pet and people friendliest park in Florida (if not more) and a five star resort as well.  Would love to have more FoFums come see us.
Neal
Lot 92
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Neal (& Brenda) Pillsbury
'02 U320 SPEC, 4200, DGFE, Build #5984
'04 Gold Wing
'07 Featherlite 24'
'14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
MC #14494
Exeter, NH & LaBelle FL
Quality makes the Heart Soar long after Price is Forgotten

Re: Suggestions needed for 2 week February trip to SW Florida

Reply #9 –
Why (are you stuck on) Florida.. he asked?  (I'm from their BTW.)

I've been all over the good ole USA in the last 40 years as an OO (owner operator) and FL., would be waay down my list.. 

Have you been along and through the Columbia River area or Northern New Mexico.. for starters? 
If you have a passport, Canada is great, up above the Great Lakes (in the Summer.)  pc

PS. 
I see you are from Boone, NC  You could camp in your back yard (i wish I was from that area.. it's great.)
Stay away from East Texas this time of year BTW.. ((99)) today in the Bayou City.
S/W Houston 95" U320C SE/40' 
Build #4778  Cummins M11
Repairs & Covered RV Parking (BAO)
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