Florida's warm weather make it an ideal spot for seniors to spend the winter.
In cities throughout Florida, retired seniors can find flea markets, antique shops and other places to go shopping. Different parts of Florida are also home to history museums, where people can learn about the Spanish, British and Mississippi and Woodland Indian groups that influenced the state's history and culture. The state features a variety of fishing lakes, including Lake Talquin and Lake Seminole; and golf courses, such as the TPC Sawgrass and Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill. Many of Florida's senior campgrounds sit near the state's recreational and educational activities.
Ben's Hitching Post Campground
Ben's Hitching Post Campground sits in Silver Springs, an area in Ocala where seniors can go on glass bottom boat tours, watch alligators and osprey during river boat trips, see live concerts, shop in an open-air mall or learn more about Florida's wildlife at interactive nature shows. The campground sits next to the Ocala National Forest, where guests can see a natural spring and go hiking. The camping resort features 47 sites for RV camping, which have electrical, sewer and water connections. At the facility, senior guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool or spa. The campground also offers horseshoe pits and bocci ball courts. Inside the facility's rec room, groups can play a game of Bingo or cards. The facility offers planned activities, such as dinners during holidays and group campfires. The campground is open from September to April.
Ben's Hitching Post Campground
2440 N.E. 115th Ave.
Silver Springs, FL 34488
352-625-4213
benshitchingpost.com
Quail Roost RV Campground
Located in northern Florida in Crystal River, Quail Roost RV Campground sits near Kings Bay, Withlacoochee River and Homosassa River. The campground is also close to Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, a nature park where people can view West Indian manatees, bobcats, grey foxes, alligators and otters. Inside the campground, guests can go bird watching.
The senior RV park features 72 sites for RV camping, which come with water, electrical, sewer and cable TV connections. The campground also rents out trailers, which feature living rooms and dining rooms. The trailers come with cable TV and Internet access. The park offers computers with Internet access for guest use. Other amenities at the campground include a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, a rec room with a fireplace, a clubhouse area, a library, a horseshoe pit and basketball and shuffleboard courts. Inside the rec room or clubhouse areas, guests can play cards, Bingo, pool, darts, Wii games or Scrabble. The facility offers planned activities that include line dancing, holiday dinners and parties, painting sessions, aerobic classes and karaoke nights. The park is open all year long.
Quail Roost RV Campground
9835 N. Citrus Ave.
Crystal River, FL 34428
352-563-0404
quailroostcampground.com
Glen Haven RV Resort
The Glen Haven RV Resort is located in Zephyrhills, a city near Tampa. The campground sits near Busch Gardens, the Knight's Cove Gaming Arcade, the Silver Oaks Golf and Country Club and the Southport Springs Golf Club. The campground has 218 sites for RV camping, which come with electrical connections and wireless Internet access. Amenities at the campground include an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, patio areas, picnic tables, a horseshoe pit, shuffleboard courts and a rec room. The facility offers planned activities, such as pancake breakfasts, water aerobic classes, ice cream socials and square dancing nights. The resort is open throughout the year.
Glen Haven RV Resort
37251 Chancey Road
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
813-782-1856
glenhavenrv.com
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