We choose the Glamping excursion. As soon as we opened the tent we were amazed. Very well laid out, very clean, and yes even cool. The sky tends to open like a bowl at night as the ocean pulls the cl… Full review by Foodpopup_org
Aug 13, 2024
Great Star Viewing - Killer Mosquitoes!!! Loved the park, small, quiet great ability to view the stars if you are in sight 18, 19, 20. Plus you can rent a designate star gazing area. Be sure to gas … Full review by Carol D
Feb 27, 2024
If you like solitude and nature, this is the park for you. This is an official dark sky park located in a 55,000 acre prairie. The campground is 5 miles from the entrance so it is a quiet night eve… Full review by susand553
we are considering camping here w our dogs (labs). Are there areas safe to walk/hike and take our dogs with us?
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Absolutely. We took our Min Pin on the trails. Just bring water and keep up to date on their flea and tick medicine. Had a couple ticks try to make their way to warmer climates!
Is the stargazing available to just come and see and then leave? As in is it accessible without hiking where we can just park, walk a little or not much and see the stars and then leave without camping?
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No, the unless you register as a camper you couldn't get in the gate for the evening, the exception is when are visiting someone camping and they let you in and out. This is standard with …
No, the unless you register as a camper you couldn't get in the gate for the evening, the exception is when are visiting someone camping and they let you in and out. This is standard with Florida State Parks. The campground and office for this park is a five mile drive from the entrance. This is a pretty remote area and it would be a very long drive just to reach the park, this is part of reason it is able to be a dark sky area.
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