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This Tampa Beachfront Is Also A Great Campground

Author Jeff Gorra

The only thing better than a great camping experience is a great camping experience on the beach. Trip Memos recently detailed the best beachfront campgrounds in Florida and a spot in St. Petersburg made the list.

“Florida has affordable beachfront campgrounds where you can park your RV or pitch a tent steps from the sea,” Trip Memos said.

Looking over their map that pinpoints the these beachside camping areas, they seem to cover all of the states extensive coastlines. From Pensecola, to Key West, to their top rated spot in Flagler Beach. However, only one of them is in the greater Tampa area.

Fort De Soto Park, Tierra Verde

These five interconnected islands by St. Petersburg look to be a camper’s dream. “Its campground is nestled within a beautiful waterfront setting, offering facilities for tents, trailers, and RV campers,” Trip Memos explains. Furthermore, they have over 230 waterfront campsites.

Pinella’s County described the grounds by saying it’s a “family camping area with facilities including picnic tables, grills, water, electricity, washers, dryers, sanitary disposal stations, modern restrooms, showers, play areas and a campground store.” They even offer dedicated areas for camping with pets.

They exact address here is: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde, FL 33715. For more information, call (727) 582-2100. If you are ready to book your beachfront camping adventure, you would do so via the campground reservation system.

Reservations can be made six months in advance. If you are a Pinella’s County resident, you can make reservations up to seven months in advance. You can book for up to 14 nights. Waterfront spots state at $37.50 per night. The also have non-waterfront options starting at $35.50 per night. Each site has an electrical hookup, and electric carts and golf carts can be used on the campground premises.

So, you can jump in the ocean right before you call it a night in your tent, then wake up, and run right back in.

Florida Has 2 Of The Most Beautiful Bridges In The Country

According to Infrastructure Report Card, there are 617,000 bridges in the United States. Outlets such as Attractions of America and Mr. Hudson have each come up with lists of the most beautiful bridges. Two of them call Florida home.

A bridge can be a historical landmark in addition to a pathway that connects communities. Certain bridges, like the Golden Gate in San Francisco, draw thousands of tourists each year. People plan trips around visiting this site and taking in its incredible views. Unsurprisingly, the Golden Gate Bridge is either #1 or #2 on each of the aforementioned lists.

The bridge that it shares the top spot with is famous for its ability to walk or bike over. The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn Heights to Manhattan via six lanes. Many charity-driven bike rides also cross here as it offers unique perspectives into New York City without any tollways.

Florida Bridges

In Florida, American Road and Transportation lists over 12,000 bridges in the Sunshine State (though not all of them are in functional condition). There are two however, that stand above the rest. One is architecturally astounding. The other feels like a gateway into a mysterious paradise.

“American bridges are often designed with looks to match their engineering ingenuity,” Mr. Hudson explains.

What’s fascinating about bridges in America, is they are constructed of different materials and serve different purposes. For example, the final and tenth selection in Attractions of America’s feature is the Benson Bridge, Multnomah Falls, in Oregon. This is a foot traffic bridge that is only 45 feet long. It allows visitors to walk 105 feet above the Lower Multnomah Falls cascade

Let’s take a look at the two most beautiful bridges in Florida.

 

  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tampa

    Connecting St. Petersburg to Terra Ceia, this bridge is 4.1 miles long. This stunning bridge over Tampa Bay is often lit up with colors that highlight the skyline. Furthermore, since 2018, there has been a Skyway 10K race that closes the bridge each year.

    Sunshine Skyway Bridge crossing Tampa Bay in Florida with a beach in the foreground.

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  • Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Keys

    This two-lane bridge is technically part of Route 1. It’s a magical gateway into the Florida Keys. Mr. Hudson points out, “the Seven Mile Bridge usually has space for sightseers to park up and admire the Florida Keys.” In 1982, a heavy renovation made the lanes wider, allowing for a safer and more comfortable drive. The last annual seven-mile bridge run took place this past April.

    Overseas Highway Seven Mile Bridge Traffic at Sunrise, Florida Keys

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.

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