Winter Camping isn’t just for snowbirds

While camping or RVing may not top the list of many RV owners during the winter months, for those who want to take the camper out for a weekend or longer, there are options available beyond those for Snowbirds.

Whether you’re someone who lives in areas with a warm winter climate, or someone who wants to escape the cold of the north for a quick RV trip, there are parks that have their sites and arms opened to you. Winter camping isn’t just for Snowbirders anymore.

Although you may be heading to similar destinations as Snowbirds flock to, such as Texas and Florida, not all parks cater only to those retirees who make their winter homes in an RV park.

One such destination is Whispering Pines Resort & Campground in Tyler, Texas. The park has a family focus and continues activities for the entire family throughout the winter months. Recently, when a dance with a live band was held for “older” guests, a DJ and more modern music was available to the younger guests of the park.

Located in eastern Texas, the park is nestled within pine trees, offering guests 100 sites, including some pull-thrus, with a variety of hookup offers – partial to full. The park also has 20 cabins and 20 RV rentals.

Amenities include free Wi-Fi, adult pool/spa, family pool, laundry facilities, a gift store and numerous planned activities.

There are nature trails, as well as hiking and biking trails, fishing and swimming in the lake, pond or ocean. The park also offers miniature golf.

Another Texas stop is Puerto del Sol RV Resort in Corpus Christi, Texas

The park is located on the bay and has numerous local attractions for guests to visit, including the USS Lexington and state aquarium.

There are 53 sites and all are pull-thru, with the option of full or partial hookups. The park also offers 10 tent sites.

There’s a store onsite, along with laundry facilities and Internet access in specific park locations.

There’s swimming in the lake, pond or ocean and a boat launch is in the park.

For those who are looking for a getaway in Florida, Lake City Campground in Lake City, Fla. is open.

The park offers shady and sunny, full hookup pull-thru sites, as well as tent sites. With 50 total sites, options range from partial to full hookups, as well as back in or pull-thru sites. There are also five rental cabins.

The park is located alongside the Osceola National Forest and just 10 miles from the Stephen Foster Folk Center. Families can take a relaxing tubing trip on the Suwannee River or head 20 miles to the Ichetucknee Springs State Park for more tubing. For those who enjoy spending time outdoors, there’s also fishing, hiking and biking trails, nature trails and a swimming pool in the park.

Lake City Campground also is home to mockingbirds, whippoorwills, owls and other warblers.

Wi-Fi and a store are also offered in the park, along with an arcade and game room that includes a pool table, board games and a TV.

Whatever your warm weather choices, be sure to take advantage of the opportunities for all winter campers. But, like all camping seasons, don’t forget to call ahead and make reservations, so that you can leave your cares behind with the cold weather and enjoy your get away in the warmer weather of the states.