1. Bahia Honda State Park
Big Pine Key
Features the Keys’ only natural sandy beach.
2. Markham Park
Sunrise
Recreation abounds at this huge county park.
3. John Pennekamp
Key Largo
Go snorkeling or ride in a glass-bottom boat.
4. Everglades National Park
Homestead
« River of grass » is a unique treasure.
5. Biscayne National Park
Homestead
Camp on nearby keys at this mostly underwater park.
6. Quiet Waters Park
Deerfield Beach
It’s water, water everywhere at this county park.
7. Long Key State Park
Long Key
Full-facility campsites overlook the Atlantic.
8. Sugarloaf Key KOA
Sugarloaf Key
Key West is just a short 14-mile shuttle ride away.
9. Lion Country Safari
Loxahatchee
Wake up to the roar of lions at the adjacent campground.
10. C.B. Smith Park
Pembroke Pines
Large county park offers plenty of watery fun.
By R. Justin Chan
SouthFlorida.com
