Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area
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DiverM
Jupiter, FL619 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
We stayed here for the first time and really enjoyed it. The camp spots are meticulously maintained and the bathroom and shower facility is one of the nicest I have seen. If you are tent camping I would recommend staying on the river side. It can be very windy on the ocean side and the ocean camp ground just looks a bunch of parking spots close together for RVs. The river camp ground has more space between sites in many cases. You will want a perimeter site if you are in a tent and one small enough to prevent RVs from parking next to you. Having electric and water water at each site was helpful. We charged our phones and clean things in the water.
There are a lot of very nice parks nearby like Bulow Plantation, Bulow Creek, and others that I highly recommend.
There are a lot of very nice parks nearby like Bulow Plantation, Bulow Creek, and others that I highly recommend.
Written December 29, 2024
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slidermuzz
Orlando, FL1,472 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
I camped a night here. Check in was easy, and I camped riverside. It’s common for beach side to be fully booked but I just walked across the street to the beach easily. It was very nice and accessible.
The bathrooms were so very clean, and the showers got very hot and/or cold which was really convenient. There was access to washer/dryer also. The camp hosts were extremely pleasant. I just had a wonderful experience here and will be back. Highly recommend.
The bathrooms were so very clean, and the showers got very hot and/or cold which was really convenient. There was access to washer/dryer also. The camp hosts were extremely pleasant. I just had a wonderful experience here and will be back. Highly recommend.
Written May 20, 2024
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Joni H
39 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
This was our first time staying at this state park, right on the beach! We were with another couple and parked side by side. We have a converted van and they have a 16 foot trailer. There was plenty of space in our parking areas, complete with electric and water hook-ups, a nice picnic table and a fire pit ring. A beach overlook was just 20 feet away. Great for watching the sunrise! We used the large bathroom facility, which had nice showers. We brought our own SUP’s and enjoyed paddleboarding on the intracoastal waterway. Tons of mangroves to paddle through and we were all alone in this natural habitat! Just gorgeous! We look forward to coming here again!
Written November 19, 2024
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MD-USA
Central Florida, FL34 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Apparently this place is hard to get reservations but found a solitary Saturday night open on October 31 and stayed here for the night in our RV. It’s an awesome campground. Pet friendly but you can’t bring your dog on the beach in front of the park you have to go to the south or north end. The south end has a gate easy to get to the beach and our dog loved it. Would love to stay longer but with the reservation system online it seems like all the camping spots in Central Florida where we live are always booked up. They need to have a better system for people to cancel because there were several spots at this campground that went unused over the weekend which I’m sure other people would’ve liked to use. Even though it said all spots were reserved online .
The Rangers were very nice to check in and the bathrooms clean like the other reviews have said. I would definitely like to stay here longer to enjoy the beach and possibly bring a boat as there is a boat ramp here are the access to the intracoastal. The other campers were very friendly and had well behaved dogs. A bicycle would be good too because the sidewalks go north and south forever. Beautiful site, love to see these well-managed state parks so much better than private campgrounds that are always gross and too close to each other. Will be back
The Rangers were very nice to check in and the bathrooms clean like the other reviews have said. I would definitely like to stay here longer to enjoy the beach and possibly bring a boat as there is a boat ramp here are the access to the intracoastal. The other campers were very friendly and had well behaved dogs. A bicycle would be good too because the sidewalks go north and south forever. Beautiful site, love to see these well-managed state parks so much better than private campgrounds that are always gross and too close to each other. Will be back
Written November 1, 2020
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jannipoo2018
Brights Grove, Canada47 contributions
Jan 2020
We were lucky enough to get in on the beach side of the road. The sites inland are good for people who want it quieter ( no sounds of road traffic or ocean waves) or who want less sand tracking in, or a bit more space. All sites are good. The staff and volunteers are so good, taking care of the park and the sites and the interesting programs.
Lots to do in the area too. Flagler Beach is a nice town, just North and Ormond and Daytona Beach is just south of here.
It’s not always easy to get a spot here, but we like it.
Lots to do in the area too. Flagler Beach is a nice town, just North and Ormond and Daytona Beach is just south of here.
It’s not always easy to get a spot here, but we like it.
Written February 2, 2020
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Nicole Y
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Nov 2023 • Solo
Nice campground nice stuff but campers should not be allowed to burn wet wood and smoke everybody else out. It ruined my whole trip because I have severe asthma. I had to sit in my trailer with an N 95 mask on and still had a hard time it ruined my whole time. I think the Rangers should watch for that stuff.
Written November 11, 2023
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Nanf
4 contributions
Jan 2020
Quiet campground. Loved being right on ocean. Palmetto blocked some of the breeze which was good because it was chilly. Nice nature trails. Dog friendly-even have a section of beach where dogs are allowed. Terrific view of a night rocket launch.
Written January 6, 2020
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Mj G
Jacksonville, FL21 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Beautiful! Fishing is great lots of piers. Place is like new.....only thing no trees on campsites . Little miss leading when booking. Sites r not on beach or on river. Just views. Must cross piers and walk to beach. Only river across is at canoe pier. Very very strict rules but reason it's so nice! We live 2 hours and will come back. Beware of gators lots of water wildlife. Service dogs only.
Written September 12, 2023
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MargyS
Oak Ridge, TN110 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This was our third visit to this campground. The facilities are still excellent as well as the nearness to the beach. The spaces are close and parking a camper can be tight. The beach is good for sitting, but not so much for walking or shelling. The golden sand is difficult to walk in. There are several hiking areas nearby. Watching for Right Whales was a treat. We learned the day we were leaving that a mother and calf had been seen right off shore a week earlier. Also, it is easy to bike into the small town of Flagler Beach for good restaurants like The Vessel.
Written March 8, 2020
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CPandBP
Orlando, FL87 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
Great park for camping near the beach. Very well kept, dog friendly, staff is very nice. Be aware that the site sizes are spot on, so if you reserve a too small site you probably won’t fit.
Written September 4, 2020
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April 2022 Coming from WY for RV (class C) vacation with our 6 kids (1yr-13yr). Trying to decide which beach campground to visit.
Considerations
We want to swim in the ocean
We have lots of gear to bring to the beach with kids & baby
Plan to cook our own meals so restaurants not important
No pets
We don’t mind driving across the state etc
We would prefer a little room between sites
Please give suggestions
Written April 5, 2021
Ok so this is mine and my boyfriends first time Doing this . I have a few questions 1 what’s there to do around there ? Like restraunts mall town piers ect. 2 how much does it cost to stay for a wk ? 3 if you tent out there is there electric showers ect .
Written May 15, 2019
There's a great beach, fishing, hiking, and small coastal towns nearby. Other Florida state parks are close and great for hiking. There is also really good bird-watching. I don't know the price for a campsite because we were staying at a motel nearby.
Written May 15, 2019
Dogs are allowed in the campground & trail but NOT on the campground beach. The beachs just south and north of the beach campground allow dogs. Also, Hightides Snack Jack Restaurant, just north of campground, has a dog friendly patio/deck and beach.
Written December 4, 2018
Yes you can camp with a tent, they have lovely shaded areas for tents and private big spaces. Really need to book as it's always busy.
Written March 18, 2018
What are some good sites close to beach?
Written August 3, 2017
There are two campgrounds...one Beach Campground and the other is River Campground. The Beach Campground is right on the beach!!!!!! Awesome views!
Written August 4, 2017
I stayed on site 38 which was right on the beach but site 37 is on the creek side. That being said, it's very hard to book a site at the park and that site is a short walk to the beach. I was told that a lot of people who stay on the creek side like it because of great crabbing. You will love any site there.
Written June 6, 2017
Anyone have experience kayaking here? Would love to hear about it.
Written August 30, 2016
A group of 10 of us went out. We loved it! We kayaked through narrow waterways and open water. The highlight of our adventure was when a group of dolphins decided to join us and boy did they put on a show! We could have reached out and touched them!
Written August 31, 2016
We were camped just down from that site recently - not sure about that exact number. However, the park is really a beautiful place. We would go back in a heartbeat. Enjoy!
Written July 20, 2016
Deborah F
Central Florida, Florida
Any problem with accommodating a 34' 5th wheel on the beachside sites?
Written July 24, 2015
Not that I know of, Deborah. As I recall, our 21' Roadtrek was the smallest thing beachside, and I remember much larger rigs there. Also seems there were two turn-arounds at each end of the camping area. Have safe and fun travels! Julie
Written July 25, 2015
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