State park visitors who prefer the comfort of home overnight outdoors will soon have more glamping options at two of Florida’s most beloved state parks.
Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka and Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon both announced they will be offering eco-glamping tent experiences this fall. Four tents will be set up at Wekiwa Springs, best known for its emerald springs and tropical hammocks, and five tents will be set up at Rainbow Springs, popular for swimming, tubing and waterfalls.
The “unique accommodations” are climate-controlled and equipped with power, coffee makers, queen-sized beds, and separate dressing areas. Details such as the opening date, nightly rate, and how to make reservations on the special site have not yet been revealed.
This glamping experience is managed by Adventures Unbound by Guest Services, a concession company that also operates rentals, gift shops and tours at Blue Springs, De Leon Springs, Hontoon Island, Homosassa Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs state parks.
oxford english dictionary first published The term “glamping” was coined in 2016 and defined as “a form of camping with more luxurious accommodations and facilities than traditional camping.”
Blue Springs State Park now requires reservations and has seen mixed reactions from visitors
Other locations in the Florida State Park System that feature glamping include Rock Springs Run State Preserve, Lake Louisa State Park, Alafia River State Park, Lake Kissimmee State Park, Colt Creek State Park, and Kissimmee Prairie Preserve.
For more information on upcoming glamping accommodations and other activities at each park, visit wekiwaspringsadventures.com or visitrainbowsprings.com.
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