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    New to Florida, Suggested Hang sites?

    Just moved to florida and looking for some spots to hang. I'm in the Tampa Area, and my research shows that there are some nice sites in the Green swamp, off of the florida trail.

    Can anyone recommend any spots? I'd like to find something where I can get away from other people.

    I won't be camping until the cooler months, but looking to start planning something now.

    Thanks in advance!

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    Search here in the forums for 'Gator Hole' in the Green Swamp. There have been several meetups there. I went to one and met a bunch of folks from the forum, including someone I bought gear from. Also, up in Ocala NF. I'm in Orlando so if I go to the beach areas, it's on the Atlantic side. We do some island camping down off the Indian River (check out 'spoil islands camping').

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    Welcome to Florida. I would go ahead and plan on attending Hangcon in January for one of the best group hangs. Martin Luther King weekend at Sertoma Youth Ranch near Dade City, FL.


    Apply for a free permit to camp at these facilities that allow camping.
    https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/sites

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    Keep looking on the forums we'll be announcing a group hang sometime in November 2020 within the next coouple of weeks. Also, when you say Tampa Area, how far are you willing to drive either in miles or hours away?
    You can Private Message me if you want more information.
    Chris


    Quote Originally Posted by EArthur999 View Post
    Just moved to florida and looking for some spots to hang. I'm in the Tampa Area, and my research shows that there are some nice sites in the Green swamp, off of the florida trail.

    Can anyone recommend any spots? I'd like to find something where I can get away from other people.

    I won't be camping until the cooler months, but looking to start planning something now.

    Thanks in advance!

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    Yes, Hangcon in January is a MUST GO!

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    Hey! If you're in the Tampa area and are willing to drive within 30-45 mins there are tons of spots to hammock. We recently wrote a blog about it detailing 10 places in the Tampa area to hang your hammock.

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    Just posted up another hang at Gator Hole the first weekend of Feb. 2021
    Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.

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    Is there any place to hang rather than a campground? I’m from Lakeland. Just want to get out and hang without people in some wilderness. Any suggestions?


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    Toofies there are many! Some of them are secret. Join us at Gator Hole this weekend. Five years from now you will look back and appreciate the anniversary of this weekend. We are a good bunch of people.
    Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by olddog View Post
    Toofies there are many! Some of them are secret. Join us at Gator Hole this weekend. Five years from now you will look back and appreciate the anniversary of this weekend. We are a good bunch of people.
    Toofes, I completely echo what olddog posted. Great group of guys and gals. If you can make it, it will be definitely worth your time. It’s a great hang.

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