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TALLAHASSEE- Florida State Parks are welcoming
Hurricane Wilma-impacted evacuees to Florida State Park
campgrounds at no charge. Residents of Hendry, Lee,
Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach,
Martin, St. Lucie and Charlotte Counties may stay at
camp sites free of charge.
“We are pleased to welcome those residents needing
shelter due to Hurricane Wilma,” said Department of
Environmental Protection Secretary Colleen M. Castille.
“Floridians and visitors alike are pitching in to help
our neighbors recover from this devastating storm.”
Evacuees with recreational vehicles or tents and
proof of residency in one of the 10 impacted counties
will not be charged for overnight stays, electricity or
water. Cabins, day-use fees and other charges still
apply. Individuals affected by Hurricane Wilma should
inquire about camping availability onsite at the state
park of their choice. Florida State Parks’ online
reservation system continues to work for those residents
and visitors outside of the effected 10 counties.
Florida’s state park system is one of the largest in
the country with 159 parks spanning more than 723,000
acres and 100 miles of sandy white beach and is the
nation’s first two-time Gold Medal winner. From swimming
and diving in Florida’s rivers and springs to birding
and fishing or hiking and riding on natural scenic
trails, Florida’s state parks offer year-around outdoor
activities for all ages. Battle reenactments and Native
American festivals celebrate Florida’s unique history,
while art shows, museums and lighthouses offer a window
into Florida’s cultural heritage.
For more information about Florida State Parks, visit
www.floridastateparks.org. | 
