It’s time to pack your bug spray and enjoy the autumn leaves this fall season for a camping trip. So gather your friends and family and hop into your favorite camping Clermont Toyota to head to these top camping destinations near Clermont, Florida. Toyota of Clermont experts are here to give you our top picks, so you can enjoy the muddy trails this fall season. Let’s get into it. Best places to camp near Clermont, Florida Don’t go far, and head to Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont FL This is the perfect camping destination right near our dealership. If you live in the Clermont area and you don’t want to drive far, head to Lake Louisa State Park. This state park located for camping in Clermont, Florida offers so many different opportunities to explore your local nature spots. Here are some of the highlighted adventures you could join in on: Plenty of nature trails at Lake Louisa that allow you to travel through swamps and forests with 20 miles of unpaved trails. Enjoy opportunities to bike, boat, camp (with the option of ‘glamping’ that allows you to stay at a luxury campsite available all year round), fish, hike, horseback ride, mountain bike, padding, and more! Take a dip in Lake Louisa which allows you to swim and enjoy the fresh water. If you don’t feel like camping in a tent you can rent out a cabin at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont Florida or you could tent in your Tacoma. Visit the Cow Camp at Lake Kissimmee State Park, Lake Wales Whether you are trying to gather your whole family for a reunion, a camping trip is the perfect way to get out of your comfort zone and enjoy the fresh scenery, at Lake Kissimmee State Park, Lake Wales. It surrounds Lake Kissimmee and the chain of lakes that’s a part of 2,900 square miles of the Kissimmee River watershed. There’s plenty of history on these cattle grounds and even visit Lake Kissimmee’s Cow Camp. Also, look forward to enjoying campfire circles, boating, picnics, historic sites, mountain biking and equestrian trails, laundry, shower stations, and more! Holder Mine Campground at Withlacoochee State Forest The Withlacoochee State Forest is the third largest state forest in Florida and Holder Mine Campground is the place to camp if you’re looking to get the full camping experience shaded by live and turkey oak trees. Enjoy walking hike trails with your dog, paved bike trails and mountain bike trails, tent camping, RV sites, available hunting within the wildlife management area during archery/small game seasons, and more in this State Forest. Don’t worry, these campsites come equipped with electricity, water, a restroom, and showers. Dip your toes into the Spring waters at Ocala National Forest Head to the Ocala National Forest for an eye-opening experience and you may want to bring your goggles to experience the 400,000 acres with four of Florida’s natural springs: Juniper, Alexander Springs, Silver Glen, and Salt Springs. There are over 14 different campgrounds available at Ocala National Forest. So, if you want to camp near Clermont, Florida, Ocala National Forest gives you plenty to choose from. And once you get there, you’ll be far from bored enjoy experiences like swimming, fishing, snorkeling, paddle boarding, off-roading, horseback riding, biking, and more! Head to Toyota of Clermont to get your car prepped for the camping trails. Whatever help you may need to get yourself ready for your next camping trip, we are here to help! Call Toyota of Clermont today at (352) 404-7000 or stop by 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike.
If you're stuck at the house with nothing to do, why not bring out your Halloween and fall themed decorations? This fall activity is perfect for staying safe and it's the perfect excuse for displaying your overly gory decorations and/or putting fall leaves on your coffee table. Many stores are still open and stocking Halloween decorations and if you plan to purchase any new decorations, make sure to wear a face covering and socially distance as well as you can.
Make Baked Goods
Baking is one of the funnest (and most stressful) things you can do without leaving the house and there are so many different recipes to try. If you're itching to eat pumpkin pie or make various types of cookies, this fall activity is definitely for you!
Watch Fall and Halloween Movies
For many of us, fall is the only time of the year we dive into the wide world of horror movies and the occasional airing of the "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown." To get into the fall spirit, come up with a list of fall and Halloween movies to watch to pass the time. This is also a perfect fall activity to do in conjunction with other activities like pumpkin carving, decorating, and baking.
Have a Picnic
Outdoorsy activities are perfect for the fall season in Clermont and they're very safe to boot. We recommend planning out a simple meal with sandwiches, salads, and other easy items and picking a good spot with ample shade and less crowding. Set up a blanket and enjoy the sunshine and (hopefully) cooler weather with this special fall activity.
This fall season is quite different from past years', but that doesn't mean you can't make the most of it! Try these fall activities we at Toyota of Clermont have recommended or think of your own. However, always make sure to stay safe with a proper face covering and social distance.
