Stargazing is an awesome pastime for so many reasons. Perfect for a romantic date night, the curious wannabe-astrologer, nature lovers, and so much more as your eyes take to a twinkling sky. Throw in a night of cozy camping and you’ve got the perfect weekend getaway. For Florida campsites with the very best views of the starry night sky, you're gonna want to check out these places! When imaging the perfect stargazing spot, you probably first think of mountains. Not a bad start, but consider this: pristine Florida beaches at night, illuminated by millions of twinkling stars. What about a remote Florida island, a dazzling reef below, and the sparkly Milky Way glowing above? Even the rolling plains of a Central Florida state park, wind whispering through the tall grass as the moon rises above you could make for an enchanting experience. Editor's Choice: Tampa Bay Just Got An Adorable Tiny Home Village With Houses That Are Actually Affordable The options are endless, and no less romantic in person. Even better, most of these spots are free or super cheap to enter and camp overnight. You can bring your own tent and gear, or cruise in with your RV. Wherever you go, Florida does not disappoint in the stargazing realm, from coast to coast and everywhere in between. So grab a blanket, your camping buddy, and check out these gorgeous starry camping spots in Florida. Dry Tortugas National Park Price: $15 tent Address: Ferry Terminal 100 Grinnell St., Key West, FL Why You Need To Go: Jump on a ferry and explore stunning coral reefs and this ancient fort by day and get stunning views of the stars by night. Primitive campsites are $15 per night. View this post on Instagram galactic fort night stars above so bright garden key drto feliz friday #milkyway #memories #over #fortjefferson #sallyport #summer #sights #happy #nights #longexposure #astrophotography #astronomy #photography #experience #camping #garden #key #drytortugas #nationalpark #drytortugasnationalpark #visit #keywest #travel #florida #floridakeyslife #keyslife #saltlife #benevolentlizardcarpeting A post shared by timothy cameron pierce (@timothycameronphotography) on Jan 17, 2020 at 12:31am PST Website St. George Island Price: $24 RV or tent Address: 1900 E. Gulf Beach Dr., St. George Island, FL Why You Need To Go: This secluded barrier island escapes most of the light pollution from nearby cities, giving you unobstructed views of the starry night sky. View this post on Instagram Intergalactic Sandcastles . . . #flstateparks #nights_dreamworld #igpodium_night #nightskape #fantastic_universe #nocturnal_visionaries #floridaexplored #florida_greatshots #night_owlz #ourmoodydays #universe_dope #visualseduction #milkywaypics #milkywaygrams #spacedotcom #milkywaymastery #imaginatones #skysultans #milkywaychasers #space #nse_dusk #natgeospace #astrosprout #milkyway #universetoday #bevisuallyinspired #earthexperience #depthsofearth #roamflorida #artofgalaxies A post shared by Michele (@michelekalka) on Jun 27, 2018 at 2:12pm PDT Website Bahia Honda State Park Price: $36 RV or tent, $160 for a cabin Address: 36850 Overseas Hwy., Big Pine Key, FL Why You Need To Go: Can you imagine pristine Florida beaches illuminated by millions of sparkling stars? Bahia Honda has all the views and then some! You can even camp directly on the sand. View this post on Instagram Camping with the Milky Way on one side and crazy, fast approaching storm clouds on the other 🌩 - - - - - #milkyway #milkywaychasers #milkywaygalaxy #PureFlorida #lovefl #floridalife #floridaliving #roamflorida #floridakeys #florida #keywest #islamorada #keylargo #findyourpark #goparks #createcommune #exploretocreate #visitflorida #instagram_florida #hellofrom #bpw2000 A post shared by Brett Sylvia (@brettsylvia) on Aug 6, 2019 at 8:49am PDT Website Fort Pickens National Park Price: $20 to $40 Address: 1400 Fort Pickens R., Pensacola Beach, FL Why You Need To Go: Fort Pickens on the National Seashore is a perfect place for stargazing, and you have several options to choose from when it comes to camping. View this post on Instagram “Time Travel” When ever I look at the stars I feel like I’m looking back in time. When I see this old Civil War era fort under the stars I feel like I’m time traveling back to the 1800’s. In reality most of the starlight that is reflected off the fort and into my camera was radiated by the stars a thousand, or maybe even a million years ago... long before the fort ever existed! . . . . . #fortpickensnationalpark #fortpickens #nightscaper #milkywaychasers #milkywaygalaxy #sanddollar #sanddollars #sanddollarbeach #sanddollarart #pureflorida #roamflorida #visitflorida #floridaexplored #florida_greatshots #floridalove #navarrephotographer #gulfislandsnationalseashore #pensacola #pensacolabeach #visitpensacola #pensacolaflorida #northwestflorida #waldorffphotography #canon5dmark4 #asf_artists A post shared by Jeff Waldorff (@waldorffphotography) on Aug 15, 2019 at 3:03pm PDT Website Sebastian Inlet State Park Price: $28 RV or tent Address: 9700 S Hwy A1A., Melbourne Beach, FL Why You Need To Go: Known best for its beach and water fun like surfing and fishing, this east coast state park is a great place to camp out under the stars. View this post on Instagram Milky Way Monday TB ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• . . . #MoodyGrams#CityKillerz#Main_Vision#shotzdelight#Sky_High_Architecture @earthpix#Sonyimages#ACreativevisual#ig_color#Vol10k#IgersMiami#Weekly_Feature#Galaxy#milkyway#Exploretocreate#feedbacknation#A6000#judeallen1#agameof10k#aov5k#aov10k#sonyalpha#mg5k#visualsoflife A post shared by Michael Marcheco (@spacebypixel) on Sep 12, 2016 at 9:16am PDT Website Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Price: $16 RV, tent, horse site, astronomy pad Address: 33104 NW 192nd Ave., Okeechobee, FL Why You Need To Go: As Florida’s designated dark sky park, this sweet spot is only a short drive from Orlando, but it’s ultra-dark skies give you breathtaking views of the stars. View this post on Instagram The Cosmos =============================== I went Milky Way hunting with @iamshuper this past weekend. Man was it worth every bug bite, toll violation 😬, and hours of lost sleep. It is not easy to shoot the milky way as many things have to be accounted for, such as the weather of course, moon rise/set times, light pollution, and the position of the milky way itself has to be in the perfect position. Yes, on a perfect night you can see it with the naked eye, although not as vibrant as the picture, but it's there. Picture was taken right here in Florida! =============================== A post shared by Alex, PA-C (@alexanderkhoa) on Jun 28, 2017 at 5:23pm PDT Website Happy starlit camping! We strongly advise that before you go swimming or visit any location, you check the most recent updates on potential hazards, security, water quality, and closures. If you do plan to visit a location, respect the environment and obey any local laws.