Best Free Camping in Florida - Dupuis Campground

[@annhysell6064]

I cannot express my appreciation enough. I care for my mom 24/7( She's 85) and my son (17). I don't think mom would be able to live on my sailboat, so land traveling will be our MOT. Have watched many of your vids, thank you so much!! Your channel doesn't get the subscribers it deserves. Be well.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Well said! Much appreciated. Lou

[@thewaterfallchaser4796]

I've stumbled across your channel recently, and I need to express my gratitude. Your content is so incredibly thorough and helpful! you share exactly what is needed, and your narration and tone is perfect. thanks again and happy travels!

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Wow, thank you! Your kind words are music to my ears. Lou

[@expressivepets1]

I just returned from four nights here, w/my dogs. Awesome campground. Beautiful. Spent the days at the Jupiter off-leash dog beach. I hated leaving. Thank you so much for sharing this info. I felt safe and it was very comfortable w/clean, hot showers. ⛺❤🐶 Solo, female tent car camping

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

That is awesome! I really appreciate the current user experience feedback on our camping destinations. The water down at Juno Beach truly is an amazing aqua blue. Lou

[@barbieespino587]

Can you reply with a link for reservation? I can't find it online!

[@sofloflow]

Going this weekend

[@stevecolby6505]

Wow....that is me at 6:00 in the Aliner in site 2....I had no idea we had a KZbinr as a neighbor.....

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Like I said, best free camping in Florida and you should you first-hand! Be sure to check out our other free camping videos in Florida and beyond. Lou

[@big_Ole_bear]

Stayed there many times and it's a great place. Short distance to the Atlantic beaches.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

It sure is! Thanks for watching. Lou

[@kevinandlorenasadventures]

Great video thank you for sharing

[@backroadtrips]

Thank you, great video.

[@chancyulvik9579]

That is our 5th wheel at 13:09. Thank you for the kind words. Safe travels!!!

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Awesome! Be sure to activate the notification bell so you don't miss our next video. Lou

[@millielopez10]

what is a 5th wheel? sorry no knowledge

[@null4008]

very nice spot. Peaceful and quiet. Saw a lot of rare birds

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Thanks for visiting. Lou

[@borg386]

Really good review, thanks. We are tent ⛺ campers and live in Florida. Never seen this place before. Gonna give it try after the weather cools down a little.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Glad it was helpful! Be sure to watch our video titled: An Overview of Free Camping in Florida.

[@cslay06]

Complete gem. Two thumbs up.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Lots to do in the West Palm Beach area. Thanks for watching! Lou

[@NancyandMako]

Just looked at this video we are defiantly going here!!! Thanks again for sharing your fabulous videos!!!!

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Thank you for following our channel Nancy. Much appreciated. Lou

[@NancyandMako]

@@LivingOurDreamNow now I have to figure out how to get the permit haha😊

[@NancyandMako]

Your channel is awesome Lou!

[@RVAmerica]

Great information! We hope to winter in Florida this year. This place will be on our list. Thanks so much. Lynn and Danny

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

We love snowbirding in Florida. Each year since retirement we spend at least part of the snowbird season in Florida. Going back to the Florida Keys this upcoming March.

[@RVAmerica]

@@LivingOurDreamNow the keys are on our list for this year. How hard is it to get camping down there? At least that a reasonable rate?

[@stephaniekirkpatrick805]

Very nice video. My husband and I would love to try boondocking.

[@NancyandMako]

I just found your channel thanks so much 😊we just retired heading out with our van and I am bringing our tent too!! Definitely going to check this out again thx!!! Happy traveling 😊😊😊❤️and Merry Christmas !!!!

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Thank you for your kind words. Feedback like this encourages us to keep making our videos. Lou

[@NancyandMako]

@@LivingOurDreamNow yes keep on making videos!!! I’m going to go back and checkout your other ones!!! Have a wonderful holiday!!!

[@mikemarchand7766]

Great video and thanks for the great info!!! My questions/concern would be if you could maybe shed some light on are#1- When I arrive in my class B and pick a site, wake up the next morning and head out for a daily excursion, but now that I have left my spot, will it still be there when I get back the next day???

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

You’ll need to occupy the campsite. I’ve seen some with a van or Class B camper setup a tent just to secure their campsite while out for the day. Lou

[@ruabadkitty]

Great review again Lou

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Thanks Nancy. Don't miss Juno Beach Pier if you camp here. The water is amazing and so blue. Lou

[@dennysisk6260]

Thanks for sharing looks like a nice Campground

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Thanks for watching Denny. Happy Memorial Day. Lou

[@RVAshsinApril]

Great tour and info. Thanks

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. Lou

[@1951Roy]

Thanks for sharing.

[@thewanderingshores]

Great review again Lou. We had a fantastic time during our stay at dupuis. It's really nice having a campground host there as well to keep an eye on things. Not sure if you made it down to the end of the 8-mile washboarded road in the water management area but there's a beautiful small lake/pond as well.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

We've been following your travels. Will have to keep tabs to see if our paths cross. Safe travels. Lou

[@thewanderingshores]

@@LivingOurDreamNow sounds great. We are currently in Zion and Headed to Bryce this week.

[@collettsonthemove7497]

Thanks as always for the great information!! We value your content so much!! ~carol

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Music to my ears . . . Thanks for watching! Lou

[@saychis6910]

Thank you for this gem! 🙂

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

No problem 😊 Be sure to activate the notification bell so you don't miss our next video. Lou

[@Judgementcomingsoon]

Love your channel so much,,waiting for my Chinook to be ready to go,,still quite bit to do. I follow you so I can maybe go in your footsteps in the future. Very interested in the timing of the year and where you travel. How far behind is your filming and visit from when you share here? Newbie here? Thanks

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

You can do it! Lag time between filming and publication will vary. Be sure to follow our Facebook Page, we share additional information there and you may also contact us on Messenger. Thanks for watching Claire! Lou

[@ResistTrump]

Oh Wow, this is amazing! All free and a great location where the weather is still warm this time of year!

[@tonysteves7402]

There are 3 campsites at Dupuis. ALL are wonderful in their own right. We have a group of families with kids who love to camp and we get together enough people (8) to reserve the group campground which is way off of the highway and much quieter. We have never been there that we did not see lots of wildlife. PS: It South Florida WMD, NOT South West.

[@peppermyntpatti144]

Looking for info on the permits for this park. I’m not familiar with any of the permits or how to get them for Florida. I just discovered your channel. I’m not sure how easy it would be to RV through the winter months at these campgrounds but I would much rather be in our RV than renting the itty-bitty camper with the lanai/mobile home that we’re paying $1600 a month for. Thank you. We may just give this a whirl next year.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

After arriving at the website, click on the link to obtain a special use free license. Once at the Special Use License page, apply for access to the portal. Once signed up with your log-in and password, you can apply for a free permit to camp. Here is the website: www.sfwmd.gov/recreation-site/dupuis-management-area

[@annhysell6064]

Also, You, Melody & Milo are not "in it to win to win it" as I perceive your intention. So again, THANKS from NE Ohio for your reviews.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

We absoutely love it when our viewers provide this type of feedback. It encourages us to keep making our videos.

[@eddiaz1905]

when I made my reservation for 3/18/2023 I was not given a site number and I notice in your video that there are site numbers, did they make a change ?...thank you !

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Consult the campground host upon arrival. Just because sites have been numbered does not necessarily mean that sites will be assigned. Prior the sites being identified by number it was a free for all with campers potentially encroaching upon one another. It still may be first-come, first served for campsite selection after entering with your reservation. Lou

[@eddiaz1905]

@@LivingOurDreamNow I saw another video explaining that people were camping all over each other so having numbers help identify/position yourself between the yellow markers.

[@Eutski]

At ~3:50 you mention that you are allowed to run a generator, though the rules you read say otherwise. Would a very quiet Honda generator (EU3000IS) be frowned upon? Thank you!

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

There are several camping areas at this campground. Recommend you check the website for current rules on generator use. We visit quite a few free camping areas and I would not want to recall from memory. Thanks for watching! Lou

[@precisiont5188]

How much time can you stay there? Can you stay at night?

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

I believe the maximum stay here is 6 nights, but you can check their website for the most current information. Be sure to activate the notification bell so you don't miss our next video. Thanks for watching! Lou

[@precisiont5188]

@@LivingOurDreamNow Thank you.

[@stevecolby6505]

8 days in a row and only 30 day per year....They don't want people living there....

[@storytimewitht5085]

how long can you stay at one time? thanks

[@saychis6910]

I'd love to know also. Maybe I missed it in the video. I'll watch again.

[@stevecolby6505]

8 days

[@yoyomom1]

Lou, have you reviewed Melaka State Forest Equestrian campground? It’s not free, but reasonable. Has hot showers, elect & water ($22 & $9 primitive)

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Is the named spelled right? I could not find this state forest in Florida.

[@storytimewitht5085]

what camera are you using?

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

I try to keep things simple. I use my iPhone camera.

[@Rob2gs]

Do some camping areas have no camp fire sits .I cant stand going to bed and you cant open the widows to get some fresh air because your neighing left his fire smoke all night long ?

[@MsJimmygallo]

Is there a place to fill fresh water tank on site

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Yes -- If memory serves correctly the fresh water fill is either just before or after the dump station.

[@jerrygundrum1]

how many months out is the booking window

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Best to visit the website for their latest information about obtaining the free reservation. Lou

[@bjtravelersRV]

😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@davidrosenthal379]

If u can’t run generator 11pm-6pm how do u stay cool

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

This is a boondocking location so open those windows and enjoy the cool breeze in the winter months.

[@jamesrussian255]

How long are you allowed to stay ?

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

I heard that the stay limits may have changed since this video was recorded. Recommend reviewing the reservation website for current stay limit. Lou

[@eddiaz1905]

how do i get this free permit ?

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

As I recall, I provide the website within the context of the video.

[@brettanddebbragoodall2066]

Question, We are going to Florida and want to stay in boon docking areas throughout the state. I've seen were several people say that they stay in parks and campgrounds here and there, and that you have to call some number to book the locations. My problem is that they never tell me the number to call. HELP.If you have the Florida phone number, I would love to have it.Thank youBrett Goodall

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Look over my playlist titled: Free Camping in Florida In most if not all the videos on each respective camping location, I show the reservation contact information. There are different websites depending on the camping location. In addition, I've done a video titled A Summary of Free Camping in Florida that showcases our favorite free camping locations in Florida. You may also find this video useful. Thanks for watching! Lou

[@brettgoodall5171]

@@LivingOurDreamNow Thank you very much.👍

[@doctorkayak]

"Possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited"??? Seriously??? Nothing like making legal mature adults criminals for having a couple of beers. I was pretty excited about this place till I read that. Apparently you can smoke reefer and have a firearm though, so there's that...

[@vibelife5133]

When I stayed there a jerk with a super loud generator ran it way past quiet hours, most of the night probably until it ran out of gas, it was ridiculously loud and could be heard throughout the entire campground, I had earplugs in sleeping in my suv and could still hear it very clearly, I had to put on headphones with music to drown it out. I think the muffler was broken. Total piece of garbage generator ruining the experience for the entire campground, so lame. Definitely not peaceful.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Yep - it only takes one person to rain on everyone. There is a campground host at this location. Lou

[@vibelife5133]

@@LivingOurDreamNow I wanted to report him to the host, but the host heard it just like everyone else, they probably were friends of the host, they had tons of stuff spread out across their site like they had moved in. I have never heard such a loud generator. I loved the campground, but the noise was horrendous, I'll try it again and hopefully have better luck.