The 20 best camping spots within driving distance of Tampa Bay

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Nothing beats bonfires, ocean sunsets, and turning off your phone. Camping out in Tampa Bay is arguably one of the best things to do this time of year, and the region offers a variety of options from "glamping" to rural swamps with no cell phone signal. Here are a few choice spots to pitch a tent or park an RV in the Tampa Bay area.

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