Are you kids complaining about there being nothing to do? Take them to Blackwater River for a day of adventure outdoors.

Falling Waters State Park (No. 31), Blackwater River State Forest (No. 47) ... The utility fee doesn’t apply to tent camping. The utility fee includes water, electricity and sewer.

Hillsborough River State Park, with its River Rapids Nature Trail, is a popular camping destination. Florida residents now have a one-month advantage in snagging a reservation under a new law.