• RV travelers whose plans include a stop in or near the central Florida city of Sanford will find a variety of parks and campgrounds from which to choose. Sanford, the county seat of Seminole County, is only an hour's drive from Walt Disney World and even closer to some of the area's other theme parks. Along with its neighbor, Orlando, Sanford has enjoyed the benefits of the decades-long tourism boom that is fueled by these area attractions.
  
  

Clark Family Campground

• This 160-site campground, 16 miles from Sanford, is a good choice for nature lovers. Although it's been in operation for decades, the natural Florida setting has been carefully preserved, allowing visitors to enjoy viewing some of the local bird inhabitants including cranes, eagles, hawks, ibises and storks. Full hookups are available at 120 sites, water/electric only at another 30 and no hookups at 10 sites. Some full rigs can be accommodated. Amenities include a recreation hall, swimming pool, country store, wireless Internet access, game room and laundry facilities.
  
  Clark Family Campground
  1440 E. Minnesota Ave.
  Orange City, FL 32763
  (386) 775-3996; (866) 953-3358
  clarkfamilycampground.com
  
  

Highbanks Marina and Camp Resort

• Only 11 miles from Sanford and a 45-minute drive from Daytona Beach, this 25-acre wooded campground enjoys 2,300 feet of frontage on the St. Johns River. Full hookups are available at all 218 of its sites, and the park can accommodate big rigs and extended stays are encouraged. Amenities include a marina, clubhouse, the Swamp House Grill restaurant, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard and bocce ball courts, country store and boat rentals.
  
  Highbanks Marina and Camp Resort
  488 W. Highbanks Road
  DeBary, FL 32713
  (386) 668-4491
  campresort.com
  
  

Orange City RV Resort

• Located 16 miles from Sanford and convenient to both Daytona Beach and area theme parks, this RV resort also boasts a wide array of on-site amenities for those who prefer to stay closer to home base. All of its 500-plus sites offer full hookups, including cable TV and phone. Big rigs are welcomed. Wildlife lovers may enjoy a side trip to view the manatees at nearby Blue Springs State Park. Or visitors can take advantage of the resort's large heated pool, kiddie pool, jacuzzi, miniature golf course, picnic areas and activity center.
  
  Orange City RV Resort
  2300 E. Graves Ave.
  Orange City, FL 32763
  (386) 775-2545; (800) 545-7354
  orangecityrvresort.com
  
  

Twelve Oaks RV Resort

• This 247-site campground, two miles off Interstate 4 in Sanford, offers full hookups at all sites and can accommodate even the biggest RVs. The beaches at Daytona and the Orlando area theme parks are all within an hour's drive, but for something closer to home base, you might want to visit Sanford's Central Florida Zoo, less than five miles away. Resort amenities include a large outdoor swimming pool and a full schedule of planned activities.
  
  Twelve Oaks RV Resort
  6300 W. State Road 46
  Sanford, FL 32771
  (407) 323-0880; (800) 633-9529
  twelveoaksrvresort.com
  
  

Wekiva Falls Resort

• This sprawling resort, less than 12 miles from Sanford in Sorrento, is reserved exclusively for RVers from November 1 through April 30; tent campers are welcomed during the summer months. Full hookups, including cable TV, are available at all of its 817 sites, several of which are pull throughs. Resort amenities include a large clubhouse, heated outdoor pool, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, picnic areas and laundry facilities.
  
  Wekiva Falls Resort
  30700 Wekiva River Road
  Sorrento, FL 32776
  (352) 383-8055; (888) 493-5482
  wekivafallsresort.com