Hey - Forecast does look good.  I'm interested. Does anybody have any ideas about reasonably priced camping in the area?  If so call me at 404-525-7190.

Chris,
Someone from the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce sent me a document via email with a list of camping areas in the area. He mentioned that there are no campgrounds very close to the park. Out of 7 locations, 4 of them are RV Parks. Do you want me to email it to you?
Mimi

I think the list of RV parks should be posted on the web site for all those who Car Camp.

Conditions are for 71 degrees with SSE 15 - 25 for Saturday turning W on Sunday.  I would be there but something came up.  Maybe it will happen again before Feb 28th

Camping near Fred Howard Park

Caladesi Island SP
#1 Causeway Boulevard
Dunedin FL 34698
For more information about the park, please call ( 727)469-5
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/information/reservations.htm

Open all year round in 2003

Caladesi Island State Park is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands in the state. The park comprises a total of 650 upland acres and more than 1800 acres of surrounding mangroves and grass flats. In addition to over 3 miles of sandy beach and a 3-mile nature trail, fragile beach dunes, maritime hammock, and mangrove forest are all found at Caladesi Island.

Getting There
From Channel marker #14, just west of Dunedin Causeway Bridge, take a 210 degrees on your compass approximately 1 mile. Follow the channel markers into Caladesi Island State Park marina.

     Boaters will enjoy the 108-slip bayside marina, where overnight docking is permitted. Boaters should register before sunset. Picnic pavilions, bathhouses, and a park concession all make the visit more comfortable. Fishing, shelling, and nature studies are all ways to enjoy a visit to Caladesi Island State Park. Please stay off beach dunes. Please stay out of protected bird nesting and resting areas posted on island. Please do not disturb sea turtle nests, which are posted during nesting season.  8)

We (Danny J & I)had wind on Sat, 4.0 on 80 liter board, it was cranking from the south,warm and sunny to start then storms came in around 4:00,wore a shorty, sailed on the north side of the causeway for awhile where it was still fairly flat and then on the south side of the causeway for some of the chop, very nice. Sunday was not much, today, monday is dead.  I'll head over to Merritt Island tomorrow. Pip stayed at Merritt Island Sat and sailed 6.5 & 5.8, I'm not saying he was scared, but?  :o

From the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce: Camping and Motel information for locations near the Fred Howard Park

Camping: "There isn't any close to the park. Here is a list of what is available."

Cypress Pointe
37969 US 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL
(727) 938-1966

Linger Longer
355 Anclote Road
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 937-1463

Hickory Point Mobile Home & RV
1181 Anclote Road
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 937-7357

Bayshore Cove RV Park
403 Riverside Dr.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 937-1661

Palm Harbor Resort
2119 Alt 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 785-3402

Sherwood Forest RV Park
175 Alt 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(800) 413-9762

Bay Aire RV Park
2242 Alt 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 784-4082

As for hotels: "There are only 3 hotels in Tarpon Springs and none of them are that close. All 3 of these are actually as close to any water as you can get around here. They are on the Spring Bayou."

Spring Bayou Bed & Breakfast
Tarpon Inn
Sunbay Motel

SPRING BAYOU INN
BED & BREAKFAST
32 w. Tarpon Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL  34689
(727) 938-9333
http://www.springbayouinn.com
This turn of the century house, unique in architectural detail, reflects an elegance of the past with modern day conveniences. 5 rooms, 3 with private baths.

SUNBAY MOTEL
57 W. Tarpon Ave.
Tarpon Springs, FL  34689
(727) 934-1001; http://www.sunbaymotel.com
Overlooking Spring Bayou. Close to shopping and restaurants. Efficiencies and 1 bedroom apts available. All rooms have a refrigerator, cable TV and phones. German & French speaking. 12 units.

TARPON INN
110 W. Tarpon Ave.
Tarpon Springs, FL  34689
(727) 937-6121

Overlooking Spring Bayou; pool, kitchenettes, cable TV’s, phones, pets allowed at $10.00 per pet per night.  46 units.

this motel is 5 minutes from Fred Howard pk

Golf View Motel on Alt. 19 next to hospital $57.00/room $67.00/kitchenette efficiency 727-937-7342 ½ mile from Klosterman & Hwy 19 alt.

I am leaving for Jekyll on Thurs morn. Jekyll has 78 degrees and 15 20 SW for Thurs and then on to Merritt Is.

Anybody want to join me at Jekyll.  I will spend the night in Brunswick for about $45 Sleep Inn 5 yr old.  Then off to Merritt Is. Arrive Merritt early Fri.

Jekyll Is. is good just ask Gene or David D.