One of my favorite places is Pine Island!

Let's start with the sunsets. Picture this: the sky on fire with hues of pink, purple, and orange, as if a magical unicorn had sneezed a rainbow all over the horizon. Sunsets at Pine Island RV and Marina are so epic that even the birds pause mid-flight to admire the spectacle. I mean, seriously, who needs a movie when you can sit back with a bag of marshmallows and watch nature's very own light show?

It also feels kinda like a big family, more than just a campground. You’ll see everyone gather around sunset on their golf carts or walking their dogs or finishing up a day of fishing.

For us this place has so much to do, especially if you bring your jet skis or boat and just disconnect! We also had bikes and went exploring the conservation trails down the street. Here, you can launch and embark on a wild journey across the sparkling waters to Silver Glen Springs. I’m not from Florida so, it was a journey for me knowing there were gators but I didn’t see any in our crossing 😅

This campground also has a secret weapon: the staff; they are the real MVPs of the campground. Saw them offer to park someones rig for them no problem and also rescue another couple from the middle of the lake (as their jet ski sucked in their rope)So nice! Highly recommend this slice of old school Florida paradise vibes.