Florida has many places that are supposedly haunted…but have you ever camped overnight in one? The campground at Fort DeSoto Park just might provide more than an enjoyable weekend out in the wilderness…it’s said to be haunted!
Fort Desoto Park, with its stunning beaches and beautiful campground is a great place to spend a summer day.
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The campground offers a quiet, shady space to spend the night.
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But when the sun goes down, you might experience one of the many ghosts who supposedly haunt this campground.
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Some people think that soldiers haunt this place.
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Soldiers at Fort Desoto during the Spanish American War suffered tremendously from the heat.
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One of the most miserable things about posting to this fort was the aggressive mosquitoes…and the yellow fever that the mosquitoes carried. Yellow fever often made the soldiers deathly ill - and even killed them.
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Overnight visitors to the campground often report hearing and even seeing these soldiers wandering around.
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Another ghost at Fort Desoto Park is that of a man looking for his lost lover. He’s seen wearing a blue shirt and wading out into the water…never to be seen again.
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The area might also be haunted by native Tocobaga tribe members, who were killed by Spanish explorers and the diseases they brought.
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Spanish explorers, and perhaps even Hernando de Soto himself have also been thought to roam these campsites at night.
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Strange noises and rustling sounds are often heard here. Of course, sometimes there’s an explanation for these creepy sounds.
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About three million people visit this park every year. I wonder how many have experienced something paranormal…
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I’m not sure I believe in hauntings…but I’m just about convinced that I might get more than I bargained for if I stayed here overnight! How about you? Have you experienced any paranormal activity at this campground?
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Ready to experience more Haunted Florida? Take this road trip!
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