"Unfortunately, we live in a world where we do sometimes have litigation."

Florida’s wilderness is full of alligators, bears, mosquitos and other critters that could put a damper on a camping trip. But for many campground owners, lawyers are the main threat in the forest.

The Legislature is responding to complaints from campground owners that demand letters from some lawyers regarding camper injuries on their premises are resulting in large expenses.

“The RV campground owners have cried out for help because they’re being plagued with lawsuits and threats of lawsuits over things that really are just the inherent risks of camping,” said Rep. Dean Black, a Jacksonville Republican and sponsor of HB 1323.

The bill gives immunity to campground owners from civil liability if a camper or their pet is injured or killed on a campground, with an exception if the owner engages in “willful or wanton disregard for the safety of another person.”

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