The sound of live music drifts across the Santa Fe River most weekends at this RV resort and campground in north-central Florida. Ellie Ray's sits directly on the riverbank, offering full hookups for RVs up to 60 feet alongside tent sites and rental cabins. The property operates year-round and maintains a restaurant, bar, and pool area that serves as the social hub for both campers and local visitors.
Sites vary considerably in privacy and shade coverage. River-front spots provide direct water access and docking space, though Laura F. notes there's "huge dockage and nice spot for overflow/trailer parking." Interior sites sit closer together with limited tree coverage. The bathhouse includes showers and laundry facilities, while the pool and hot tub offer alternatives to river swimming when operational.
The on-site restaurant serves standard bar fare including wings, burgers, and Thursday night prime rib specials that draw locals from the surrounding area. Pontoon boats and jet skis are available for rent, providing access to the Santa Fe River and nearby springs. Cell service remains spotty throughout the property, and WiFi coverage proves unreliable for streaming or work needs.
Check-in occurs at the bar rather than a traditional office, which can create delays during busy periods. Water quality issues occasionally affect the cabins, and some amenities like the hot tub experience periodic maintenance problems. The property's remote location means limited nearby services - the closest gas station sits several miles away.
For a quieter alternative with more spacing between sites, campers might consider Suwannee RV Campground Retreat just upstream.
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Location
RV ParkEllie Ray's RV Resort & Lounge is located in Florida
Directions
From Jct of US-27 & US-129 (E of Branford), S 4 mi on US-129 (R)
Address
3349 NW 110th St
Branford, FL 32008
Coordinates
29.89808404 N
82.86571818 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/26/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 2/25/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/26/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 2/25/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 49 min from Gainesville, FL
- 1 hr 7 min from Ocala, FL
- 1 hr 17 min from Valdosta, GA
- 1 hr 23 min from Jacksonville, FL


















