Campground

Reviews

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

53%
32%
16%
0%
0%

4.5

out of 5

19 Reviews

Reviewed May. 10, 2023

Lots of space

Very spacious camp sites with lots of room between sites. Very clean bath house.

Site19
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Paul M., May 10, 2023
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Paul M., May 10, 2023
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2023

Great State Park for relaxing and mountain biking

Small state park, with really large sites and great facilities. The only thing missing are sewer hookups. Widely known in Florida for the mountain bike trails. Not much else to do in the area, but very nice space to chill out. The night sky is far enough away that you can really take in the stars. We have stayed at most of the state parks in Florida. We liked this one a lot.

Site20
Month of VisitJanuary
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2021

Camping near the best mountain bike trails in FL

Amazing place to camp if you want to catch a thrill on your bike in FL. You can bring your own bikes but we like to rent the ones there because they are made for that specific terrain (sand,stumps, etc). The biking trails are man crafted meaning HILLS in FL!

All in all a great place for an adventure and camping was quaint. Nothing special, open spaces, clean.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Play button icon
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Rishi  B., November 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Rishi  B., November 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Rishi  B., November 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Rishi  B., November 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Rishi  B., November 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Rishi  B., November 1, 2021
  • Play button icon
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Rishi  B., November 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Rishi  B., November 1, 2021
Reviewed May. 3, 2021

Good for biking

The only things to do at the campground are biking and hose back riding. The campsites are spread out. Campfires were permitted. No sewer connections.

Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Richard , May 3, 2021
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Richard , May 3, 2021
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Richard , May 3, 2021
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021

Simple, convenient

We only booked for a night, were unaware of the no gathering firewood rule so had to grab some alternatives from Publix. Was used to primitive camping so didn't consider it may be different. So be prepared, and research ahead. Other than that was pretty.

Reviewed Aug. 3, 2020

Shady

We booked three nights at this park. Shady, and wide sites. We have a 2020 Tiffin Allegro 36 LA. We had site 28 at first, couldn’t get any power! Ranger then moved us to site 13. Again no power. It was 95 degrees, and real feel 110. In other words, HOT! The only way we could stay the night was to REMOVE our surge protector and plug into 30 amp! In the morning, we told the Ranger we had to leave due to this problem with power. He then told us, many other people have complained about it! This SHOULD be properly represented in their page!

Reviewed Nov. 26, 2019

Great experience!

First time camping and it was an amazing experience. Great place to go mountain biking and hiking. Also, the Rangers were very friendly at all times. Definitely recommend this place!

Reviewed Sep. 28, 2019

Beautiful

Well we just got here but it is beautiful so far. Love the site, sunset, and stars. Low water pressure.

  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Bryan  , September 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Bryan  , September 28, 2019
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018

getting better

stayed for a weekend again. the trees are getting bigger for better shade. camping area is small. bathrooms are nice. dose have a biking area if thats what you do.

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

Trail Blazing!

This park is close to home for me, I come here often for the Mountain Biking and the awesome humans. The facilities are clean and the MTB trails are constantly changing so we are never bored here. Pup friendly at the campsites as well.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Jennifer T., August 29, 2018
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

Affordable but unremarkable

The biggest draw with this place is the price - it's pretty cheap for a Florida State park. But it's basically a large field with a small lake in the middle, and campsites scattered around it. No hiking or activities or anything. That said, it was well kept and made for a fine overnight stop for us on our way to Tampa.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Jessica C., August 4, 2018
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017

Beautiful trails

I was probably the only hiker at this park and there were a ton of mountain bikers. I loved that they had a ton of different trails to choose from, some just hiking or biking, and some mixed ones. Really well kept. Saw a few deer. The rangers were super nice so that’s always a bonus!

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Elizabeth G., October 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Elizabeth G., October 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Elizabeth G., October 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Elizabeth G., October 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Elizabeth G., October 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Elizabeth G., October 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Elizabeth G., October 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Elizabeth G., October 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Elizabeth G., October 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Alafia River State Park Campground by Elizabeth G., October 8, 2017
Reviewed Apr. 4, 2017

Nice campground with some drawbacks

Sites and facilities are nice and clean. Sites were decent size. Good for RVs and tents. However, sites are not shaded at all and because of the quarry and stagnant water the mosquitoes were RIDICULOUS! Probably worst mosquitoes in 30 years of camping.

Reviewed Jul. 20, 2016

Birds and Bikes

This is such an awesome place! I go here every year to see all of the various birds that migrate here, as well as to enjoy alittle bit of mountain biking. This place always seems clean, and full of happy individuals, I love coming here!

Reviewed May. 13, 2015

My Review

For Florida this is a great campsite especially for me because it's so close overall a great place for any activity