Best Tent Camping near Alachua, FL

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Alachua and then fall asleep in your tent? The Dyrt can help you find the best tent campsites for your next trip. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Alachua campsites are perfect for tent campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Alachua, FL (17)

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      1. Bowman's Landing

      1 Review
      28 Saves
      Fort White, Florida

      We are a 12.5 acre campground on the Sante Fe River.

      We have cabins as well as primitive car campsites directly on the river as well. See the following distances:

      Ginnie Springs - 6 miles

      Blue Springs - 9 miles

      Ichetucknee Springs - 4 miles

      Gainesville - 38 miles

      Rum 138 - 8 miles

      Lake City - 27 miles

      White Springs - 38 miles

      Branford - 13 miles

      High Springs - 12 miles

      Dollar General - 3 miles

      Publix - 15 miles

      Bobs River Place - 20 miles

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      $45 - $105 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground

      2. Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground

      11 Reviews
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      103 Saves
      Middleburg, Florida

      This drive-up primitive campground has ten tent sites. A Clivus mulching toilet system is available behind site 5. A communal, 2-table pavilion, grills, and a campfire ring with benches is located across from site 6. No electric hook-ups. No potable water. Pets must be on a leash. Hunting occurs during scheduled hunt seasons, as listed at http://myfwc.com/hunting/wma-brochures/. Trail users should wear day-glo orange during hunt seasons. Wildlife proof all food Forest is open for day use visitors from 1.5 hours before sunrise until 1.5 hours after sunset. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

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      $9 - $10 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Chowenwaw Park - Treehouse Point
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Chowenwaw Park - Treehouse Point
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Chowenwaw Park - Treehouse Point
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Chowenwaw Park - Treehouse Point
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Chowenwaw Park - Treehouse Point
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Chowenwaw Park - Treehouse Point

      3. Camp Chowenwaw Park - Treehouse Point

      9 Reviews
      82 Photos
      82 Saves
      Green Cove Springs, Florida

      Cabins and tent sites are accessed by walking trails. Push carts available to transport gear. Visitors are responsible for bringing their own linens, cookware, and dishes. Camping-style mattresses provided in cabins and treehouses. RV or car camping is not permitted in the park.

      Camp Chowenwaw (Cho’-wen-waw), is a beautiful 150-acre site at the mouth of Black Creek, near its confluence with the St. Johns River. The Girl Scout Council of Duval County operated the site as a camp for over 70 years. The original cabins and the Big Cabin were built with federal aid using logs cut on site. The camp opened on July 1, 1933. Camp Chowenwaw has played an important role in the lives of three generations of young women in Northeast Florida. Thousands of campers have stayed at the Camp; many have gone on to be leaders in our community. In 2006, Clay County purchased the camp from the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council with assistance from Florida Communities Trust using Florida Forever funds. It is now a public park offering a variety of recreation including trails, camping and overnight cabins, nature programs, fishing pier, canoe launch, picnicking, swimming pool, museum, playground, and meeting rooms. The Park is managed as a conservation, historic preservation, and outdoor recreation area.

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      • ADA Access
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      Camper-submitted photo from Adams Tract — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Adams Tract — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Adams Tract — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Adams Tract — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Adams Tract — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Adams Tract — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

      4. Adams Tract — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

      2 Reviews
      14 Photos
      28 Saves
      O'brien, Florida

      Adams Tract is just a few miles upriver from Troy Spring State Park. It is located within a Suwanee River Water Management District Tract and provides ample hiking trails to explore throughout a longleaf pine community. There are some open, treeless areas of the camp that are ideal for stargazing with the nearest city lights miles away.

      From Adams Tract, a 9.3 mile paddle will bring you to Branford.

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      • Reservable
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      Camper-submitted photo from Woods Ferry River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Woods Ferry River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Woods Ferry River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Woods Ferry River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Woods Ferry River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
      Camper-submitted photo from Woods Ferry River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

      5. Woods Ferry River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

      4 Reviews
      40 Photos
      41 Saves
      White Springs, Florida

      The Woods Ferry tract features a canoe launch and the first river camp on the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. The river camp provides 5 sleeping platforms, a picnic pavilion, restrooms with hot showers, and a tent camping area. The Jerry Branch tract is a primitive recreation site. Visitors may enjoy biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Etoniah Creek State Forest
      Camper-submitted photo from Etoniah Creek State Forest
      Camper-submitted photo from Etoniah Creek State Forest
      Camper-submitted photo from Etoniah Creek State Forest
      Camper-submitted photo from Etoniah Creek State Forest
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      Camper-submitted photo from Moonlit Avenue
      Camper-submitted photo from Moonlit Avenue
      Camper-submitted photo from Moonlit Avenue
      Camper-submitted photo from Moonlit Avenue
      Camper-submitted photo from Moonlit Avenue
      Camper-submitted photo from Moonlit Avenue

      7. Moonlit Avenue

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      Fort White, Florida

      A private treelined driveway leads to the back of the property to the primitive campsite where the deer have a regular route along with other forest animals. Goats, chickens (including a rooster), dogs and cats are domesticated nearby.

      Birds especially love this area and the serenade gets better each year with a wide variety of bird songs. Owls reside nearby and bats have also been known to fly in the sundowning sky! Make sure to bring your blankets for sitting around the campfire and stargazing as temps still get into the 50s and 60s overnight.

      Whether you're in need of forest bathing, a dip in real fresh spring water (always around 70F or 21C degrees year round!) or looking to explore by water or land, this is a great location for a base to launch from and enjoy nearby fresh water swimming, paddling, boating or fishing via public parks and private outfitters. Close to Gilchrist Blue Springs and Ichetucknee State Parks, Rum Island Park, and Ginnie Springs Recreation Park.

      You can enjoy this private and serene primitive camping area in a forested riverfront neighborhood with a great public boat ramp a short walk away. The camping site is about one-half acre with cleared areas for tents and vehicles. A picnic table and two fire rings are provided; one has a grill. Spring well water access currently via hose. BATHHOUSE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

      Check out updated pictures from Moonlit Avenue here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10159430995895957&type=3

      Booking includes:

      One Car Pass to Rum Island Park available ($5 value). Suggestion: Bring cash if you have additional vehicles that need park access.

      Remember, we only accept one reservation at a time so get with your family and friends and book a date for the woods!

      THE AREA:

      The location provides easy access to all the area's rivers and springs, to paddle, swim or fish as well as great shops and restaurants in nearby High Springs or visit our newest addition, The Collective Food Truck Park in nearby Fort White.

      Check out one of our favorite neighbors, Rum 138 @ Rum138.com! They offer rentals for kayaks and canoes, provide shuttle services and have the latest info on best places to visit on the Santa Fe River. They also host live music and a farmers market on Sunday mornings. Whether you're looking for information or even local art work about the area springs and rivers, or just a cold beer on a hot afternoon, Rum 138 has it all!

      If you're interested in the Ichetucknee River, visit the state park located near by where tubing, kayaking or just exploring the river forest area great experiences! https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ichetucknee-springs-state-park

      Fort White, Florida was constructed in 1836 as a military fort during the Second Seminole War. The purpose of the fort was to protect the Cow Creek Settlement. Supplies were brought up the Santa Fe River by steamboat and were distributed from Fort White to other nearby forts and settlers.

      The Town of Fort White is located directly off several main thoroughfares; US Hwy. 27, US Hwy. 47, and CR 18, near several State Parks, three (3) major rivers, and crystal-clear springs, some with underwater caves all of which provide many recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, swimming, diving, spelunking, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, bird watching, hiking, biking, etc.

      Nearby historic High Springs, with a population of about 6,000, is home to a thriving downtown, community parks and is better known as the gateway to the rivers and springs in the area. The area is also a prized location internationally for underwater cave diving.

      Bones of prehistoric mammals and tools of paleo-Indians have been recovered from springs and rivers near High Springs. Hernando de Soto led his expedition through this area around 1539, and in the 17th-century Indian villages and a large Spanish mission flourished near the Ichetucknee and Santa Fe Rivers.

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      $30 / night

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        8. Big Camp Hunt Camp

        1 Review
        18 Saves
        Osceola National Forest, Florida

        Primitive camping area on the north edge of the Big Gum Swamp Wilderness.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Peacock Slough River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
        Camper-submitted photo from Peacock Slough River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
        Camper-submitted photo from Peacock Slough River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
        Camper-submitted photo from Peacock Slough River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
        Camper-submitted photo from Peacock Slough River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
        Camper-submitted photo from Peacock Slough River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

        9. Peacock Slough River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

        2 Reviews
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        21 Saves
        Mayo, Florida

        On this primitive site, visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads. The Peacock Slough River Camp is the fourth river camp between White Springs and Branford and provides 5 sleeping platforms, a picnic pavilion, restrooms with hot showers, and a tent-camping area.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Ravine
        Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Ravine
        Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Ravine
        Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Ravine
        Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Ravine
        Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Ravine

        10. Black Creek Ravine

        1 Review
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        38 Saves
        Middleburg, Florida

        Trail Guide: https://www.sjrwmd.com/static/lands/trailguides/blackcreekravinestrail.pdf St. Johns River Water Management District lands are natural, wild and scenic places. While camping on district lands, you may have an opportunity to see various wildlife, sit under the stars, listen to a soft evening breeze rustling tree leaves and experience Florida much as some of the earliest settlers did. However, be prepared to rough it. Only primitive tent camping is allowed on district lands and only at designated locations. No travel trailers, campers or RVs are allowed. Most properties offer no amenities such as rentals, restrooms, potable water or shelters. Many of the campsites are in remote areas and can be reached only by hiking, bicycling, boating or horseback riding. Campers should use the designated campfire rings for fires and should carry out all garbage with them when they leave. Check the notices section of this website for updates on any current burn bans. First come/first serve and reservable camping sites are available at most district properties. Reservable campsites require a reservation and permit from the district. Campers must make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. All camping is limited to a maximum of seven days per visit and you may camp no more than 30 days on a property per year.

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      Recent Tent Reviews in Alachua

      788 Reviews of 17 Alachua Campgrounds


      • Sara R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Manatee Springs State Park Campground
        Dec. 6, 2024

        Manatee Springs State Park Campground

        Disappointed for being Handicap

        I have trouble walking. I'm at site 38 and no handicap parking for showers. The shower doors and walls are nasty. Also, where I parked with 2 dogs. Was nothing more than a pile of dirt. Both are filthy after 5 days. I was also told that the station had no handicap parking for showers?

      • K
        Camper-submitted photo from Camp Seminole Springs
        Nov. 26, 2024

        Camp Seminole Springs

        Quiet and secluded campground. Excellent for those visiting Ocala national forest.

        Had a great time at Seminole Springs Campground while visiting Ocala National Forest. check in was super easy and the hosts are fantastic. I will be staying here again.

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground
        Nov. 15, 2024

        Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground

        Quiet and peaceful

        I stopped here to stay overnight on a Thursday as I was passing through. There was only one camper but did not know that until I left the next morning. It was quiet and felt secluded. The sites were close as you would normally get in an established campground but there was plenty of brush to separate each site.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Ocala RV Camp Resort
        Oct. 22, 2024

        Ocala RV Camp Resort

        No tent camping allowed

        I called and was told they don’t allow any tent camping. Just an FYI. Was advised only the state parks in the area allow tent camping.

      • BThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort
        Oct. 10, 2024

        Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort

        Great Location Away

        First time, only been here a couple of days because of evacuation from Milton. Sites are nice size and some include a cabana. I suspect gets pretty busy during season. Strange there is no office.

      • Danton T.
        Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs RV Park
        Jul. 22, 2024

        Silver Springs RV Park

        A great place to stay

        My wife and I decided last year to full time RV. We were already living in Ocala and we wanted to remain in the area. We discovered Silver Springs RV and are so glad we did. Everyone here, especially the staff, was so welcoming and friendly. SSRV is definitely going to be home for a long time.

      • Lorilee S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Campground
        Jul. 6, 2024

        Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Campground

        Pretty and quiet

        This campground is really dark, quiet and pretty. The bathhouse was always clean. You can smell the well water in the bathhouse. Brings me back to my childhood memories. We rode our bikes to the observation tower, but we were not lucky enough to see any bison or wild horses. Still nice to see the open prairie. We had a big rainstorm and the back of our site did become a lake, but it was gone overnight. The bugs lit us up all hours, so make sure you different bug sprays.

      • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Rodman Campground
        Jul. 1, 2024

        Rodman Campground

        Hidden Gem for Primitive Camping Solitude w/ Amenities & Reservoir Access

        Maybe it was that the light was falling at just the right time as I moseyed into Rodman Campground a good hour or so before dusk became official here just due south of Palatka, the Sunshine State’s ‘Unofficial Farmer’s Market’ and a pretty decent stretch from the endless miles of pristine white sand beaches on the Atlantic Coast or the overwhelming non-stop entertainment options of a city built on 'Mouse Magic.’ Whatever it was, there’s something that struck us as incredibly special about this particular campground outpost. I think what we left with was a surreal understanding that no matter what you come packing with, you’re gonna have just one helluva amazing camping experience here at Rodman Campground.

        This place is perfect for both the RV tribe as well as mi tent-pitching community. And I don’t often get to say that. As for the campground itself, while there’s 64 sites to choose from in all, there’s basically 3 distinct areas that you should be aware of. The first area is what I would call the VIP RV Lots, given its proximity to the Rodman Reservoir, while I’m not an RV enthusiast, but this spot feels like you’ve hit ‘the jackpot’ as it’s a single lane with 6 or so sites on either side and provides you with direct and easy access to a very well-maintained restroom and shower facility. The second area is exclusively carved out for my tribe – those that are packing their experience with them and like to unroll their version of protection from the elements while staring straight up at the blessed star-crossed sky while completely surrounded by the thick of nature and tall needle-like trees. And while Rodman Campground calls this the ‘primitive campground,’ I’ll affectionately refer to it as ‘Pitch-A-Tent Heaven.’ Admittedly, I’ve never set up camp so close to RVs that still made me feel like one with nature. The third and final campground option here at Rodman is what I will characterize as ‘RV Pavement Parking Lot Hell,’ where if you have an RV (and can’t get into the VIP RV spot, then, well, you’ll be parking yourself here, but hopefully the freshly poured flat concrete will turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

        Regardless of the camping neighborhood that you end up arriving at, Rodman Campground will impress upon you what an amazing place it is, first and foremost, by offering up what is, no doubt, some of the best FL SP staff you will ever encounter – they are friendly, helpful and incredibly proud of this patch of land that they call home. Secondly, the Rodman Reservoir offers nothing short of AMAZING kayak and canoe adventures. The amenities are pretty top notch: back-in and pull-through RV sites with full-hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage), scattered picnic tables, fire rings and BBQ grills, paved bicycle paths (and miles of additional pavement via Rodman Dam Road, boating within the 9K acre Rodman Preserve, designated dump stations, five reservable pavilions and an excellent boat ramp, freshwater fishing (license required), 5.1 miles of trail hiking (actually part of the Florida National Scenic Trail that runs adjacent to Rodman Campground, picnicking at waterfront pavilions (need to be reserved). If you’re a wild nature enthusiast, you’re in luck, because here at Rodman Campground, you’ll easily be able to spot: bald eagle, foxes, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, hawks and owls, osprey and the American alligator.

        Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If I was an RV’er (and let’s be clear, I’m not) and I was looking to book a spot here at Rodman Campground, I would absolutely be looking at the VIP RV Lots wherein I would chose any of the spots that are backed up against the wilderness (that would be on the west), which offer a greater degree of connectivity with nature (and thus additional privacy) where, in particular, I would book one of these amazing sites: #2, #5, #9, #10 and #12. While the other sites in this spot aren’t bad, they just don’t offer the amount of privacy that these other 5 sites do; (2) For mi tent-pitching bredren, while almost all of these camp sites offer you a pristine au naturale experience (apart from the few sites that are front-facing (#14-17; #38) you’ll want to prioritize any other site (#18-37) as best you can; (3) If you come bringing your boat, please be aware that there’s submerged logs and other underwater obstructions to be aware of, so motor with caution!; (4) When you get tired of staring down the bottom of your Cordova roto-molded cooler or the emptiness of your on-board fridge, and want to try out some of the local fare, then look no further than Hog Wild Country Café back in Interlachen (no, we’re not in Switzerland, but if you head back NW, you’ll find this spot on County Road 310) where all the traditional BBQ plates are being served (smoked brisket, smoked turkey, smoked pork, OK, smoked EVERYTHING) along with killer southern sides like mac-n-cheese, potato salad, slaw and, my favorite, Vidalia onion rings!; and (5) If you come hauling watercraft, you’ll have no shortage of great launches here at Rodman Campground, but if you are looking to dip your canoe or kayak in some different places, I would highly recommend Marjorie Harris Carr (just follow the Kenwood Boat Ram Road till it reaches a parking circle, from which you’ll easily see the boat launch) or over across the reservoir as well as just heading a bit further west to Rodman Recreation Area where you can drop in there or over at the Rodman Dam Kayak Launch, which has tons of tributaries to navigate.

        Happy Camping!

      • Jeff E.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Campground
        Jun. 26, 2024

        Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Campground

        Immersed in Nature.

        Quiet, lots of wildlife (wild horses, bison, alligators, deer, birds, turtles); plenty of hiking and biking trails with beautiful sunsets on the lake. Restroom facilities are showing some age but clean.  Walk-in tent sites are pretty close to the Restrooms.

      • Greg B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Ocean Pond Campground
        Jun. 23, 2024

        Ocean Pond Campground

        Ocean Pond Spot 9

        Nice quite campground. Well maintain. Clean bathrooms and working laundry machines (1 each) 1.75 for wash and 1.75 for dry. Lake and beach access are nice and maintained.

      • Josh W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Yellow Jacket RV Resort
        Jun. 22, 2024

        Yellow Jacket RV Resort

        Interesting place

        The office staff is very helpful and nice.

        The location itself is pretty remote and not close to many amenities. The sites are pretty difficult to get into based on the layout. I would not recommend this place to a newbie as it is nearly impossible to get into a lot of these sites without having nearby sites empty to use their space. I struggled even with the adjacent sites being empty. The sites are close together, but the staff does a good job spreading out their reservations. We booked a riverview site, but there is a good amount of marsh between our site and the river, so the view is not that impressive. The single digit sites have a better river view than double digits. The site is pretty level, and I do like that it is rock/gravel and not dirt. The hookups are at the front of the site, which requires you to have an additional 25 feet of hose and power. The staff does warn you prior to arrival of this, so we were well prepared. Wifi is good within the campground, but I couldn't get the cable to work. There is a boat slip and boat rentals available on-site. There is also a pool and hot tub ( the hot tub was not functional during our visit). Good amount of shade within the entire campground, which is nice in the summer months. Depending on what you are looking for, this campground may or may not be for you.

      • A
        Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs State Park Campground
        Jun. 21, 2024

        Silver Springs State Park Campground

        Amazing kayaking & trails

        Campground is basic, very few sewer spots but there is a dump station. Big rig friendly, several pull thru spots, easy paved entry, gravel sites, I think all are 50/30. Plenty of space between sites. Clean bathroom, washer/dryer, soda machine. Very dark at night which I love. No lights except the bath house. Dog poo bag stations. Very friendly staff (Melinda & John, camp hosts were amazing) 1 mile from amazing kayaking. Great, woodsy hiking trails. Maybe 3 miles to Publix/Wawa.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Otter Springs Resort Park and Campground
        Jun. 14, 2024

        Otter Springs Resort Park and Campground

        Be prepared for cramped buddy sites

        Site# 54 Check in: 1pm Check out: 11am Full hook- up Easy to level Gravel back-in (Most, if not all sites are Buddy sites - so be prepared to face a neighbor you do not know. -We were literally looking at each other for ten weeks - with us having two dogs and neighbors having three dogs-complete bark fest). We were so close our awnings would not go out all the way or we would touch.

        Lot is Shaded with lots of trees. Not a big lot since you have to share space with your neighbor

        • No concrete patio - no picnic table but had a fire ring

        Located in the middle of nowhere- Dollar General is four miles away and Walmart is 11 miles (doesn’t seem far but on all back roads, it takes a while) Closest highway (75) is 45 miles away & I-90 is an hour

        Zero WiFi or Zero cell service (1 tiny bar but not enough to do a basic internet search) - once we purchased Starlink ($599), we were able to stream. No Cable TV- limited channels No Outdoor kitchen No Outdoor community sinks to clean big pots

        They do not pickup garbage at site daily, Must walk to garbage dumpster - not too far

        Allowed to ride personal golf carts Not Able to rent golf carts or pedal bikes from them Golf cart not really needed- smaller campground Indoor heated Swimming pool Natural Spring within park but due to rain & flooding of the Suwannee River over the ten weeks we were there, we were unable to access the spring or experience kayaking or the few amenities of the park. Very disappointing.
        Had a Playground No Bocce ball, shuffleboard, There was basketball court and volleyball court.

        Good general store with basics No Activity Center for kids Unsure if there are activities for kids (there were not from January-March). There is not a snack bar/restaurant . Not a Game room, putt putt, or jumping pad for kids No Workout room

        Streets are gravel/sand -not great for riding bikes in campground Great places to ride bikes outside of campground (not near this campground) though- look for Nature Coast State Trail

        Lots of cabin and tent space Individual bathrooms with own sink, shower, toilet & clean

        Laundry machines (one washer & one dryer) per bathhouse- only two bath houses

        Dog area - not fenced in - they have a huge field behind the campground that they keep the outside mowed & is a great place to walk dogs

        There were not bugs/flies initially but as it has started warming up, it has slowly gotten worse

        There were trails to hike off of the campground.

        The most disappointing aspect is that they were selling presidential hats in the general store. One - politics and recreation don’t go together and two- if you’re going to sell one candidate but not the other, you’re a biased business

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs State Park Campground
        Jun. 10, 2024

        Silver Springs State Park Campground

        Beautiful campground

        Loved this campground. We had sites 22 & 24. Site 22 has lots of sun; site 24 was full shade all day. I thought site 20 was the best. All campsites are very roomy. Bring your paddleboard or kayak. We drove to Silver Springs park and put in. Lazy river ride for 2 miles where we got out at the River trail. If you do this, bring your kayak wheels as it is a 1 mile walk back to the campground (or 1/2 mile to the River Trail trailhead). Then went to pick up truck where we started. Highly recommend this campground. There are also lots of trails to hike, but it was so hot when we were there we did not do any but the river trail.

      • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Twin Lakes Fish Camp
        Jun. 9, 2024

        Twin Lakes Fish Camp

        Fishing Bliss in Swamp-Like Single Lane Camping Outpost

        Like the opening for 'Waterboy' (starring Adam Sandler), when you first rock up to Twin Lakes Fish Camp, somehow you feel as though you are visiting family in the very deep south with the likes of Bobby Bocher (pronounced BOO-Shay) greeting you upon arrival with a dilapidated golf cart eager to show you around this fairly minuscule one lane, dead-end campground that is more swamp outpost than pine forested campground. While definitely geared more towards the slightly semi-permanent resident than the overnight camping crowd, you’ll find a mixture of heavily seasoned RV trailers that don’t look as though they’ve moved anywhere in the past several years(or decades) along with a small handful of cabin rentals. Sure, there are a few spots here and there that you might park a 5th wheeler, RV or even see a pitched tent, but those spots are far and few between, if available at all.

        As you make your way down this single lane refuge, on the right, you’ll notice fairly tightly packed together RVs or 5th wheelers lining the tree-ensconced periphery, where on the left you’ll spot sites that have a bit more space to them and with less crowded confines. Also on the left, you’ll easily notice a decent inlet that is perfect should you be towing any form of small watercraft with you, be that a kayak, canoe or even small engine boat. As you make your way down this single lane, pass the river inlet boat parking structure on your left, you’ll spot the 4-5 cabins that are for rent before making your way to the very end of the lane, which you’ll discover the manager’s office on the right. It’s here where you’ll check in. Just beyond this spot is where the waterline begins, albeit for the first 20 or 30 yards, completely encased by Spanish moss of every variety hanging from ancient Oaks, Palmettos and the odd Pine. For dramatic effect, there’s even a partially sunken house boat (or two) in the rather shallow waters just off this small inlet, where you can easily walk on and cast a line or two from.

        With regards to amenities, apart from the swamp-like, down-home feel to this place, you’ll encounter fully-furnished cabins equipped with Direct TV, a small general store (that was closed when we visited), a tackle shop, WiFi (albeit incredibly weak), a recreation room (that didn’t have much but incredibly well-worn paperback books and a single fold-up table accompanied by the prerequisite ashtray), TV, scattered fire pits, covered picnic pavilion, small laundry room (that was closed while we were there), horseshoe pit, restrooms (that were anything but clean), full hook-ups with 30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage as well as a designated dump station and a fish cleaning station alongside that fishing boat parking structure.

        If you can get past the overall dilapidated condition of this place that transports you to a swamp-like wonderland, the upside is that Twin Lakes Fish Camp places you smack dab right in the heart of some pretty amazing fishing country. With Twin Lakes situated between Lochloosa and Orange Lakes, it’s the mouth of the famous Cross Creek that will return you right back here to Twin Lakes Fish Camp. Nearby, there’s the very quaint town of Micanopy, where you can load up on sundries and groceries as well as, if need be, travel further afield to either Gainesville to the north or Ocala to the south for many more dining and entertainment options.

        Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) Rather than stay here, what I would HIGHLY recommend, whether you have an RV or are looking to pitch your tent, is to instead, seek another location for your camping adventures. If it were me, I would double-back to Paynes Prairie SP and book a spot there and simply come here to Twin Lakes Fish Camp to disembark on a fishing odyssey. Remember, it’s always important to note and differentiate a place that might be nice to visit versus a site that you want to call home for the night!; (2) Should you want to rent a 'jon boat', kayak, canoe or sumptknocker, you can easily do that here for $35/ day (and something tells me, you could probably talk the owner down a bit); (3) This place is fairly economical at $35 per night / $175 per week / $375 per month, but I would definitely recommend you look at the photos I’ve posted as well as do a bit of research on-line before booking anything here; (4) When you grow weary of cooking up ‘franks& beans’ for your next meal, and want to check out some local fare, just down the road is a very nice, quaint and actually somewhat upscale joint called The Yearling that serves up low-country delights like fried green tomatoes, fried gator bites and conch fritters in addition to main entrees like blackened red fish or shrimp & grits; and (5) While you won’t find any decent hiking in or around Twin Lakes Fish Camp, if you double-back to Paynes Prairie SP, you’ll find a ton of really great paths to both hike & bike.

        Happy Camping!

      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Holiday Trav-L-Park RV Resort
        Jun. 5, 2024

        Holiday Trav-L-Park RV Resort

        Short overnight stay

        Easy to find, close to I-75 Freeway. Older RV park with many permanent sites. Pull through, full hook ups with cable TV. Not too quiet but building on East side blocks much of the Freewaynoise. Large shade trees. Intermixed temp and permanent sites. Didn't see a store nor sites showers and restrooms. Pool is closed. Looks permanent.

      • Amy P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Magnolia Campground — O'Leno State Park
        May. 9, 2024

        Magnolia Campground — O'Leno State Park

        Great Park, but mind the ticks!

        This is the second time that we've been back to the state park and we love it more every time. Bath houses are clean, lots of wooded spaces, plenty of trails for biking or hiking. Appreciated the history of the old town which is within walking distance of the campsites. We also enjoyed the geological mystery of a river vanishing before our eyes!

        There are signs at the bathhouse about ticks. Take heed of them! I am sure we are in the height of season, but it was really bad if you went on any of the trails. Thankful the dog is on tick meds!

        We cycled from OLeno to Ichetukee Springs. 30 miles round trip! Next time we will leave early, bring swim gear and enjoy a float trip in that area.

      • David G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Campground
        May. 5, 2024

        Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Campground

        Great park!!!

        This is now my top 2 in parks for camping. The tent only spots are nice and secluded. You do have to walk maybe 100-200 ft from your car to the campsite. I was in site #24. Nice and open with a lot of trees for protection. Great fire pit. No power or water at this site… site #25 has those. The whole grounds were well kept and the trails were easy. At the observation tower you can see a lot of the prairie and if you’re lucky you can see wild horses.



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