Best Tent Camping near Branford, FL
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Best Tent Sites Near Branford, Florida (15)
1. Adams Tract — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
2 Reviews•14 Photos•29 SavesO'brien, FloridaAdams 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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2. Bowman's Landing
2 Reviews•10 Photos•31 SavesFort White, FloridaWe 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
3. Peacock Slough River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
2 Reviews•16 Photos•21 SavesMayo, FloridaOn 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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4. Lafayette Blue Springs State Park Campground
3 Reviews•17 Photos•45 SavesMayo, FloridaCABIN LOOP
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- Reservable
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$100 / night
5. Woods Ferry River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
4 Reviews•40 Photos•43 SavesWhite Springs, FloridaThe 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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6. Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
2 Reviews•7 Photos•18 SavesMayo, FloridaThe Dowling Park River Camp is the third river camp between White Springs and Branford and provides 5 screened shelters, a picnic pavilion, restrooms with hot showers, and a tent-camping area.The Christian tract north river access point provides a canoe launch, and the south parking area overlooks Shirley Springs.
Visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.
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7. Holton Creek River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
2 Reviews•21 Photos•33 SavesSuwannee, FloridaOn the Holton Creek tract, visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads. Hunting is for persons who are mobility-impaired. The Holton Creek River Camp is the second river camp between White Springs and Branford and provides 5 screened shelters, a picnic pavilion, restrooms with hot showers, and a tent-camping area.
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8. Fine Life World
Be the first to review!•7 Photos•3 SavesBell, Florida- Pets
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$15 - $30 / night
9. Moonlit Avenue
Be the first to review!•9 Photos•2 SavesFort White, FloridaA 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
10. Old Town Open Land
Be the first to review!•9 Photos•4 SavesBell, Florida2.5 acre quiet country parcel is a cleared and maintained corner lot with 2-wells and septic in place. There are several trees still in place on the property for nicely shaded areas. Location-wise, the property is highly convenient to HWY 349 and less than an hour away from the Gulf Coast. Several parks and campgrounds are nearby, as is the Suwannee River for additional fishing and boating options. This property is a great option for those looking to enjoy a quiet countryside location with plenty of outdoor space for FUN! Visit the beach one hour away!
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$10 - $20 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Branford, Florida
680 Reviews of 15 Branford Campgrounds
Jon D.
Guide
Rocky's Convenience Store and Campground
Great spot!
I stopped here for a quick overnight to tent camp off my motorcycle. Very easy to get in and out. It is nice having the convenience store right there. There are no designated tent sites, just an area to set up in. Mostly RV’s. There was only one other tent set up. Super quiet campground. Clean facilities. Will definitely stay again if I am in the area.
Ashley S.Guide
Manatee Springs State Park Campground
Great for families.
The park was beautiful with tons of mossy oaks, we camped in a tent, but the bathrooms were close, there was an outlet and a water faucet near to wash our dishes. I didn't see any manatees but the spring was beautiful and cold. Pretty hiking trails and a boat launch, the raccoons loved my husband's boat.
Aquamarine P.
Scout
Greenfields RV Campground
To much for just tent camping
To much for just tent camping
- sshirley D.Guide
High Springs RV Resort and campground
Sandy bottom with oak and pine shady tops
Separate tent camping from RVs. Also has a barn and pasture if you are horse camping. Good WiFi, pool and laundry.
- AAndrea B.Scout
Dogwood Campground — O'Leno State Park
Check yourself for ticks
Had a great time tent camping and hiking the various trails. Close to the itchnetuckee. It’s very woodsy so make sure you check yourself for ticks.
Casaundra H.Scout
Ichetucknee Springs Campground
Great quiet week
My fiance and I came for a week tent camping. Very friendly staff, clean facilities. Cozy game room for when we got a little bored. Great stay!
R C.
Traveler
Rocky's Campground
Not really ideal for tent camping
Tent camping has no shade, privacy, or fire pit. RVs are all around you. And beware the Rocky’s gas station store nearby charges outrageous prices!
- hhillarie F.Scout
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Campground
Clean, good facilities
I've tent camped at Stephen Foster three times in the winter. The campsites are not jampacked on top of each other. The bathroom/shower facilities have always been clean.
- SShea A.Traveler
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park Campground
Adventure and beauty!
Loved this primitive tent camping site. The sites are under the most beautiful live oaks and swimming in crystal clear spring water just steps away. Super pet friendly and clean bathhouse.
- Sara H.Traveler
Camping out in Country
Country camping
6 of us tent camped at site 1, Host was really nice and we stayed 2 nights. Bathhouse was really clean and served it's purpose. Wonderful place to get away and relax.
- CCindy C.Guide
Perry KOA
Lovely Camping Spot
Nice shady campsites. Four tent sites. Individual bathrooms, game room, heated pool. Clubhouse is currently being remodeled. Very quiet.
- aashleyGuide
Ichetucknee Family Canoe and Cabins
Sandy campground
Nice camp ground. Most of the space were pull through for Rv/campers. They were pretty narrow spaces. Lots of trees and shade. The entire campground was dirt and some gravel. The bathrooms were ok. Not kept the cleanest, but not the worst I’ve seen.
Super close to the river for easy access. Be prepared it almost rains every day in Florida, so if tent camping be prepared for rain.
Kelly W.Guide
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground
Spirit of the Suwanee
Very large unique campground it offers tent camping, RV camping, camping with horses & cabins. Most famous for their events & concerts. Most campers bring their golf cart & ride the trials. There is a restaurant/bar on site that has live music on on weekends; there is also a general store that has most anything you may need, as well as a Starbucks. Great weekend getaway if your in South Georgia/north Florida.
Jennifer B.GuideDogwood Campground — O'Leno State Park
Old Florida History
Small charming campground along the Santa Fe River where it sinks into the underground system and rises at the next state park called River Rise. Sand/dirt roads to the RV/tent camping loop, with pretty tight turns and sharp entrances to rather short sites. Lots of screening trees between sites make for narrow parking of your RV with lots of branches to watch out for, but it is very deeply wooded and lovely.
It was during a cold snap in early December when we were there for 3 days, and it was packed with both tent and RV campers. There is a bathhouse with restrooms in the center of the loop. Note: some men tent camping used the bushes around their site for a urinal - we know this because when we pass by the one way loop to go sightseeing or hiking, they were using it in plain sight, more than once.
Very fine trail and very nice if primitive campground. Would stay again.
Michael R.GuideManatee Springs State Park Campground
Love the wildlife
State park off the beaten path. Rv sites can be tight, lots of tent sites. Springs area is small but cave divers are always there. Make sure you check for ticks.
- NNicole D.Guide
High Springs RV Resort and campground
Great tent sites
This park was mostly rv's when we were there so we had the tent camping area to ourselves. Nice showers and bathrooms. They have a pool but we didnt use it, the spring is right down the road. They have tubes for you to take & float down the river, really nice people.
JEFFREY W.
Legend
Ragan Family Campground
Upgrading this nice old park
Reagan family working hard to restore this park...waterslide, bounce houses, arcade, pools, disc golf, etc ..they have something for everyone. We love the sites on one of the stocked fishing ponds. On site store fully equiped and great coffee and ice cream. This was first campground we went tent camping in!
Jeff E.Guide
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.
Todd B.Scout
Hog Pen Landing
Peace and quiet on the water
Had an enjoyable weekend tent camping here and small game hunting in the forest.
Bob the volunteer host was super nice, and the bathrooms were very clean.
The mosquitos were a little annoying right after sundown, but quickly left once we had a fire going.
Definitely camping here again and bringing the kayaks next time.
Joel R.LegendPerry KOA
Another hurricane victim
Another KOA on our trip to circumnavigate Florida. Another KOA recovering from hurricane damage. But, they do have some things open: the rv sites are open, the dog park (a nice large dog park), the hot tub. They have propane and a limited store. There are also tent sites and cabins. Lots of large live oaks with Spanish moss survived the storm as well. It is about an hour from the Suwannee River State Park where you can see Manatees in the clear waters of the spring.
Jeanene A.Legend
Otter Springs Park & Campground
Nice family Friendly Park
Located in the town of Trenton, Florida is this gem of a spot loved by the locals and tourists alike. They offer Lodge Rentals, RV Sites, Tent Camping & Cabins, Heated Pool & Great access to Otter Springs and the Suwannee River. There is a day use area, canoe & kayak rentals, basketball and volleyball court, and canoe rentals available. You can fish in the spring run or on the Suwannee River. We chose to camp in site with water and electric so we were in an RV spot but they have a designated tent camping area with water access and no electric.
We enjoyed exploring the over 600 acres, river, springs, nature trails and loved getting ice cream in the store after! The camp store has just about all you might run out of. Be prepared with insect repellent at dawn and dusk. Sites are spacious enough - not too close together but not much privacy either. If you do not like noise choose a sight away from the pool! RV sites have Full hookup: Electric (30& 50 amp.), water, and sewer. Good Sams memberships are accepted.
This is a great place to host a local event and they are VERY Veteran Friendly offering 15% off on daily and weekly camping. There is Wifi is available in the Pool Pavilion.
Though this place is not brand new and shows some age, it has a wonderful, welcoming feeling. We really enjoyed our stay!
Carol N.Traveler
Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort
Lots of amenities
This place is great whether you are a tent camper, trailer camper or have an RV. They even have A motel and cabins to rent. If you like activities there are plenty. Anything from kayaking and bike riding to pigeon races and fishing. A lot of the tent sites are along the Suwannee River. Great views! My only complaint is it can use some updating. But they are trying!
- Gabriel M.Scout
Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort
Suwanee River RIGHT ON!!!
This is a really family friendly campground. We try and go 4-5 times a year and each time NEVER disappoints. It not only sits on Convict Springs, but on the Suwanee River as well. In addition to having chicken poop bingo and pigeon races (yes, those are real things! LOL) They also have regular bingo, karaoke and live music. There are RV spots, tent camping, hotel rooms, motel rooms, cabins and houses.
Taira N.Scout
Magnolia Campground — O'Leno State Park
Springs Trip
3 families camping over 2 nights at O'leno to enjoy Ichetucknee Springs. We had kids in age range from 18 months up to 11. We tent camped & stayed in the Magnolia Loop which had section fencing for each lot. There was a nice playground & many learning spots set up. The park says you can swim at your own risk, but it looks like harmful creatures are in the water without any proper fencing.
Christopher B.GuideHog Pen Landing
Remote, isolated, free
A primitive site with about a dozen tent sites or more. Trash cans and out toilets are on site, with pick nick tables each campsite. Dirt road access, dirt road/undeveloped area other than the tables, trash cans, and out toilets. Beautiful views to the east through missy covered cypress trees with palmetto and pine forest behind to the west.
Jeannie B.ScoutManatee Springs State Park Campground
Great Campground with Respectful Campers!
My daughter and I tent camped on Mother's Day weekend. The grounds were booked but from our spot, we still had privacy and quiet. Spaces were level and came with a picnic table, fire pit, plenty of trees and wildlife! We hiked through about 8 miles of trails, walked the boardwalks through the Springs and enjoyed the beautiful springs themselves! Bathrooms were clean and the ones we were closest to weren't busy.
- Jeanene A.Legend
Adams Tract — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
A welcome retreat in the summer!
There river camps along the Suwannee are about a days paddle apart and very cozy! Tent camping is available but each camp has 5 screen sleeping pavilions as well. All have electric, ceiling fans, corner tables and hooks for hammocks. bathrooms have showers, grills available, large covered pavilion along with picnic tables and fire pits. Camps are for river access only and most have camp host on property that may have ice and firewood available for purchase.
Guide to Branford
Branford, Florida, offers a fantastic array of options for tent camping enthusiasts, with beautiful natural surroundings and well-maintained facilities.
Tips for Tent Camping Near Branford
- For a unique experience, consider staying at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park Campground, where all sites come equipped with power and water, making it a convenient choice for campers.
- Make sure to check water conditions before swimming at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park Campground, as the spring can sometimes be affected by river levels.
- If you're looking for a pet-friendly option, Peacock Slough River Camp allows pets and features screened pavilions for a comfortable stay.
Local Attractions for Tent Campers
- Explore the stunning underwater caves at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park Campground, perfect for diving enthusiasts who want to discover Florida's unique aquatic landscapes.
- The nearby Dowling Park River Camp offers easy access to the Suwannee River, making it an ideal starting point for paddling adventures.
- Don't miss the chance to hike the trails around Holton Creek River Camp, where you can learn about Florida's aquifer and enjoy the serene natural beauty.
Tent Campers Should Check Out Woods Ferry River Camp
- Woods Ferry River Camp is accessible only by water, providing a secluded experience with clean facilities and fire rings at every site.
- This well-reviewed spot features a large pavilion with picnic tables and grills, perfect for group gatherings at Woods Ferry River Camp.
- With its convenient amenities, including potable water and electricity, Woods Ferry River Camp is a great choice for those looking to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing comfort.
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