Do you love the outdoors and horses? If you're looking for a rustic but comfortable experience, horse camping in Hawthorne is the way to go. Equestrian camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. These scenic and easy-to-reach Florida campsites are perfect for your horse camping excursion.
Enjoy full RV hook up located right in the heart of our farm. While camping, you will see and hear goats, horses, Charlie the pig, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and most likely deer, sand cranes, and the occasional bald eagles, throughout your stay. The infamous Eduardo the Turkey, will surely make an appearance at your front step. Now included in each stay (up to 6 campers) interact and feed your favorite farm animals during one of our AM or PM feeding times. When available, you can enjoy fresh chicken eggs for breakfast straight from the coop for a small fee.
A pasture is right next to the RV hook up so if you need to bring your best horse friend, they can camp right alongside of you for an additional $15.00 a day. You just need to show proof of Coggins and vaccines before arrival. Sand riding arena available for use, at your own risk. Pets are welcome as well, as long as they stay on a leash the entire time and are cleaned up after.
A fire pit with 4 Adirondack chairs and picnic table is set up right outside your door.
The historic town of Micanopy is just a few minute drive and offers antique shopping, restaurants, unique gift shops, and entertainment. Paynes Prarie Preserve State Park is just a couple minute drive away and offers hiking trails and wildlife sightseeing. There is also trails for horseback riding within two miles of Collins Farm.
$45 / night
Special Notice Effective September 13, 2022, the following roads and recreational facilities are closed due to excessive rainfall and unsafe ground conditions:
• Mud Spring • Mud Spring Trail • Fire Tower Recreation Area • Education Trail • Indian Pond Road • John’s Landing Campground • Orange Point Campground
Forest staff will continue to monitor the situation regularly and reopen the roads and facilities once it is safe to do so. Please avoid these areas until the closure is lifted.
Welaka State Forest is located along the east bank of the historic St. Johns River. The Florida Forest Service maintains the integrity of the forest's natural systems while allowing limited outdoor recreation use and environmental education. In 1935, under the Federal Resettlement Administration, the United States government started the Welaka Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Project on a state of Florida fish hatchery site. The Welaka property was later transferred to the University of Florida as the “University of Florida Conservation Reserve, Welaka” for the study of forestry and wildlife. In 1992 the lease was transferred from the University of Florida to the Florida Forest Service to manage as a state forest.
$10 - $15 / night
Up to 40% off Request to BookEnjoy full RV hook up located right in the heart of our farm. While camping, you will see and hear goats, horses, Charlie the pig, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and most likely deer, sand cranes, and the occasional bald eagles, throughout your stay. The infamous Eduardo the Turkey, will surely make an appearance at your front step. Now included in each stay (up to 6 campers) interact and feed your favorite farm animals during one of our AM or PM feeding times. When available, you can enjoy fresh chicken eggs for breakfast straight from the coop for a small fee.
A pasture is right next to the RV hook up so if you need to bring your best horse friend, they can camp right alongside of you for an additional $15.00 a day. You just need to show proof of Coggins and vaccines before arrival. Sand riding arena available for use, at your own risk. Pets are welcome as well, as long as they stay on a leash the entire time and are cleaned up after.
A fire pit with 4 Adirondack chairs and picnic table is set up right outside your door.
The historic town of Micanopy is just a few minute drive and offers antique shopping, restaurants, unique gift shops, and entertainment. Paynes Prarie Preserve State Park is just a couple minute drive away and offers hiking trails and wildlife sightseeing. There is also trails for horseback riding within two miles of Collins Farm.
$45 / night
