Top Cabins near Hernando, FL

We all love roasting marshmallows over a campfire—and you can often still do that while cabin camping in Hernando. Find the best information on cabins near Hernando, including photos, reviews, and tips. When you're looking for a quiet location in nature, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect cabin rental.

Best Cabin Sites Near Hernando, FL (60)

    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs State Park Campground
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    1.

    Silver Springs State Park Campground

    38 Reviews
    258 Photos
    366 Saves
    Ocala, Florida

    Silver Springs State Park’s campground offers Cabins, RV and Tent Sites, and Group Primitive Camp Sites.

    Located beneath shady oaks and beautiful pine trees, Silver Springs’ vacation cabins accommodate up to six people.

    Each cabin has a full dining area, two bedrooms, one bath, stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, gas fireplace (October 1 to April 30), central cooling and heating and a large screened porch.

    Fifty-nine spacious sites in two campground loops easily accommodate even large camping units, with a maximum recreational vehicle length of 50 feet. Tent campers are welcome as well. Each site offers water and electric hook-up, as well as a fire ring, barbecue grill and picnic table.

    The primitive group camping area, set amid shady oaks, is for organized groups only, with preference given to youth groups. The area includes picnic tables and fire rings at each site.

    Non-potable water is available and there are no shower facilities.

    For more information and to make a group reservation for primitive camping, please call the Ranger Station at (352) 236-7148. This number is for primitive group camping reservations only.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $24 - $110 / night

  • 2.

    Encore Crystal Isles

    22 Reviews
    56 Photos
    184 Saves
    Crystal River, Florida

    Enjoy a beautiful RV resort on Florida's scenic West Coast. Indulge in the nearby Gulf beaches, shopping, restaurants, golf courses and fishing. Crystal Isles RV Resort lets you create the perfect blend of peace, pleasure and play for the Florida RV vacation you have been dreaming of. Hit a golf ball, stroll on the wide beaches, rent a boat, catch a fish in local streams and lakes, or visit nearby King's Bay to swim with a manatee - it's all waiting for you! We offer a wonderful experience for the whole family at Encore's Crystal Isles RV Resort in Florida. Perfect blend of peace and pleasure at a Nature Coast RV resort Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Crystal Isles RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park
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    3.

    Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park

    13 Reviews
    17 Photos
    75 Saves
    Crystal River, Florida
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $63 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Mutual Mine - Withlacoochee State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Mutual Mine - Withlacoochee State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Mutual Mine - Withlacoochee State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Mutual Mine - Withlacoochee State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Mutual Mine - Withlacoochee State Forest
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    4.

    Mutual Mine - Withlacoochee State Forest

    13 Reviews
    24 Photos
    51 Saves
    Floral City, Florida

    Mutual Mine Campground has campsites in a horseshoe formation next to a picturesque, rain-filled lake that was formerly a mine pit. This campground does not have showers.

    Features

    • No pets allowed

    Hiking trails:

    • Citrus C Loop is 16.9 miles.
    • Citrus D Loop is 19.4 miles.

    No alcohol allowed

    Facilities

    • 13 non-electric campsites with water, picnic table and fire ring

    Restrooms (no showers)

    • Youth group camp area.
    • Reservations required. Call (352) 797-4140.
    • Reservation required for ALL campsites. Call (352) 797-4140.
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Ross Prairie Campground
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    5.

    Ross Prairie Campground

    12 Reviews
    23 Photos
    34 Saves
    Hernando, Florida

    Ross Prairie Trailhead and Campground

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $22 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Nature's Resort
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    6.

    Nature's Resort

    15 Reviews
    20 Photos
    87 Saves
    Homosassa, Florida
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Griffin State Park Campground
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    7.

    Lake Griffin State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    84 Photos
    96 Saves
    Fruitland Park, Florida

    The park's 40 campsites, including seven pull-through sites, accommodate tents, trailers or motorized campers.

    Campsites 1, 2 and 27 are designated accessible sites with concrete pads and accessible fire rings. Campsites 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 have sewer connections. Most campsites are shaded and well-buffered. Each site includes water, electricity, a picnic table and campfire grill. Maximum RV length is 40 feet. A dump station is available. Showers, restrooms and laundry facilities in the center of the campground are accessible. Well-behaved pets are allowed in the campground in accordance with our Pet Policy.

    The campground restrooms may close for short periods to accommodate our cleaning crew. Also, our park is located directly off U.S. Highway 441, so some highway noise is inevitable. We apologize for any inconvenience. A playground and a boat launch are located in the park. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. Lake Griffin also offers the Bedtime Story Camper Lending Library of picture books for campers ages four to nine. Ask at the ranger station about checking out a book.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $18 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Salt Springs Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Salt Springs Recreation Area
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    8.

    Salt Springs Recreation Area

    55 Reviews
    167 Photos
    579 Saves
    Salt Springs, Florida

    Overview

    Salt Springs Recreation Area is one the recreational jewels of the Ocala National Forest, with a spectacular natural mineral spring that gives the area its name. Plenty of outdoor activities keep campers and day-use visitors busy, including swimming in the springs, fishing, snorkeling, hiking and boating. Salt Springs is located between the St. Johns and Ocklawaha Rivers, 35 miles east of Ocala, Florida. The national forest spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River, and protects the world's largest, contiguous sand pine scrub forest.

    Recreation

    The natural springs, nearby Lake George and many surrounding rivers and streams provide ample opportunity for water recreation. Anglers can try a good fishing spot on Salt Springs Run, downstream of the swimming area, boat ramp and marina. Boat rentals are nearby. For those who wish to explore on land, the facility has basketball courts and a horseshoe pit. Hikers have easy access to the Bear Swamp Trail and a segment of the 1,400-mile Florida National Scenic Trail.

    Facilities

    The natural springs, nearby Lake George and many surrounding rivers and streams provide ample opportunity for water recreation. Anglers can try a good fishing spot on Salt Springs Run, downstream of the swimming area, boat ramp and marina. Boat rentals are nearby. For those who wish to explore on land, the facility has basketball courts and a horseshoe pit. Hikers have easy access to the Bear Swamp Trail and a segment of the 1,400-mile Florida National Scenic Trail.

    Natural Features

    The semi-tropical region gives the campground a mixture of pines and palms, with lush greenery and warm temperatures. Within the recreation area, a natural spring rises from cracks deep within the earth. The presence of potassium, magnesium and sodium salts give the waters a slight salinity - hence the name Salt Springs.

    Nearby Attractions

    Salt Springs is very close to Lake George, a great fishing destination.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $34 - $65 / night

  • 9.

    Whimcycle Trail Resort At Santos

    8 Reviews
    32 Photos
    42 Saves
    Belleview, Florida

    We are located in a secluded area bordering The Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway in Ocala, Florida. The Santos area of the park is home to the Florida National Scenic Hiking Trail, top mountain bike trails, a 16 mile paved trail for road riding, and extensive equestrian trails.

    We have full RV hook-ups and furnished daily rental cabins. We're close to businesses that provide kayaking, zip lining, and horse back riding adventures.

    Check out a video about our campground here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9KBlEDblg4

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $46 - $188 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from B's Marina & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from B's Marina & Campground
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    10.

    B's Marina & Campground

    7 Reviews
    5 Photos
    44 Saves
    Yankeetown, Florida

    Quite mom and pop old Florida campground on the withlachochee river in Yankeetown Fl.  28 camp site 28 boat slips tiki boat rental kayak rentals. lots fun fun and relaxing.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
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Recent Cabin Reviews In Hernando

322 Reviews of 60 Hernando Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Black Prong Equestrian Village
    June 30, 2024

    Black Prong Equestrian Village

    Great Place

    Stayed here for 4 nights and really enjoyed it. Large paver sites with plenty of space. Beautiful horse farm setting. Pool and amenities were awesome. Can’t wait to come back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Encore Crystal Isles
    June 23, 2024

    Encore Crystal Isles

    No booking possible

    You have to get called back, not working with international numbers. Form on website won’t solve the captcha.

    Sometimes automating everything is stupid.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs State Park Campground
    June 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Encore Clerbrook
    June 11, 2024

    Encore Clerbrook

    Villa/Cabin

    The cabin was very clean & spacious. Staff were friendly & helpful. Very convenient to shopping & restaurants.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs State Park Campground
    June 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Twin Lakes Fish Camp
    June 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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Griffin State Park Campground
    June 1, 2024

    Lake Griffin State Park Campground

    Deer flies and no lake

    Was there 5/20. Not much privacy, other campers close. The deer, yellow flies ate me alive, even with heavy duty bug spray. Not on the lake, so no breeze. Have to take a boat on Dead River to see the lake. Neighbors were loud and fighting well past midnight. The famous oak tree is up front by highway. Was a nightmare. Left early.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park
    May 23, 2024

    Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park

    Nice RV park especially for extended stays

    Arrived after hours, and a welcome packet was waiting for us. FHU, corner site with gravel and shade. Saw lots of birds and bunnies. We were in town to visit family. Lots of full timers, but they were all friendly. Didn’t have our dog with us, but lots of dogs at this park. Pool looked amazing big and screened, but didn’t use. Lots of local attractions, restaurants, and shops. Many Kayak launch areas at Crystal River Parks, however we did a tour guide with a clear kayak rental. Get Up and Go Kayak, approx $160 for few hours, great experience and a beautiful area to sightsee. Laid back community and somewhat artsy!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Encore Crystal Isles
    May 21, 2024

    Encore Crystal Isles

    Rv park in a Good location~great pool !

    FHU, gravel site. The sites Very close together and guests pull in all around your site and park their boats, cars, trucks, golf carts. Luckily, we only stayed a weekend. Lots of full time residents. The dog park is big, Pool house, jacuzzi and pool are large and clean. There were activities planned for the kids which was fun! There are tennis courts, which we didn’t use. The playground has many different play areas and was tidy. There are lots of area attractions and a beach with a designated swimming area at the end of the road. If we had come off season, it would have been great. The swing and pond, behind our RV, was a nice touch for our puppy and granddaughter.

  • Camper-submitted photo from The Grand Oaks RV Resort
    May 4, 2024

    The Grand Oaks RV Resort

    Nice, quiet, well maintained, spacious CG

    We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 10 for 3 days in late April. The CG is very clean, well maintained. Most of the sites are fairly well spaced, particularly for a private CG. The CG host is very friendly and helpful. The property is expansive. The CG roads are paved and the pads are concrete.   

    AT&T coverage was ok, with 5 bars of 5G+ service and speeds up to 5 MB/s. Parts of the CG have a few trees, particularly near the entrance where ours was, but most sites deeper in the CG are open. We did have line-of-site to the DISH satellites and did have a clear view north, so Starlink was awesome, with speeds up to 53 MB/s.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs State Park Campground
    April 25, 2024

    Silver Springs State Park Campground

    Amazing Place

    This campground is nice the sites are nice sized and level. The campground is not located at the head springs where the glass bottom boats are and kayak rentals. This makes it even better. The campground is quiet. It's a 15 minute drive to the head springs. 

    We had our own Kayaks so we put in at the head springs and paddled down to the campground. It's a 2 to 2 1/2 hour trip or more because of all the beautiful landscape and the wildlife. At the campground exit to get out of the river you have to have wheels to transport the kayaks back to the parking lot. It's about a 1 mile hike pulling the kayak.

    You can also do a longer trip an paddle further to Rays Wayside. It's less busy paddling that part of the river. You will need to leave a vehicle parked at Rays Wayside to get back to the headsprings. There is a company for $10 per person that will pick you up there and brings you back. Silver Springs charges $55 per person. 

    I was in site 53 and there are trails you can hike from behind many of the campsites. There is a cracker house village and a great museum with artifacts and giant skeletons of big creatures. Lots of fossils and arrowheads. The Museum is only open on weekends.

    The bath houses are very clean and if cold out nice hot heaters. There is a washer and dryer at the bath houses too.

    They sell firewood and ice at the campground. You use a QR code scanner to purchase it. The wood is nice and burns like wood should.

    I went to Silver springs as a kid and always thought of it as a tourist trap. I never had a desire to camp there yet I will say I have changed my mind and have already booked for next year. 

    Florida residents have a one month booking advantage which started this past January. If your a Florida senior resident you get 1/2 off the price. The campsite hang tag gets you into the headspring for free. 

    The park is nice I will visit again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mary’s Fish Camp
    March 31, 2024

    Mary’s Fish Camp

    Rv connection

    Good place but only bad thing is power connection on boxes they have melted plugs I wouldn’t connect to it but other than that’s it’s a very good place I would of stood longer if that issue was fixed but never fixed it

  • Camper-submitted photo from The Cove Pub Campground
    January 22, 2024

    The Cove Pub Campground

    Beware of unfair cancellation policy

    Beware, their cancelation policy is very unique and unfair. They will keep all your money then book the site again. They should rename their park“Double Dip RV Rip Off”.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs State Park Campground
    November 1, 2023

    Silver Springs State Park Campground

    Large gravel sites

    Large gravel sites with a nice amount of trees and foliage between sites. Bathhouse on our loop was excellent with plenty of hot water. Museum only open to public on weekends.

  • Camper-submitted photo from The Cove Pub Campground
    October 27, 2023

    The Cove Pub Campground

    Lovely place

    Stayed here for 2 nights. A little pricey at $55/night but had some unique amenities. Water, electric, and sewer all great. Very clean, well manicured sites, mostly shady. Park was landscaped beautifully, felt like an old Florida lodge. Staff very friendly and stayed out of site. Offered free kayak usage, and airboat rentals. The Wi-Fi was the best I’ve ever had at any camping park. I got 2-3 bars of Consumer Cellular. Great little pub on site..had one of the best burgers and fries ever! It’s popular with locals but never got loud or rowdy. Felt very safe.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hide-A-Way Harbor RV Park
    October 1, 2023

    Hide-A-Way Harbor RV Park

    Hidden Gem Discovered at Hide-A-Way Harbor

    Maybe they choose the name of this RV enclave because they were either actively hiding from the rest of the known world or due to its location, was hidden from (nearly) plain sight. Whatever the thinking, I’m glad to have discovered this little waterfront gem in central Florida’s Astatula, a small hamlet located right on Lake Harris. While there’s a handful of manufactured homes on this site, there is a vibrant RV community with a decent number of open slots available when we stopped by. 

    Sadly, for my tent camping brethren, there’s no spots here to set up camp for the night (see below for other nearby options). But if you have an RV, Hide-A-Way has lots of options from canal-facing, off-water, lakeview and my most favorite, lakefront. From an amenities standpoint, all RV slots offer full-service water, sewage and 50 / 30 amp electric (and 100 amp capability for luxe motorcoaches) hook-ups, designated trash dump, isolated marina with protected covered 18’ boat slips / launch, laundr-O-mat, fairly decent restroom and shower facilities, on-site ice dispenser, freezer, change machine and vending machines for snacks and sodas. The greatest amenity here though is the fairly new and well-maintained (minus all the spider webs) fishing pier with its covered pavilion – perfect for a day of dropping a line or having a waterfront picnic. 

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) Get yourself on Lake Harris for some excellent fishing, boating and kayaking. Further afield, I also recommend these lakes as well: Beauclaire, Ola and Carlton; (2) If you miss the hum and drum of civilization, in less than 30 minutes you can be walking among the well-heeled on the cobblestone streets of Mount Dora where there is no shortage of art galleries, restaurants and boutiques to choose from; (3) In the event that you have not heard of one of Florida’s greatest treasures – its natural springs – then I recommend you check out a few of the springs that are nearby, such as Kelly Springs and renowned Wekiwa Springs; (4) If you are looking for a nice place for good grub and a few suds, then check-out Cross Roads 561 Grill & Music Bar with typical bar food, live music with waterfront views - and you can walk it from this camping outpost, which may be the best part!; and (5) If you are tent camping, then the hard concrete of Fisherman’s Cove simply won’t do, so I would suggest you drive less than 30 minutes from here where you will find a true campground paradise that will have you casting lines in some of the most pristine fresh water lakes, hoisting hammocks from live ancient Oaks dripping with Spanish Moss all with a lakefront vista that cannot be beat – Trimble Park Campground (read my review on TheDyrt for more specific details about this gem). 

    Happy Camping!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ross Prairie Campground
    September 4, 2023

    Ross Prairie Campground

    Beautiful little campground, lots of trails

    Only 14 spaces, so very small, but nice. Lots of space between sites. Lots of Hike, bike horse trails are very nice and easy to navigate. Very clean bathroom/showers. The only negative is that it's not far from the raid, you can hear the traffic and it's somewhat busy.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs State Park Campground
    August 1, 2023

    Silver Springs State Park Campground

    Old Florida Feeling

    Just a beautiful state park, with that old Florida feel. The sites are big and have plenty of space between them. The the park staff we interacted with were very friendly and informative. The glass bottom boat tour is an absolute must, we had such a wonderful time and the boat captain had lots of interesting information. We have a 4 year old and a 10 year old and they both really enjoyed the boat tour also.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mary’s Fish Camp
    July 15, 2023

    Mary’s Fish Camp

    Small no frills campground

    Not organized sites just all over : no order or pattern Somewhat level sites with graveled surface Water and electric but no sewer or place close to dump tanks Small old toilet sink bathroom behind main building/residence Shower is outside and very primitive Not allowed in office : noting in there but private residence. Picture of front office is very deceiving as it looks like cosy building to hang out at: but no deal:not allowed there Not worth the $43 cost for what you get

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Griffin State Park Campground
    June 10, 2023

    Lake Griffin State Park Campground

    Small and Nice

    PROS 

    Dark sky friendly-no street lights in campground 

    100% gravel site 

    Metal fire ring with cooking grate 

    Moveable wood and metal picnic table 

    2 hook lantern pole 

    Security gate that closed at dusk with code provided for entrance 

    Some privacy from neighbors 

    Coin washers/dryers at the campground bathhouse 

    3 bars T-MOBILE 

    CONS 

    No senior or military discount 

    No campground WIFI 

    Site 11 very unlevel 

    Gravel roads to and thru campground 

    Tight campground road 

    Horrible traffic noise from US 441

  • Camper-submitted photo from Salt Springs Recreation Area
    June 10, 2023

    Salt Springs Recreation Area

    Immaculate Wind Tunnel (see video)

    PROS

    A camp host came to our site immediately after we unhitched to advise that our one tow vehicle tire on the grass will get us a $250 fine from US Forest Service officer. Funny, we never ever saw a USFS officer patrolling the campground. 

    Entrance gates closed at 8pm requiring code to enter 

    Immaculately maintained park. A small army of maintenance staff always working. Even one night at 930pm in the bathroom. 

    Saved $156 with America the Beautiful pass 

    Site 32 shady 

    Asphalt parking pad surrounded with sandy gravel 

    Moveable metal picnic table 

    Pedestal BBQ grill 

    High sided metal fire ring with 2 unremovable cooking grates 

    One hook lantern pole 

    Campfire wood for sale at registration office 

    No street lights in campground so good dark sky viewing if neighbors have their rig lights off which most nights they were lit up which also lit up surrounding campsites 

    Able to get T-MOBILE signal on our T-MOBILE WIFI device 

    Many squirrels ate from our hand 

    CONS 

    In 8 days never saw a USFD vehicle drive thru the campground

    $8 fee to make on-line reservations 

    Site 32 not level 

    Absolutely no privacy from any other site 

    In 20 degree exterior temperatures, both campground bathhouses had windows open, whole house fans operating in full capacity and ceiling fans operating on high. Obvious park maintenance does NOT want anyone taking a shower when interior bathhouse temperatures were in the 30s and the bathhouse was a freezing wind tunnel! It was even difficult using the toilet. 

    Loud and rowdy campers all weekend long—day and night. Quiet hours not enforced

    Highway 19 traffic noise 

    USFD clearing project on east side of campground. Heavy equipment noise for 9 straight hours day after day!!! 

    No notice water outage for 2 hours 

    No park WiFi 

    No T-MOBILE cell service 

    No public phone for emergency calls

  • Camper-submitted photo from Withlacoochee River Park
    May 24, 2023

    Withlacoochee River Park

    Quiet campground

    We camped in the wooded RV area Saturday - Monday late May and we had the place nearly to ourselves! Loved our site (10) it was big and wooded/shaded. Bathrooms were nice. Liked that you can get to all of the trails right from the campground. Employees were nice and helpful. Great quiet stay!



Guide to Hernando

Camping near Hernando, Florida, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Explore the springs: Check out the stunning natural springs at Alexander Springs Recreation Area. One visitor mentioned, "The spring is walking distance from the campground - we saw turtles, otters, and many fish while swimming in the spring."
  • Kayaking and paddling: The Silver Springs State Park Campground is perfect for kayaking. A camper shared, "We had our own kayaks so we put in at the head springs and paddled down to the campground."
  • Hiking trails: Enjoy the scenic trails at Lake Louisa State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "There are lots of trails to hike, but it was so hot when we were there we did not do any but the river trail."

What campers like

What you should know

  • Limited hookups: Some campgrounds, like Alexander Springs Recreation Area, do not offer electric or water hookups. A visitor noted, "For the price, no electric or water hookups and the facilities were not well maintained."
  • Noise levels: Campgrounds can get noisy, especially during busy weekends. One camper at Juniper Springs Recreation Area said, "Over Thanksgiving weekend it got pretty noisy due to one large multi-site group."
  • Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife sightings. A camper at Manatee Springs State Park Campground shared, "The springs are amazing and full of wildlife."

Tips for camping with families

  • Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of activities for kids. One family at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground mentioned, "There are so many sites and yes there are people around but there’s serious vegetation between all the sites that you have plenty of privacy."
  • Pack snacks: Keep snacks handy for the kids while exploring. A camper at Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground noted, "We didn’t want to leave at the end of our trip."
  • Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. One reviewer at Hillsborough River State Park Campground said, "There is a huge pool but it was closed for renovations."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Lake Louisa State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites have picnic tables and a fire ring."
  • Be aware of road conditions: Some campgrounds have narrow roads. A camper at Silver Springs State Park Campground noted, "The roads in the campground are a little narrow so maneuvering a larger rig might take some time."
  • Bring extra supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A camper at Manatee Springs State Park Campground shared, "Publix is less than 5 minutes of you forget something."

Camping around Hernando, Florida, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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