Best RV Parks & Resorts near Lake City, FL

Lake City RV Resort provides full hookup sites with water, sewer, and electric connections for motorhomes and travel trailers. The resort features paved roads and sites with concrete pads that accommodate larger RVs. Moonshine Acres RV Park, located near Fort White, offers 50-amp electrical service, water hookups, and sewer connections on well-maintained sites without significant tree coverage. Hart Springs Park includes both 30-amp and 50-amp electrical options with water and sewer hookups for RVs of various sizes. Island Oaks RV Resort features pull-through sites with full hookups and is designed to accommodate big rigs. "The roads and sites are paved. The wifi is not bad, but no cable TV if that is important. The staff is nice. Grounds are kept up well."

Throughout the Lake City area, RV parks typically remain open year-round with varying seasonal rates. Cell service quality differs between locations, with some parks offering WiFi access that ranges from basic to premium speeds. Most RV parks in the region provide sanitary dump stations, though availability of propane filling services is limited. Pet policies generally allow dogs with designated pet areas at several parks. Proximity to Interstate 10 makes Lake City a convenient stopping point for RVs traveling through northern Florida. During peak winter months, advance reservations are recommended as many snowbirds utilize these parks. A review noted that "Right next to I-10. Extremely convenient. Exceptionally clean facilities with strong focus on sanitation. Heavily shaded under tall pines. Easy and close 20,30,50 hookups, water and sewer."

Best RV Sites Near Lake City, Florida (106)

    1. Moonshine Acres RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Fort White, FL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (833) 744-6378

    $50 - $65 / night

    "No tree coverage or shade, but a nice site. Full hook up & well maintained. Campground is new & facilities look like it. Well maintained & the sites are all well manicured."

    "Site 19 has great privacy and view of woods. Only 2 miles from Itchetucknee. Would’ve been better if playground was a bit more present for littles. Very tiny setup."

    2. Lake City RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Lake City, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 752-0830

    "It was our pleasure and privilege to stay with Lake City RV Resort."

    "Had a very level and nice site with plenty of room for our 32' Motorhome towing a 20' trailer. Wifi was great. Cable had good reception."

    3. Camping out in Country

    2 Reviews
    Fort White, FL
    23 miles
    +1 (386) 406-4854

    $30 - $40 / night

    "Located in the country and off the beaten path, be sure to have everything you need before you arrive. All sites are beautiful. The bath house is clean and maintained...water is hot."

    4. Kelly's RV Park

    1 Review
    White Springs, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 397-2616

    "Very friendly staff. Free wifi. To stream you will need to purchase wifi. Just 99 cents a day. The nearby preserve is beautiful with nice hiking/biking trails."

    5. Hart Springs Park

    20 Reviews
    Fanning Springs, FL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 463-3444

    $35 - $250 / night

    "Camp Ground Review: The Hart Spring has one of the largest swimming area with year-round 72-degree Fahrenheit water temperatures."

    "It’s our go to place near some of our favorite Florida Springs when they are not available. This park is clean and well maintained with a swimming pool."

    6. Camp Clear Riverfront RV with Boat Dock

    2 Reviews
    Fort White, FL
    20 miles
    +1 (904) 612-0850

    $100 / night

    "The facilities were well cared for and well-maintained. Water and electric worked great and the view is spectacular. Highly recommend."

    "We tubed the lower portion of the Ichetucknee with the included access to the neighborhoods private park entrance and pickup. Kayaking up river to sunbeam spring was awesome."

    7. Sharrah's RV Park

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    Lake City, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 288-4968

    $60 / night

    8. Island Oaks RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Sanderson, FL
    30 miles
    Website

    $60 - $79 / night

    "Everything we could hope for; private sites, extra large super-sites, pull-through, back-in, fishing lake, swimming lake, swimming pool, sports courts, dog park, pub and poolside cafe and restaurant, miles"

    "We just purchased our 33’ Salem travel trailer and we used Island Oaks as our shakedown trip. Honestly, its going to be hard to top this first trip."

    9. Long Branch Rest & Ride RV & Horse Park

    1 Review
    Suwannee, FL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 205-9371

    "We were heading westward down the very long straight eastward-westward line that is Highway 10, which connects the first coast of Florida in Jacksonville to the complete opposite side of the state in Pensacola"

    10. Palm RV Park

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    Lake Butler, FL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 339-4051
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RV Park Reviews near Lake City, FL

655 Reviews of 106 Lake City Campgrounds


  • W
    May. 20, 2021

    Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Campground

    Awesome campground and facilities!

    We stayed here a couple of years ago while visiting family and friends in Lake City, about 20 miles away.  I was very impressed with the facilities, very clean and well kept.  Site 19 is a long pull through with plenty of room for a big rig and tow vehicle.  Picnic table and fire ring available.  Beautiful trees with Spanish moss give the park that old Florida feel.  This is Florida, so expect humidity and some bugs.  Not a lot of breeze at our site but very shady.  Staff was very courteous and helpful, work campers rode by occasionally and would carry off trash if needed.  There is a nice museum and camp store/gift shop onsite also.  Cell service was good, didn't try the tv.  There is no big stores nearby, just a Dollar General in White Springs near the entrance.  Definitely a thumbs up.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 5, 2024

    Santa Fe Palms RV Resort

    Well-Laid Out RV Oasis on Edge of Gatorville

    Should you find yourself anywhere near the home of The Gators here in landlocked Gainesville, then the location of Santa Fe Palms RV Resort itself will be one of its greatest assets. Located NW of town, you will find yourself just far enough away from the noise, traffic and otherwise mayhem that surrounds the college town atmosphere of UF. That said, you’ll also be close enough that just a short 10 minute drive will place you within proximity to just about anything you might want or need, from restaurants and bars, to city parks, retail store fronts as well as big box retailers and shopping malls … as well as of course, the University of Florida itself.

    As for this RV resort in particular, I always have to question places that use the term 'resort' in the first place – but here at Santa Fe, they really do live up to the word ‘resort.’ Apart from discovering a seemingly newly-built and certainly very well-maintained outdoor encampment perfect for your RV or 5th Wheel parking pleasure, you'll also enjoy all of the various amenities that indeed makes this roadside campground really feel like an RV resort community in full swing. In all there’s some 115, mostly diagonal, slots to chose from that offer 30 amp, 50 amp back-in or 50 amp pull-through sites, charging $65, $75 and $85 respectively, which IMHO is (especially for the area you currently find yourself in) slightly more expensive than expected.

    With higher prices, expectations rise, but I found Santa Fe Palms delivers, offering not only a premium experience, but one packed with tons of amenities, including: high-speed fiber optic WiFi, beautiful lanai patio complete with several tables, chairs and sun umbrellas that sit alongside a very generous heated in-ground swimming pool, fitness room, pickleball court as well as a laundr-O-mat and restroom / shower facilities. All sites have full hook-ups featuring electric with various amp options, water and sewage, while there’s a good amount of sites that have pull-through options where the others will have back-in. The paved roads that run throughout this place are grade A perfect and perhaps the best feature of the entire place is the top-notch gate access and security surrounding the entire perimeter. There’s even a spacious doggie park in the NW corner of Santa Fe to take your pooch for a stroll. Lastly, the main building where you would also check-in at features work stations as well as a small shop where you can buy sundries and snacks.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) Unless your idea of a great hike is walking around in circles within the perimeter of Santa Fe Palms RV Resort, I would highly suggest a trek to nearby Buck Bay Flatwood Preserve, which is just due northeast of this spot where you’ll walk / drive due east to the Circle K and then take the country road due north about a ¼ mile before you reach this spot; (2) If you are coming with either a canoe or kayak, the best place to drop anchor is Newmans Lake, which you will be able to access at a number of places, although I strongly recommend Palm Pointe Park, but if too busy, just due south is Earl P Powers Park, where both of these locations have excellent boat launches; (3) When you grow weary of trying to conjure up that next meal from the depths of your onboard mini-fridge fridge or roto-molded, bear-proof Cordova cooler and want to check out some of the local fare, there’s a handful of no-frills options, but hey, life is short, so I’ll let your GPS help you find those spots and instead, I’ll recommend 'don’t miss options' like Satchell’s for the best pizza in town with an Instagram-worthy backdrop; and (4) Should you want to hit the links, nearby Santa Fe Palms RV Resort is Ironwood Golf Club, which is decent, not amazing, but gets the job done.

    Happy Camping!

  • Teresa S.
    Oct. 9, 2021

    Suwannee River Bend RV Park

    Suwannee Superb

    Staff: respectful, informative and available

    Sites: Clean; limestone gravel with concrete patios on most; premium waterfront sites with decks; newer hookups; big rig friendly with many pull through sites, lots of trees.

    Extras: Club house, boat ramp, ice machine, small child gym set, dog wash, dog run, boat slips.

  • Kandi G.
    Sep. 3, 2018

    Suwannee River State Park Campground

    Wonderful option for tent or rv camping

    Electric and water hook ups. Camping sites are large enough for 2 tents. Shaded well. There’s a decent boat ramp with over flow parking for the truck and trailer. Great for kayaking and Small boating. Trails are great for hiking and a few for mountain biking. Neat cemetery back in the grass lands near ranger station, lots of tortoises to see. Pet friendly for domestic pets. Ranger station was very helpful and knowledgeable about trails for longer distance biking. Wood for sale. Hot water bath house as well. Site has picnic tables. Very clean area.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2023

    Starke-Gainesville NE KOA

    Roadside Fabricated Camping

    Alright, it’s KOA, so if a fabricated outdoor ‘camping moment’ is what you are after and don’t mind the concocted grounds you are on and want an easy-breezy no frills outing underneath the stars you will encounter, then the KOA pitstop located in Starke (NE of Gainesville) has you covered. You’ll find this commercially-produced camping outpost right off the worn pavement of highway 301, which runs right through north central Florida is easy to find, conveniently sandwiched between the Murray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership to the south and the Tractor Supply Co due north (but don’t worry, there’s also an IHOP right across the street, completing this concrete jungle campground adventure). 

    This camping depot is too well organized for my taste and has over 100 slots perfect for the RV and trailer parking crowd, 5 spots for tent campers (unfortunately, nearest the highway – so bring your earplugs!) along with 2 cabins and 2 studio lodges. The standard RV slots are on Elm, Oak, Pine, Maple and Hickory, while the more premium sites are located on Walnut, Chestnut, Magnolia and Spruce. Big Birch lane separates coach class camping from first class – but hey, we’re all out in nature, so is there really a divide? 

    Amenities? And while this KOA is older and battle-worn more than most of the other properties I have driven by, this also has a ton of amenities, including: a heated pool, complete with lounge chairs and sun umbrellas, community fire pit, game room, dog parks(one for bigger breed and one for small pups), horse shoe pit, shuffleboard, playground and swings, sandbox, propane filling station, picnic tables, bocce ball, designated trash and recycling bins, nature trails, WiFi, Cable / TV as well as full RV hook-ups including water, sewage and electric (30 / 50 amp). For anyone that is in need of anything they may have forgotten or run out of (like all KOA’s) there’s a mini-mart on-premise that has ice, wood, sodas and just about anything else you could think of (and for anything they don’t have, there’s a Walmart and Ace Hardware so close you could just walk to either). And don’t worry if by chance you forgot your RV, trailer or tent – if you are in need of somewhere to call home for the night, this KOA has you covered as they rent a few studio lodges and rustic cabins. 

    Insider’s Tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you are on the look-out for a REAL camping experience and don’t want to settle for this KOA manufactured experience … then don’t. There are options! Within a 30 minute drive of here, I would recommend Mike Roess Gold Head Brand State Park, which is simply FANTASTIC and provides more than 5 different campgrounds from primitive to RV-heavy and everything in-between; (2) When you get tired of foraging for the next meal from your onboard RV cooler, then head into the town of Starke for some local grub, wherein I highly recommend anything from the ‘Swamp Things’ portion of the menu at Cedar River Seafood, where afterwards you can finish the meal off with a scoop of the cold stuff at nearby Strickland’s; and (3) If you are looking to experience some of the best nature in the area, be sure to check out either Camp Chowenwaw Park and Black Creek Park and Trail, both conveniently located just due northeast of KOA Starke/ NE Gainesville. 

    Happy Camping!

  • Meandering Life
    Feb. 1, 2019

    Dogwood Campground — O'Leno State Park

    Lovely, older state park

    The roads and campsites are a bit narrow since this was built long ago before big rigs, but we didn’t have any trouble navigating with our 30’ travel trailer. The campsites are relatively level and have beautiful trees and scenery. There’s a good bit of distance between you and your neighbor which is always nice. The campsites have electricity and water and there is a dump station on-site. We only stayed a few days in January 2019 to visit some friends in the Gainesville area, but would love to come back to explore the area more. Easy access to the park and to Gainesville. We had good internet service for AT&T and Verizon. From the park, you can see the Santa Fe River flow below the ground to the Santa Fe sink. Overall, it was a very nice state park and we will definitely stay again.

  • G
    Jul. 16, 2020

    Island Oaks RV Resort

    Florida's newest RV Resort coming Spring 2021

    Everything we could hope for; private sites, extra large super-sites, pull-through, back-in, fishing lake, swimming lake, swimming pool, sports courts, dog park, pub and poolside cafe and restaurant, miles of walking trails and conservation area. We are happy campers, can't wait for spring.

  • Robert L.
    Jul. 12, 2020

    Cary State Forest Campground

    Great for overnight stopping.

    Nice concret pad that was very level. Sites are roomy. TAKE BUG REPELLENT... MOSQUITOES ARE BAD. Electric and water hookups with a sanitary dump station. This was a perfect stopping point on our way to the southwest coast of Florida as it was directly on our travel path and very reasonable in pricing. We will definitely remember this Campground and use it in the future due to convenience.

  • S
    Apr. 16, 2021

    Moonshine Acres RV Park

    New campground with great amenities

    Stayed on site 115. No tree coverage or shade, but a nice site. Full hook up & well maintained. Campground is new & facilities look like it. Well maintained & the sites are all well manicured. An off leash dog park, 24hr rec room, general store, and restroom facilities. Would definitely recommend if in the area.


Guide to Lake City

Near Lake City, Florida, RV campers and tent enthusiasts find diverse camping options within a subtropical climate zone receiving approximately 54 inches of rainfall annually. The area sits at around 200 feet above sea level and serves as a gateway to natural springs that maintain a consistent 72-degree water temperature year-round. Camping opportunities range from primitive tent sites to full-service RV parks with varying levels of amenities.

What to Do

Springs exploration: Hart Springs Park offers access to refreshing waters perfect for swimming during hot months. "The campground is about a 15 minute walk away from the springs on a well cleared and marked trail through the woods," notes one visitor. The park features "a ½ mile-long boardwalk along the springs and the Suwannee River."

Kayaking and canoeing: Camp Clear Riverfront RV with Boat Dock provides direct water access for paddling adventures. "We tubed the lower portion of the Ichetucknee with the included access to the neighborhoods private park entrance and pickup. Kayaking up river to sunbeam spring was awesome. We saw turtles and otters then deer and stars at night," reports one camper.

Horseback riding trails: Equestrian campers can take advantage of Long Branch Rest & Ride RV & Horse Park, which features "tons of hiking, biking and riding trails" according to reviews. The park also offers "brand new horse paddocks with individual stalls" and three different paddock sizes to accommodate various equestrian needs.

What Campers Like

Private, spacious sites: At Camping out in Country, campers appreciate the layout. "Sites are large, shaded, and spread out," notes one review. Another mentions the campground has a "duck pond and animals, dogs roam free, but are friendly and well behaved."

Family-friendly amenities: Many campers choose Island Oaks RV Resort for its extensive recreation options. "Tons of amenities and lots of activities for the kids and full bar for the adults," shares one visitor. The resort features "a refreshing heated swimming pool, a hot tub, and a well-stocked general store where I could purchase everything from snacks to RV supplies."

Natural surroundings: Campers value the peaceful settings available at several parks. "This park is super clean & friendly. The tents have a/c & fridge. The bed was comfy & sheets were so soft. The rec hall was fun with games and juke box. The spring was a mile away," notes a visitor to Moonshine Acres RV Park.

What You Should Know

Seasonal considerations: During peak winter months, many RV parks fill with seasonal visitors. "Would stay here every time traveling from south FL to the panhandle. Will try staying for a few nights to explore the area of Jacksonville on next trip north," notes a Lake City RV Resort visitor.

Facility limitations: Some campgrounds have restricted amenities or services. At Camping out in Country, a review mentions "Located in the country and off the beaten path, be sure to have everything you need before you arrive... No frills. Not 'modern'. Hosts are down to earth, friendly and accommodating."

Site configurations: Several RV parks have specific layout challenges. At Island Oaks RV Resort, a camper notes: "When they designed the park, the hook ups are on the wrong side of the spots. We needed 50 feet and our friends 80 feet of sewage hook ups! The sewer connection is not sink and does not drain properly."

Tips for Camping with Families

Water recreation options: Families should consider campgrounds with swimming access. "Come here in the summer when it's good swimming weather! The springs here are gorgeous and the swimming area is large," advises a Hart Springs Park camper.

Activity planning: For families seeking entertainment beyond swimming, Island Oaks RV Resort offers diverse options. One visitor reports: "They had a great playground for kids... They also have a variety of paddle boats and kayaks around for free use. During the summer months, they have a floating obstacle course."

Campsite selection: When camping with children, site location matters. A visitor to Island Oaks notes: "The sites at the back are REALLY far from any amenity and I would not stay there unless you have a golf cart."

Tips from RVers

Extension cord needs: Several RV parks near Lake City require additional equipment. For Island Oaks RV Resort, one RVer advises: "When we first stayed but I chalked that up to a teaching lesson. Now I have 30 amp extension and a longer 50 amp power cord."

Site selection: For optimal comfort, carefully choose your site location. At Moonshine Acres RV Park, a reviewer recommends: "Site 19 has great privacy and view of woods. Only 2 miles from Itchetucknee. Would've been better if playground was a bit more present for littles."

Mobile connectivity: Internet access varies across rv parks in the Lake City, Florida area. One camper at Camping out in Country notes: "Barely any cell signal, wifi provided." Meanwhile, at Island Oaks, a visitor reports: "They do provide WIFI but from my experience, it was not too reliable and we opted for using our mobile hotspot. We have AT&T, the 5G signal was great."

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