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    Crazy 8 Ranch provides horse-friendly camping facilities near Quincy, Florida with water and electric hookups. The property operates primarily as an animal rescue ranch with 21 horses on site. RV campers have access to drinking water, electricity, trash service, and basic toilet facilities. The ranch offers guided trail rides in the adjacent state park for campers interested in exploring the area on horseback. Overnight guests often feed carrots and apples to the resident horses, which creates a unique interactive experience not found at standard campgrounds.

    Located 40 minutes from Quincy, Florida Caverns State Park features equestrian campsites alongside its traditional camping areas. The park maintains designated horse-friendly sites with appropriate spacing for trailers and equipment. Riders access several miles of trails directly from the campground, allowing for extended exploration of the surrounding woodland terrain. The park's natural features include limestone caves, spring-fed creeks, and varied topography unusual for Florida. Horse owners typically bring their own containment systems as the park does not provide permanent corrals. The rough access road requires cautious driving when arriving with horse trailers, particularly after rain when conditions can deteriorate.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Quincy (5)

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      1. Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites — Lake Talquin State Forest

      4.0(2)10mi from Quincy3 sitesTents

      "Three wonderful loop trails 2 primitive camp sites and a great view through the trees."

      "Fetch your own water from the lake. No modern amenities. Brilliant view of Lake Talquin, right on the water. Thickly treed so hanging hammocks and bear lines was no problem."

      from $9 - $18 / night

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      2. Crazy 8 Ranch

      4.0(1)11mi from QuincyRVs, Tents

      "At the time we were there (8/14/20) she had 21 horses, a Bantam rooster, two pot bellied pigs (one that looks pregnant), a pregnant goat, a bull and a dairy cow (also pregnant ) and three dogs; one if"

      from $10 - $30 / night

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      3. Blue Hole Campground — Florida Caverns State Park

      4.6(35)43mi from Quincy33 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "My husband and I were pleasantly surprised at our stay at Florida Caverns State Park. Although not a huge cavern such as Carlsbad or Mammoth, Florida Caverns did not disappoint."

      "Really enjoyed getting into this Florida gem and enjoying surrounds. Great place for a stopover in this area of Florida. Even a little rain didn't stop the fun."

      from $20 / night

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      4. Newport Park Campground

      4.2(10)35mi from QuincyCabins, Glamping

      "This is the area where Tarzan was filmed and located across the street from St Marks State Park and on the St Marks RV with boat ramp."

      "Brian was very nice on the phone and didn't even come around to collect $! In fairness, I was there for a short time and dropped the appropriate fare by the door of their RV on my way out."

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      5. Tate's Hell State Forest

      5.0(3)49mi from QuincyRVs, Tents

      "Tate's Hell State Forest is a primitive dispersed camping area slightly north the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida Panhandle region."

      "We could drive right up to it, it was clean with no junk in the firepit & it was good, level ground, & very private & inexpensive."

      from $8 - $10 / night

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    • Karen D.
      May. 31, 2018

      Blue Hole Campground — Florida Caverns State Park

      Great Campground and a Cave to Explore!

      My husband and I were pleasantly surprised at our stay at Florida Caverns State Park. Although not a huge cavern such as Carlsbad or Mammoth, Florida Caverns did not disappoint.

      We found plenty to do at the park. We rode our bikes several miles on the many trails in the park and had a blast. Roots and rocks galore...but excellent mountain biking. The campsites are very nice with good bathroom facilities. The swimming hole rocks and the water is crystal clear. So much to do...mountain biking, hiking, swimming, geocaching (we found a cache), kayaking and even horseback riding.

      The cave tour was nicely done and we were impressed as there are some nice formations and the trail near the cave was amazing...a short hike that will give you an idea of what a Florida swamp looks like and you can view several sink holes and alternate cave entrances (closed off of course).

      Lot's of stuff if you are into horses...stalls, trails, corrals and a horse camp facility...pretty cool!

      Another great place to camp for all ages...beautiful, fun and perfect for families with children.

      This is "The Real Florida"

      Enjoy!

    • Zack C.
      Jan. 3, 2017

      Blue Hole Campground — Florida Caverns State Park

      Caverns and Lagoon

      We were placed on the equestrian site with zero privacy. Never saw the other primitive sites, I guess they were full. Bathrooms were clean and the property was well maintain and far from the highway. Cavern tour was great but we loved the paddle through Blue Lagoon. Bring your kayak or rent one there, it's definitely worth it!

    • C
      Aug. 17, 2020

      Crazy 8 Ranch

      Very peaceful ranch.

      Marcie is the owner of this rescue ranch. She’s just starting out having RV’s come in (we were her 4th). There’s power and water hookups, but no dumping stations yet. She runs a quaint rescue ranch for various animals. At the time we were there (8/14/20) she had 21 horses, a Bantam rooster, two pot bellied pigs (one that looks pregnant), a pregnant goat, a bull and a dairy cow (also pregnant ) and three dogs; one if which was an adorable Great Pyrenees puppy that she saved from deaths door). She also offers guided trail rides in the adjacent state park (we only spent the night, so we did not do that). You really can’t beat it fir $25.00 a night!Note: the road into her ranch is pretty rough and beat up, so use caution and go slowly. Make sure you bring plenty of carrots and apples for the animals! Feeding them was a big highlight of our stay!

    • Anjuli W.
      May. 31, 2017

      Blue Hole Campground — Florida Caverns State Park

      Camping and caverns!

      Really enjoyed getting into this Florida gem and enjoying surrounds. Great place for a stopover in this area of Florida. Even a little rain didn't stop the fun.

    • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 13, 2017

      Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites — Lake Talquin State Forest

      Three for One

      Three wonderful loop trails 2 primitive camp sites and a great view through the trees. Camping was in the Center and West loops with 2 of the 3 sites being near the lake (the third site was in the center of hte Center Loop and for groups). Nice elevation changes (refreshing for Florida hiking)

      It took us an extra try to find this location - first our directions lead us to the Lines Tract - great for biking and bike camping - but not so much for hiking and camping. Make sure you review your directions because there is not much of a signal out there. There are 5 separate tracts to this forest.

      When we finally got to the correct location the hike was beautiful. We chose the 2 campsites that were near the water for our stay (but a bit of a steep drop off (you do not want to fall in - we were told lots of gators hand along the shore). The shore was fish-able though. Lots of frogs to sing us to sleep. There was some boat activity on the lake, but not as much as I expected. You do have to watch your step - this is prime copperhead territory.

      Primitive campsites were small and cozy. There was a group site in between that was very nice and we were told was often used by youth groups. Was worth the hike in and we had a lot of down time to relax even hiking all 3 loops. Was nice to have sit down quiet time. only saw 3 other people in the 3 days we were there.

      Call ahead for your camping permit!

    • Rachel G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jan. 23, 2020

      Blue Hole Campground — Florida Caverns State Park

      Caves in Florida

      Only cave in Florida where you can take a tour. I love caves and this was a great tour I was very surprised of the extent of this cave in Florida. There was some pretty good hiking trails and the campground was small but decent. There's a waterway that runs by the campground you can go kayaking.

    • A
      May. 1, 2019

      Blue Hole Campground — Florida Caverns State Park

      Need to go back

      This beautiful, and historic Park is one I'd like to revisit. My husband and I spent only one night there, as a pit stop along a long drive between South Florida and Texas.

      We were so impressed with the beautiful nature around us. Admittedly, we didn't have time to go into the caverns this trip, and therefore need to go back when we can. We did get to hike around the grounds a bit, and enjoyed every minute of it.

      We chose a tent site, which required a very short hike from our car. This is the first time we had done that, and although the city side of us may worry around our car and it's contents, it sure made us feel more in the woods than we were. It was quiet and beautiful, having a campfire surrounded by nothing but sky-high trees.

      They did experience damage from Hurricane Michael, but I plan on revisiting once things are repaired!

    • Elliott B.
      May. 11, 2017

      Blue Hole Campground — Florida Caverns State Park

      Nice campgrounds and truly unique

      This State Park is very unique and if you're in the area it definitely merits a stop. Especially if you've never need in a cave before. I really think you're find this park is worth the visit.

      You get a nice guided tour through the caverns and it's not too strenuous. There are also a few nice hikes through the surrounding woodlands where you can get to see a good bit of the Florida environment.

      The campgrounds are nicely separated out between tent and RV (which i feel like you hardly see anymore). The tent only sites aren't huge, but you really are nestled into you own little area with some good amount of underbrush separating out the sites, but they are setup so that you can walk between the sites for some reason. I assume it's in case you have friends and book up several sites....but if you don't know your neighbor...

      You of course get your standard table and fire pit and the facilities are well maintained and were clean.

    Guide to Quincy

    Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites at Lake Talquin State Forest offers dispersed camping sites situated within three loop trails near Quincy, Florida. The camping area includes options for tent camping with both drive-in and hike-in access. The terrain features unusual elevation changes for Florida, with some sites positioned along Lake Talquin providing fishing opportunities despite steep shoreline dropoffs.

    What to do

    Guided horseback rides: At Crazy 8 Ranch, visitors can arrange trail rides in the adjacent state park. "Marcie is the owner of this rescue ranch. She offers guided trail rides in the adjacent state park," notes Catherine A.

    Cave exploration: The limestone caverns at Florida Caverns State Park provide an underground adventure unique to this region. "The caverns are a must see in this park. Come early before they open as there is a line," advises Jenn B., who found the staff "friendly and very well organized."

    Kayaking: Nearby waterways offer paddling opportunities. As Tucker B. notes about Newport Park Campground, "Called ahead and booked a tent site at this county campground... There's a boat ramp within walking distance if you've got one!"

    What campers like

    Wildlife encounters: The natural animal habitats provide memorable moments for campers. "Lots of frogs to sing us to sleep... You do have to watch your step - this is prime copperhead territory," warns Jeanene A. about Fort Braden Tract.

    Secluded camping: Many campers appreciate the quiet environment at Tate's Hell State Forest. "Sites offer fire ring, picnic table and cleared tent area. All sites are accessed by dirt roads that are fairly well maintained," explains irena J., who recommends it for "an authentic backwoods, roughing it camping experience."

    Varied terrain: The topography around Quincy offers more elevation change than typical Florida landscapes. Edward W. describes Fort Braden Tract as having a "Steep bank on this sight" near Lake Talquin, noting the area is "Thickly treed so hanging hammocks and bear lines was no problem."

    What you should know

    Reservation requirements: Most equestrian camping areas near Quincy require advance booking. "Call ahead for your camping permit!" advises Jeanene A. about Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites.

    Road conditions: Several campgrounds have challenging access roads. "The road into her ranch is pretty rough and beat up, so use caution and go slowly," warns Catherine A. about Crazy 8 Ranch.

    Privacy considerations: Some sites offer limited seclusion. Edward W. notes about Fort Braden Tract Lake Talquin State Forest: "The camp sites are about 30 feet off the trail. So there is virtually no privacy. Makes… let's use the euphemism '#2'… a bit challenging."

    Tips for camping with families

    Animal interactions: Children often enjoy the rescue animals at some locations. "Make sure you bring plenty of carrots and apples for the animals! Feeding them was a big highlight of our stay!" suggests Catherine A. about her experience at Crazy 8 Ranch.

    Scout-friendly areas: Several campgrounds accommodate group camping. "Camping with a scout troop & it was awesome even though it rained. The caverns were just incredible & the amenities were great. Plenty of room to roam & setup camp," shares Bridgit L. about Florida Caverns State Park.

    Educational opportunities: Coastal wildlife viewing provides learning experiences. Della S. from Newport Park Campground reports: "We visited Alligator Point and Bald Point State Park. We saw a bald eagle and so many other species of birds."

    Tips from RVers

    Hookup availability: RV campers should verify utility connections before arrival. "There's power and water hookups, but no dumping stations yet," notes Catherine A. about Crazy 8 Ranch's facilities, which were just beginning to accommodate RVs.

    Size limitations: Many horse-friendly camping areas have space constraints for larger vehicles. As Richard F. observes about Florida Caverns State Park: "Not a park for a lot of large RVs."

    Budget-friendly options: Economical camping can be found throughout the region. James M. describes Newport Park Campground as "Nothing fancy, but a nice spot to stay. They do have bathrooms and shower which are clean. They also have FHU, W/E and primitive."

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