Best Campgrounds near Sanderson, FL

Looking for the best campgrounds near Sanderson, FL? Sanderson is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Sanderson. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

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Best Camping Sites Near Sanderson, Florida (144)

    1. Ocean Pond Campground

    19 Reviews
    Olustee, FL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 752-2577

    "Great campground with beautiful scenery by the lake! This campground reopened on March 31, 2021 at 50% capacity. We stayed there 5 nights- March 31 to April 5, 2021."

    "Also the camp site is near The Florida National Trail which is a footpath from the south to the north of FL. There is plenty of places to lauch your kayak or boat."

    2. Island Oaks RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Sanderson, FL
    6 miles
    Website

    $60 - $79 / night

    "I recently stayed at the Island Oak RV Park in the beautiful town of Glen St Mary, Florida and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with the facilities and overall experience."

    "Heated resort pool with tiki pool bar & music, beach front lake with a massive inflatable obstacle course, an on-site restaurant & ice cream shop, not to mention multiple fenced dog parks."

    3. Cobb Hunt Camp

    8 Reviews
    Olustee, FL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 752-2577

    4. 17 Mile Hunt Camp

    7 Reviews
    Osceola National Forest, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 752-2577

    "Also easy to drive up and park car and put up tent next to it."

    "There’s a trash receptacle (albeit small and easily filled) and a porta John at the entrance. All in all would definitely recommend this either as a quick overnight stop or to stay a week or two."

    5. Osceola National Forest Hog Pen Landing Campground

    7 Reviews
    Olustee, FL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 752-0147

    $10 / night

    "Ocean pond is near by they have hook ups and range from $12 to $30 a night depending on how you camp. They also have free water there which is a few miles from hog pen."

    "There’s around 10-12 spots overall, all varying in size. No water or electricity but has a very clean pit toilet (was checked twice daily by the host)."

    6. Hog Pen Landing

    5 Reviews
    Olustee, FL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 752-2577

    $10 / night

    "Beautiful views to the east through missy covered cypress trees with palmetto and pine forest behind to the west."

    "Its much better than the big camp ground across the lake. But it depends on what time you come, some days its nice and secluded and some days its packed"

    7. Osceola National Forest Ocean Pond Campground

    2 Reviews
    Olustee, FL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 752-2577

    $6 - $60 / night

    8. Dogwood Campground — O'Leno State Park

    39 Reviews
    Fort White, FL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 454-1853

    $18 / night

    "The campsites are spacious, well shaded, and with in easy walking distance to the Bathhouse/Restrooms. The facilities are kept clean and neat."

    "You know, like quintessential state or national park imagery where you would expect to see“Smoky The Bear” around the next bend."

    9. East Tower Hunt Camp

    1 Review
    Osceola National Forest, FL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 752-2577

    10. St Mary's Cove

    3 Reviews
    Bryceville, FL
    13 miles
    Website

    "If you want to get away from it all, this is the place! A few notes:

    • Cash ONLY.
    • There are free range chickens everywhere."
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Recent Reviews near Sanderson, FL

617 Reviews of 144 Sanderson Campgrounds


  • Jerri K.
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Black Creek Ravine

    Very nice

    Was a very nice and quiet place to camp

  • Z
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Griffis Fish Camp

    History and peaceful

    With a good collection of history and a story. Really a super nice place to stay.

  • Clean Slate D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2025

    Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park Campground & Cabins

    Wonderfully quiet State Park

    Nice hikes and birding abound! Amazing sunrises with the birds at the lakes. It's quiet, and the sites are relatively private. The volunteers are amazing, as are the Rangers that run the park. Highly recommend to get away from the city.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 21, 2025

    Long Branch Rest & Ride RV & Horse Park

    Cul-de-Sac Equestrian Camping Hidden Gem

    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, and had no idea where we were going to ‘drop anchor’ as it was getting close to dusk. On our way to the Suwannee River to get some great kayaking in, we found ourselves looking for a spot to lay over for the night and while we were heading to this northern Florida natural treasure, we came across a small sign that was somewhat hidden from site, which lured us to Long Branch Rest & Ride RV & Horse Park. Following Highway (really, a country road) 129 towards Suwannee, we were running out of both time and options, so decided to follow the long winding country road known as 48th street until it dead-ended into a cul-de-sac.

    What I loved most about this camping outpost was that it was completely surrounded by rich pastures with lots of livestock including cattle and horses, so immediately, we felt the Old Floridian country vibe out in these parts. Located just 3 miles or so north of Live Oak, we arrived to find a yellow farm house at the fork in the road where because the place operates on an honor system, you simply have to take out the waiver that’s under the white mailbox, sign it and place it back in the mailbox along with either cash or check. I mean, just how cool is the honor system?! Especially among campers like us? Fantastic- the rest of the world should follow suit. After we left our envelope with cash (and admittedly, some coins), we moseyed on to find a suitable place to ‘hole up for the night.’

    After you complete the administrative task of checking in, then you are at liberty to basically park wherever you’d like, although drive thrus are encouraged to head to the left, along with anyone hauling their noble steeds (note: absolutely no stallions BTW) with them, as there are areas where you can let your horses out to graze while parked or leave them in the paddock for an extra$10 per night. If like us, you just have a standard RV that isn’t too large, you can head to the more scenic spots that are more heavily forested and encircle a small pond. All the RV hook-ups offer up 30 / 50 electric amp along with water and sewage. 

    Note that this place charges $50 per night for 50 amp or $40 per night for 30 amp, which I have to be honest I’ve never seen before. I mean, electricity is electricity right? Seems a little discriminatory IMHO - at least charge $30 for 30 amp if you’re going to charge $50 for 50 amp, right?! Oh, and if you want to tent camp primitive style here, good news is you can, for just $25/ night, which seemed like a great option to us.

    As far as amenities go, here’s what you’ll find in this incredibly spacious, beautiful farming landscape: super clean bathrooms and showers, fire rings, picnic tables, gazebos, hammock, silo bathroom, catch & release pond, stand-up grills, brand new horse paddocks with individual stalls, tons of hiking, biking and riding trails, free kennel accommodations for the K9s in your life, which also include a nice doggie park - but to be fair, the whole place is like one giant doggie park! One amenity that comes free of charge, apart from the simply amazing 360 degree landscape that you would be lucky to call home for the night is the magnificent shade that this place provides with its endless array of ancient and live Oaks dripping with Spanish moss so long that you’d think you were in a fairy tale where the trees have suddenly sprouted beards.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) Although the waiver and release form was quite cumbersome as well as all of the various surcharges for things that normally one would take for granted and / or simply think that they should be included in the price of what you are paying for each individual night, we got to a point where this place definitely feels like they are ‘nickel & diming’ you for every single little thing that you don- so using the honor system, we included extra for what we thought was fair and didn’t add extra for what we believed should have been included in the price (like the fire rings - c’mon!);(2) Don’t forget to add 10% to the cost of your overall stay, which covers both 7% state and 3% county tourism taxes; (3) If you come with horses, they offer 3 different paddock sizes here, so you’ll want to look at these closely to figure out what’s right for your steeds, but we were impressed by all of the amenities horses are afforded here, from hay, wash rack, wheel-barrows for manure disposal, hitching posts, etc. This place is definitely geared to the equestrian camper!; (4) If you are looking to grab a slice of nature beyond the amazing patch of countryside you find yourself camping at here at Long Branch Rest & Ride, then head north on 129 and make your way to Suwannee Springs where there is no shortage of great paths to hike and of course, the amazing Suwannee River to drop in a kayak or canoe; (5) If you would like to see what is reminiscent of the Lion King, then head south of Live Oak to Mystic Jungle where you can see all of their amazing wild cats that normally you would only be able to see on safari;(6) Should you need anything, again, the town of Live Oak is just a 10 minute drive south of here wherein you’ll find just about everything you are looking for, including a Busy Bee for excellent bathrooms, showers and laundry facilities, Walmart Supercenter and Publix for groceries as well as just OK restaurants like Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Zaxby’s and a Waffle House, but for actual really good food, keep on heading south where you’ll find Big Wood BBQ & Grill, The 406 or Brown Lantern.

    Happy Camping!

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 13, 2025

    Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Campground

    Quiet, close to okefenokee wildlife refuge

    Located right across George Highway 23 from the entrance to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, this is easy access to the facilities at the refuge. Most sites are full hook up, several are pull through. There is a laundry, showers, a dog park, camp store and restaurant. This is a Good Sam park !

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 13, 2025

    Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Camping

    Remote wilderness camping

    The Okefenokee wildlife refuge has about 12 remote camping platforms located out in the swamp. They are only accessible by canoe or kayak. They offer no service except an elevated platform to keep you above the water and out of reach of alligators!

  • A
    May. 13, 2025

    Travelers Campground

    Get location great amenities

    I love being at this park, it’s such a family atmosphere, playing with the animals is a therapeutic part of the park. And I love how the pool is heated during the colder temperatures! Overall great park to stop and visit. A true hidden gem

  • Chris S.
    May. 12, 2025

    Cary State Forest Campground

    Quiet, basic, beautiful

    Great quiet spot just outside the city. Good showers, water, and electricity. Has only 6 rv sites, miles of trails to explore. Mosquitos are not bad. Surprisingly, yellow flies are abundant, however.

  • S
    Apr. 27, 2025

    Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground

    Primitive camping

    With 16 campsite each being semi private you will love the sounds of t h e wind in the trees and hawks flying over. Each has tent pad, In ground grill and picnic table.


Guide to Sanderson

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

What to do:

  • Explore the springs: Visit the nearby Ichetucknee Springs for tubing and kayaking. One camper mentioned, “The spring is really beautiful, and tubing all the way down was fun” at Ichetucknee Family Canoe and Cabins.
  • Hiking and biking: Check out the trails around Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park Campground & Cabins. A reviewer noted, “There are so many places to walk to and bike ride to,” making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Wildlife viewing: Keep an eye out for local wildlife at Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Campground. One visitor shared, “Great professional staff and clean bath house,” highlighting the well-maintained facilities that make it easy to enjoy nature.

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the bathhouses. A review from Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Campground said, “Restrooms and showers directly behind us, very clean and well maintained.”
  • Spacious sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites. A camper at Ocean Pond Campground remarked, “Nice quiet campground. Well maintained. Clean bathrooms and working laundry machines.”
  • Friendly staff: The welcoming atmosphere is a big plus. A visitor at Moonshine Acres RV Park mentioned, “The staff and management team are EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE and will even follow up to ensure issues have been resolved.”

What you should know:

  • Ticks are a concern: If you’re hiking, be cautious of ticks. A camper at Magnolia Campground — O'Leno State Park warned, “There are signs at the bathhouse about ticks. Take heed of them!”
  • Limited cell service: Be prepared for spotty cell reception. A review from Ichetucknee Family Canoe and Cabins noted, “WiFi only available next to the store and very little cell reception.”
  • Reservations are recommended: Some campgrounds can fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Flamingo Lake RV Resort mentioned, “I would stay here again on a pass-thru, but not long term,” indicating it can get busy.

Tips for camping with families:

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Some RV spots can be tight. A reviewer at Ichetucknee Family Canoe and Cabins mentioned, “RV spaces are a bit tight and there’s very little enforcement of assigned spots.”
  • Use the dump station wisely: Be aware of the location of dump stations. A camper at Moonshine Acres RV Park pointed out, “Only one dump station at the entrance to the campground.”
  • Explore nearby attractions: Don’t just stick to the campground. A visitor at Flamingo Lake RV Resort suggested, “I would strongly recommend you make it further afield to explore what is best along the Florida-Georgia line.”

Camping near Sanderson, Florida, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Sanderson, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, Sanderson, FL offers a wide range of camping options, with 144 campgrounds and RV parks near Sanderson, FL and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Sanderson, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sanderson, FL is Ocean Pond Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 19 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Sanderson, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Sanderson, FL.