Best Campgrounds near Sneads, FL

Camping options near Sneads, Florida concentrate primarily around Lake Seminole and nearby waterways, with Three Rivers State Park serving as the central camping destination in the immediate area. The campground landscape includes established sites for tents, RVs, and limited cabin accommodations, with most campgrounds offering water and electric hookups. Within a 30-mile radius, additional camping areas include Eastbank Campground across the Georgia border, Torreya State Park to the south, and Florida Caverns State Park to the west, creating a diverse mix of waterfront and forested camping environments.

Road conditions and campground access vary significantly throughout the region, particularly after heavy rainfall or severe weather events. "The road in is very rough and rugged, but was completely manageable if you just go slowly and weave a bit to avoid the huge holes," noted one visitor about Three Rivers State Park. Most campgrounds in the area maintain year-round operations, though seasonal considerations include summer heat and humidity, periodic severe thunderstorms, and the possibility of hurricane impacts as experienced in past years when storms damaged tree cover. Many campsites require reservations, particularly for weekend stays and waterfront locations, while some campground loops maintain first-come, first-served availability.

Waterfront camping represents the primary draw for visitors to the area, with Lake Seminole offering excellent fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Campgrounds feature varying levels of privacy between sites, with Three Rivers State Park offering moderately spaced sites with good lake views, while other parks provide more secluded options. Recent reviews indicate high satisfaction with clean facilities and helpful camp hosts across multiple properties. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, campers should prepare for potential insect activity during warm months, especially near water. Several campgrounds feature boat ramps and docks, fish cleaning stations, and hiking trails that showcase local wildlife including alligators, deer, and abundant bird species, making them popular with outdoor enthusiasts seeking mixed-use campgrounds with water recreation options.

Best Camping Sites Near Sneads, Florida (115)

    1. Eastbank

    32 Reviews
    Chattahoochee, FL
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (229) 662-9273

    $14 - $50 / night

    "This is a great COE campground on Florida Georgia border. Everyone here was so friendly. Sites are large but very open. Three camping loops. We stayed in C 17."

    "Get a lakeside site if you can for the most spectacular views.  I thought I saw on their website that they had laundry facilities, but no, just a room with plumbing that should go to machines."

    2. Torreya State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Sneads, FL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 643-2674

    $16 - $50 / night

    "Torreya State Park is tucked away by itself and has a smaller campground at only 29 sites, and it's part of what makes it a great place to get away.  Small and remote means peace and quiet."

    "Great trails in the mountains of Florida. Campsites are narrow but long we had enough space to set our screen room up behind camper. Hurricane michael did extensive damage to the area."

    3. Three Rivers State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Sneads, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 482-9006

    $16 - $65 / night

    "A pleasant surprise when we arrived, after miles of rural driving! GPS took us the correct way, but seemed we were lost!"

    "This is another example of why I just love our state parks here in Florida. Campground is set up on the river. Great small boat and kayak access right at the campgrounds."

    4. Seminole State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Paradise Acres, GA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (229) 861-3137

    $20 - $180 / night

    "Uncrowded lakeside camping. Great for swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking. Very quiet and peaceful. Great camp hosts. Very clean bathrooms and showers."

    "The hiking trail just reopened and was an easy 2 miles. Tons of animal tracks to look for and identify!"

    5. Blue Hole Campground — Florida Caverns State Park

    33 Reviews
    Marianna, FL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 482-9598

    $20 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    6. River Junction - Lake Seminole

    3 Reviews
    Chattahoochee, FL
    4 miles
    Website

    "Boat ramp near by, seemed to attract a lot of fisherman. Some boat noise on the lake, but ok at night. One site of noisy locals for several nights. No hiking trails."

    "Walking distance to boat ramp and lake access. Pet friendly. Road in was paved and well maintained."

    7. Florida Caverns RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Marianna, FL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 482-5593

    $35 - $60 / night

    "It was hands-down the nicest of the locations. Clean, concrete pads, excellent location and good wi-fi that was not up-charged. The pool area was nice and clean."

    "We spent the first 3 nights of our Florida trip here (February 2020). Kids enjoyed the pool (polar plunge), the basketball hoop and the docks at the pond. Bathroom is nice."

    8. River Junction Campground (FCFS)

    2 Reviews
    Chattahoochee, FL
    5 miles
    Website

    "The camp ground is on Lake Seminole north of Booster Club. The sites are grass, offer water and electric with a dump station on exit. They have full bath and showers available with a camp host."

    9. Stay n Go RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Marianna, FL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 372-4198

    $30 - $40 / night

    "Excellent BBQ restaurant within walking distance. Highly recommend. Entrance and office marked well. Would stay again if in the area."

    "Friendly staff, easy online booking, dumpster, level sites and several restaurant options available within walking distance. Would definitely stay here again."

    10. Fins and Feathers Campground

    1 Review
    Paradise Acres, GA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (229) 861-2279

    "The location is good and the nightly rate was okay. Sites are spread out enough so that you don't have to listen to your neighbor's conversations. No Wifi but Verizon had two bars."

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Recent Reviews near Sneads, FL

358 Reviews of 115 Sneads Campgrounds


  • Darwin R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 30, 2025

    Porter Lake Campground

    Not all campers are "campers"

    Porter Lake Campground was easy to find with good access from the east or west (east access road is a short, well maintained dirt road that leads to the old concrete bridge—west access road is quality blacktop).

    I found several semi-permanent encampments when I arrived.  They were well maintained and their trash was well curated, but these "campers" often feel differently about others who arrive to use "their" space.  Some are friendlier than others and some are a bit…too friendly.

    I was travelling solo, so I was a bit uncomfortable.  I slept with one eye open until about 01:00 when one of the semi-permanent residents started loudly discussing (then arguing) philosophy with himself until about 03:30.  He was quite articulate and clearly well read, but it was not obvious which version of himself won the argument.

    I never felt threatened, but did I mention…I was a bit uncomfortable.

  • Will P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 29, 2025

    Buckhorn Hunt Camp

    Good for an overnight, easy to Tallahassee

    Open area with Pine trees around. Lots of camping trailers here. Heavily used by hunters. When I pulled in, I saw a deer being processed at the edge of the camping area. 2-3 bars ATT 5g. Portapoties are here. No trash recpectial that I could find. There are lots of hunting dog kennels around the edge of camping area. Clean and level. If here during hunting season, be comfortable with hunting culture. Several dogs roaming area. Roads in were sand/dirt. Some had deep ruts but could be navigated around. From all the trailers here, towing 5th wheel in is doable. Given all the action here, it is good for a night...but I wouldn't stay several days.

  • Darwin R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 29, 2025

    Porter Lake Dispersed Camp

    Plenty…

    Plenty of open flat ground for a tent. Plenty of trees to hang a hammock. …and a few good spots to hide a small RV. Easy road access, but plan your gas and your ‘supplies.’ Nearest civilization is 18 miles in any direction.

  • J
    Dec. 22, 2025

    Harpers Hunt Camp

    Sketchy, would avoid this particular camp

    Stayed near here during gun season, so we were looking for an actual campsite since we couldn't just primitive camp anywhere in the Apalachicola National Forest at that time of year. The site had a bunch of dog kennels around, I assume for hunting dogs, and looked like folks had been residing there for some time. Just a strange vibe, not conducive to camping with the family haha.

    It was not what we were expecting, and we ended up choosing a spot about a mile down the road in a decently sized clearing made for prescribed burns, since we had all arrived in the evening and leaving the forest to find a new site would have been an ordeal at that time. Probably not the safest option during gun season but it ended up being fine.

    Would not really recommend. I think the Sumatra Camp relatively nearby in Tate's Hell would likely be a better option. Plenty of sites in the ANF that are better options than this one. Our goal was to get as deep into the forest as possible for optimal stargazing, and on that note…we succeeded. This spot is about as centered in the ANF and Tate's Hell as you can get. But just not a great or safe-feeling campsite.

  • Camp With Me
    Dec. 17, 2025

    Porter Lake Campground

    Great campsite, too much traffic

    Not bad for a free camping area. Had a vault toilet and a few fire rings. Plenty of bugs and log truck traffic starting at 6am is the only reason I couldn't give me more stars. Neat area and plenty of National Forest to walk/bike through.

    Check it out in our video 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bf7vFWZYAo

  • henriette H.
    Dec. 8, 2025

    Blue Springs Private Campsite

    Great place and very private and quiet

    Since we arrived, Joel and his partner Amanda, have been extremely kind and considerate and very accommodating. The land is clean and beautiful and Joel works hard to help us with various things that ensure our peace and enjoyment upon this property that he owns. We really appreciate Joel and how he manages this place and we will stay here and when we leave, we will return here again and again. Please let it be known to whom it may concern that Joel is an excellent host and will take very good care of his visitors.

    Chris Mitchell

  • Luise C.
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Bainbridge Riverview Campground Bainbridge Georgia

    Nestled along the Flint River with canopy of Live Oaks, peaceful trails ++

     Disclaimer: we are current Camp Hosts at this city-owned campground in the Earle May Boat Basin Park. The city has totally redone this small, quiet campground and reopened it in Spring 2024. 

    There are 12 sites, 1 is reserved for Camp Hosts who are onsite 24/7. Sites are gravel, loop road is paved. 3 of the 11 available sites are wide back ins, the rest are very long pull through style. Most sites are nestled among the grove of live oak trees and pines that canopy the peaceful setting along the Flint River. All sites have electric(50/30/20/15) and water. There is an easy, level dump station for camping guest use only. The registered camping guests bath house is an older style but has also seen some upgrades. 

    A 2 mile riverfront paved walking trail takes you from the campground entrance into the historic downtown center filled with restaurants, breweries, boutiques, antique shops and cafes. Another nature trail loop at the CG entry has options for 3 to 5+ miles through dense old growth forest or around the boat basin itself.. All trails are basically flat and paved. 

    The campground also sits within the 300 acres Earle May Boat Basin, ideal for fishing enthusiasts. There is a small playscape in the campground and another laeger playgeound in the park which is walkable from the campground. Bainbridge is known as the Bass Fishing Capitol of Georgia! Each campsite also has a long picnic table, standing BBq grill and fire ring. Sites are wide. Sites 7, 8 and 12 are best for Starlink users as they have more open sky. Advance reservations are suggested and all reservations must be done BEFORE entering campground. It is no longer first come first served and reservation can ONLY be done online. Camp hosts do not have ability to make or change reservations or accept payment. Bainbridge has many festivals, concerts and special events all year long. Major big box stores, hardware stores, gas stations and grocery stores are within 2-3 miles of the campground. Rates in 2025 are $35 per night, currently no discounts offered. Max say length is 2 weeks. Campground is big rig friendly but loop road is narrow in some places so go slow!

  • Luise C.
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Earl May Boat Basin

    Great location to enjoy historic downtown, Flint River & miles of paved tra

    Disclaimer: we are current Camp Hosts at this city-owned campground also known as Bainbridge Riverview Campground. The city has totally redone this small, quiet campground and reopened it in Spring 2024. There are 12 sites, 1 is reserved for Camp Hosts who are onsite 24/7.  Sites are gravel, loop road is paved. 3 of the 11 available sites are wide back ins, the rest are very long pull through style. Most sites are nestled among the grove of live oak trees and pines that canopy the peaceful setting along the Flint River. All sites have electric (50/30/20/15) and water. There is an easy, level dump station for camping guest use only.  The registered camping guests bath house is an older style but has also seen some upgrades.  A 2 mile riverfront paved walking trail takes you from the campground entrance into the historic downtown center filled with restaurants, breweries, boutiques, antique shops and cafes. Another nature trail loop at the entry has options for 3 to 5 miles through dense old growth forest or around the boat basin itself.. All trails are basically flat. The campground also sits within the 300 acres Earle May Boat Basin, ideal for fishing enthusiasts. There is a small playscape in the campground and another laeger playgeound in the park which is walkable from the campground. Bainbridge is known as the Bass Fishing Capitol of Georgia! Each campsite also has a long picnic table, standing BBq grill and fire ring.  Sites are wide. Sites 7, 8 and 12 are best for Starlink users as they have more open sky. Advance reservations are suggested and all reservations must be done BEFORE entering campground. It is no longer first come first served and reservation can     ONLY be done online. Camp hosts do not have ability to make or change reservations or accept payment.  Bainbridge has many festivals, concerts and special events all year long. Major big box stores, hardware stores, gas stations and grocery stores are within 2-3 miles of the campground.


Guide to Sneads

Campgrounds near Sneads, Florida include several established options along Lake Seminole and nearby waterways. Three Rivers State Park Campground provides tent and RV sites with electric hookups and water access approximately 3 miles north of town. Eastbank Campground on the Georgia side of the lake features spacious waterfront sites accessible by boat or vehicle. The area supports diverse camping styles from basic tent camping to RV setups with hookups, with several parks also offering cabin accommodations for those seeking more sheltered options.

Most campgrounds in the region require reservations, especially during peak seasons, though some like River Junction Campground operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Roads leading to camping areas vary in quality, with some requiring careful navigation. "The road in is very rough and rugged, but was completely manageable if you just go slowly and weave a bit to avoid the huge holes," noted one Three Rivers State Park visitor. Lake Seminole presents weather challenges during storm seasons, with some camping areas susceptible to water runoff during heavy rains. Campgrounds typically provide water and electric hookups, with dump stations available at most locations. Cell service varies but remains generally reliable across the region, with multiple carriers showing good coverage at popular sites.

Waterfront camping represents a significant draw, with Lake Seminole offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Several visitors mentioned the quality of sunset views over the water as highlights of their stays. A camper at Eastbank described "peaceful sunsets" as "awesome" with "nicely spaced lots." Three Rivers State Park receives consistent positive feedback for its cleanliness and proximity to water, though some visitors note that sites can be close together. Camp hosts throughout the area receive praise for their helpfulness and knowledge of local attractions. Seasonal considerations include bug activity, particularly ants in warmer months, with some reviewers recommending bringing extra insect repellent. Despite their proximity, campgrounds in this region maintain a quiet atmosphere that appeals to visitors seeking a peaceful lake experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sneads, FL from Tallahassee, FL for camping day trips?

Sneads is approximately 50 miles (about a one-hour drive) east of Tallahassee, making it very feasible for day trips. For camping near Tallahassee that reduces travel time, consider Coe Landing Campground, a small, scenic lakeside campground with beautiful views that's much closer to the city. Another option is Torreya State Park Campground, which offers 29 sites in a peaceful setting with great hiking trails in what locals call the "mountains of Florida." Both provide excellent alternatives if you want a shorter drive from Tallahassee while still enjoying quality camping experiences.

What campgrounds are available in Sneads, FL?

Sneads, Florida offers several excellent camping options. Eastbank is a highly-rated Corps of Engineers campground on the Florida-Georgia border with large sites, fire rings, and picnic tables across three camping loops. For RV travelers, Florida Caverns RV Resort provides concrete pads, excellent Wi-Fi, and a clean pool area. Other nearby options include River Junction Campground with boat launch access, and Hidden Cypress Farm LLC, which offers a unique camping experience with trails and wildlife viewing opportunities.

What camping is available near Sneads, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, Sneads, FL offers a wide range of camping options, with 115 campgrounds and RV parks near Sneads, FL and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Sneads, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sneads, FL is Eastbank with a 4.6-star rating from 32 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Sneads, FL.

What parks are near Sneads, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Sneads, FL that allow camping, notably Lake Seminole and Apalachicola National Forest.