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Santa Fe Palms RV Resort

Santa Fe Palms RV Resort is located near Gainesville, Florida, featuring flat terrain with scattered palm trees. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 40s in winter to the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Florida Museum of Natural History and the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens.

Description

Gainesville, Fl. first and only RV resort. Close to Shand's Hospital and UF. We are a locally owned resort. Minutes from downtown.

Our amenities include high speed internet Wi-Fi access through the entire resort.

  • Closest RV accommodations to the University of Florida. Less travel time to get to your favorite game: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Stephen C. O’Connel Center, and Florida Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field 6.8 miles!
  • Near shopping and access to all of Gainesville from a convenient location.
  • Locally owned and operated. You will not reach a big corporate call center with us.
  • Small town charm and hospitality in the city. The experience is what matters to you. Contact our concierge for local highlights.

Location

Santa Fe Palms RV Resort is located in Florida

Detail location of campground

Address

3013 NE 53rd Ave
FL

Coordinates

29.701820000000012 N
82.28786000000002 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups

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2 Reviews

Reviewed Apr. 5, 2024

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!

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  • Review photo of Santa Fe Palms RV Resort by Stuart K., April 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Santa Fe Palms RV Resort by Stuart K., April 5, 2024
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Reviewed Feb. 8, 2024

Good stay

Very clean and well maintained. Convenient to Gainesville sites. Could be considered a little high priced but discounts make it ok.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Santa Fe Palms RV Resort?

    Camping at Santa Fe Palms RV Resort can cost between $45.00 and $95.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Santa Fe Palms RV Resort have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Santa Fe Palms RV Resort has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Does Santa Fe Palms RV Resort have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Santa Fe Palms RV Resort does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Santa Fe Palms RV Resort?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.