Reservations are available at Suwannee River Bend RV Park, and the staff answers the phone. That responsiveness carries through the stay: multiple reviewers note that hosts were waiting to greet late arrivals and quick to address requests. The park sits along the Suwannee River in Old Town, Florida, open year-round, with full hookups accommodating rigs up to 50 feet, limestone gravel pads, and concrete patios on most sites.
Water access is the defining feature here. Many sites sit directly on the river, and the park is largely surrounded by the Suwannee on multiple sides. Lou A. noted "a boat dock and I could see fish jumping in the water" from his site. Kayak and canoe rentals are on-site, private docks are available with some offering deep-water access, and a boat ramp gives motorized watercraft a launch point. The river connects to a network of springs where campers snorkel, swim, and dive, including Fanning Springs, directly across the water from the park.
The bathhouse earns consistent mention. Shower stalls include complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and a salt scrub, and the facilities are described as clean across multiple visits. Other amenities include a clubhouse, laundry, dog wash station, dog run, ice machine, and a small playground. WiFi is available but unreliable, and cell coverage is limited, so plan accordingly if connectivity matters. Sites in the 20s range are close to a riverside venue called the Belle, where music plays on weekend evenings; it wraps up early and stays at low volume.
Crowd patterns shift by season. April draws snowbirds and can fill up, while summer stays tend to be less crowded, though July brings bugs and rain typical of north Florida. A grocery store is a short drive away, and a Walmart is roughly 15 minutes south in Chiefland. The park's location works well as a base for Fanning Springs State Park Campground, Cedar Key, and area springs. Campers who prefer a more rustic setup along the same river corridor might consider Suwannee River Hideaway Campground as an alternative.
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Map & DirectionsSuwannee River Bend RV Park is located in Florida near Fanning Springs
Directions
From Suwannee River Bridge & US-19: Go 2 blocks N on US-19.
Address
28872 SE 19 Hwy.
Old Town, FL 32680
Coordinates
29.59067649 N
82.94140482 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/4/26
Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/4/26- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/4/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/4/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/4/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 51 min from Gainesville, FL
- 1 hr from Ocala, FL
- 1 hr 5 min from Homosassa Springs, FL
- 1 hr 23 min from Wildwood, FL
