Looking to go glamping near Lakeland and enjoy a rustic retreat into nature? Glamping is not only a fun alternative to traditional tent camping, but also allows you to pack more or less gear as you see fit. You're sure to find glamping for your Lakeland camping adventure.
Located just north of Live Oak, Fla, the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is a one-of-a-kind music park and premier campground nestled on the shady banks of the historic, tea-colored Suwannee River in North Florida. The Spirit of the Suwannee is proud to host a variety of events throughout the year. In addition to these events, the park offers live music during the week in the Music Hall and a natural amphitheater for outdoor music festivals.
Whether you enjoy the comfort of a cabin, are an RV enthusiast, or prefer tent camping, Jellystone Park’s first-rate accommodations, amenities and activities provide the setting for a fun family vacation that’s also easy on the wallet. Yogi Bear Campground FL features many water attractions to keep you cool in the Florida sun! 60 foot water slide, lazy river, splash pad, Water Wars, Downpour Derby, and more can be found at this park. Along with all of the water features, this Yogi Bear Campground in Florida offers fishing, jumping pillow, game room, mini-golf, and boat rentals.
On the Holton Creek tract, visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads. Hunting is for persons who are mobility-impaired. The Holton Creek River Camp is the second river camp between White Springs and Branford and provides 5 screened shelters, a picnic pavilion, restrooms with hot showers, and a tent-camping area.
Unique Stay Experience -make fun memories and Instagramable Moments! Glamping: You’ll be camping in the city! Couples and Family Friendly! NO PETS, NO DRUGS, NO PARTIES. Please read all details.Do you love Airconditioning and don't like all the work of camping! Ha! :) That's why they set up a Glamping site for you! The best part? You don’t have to haul it or set it up. All you have to do is book it and show up ready to camp! No carrying heavy equipment, setting up, or breaking down! Airconditioning yes! NO SMOKING inside. Our Tiny House-style camper/cabin is situated in the back of our yard, surrounded by the foliage from decades-old camellias. Although in the city, 6 mins from I75, it feels secluded and private.
There are lots of things to do nearby like Wild Adventures and State Parks!
This location is quite special. When they first bought their home, Casey and Mary Corbin didn’t realize that the original owner, the late Mr. Hulyn Smith, was a Big Deal in the world of camellias, a beautiful flowering tree. He used the yard and the lot next door to propagate many camellias that don’t exist anywhere else! The first time the Corbins saw the yard, it was dark outside and the yard was overgrown and neglected, but Mary noticed that all these trees had tags on them, and she knew she had found a treasure. They are currently in the process of rehabilitating the camellia garden and hope to return it to its original glory. In the winter/spring months, the entire yard is covered in a huge variety of blooms- it’s gorgeous!
Nestled in the trees at the back of the property, it really does feel like you are camping-- in the city. The Two Mile Creek runs through the back of the lot on its path to the Withlacoochee River. You can watch the fish, frogs, and turtles, and listen to the water bubble over the rocks. The creek is also in the process of rehabilitation after years of neglect. The property is frequented by wildlife and has been visited by a family of deer, raccoons, possums, squirrels, many species of songbirds, and hummingbirds. There is even an owl we have affectionately named Solomon who roosts in a tree by the creek, and he will “talk” to you as the sun goes down each night.
The “Little Leaf Cabin” is a unique tiny home/camper. According to research, it is one of only 40 campers made by the company in this “cabin retreat” style. You'll be staying in a tiny art gallery as the Corbins are both artists. Original paintings, the natural twisting porch railings, and hand-painted tile backsplash, the artistic touches are obvious throughout. Natural light floods the interior with large windows and a sunroof.
The cabin has a full kitchen (sink, stove, oven, refrigerator, and microwave) and a full camper bath (sink, toilet, and little shower). For the sleeping areas, there is a full loft above a bigger-than-a-king bed which is plenty of room for 2 adults and children. Mary loves all the windows and the large patio door for bird watching and the open feel. The decorative fireplace gives the place a nice and cozy feel.
The cabin is 6 minutes from I75, which puts it close to many activities and attractions such as Wild Adventures Theme Park, Valdosta State University, Grand Bay Wildlife Refuge, Moody Air Force Base, and a whole lot more! (See list below).
Remember you get the camping experience without carrying heavy equipment, setting up, or breaking down -it's all done for you! All the comforts of Glamorous Camping including Airconditioning, heat, full kitchen, outside grill, and more!
*Note: We have a zero-tolerance for marijuana use on our property. Our children play in this yard. To date, medical marijuana use does NOT transfer from state to state and smoking is illegal in Georgia. We will not put our family or our business at risk.
Guest access
From the hosts: If you want zero contact check-ins we can do that. We will usually meet you and show you around. The main house has an art studio/game room on the back. If you are interested in art lessons, open studio time, or if you would like to play some competitive ping pong, let us know! We hope you love our place as much as we do!
**We are currently offering our listing at a reduced rate because we are relatively new hosts and we have plans to add much more including an A-frame Treehouse sleeping option and a dome feature to enjoy. We would love to have guests who are willing to be a part of our growth process! Please tell us anything that would make your stay more enjoyable so that we can get your 100% rating!
Other things to note
(30 mins) Horse Creek Winery Wine Tasting (5 mins) Numerous Events at Mainstreet Valdosta (5 mins) Georgia Beer Company (10 mins) Numerous Events at Mainstreet Hahira (20 mins) Wild Adventures Theme Park (15 mins) Grand Bay Wildlife Refuge (35 mins) Reed Bingham State Park (50 mins) Paradise Public Fishing Area (60 mins) Stephen C. Foster State Park (15 mins) Raisin’ Cane (20 mins) 5th Day Farm Petting Farm
Although the cabin is in the center of town in a residential neighborhood, it feels as though you really are camping in the woods. Recently while being interviewed for a local travel magazine, this site was referred to as "magical" because there seemed to be a distinct line you cross in the yard, in which everything gets quiet and secluded -like you are in the country. The host family lives in the main house, providing helpful safety and security, yet there is plenty of privacy. You will feel like you are in your own private woodsy world with a babbling brook, a rustic barn, and a circular camellia garden.
Getting around
Designated parking space with ease of access. Paved streets to house in a nice neighborhood.
$94 - $117 / night
Planning Your TripWhen you make your reservation, you will be reserving a camping platform (or island) or series of platforms. To view possible itineraries, click on the "Build Itinerary" button at the top right of the page. This itinerary page is a great reference, but it may not be 100% accurate if there are trail closures or impassable conditions affecting portions of the trail system in relation to certain overnight sites. The trails are designated by different colors and one trip may take you on several different trails - paddlers should look for colored trail markers which also designate the mile. During your trip, you must stay on the designated trails that take you on the most direct route to your overnight site. Some routes enter one part of the refuge and exit at another; please plan accordingly to either hire a shuttle service or provide your own transportation if you will be entering and exiting from different swamp entrances. For help with an itinerary or questions about current trail conditions, please call the Permit Reservation Line Tuesdays-Thursdays from 7:00 A.M.- 10:00 A.M. EST. For general information you can call the Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center at 912-496-7836 from 9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.View the refuge map and Wilderness Canoe Guide here Refuge Information Located in southeast Georgia, the Okefenokee Swamp is one of the largest intact freshwater wetlands in the world. Nearly all of the swamp and some of the neighboring uplands were set aside as the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in 1937 and now total over 407,000 acres. One of the most unique experiences a visitor can have is wilderness camping in the vast and pristine swamp. With approximately 120 miles of water trails, seven overnight camping platforms and two interior island campsites, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge offers visitors from all over the country (and the world) a unique recreation experience. Okefenokee NWR only issues one permit per platform each night, offering your party complete solitude to enjoy the swamp during your wilderness camping experience.
This location has limited staffing. Please call (912) 496-7836 for general information.
The $10.00 reservation fee is non-refundable. Reservations cancelled more than 14 days prior to the entry date will be refunded camping/amenity fees minus a $15.00 cancellation fee. Reservations cancelled within 13 days of the entry date will not be refunded. If the refuge must close for any reason, all guests with affected reservations will be notified immediately and will be issued full refunds, including the $10.00 reservation fee.
Traveler
Nice campground and convenient for overnight Glamping. Beatiful moss trees and surrounding scenery. Nice pool and store. Very friendly and polite staff. I arrived after hours and was a breeze with the drive thru spots. Only issue was it was a little pricey. $42 each night after tax.
Legend
Arrived here for a three-night tent stay in early October after staying at the George L. Smith State Park in Georgia. This place has soo much potential. It was quite deserted. Switched from spot 324 to 375 next to the lake where it was more level. What's up with the restrooms though? There are a couple of spots where port-a-potties have been set up. They are ventilated and well lit, but they have no water though they have what are supposed to be running toilets and even sinks. There's a raised platform with shower stalls, but there's no running water?
The place is otherwise very beautiful and peaceful, but that is also because it's absolutely empty. Haven't seen any other tents here, just a couple of small campers in this section. One the other side of the lake there were about 12 big rigs, far from here. This place is enormous. Lots of bugs. Never seen these many flies in all 13 camps visited in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina so far.
Very well stocked Country Store within the park, and Walmart is five miles away.
GuideVery large unique campground it offers tent camping, RV camping, camping with horses & cabins. Most famous for their events & concerts. Most campers bring their golf cart & ride the trials. There is a restaurant/bar on site that has live music on on weekends; there is also a general store that has most anything you may need, as well as a Starbucks. Great weekend getaway if your in South Georgia/north Florida.
ScoutIt's peaceful quiet. You will love it.
RangerThis “resort” had great reviews so we decided to stay there while visiting Wild Adventures. All sites were pull throughs which I was happy about because I went without my husband and I can’t back well. When we got there we were in a site directly behind the office and it was super narrow. With my long camper I could not make the turn and keep the trailer in the pad. I ended up still having to back up to get my trailer wheels to stay on the pad. There was a tree very close on the passenger side as well and I ended up extremely close to it but could not get away from it due to the size of the camper and needing to be able to have room for my slides in the front. Also the sewer hookups were at the very back of the site. Even with 2 ten foot hoses I could not reach the hookup and ended up having to find a dump station later. They did have a dump station but I’m front of the office but with the way the driveway exited and the length of my trailer it would have been extremely hard to turn it to and go back in the entrance so I just left without dumping. The place did have a bath house which was clean and conscientious to our site since we were right beside the office which it was attached to. There was also a pool which looked nice but we were not able to use because it was closed both nights by the time we could have gone to use it. It would have been great if it stayed open later. There was also a playground in the front of the park near the road laundry was available as well. Despite the fact that cable was advertised as being available they no longer offered it so be prepared to use a streaming service or watch movies. There was a small store with supplies and souvenirs. The office staff were very nice and helpful. The park was clean and kept up. If I had to stay in the area again however I would probably find a campground with larger sites. Also because my trailer was so long and I was driving a F350 I had to park angled at the back of the site off the pad slightly otherwise my vehicle would have been in the road.
TravelerCalled outside Atlanta to check for openings, the lady said yes come on down. I booked online and received an email in about 5 minutes, that I would be charged by the credit card I put in. I was told my reservation would be to the left of the door in the night reservations spot. We arrived around 6pm to find other reservations but not mine. It was no biggy lots of spots and easy to find your way around.
GuideThis is a great stopover since it has easy access to I-75 on the FL-GA line. The sites are shady and have many pull through concrete pad sites that are well maintained. The only reason I have given it a 4 star review, because of the traffic noise, but that should be expected.
TravelerEasy to find/check-in/set up. Large, popular site right off 75. Highway noise did not interfere with sleeping. Clean grounds/facilities.
GuideThere's an adorable, and useful, store.. but i guess‽ because the lady running it had already put our packet outside on the 'late arrivals board' we sure felt less than welcomed when we pulled up around 4PM. I guess I bought guilt-offering peanut brittle. The pool closes whenever the store does (its posted & printed that way). Our pull-thru was level cement, maybe 68', which is more than we needed, surrounded by dirt that behaved like baked clay, and trees so wooly with spanish moss' you wonder when fleecing day is. There's a unique clause in what you sign here; you're not to rescue or destroy any wildlife. They give you the # to animal control. We DID observe many twitterpated squirrels and hear and see some lovely birds in the canopy. Lots of ants, too.
GuideNice campground just off interstate. Great Wi-Fi and very clean bathrooms. Would stay here again if we’re passing through.
ScoutThe site a large and easy to get into. They have a well stocked store and a decent pool. There is a flea market right next door. They have a large conference center building. We did not go in, but it looks like it will accommodate a large group. Easy on and off of I-75.
GuideThis was a nice little campground if you are just passing through. Dont be fooled by the words resort. Far from that. The pool closes when the office closes, which sucks because in the summer there is still 3 hrs of daylight left (a little disheartening).
However staff was super nice, campground is clean, showers were great!
GuideThe restrooms and showers were nice and clean. There was only one picnic table in a tent area, and it was not in good shape. The road noise and night made it difficult to sleep at night
Guide
We found this place using this app on a trip to the Okefenokee Swamp. It is a small campground but well maintained. I just called ahead to make sure there were spaces available. Walter met us later that day. We settled at spot 13 with our 22 ft camper. A few sites have covered landings with fireplaces or fire pits. Ours had a fire pit. You can also take a short drive to the back of the property and put in a kayak or small boat into the Suwannee River. I would recommend this campground if you are looking for a quiet place to camp and/or visit the swamp. Walter was very nice and although the place is a little worn down it is well loved. It has also been around for a very long time. I will return.
Legend
One of 5 river camps along the Suwanee River and the 2nd camp from White Springs. This system of river camps currently is first come first served with no fee - but that could change soon and screened sleeping platforms may require reservations. Reservations can be made for groups and are suggested. Our outfitter American Canoe Adventures makes our reservations for us. The Suwannee River river camps are spaced a days paddle apart and are wonderfully convenient (especially in summer when afternoon rains come daily and bugs are everywhere).
Most of the time you will have a camp host on the property and MAY have firewood for sale. Their site is hte last site past the bathrooms(and they are past all the sleeping pavilions.
This river camp has lots of tent camping space, a small bath house with water and electric, grills, fire pits, and screened sleeping platforms with electric, lighting and ceiling fans. Many units also have hooks to hang you hammocks. Sleeping pavilions typically will hold 6-8 persons and have small corner tables with small bench. Each has picnic table and fire ring. You will find a broom in each shelter - please sweep out and leave clean for next group.
There is a nice beach at lower water levels to pull up your vessel or you can tie boat up under ramp. At high water this ramp can be tricky to unload from in a strong current (we have seen it with no beach visible) Always take paddles, PFD's, fishing equipment, food items and valuables to your camping area - do not leave in boats. There are raccoons and other nocturnal creatures and an occasional bear passing through.
Swimming and fishing are nice here. Lots of places to explore. Make sure you have some bug spray for evenings in summer months
TravelerThe platforms are amazing. Power, fire ring, and running water. Hot showers also
TravelerI've coming to suwannee for 8 years now, for sure I'd rather go during festivals, but to camp and see the Christmas lights over the Christmas time was very nice and relaxing...
ScoutI haven’t been here during a festival but this laid back camping experience is my favorite in the south so far. Friendly people, loud music blasting from bedazzled golf carts, lots of the things you need but definitely not for everyone. If you’re looking for a stuffy campground with rules on how new your camper must be, this place is probably NOT for you. I love the atmosphere, though!
GuideVery large well kept site. The sites are not Level and are grass but firm enough to not get stuck. Full hookups lots of activities. Sites are close to each other. Friendly staff. WiFi available. Easy access from the freeway with good signage.
TravelerI love everything about this place. The trails & the river are amazing. Very laid back vibe.
TravelerWe like this campground because you can rent a golf cart and drive around and explore a ton. We went in Dec 2018 and March 2020. We were the last tent campers they allowed there. Hopefully they are renovating the restrooms. They are truly awful, but we made it work. We love the little beach on the river, the treehouse and the bat house. Our evening entertainment was driving up to the bat house to watch them all come out at sunset. It’s super cool to see. Never made it before sunrise to watch them return. I look forward to them allowing tent campers to return... hopefully they will have done some work on the restrooms.
ScoutThis was my first time camping and I really didn’t know what to expect. I thought it would be awful. Camping at Suwannee was awesome! There was so much to do - swim, see the bat houses at night, and so much area to walk around and explore. The tree houses and some cabin had great lights lit up at night. We slept in a tent and had zero issues. Bathrooms were nice and was able to use the showers to clean up. Overall great experience, can’t wait to go back!
TravelerBig beautiful park, restored bathrooms were fantastic, and the well stocked country store has friendly people.
LegendThis is one of the busiest campgrounds in Florida. Their HUGE festivals draw in matching crowds so check their schedule before booking so your experience is one that matches your desires. We camped along the river - primitive tent camping. We were told to just go out and pick a spot and we got a nice one. there was a lot of golf cart traffic into the evening - they offer rentals and this location is very large so to see it all folk cruise around the trails on them. We were only staying one night and launching from there for an over night kayak trip on the Suwannee River. Lots of places to explore and sights to see when exploring! great staff and concession center. they also have tree house rentals, RV spaces and cabins.
GuideLook for the scavenger hunt / cache
GuideI stayed here for Wanee music festival in 2016 so the crowds were not representative of non-event camping, but whether for an event or simply a relaxed trip, this campground is huge and has a wide variety of camping options from cabins to hook-up sites to primitive field and forest camping.
The river was a wonderful way to relax and cool off. The shuttle to the river was great as it is quite a walk depending on where you're camped. From the outer reaches of camping to main stage for music (or the restaurant/store/etc) could be a 45 minute walk. I was maybe 25 minutes from main stage and less than 10 from showers. I sometimes lucked into free golf cart rides from passersby.
Facilities were relatively well-kept for such a large festival with constant demands on toilets and showers. It was very dusty and if it is dry when you're there you may want to cover your face with a bandana if you'll be walking down the dirt roads much. Staff were very helpful, friendly, and available.
Plan to explore! There is a small lake, various paths criss-crossing around, a bat house, the Suwanee river, and a disc golf course among many other sites/activities. Will definitely return for other festivals but would also camp here when there isn't any special event for a quieter getaway.
ScoutThis is a great family park. Swimming pool, outdoor park n play yard. Lots of sites, gets a bit crowded when there is a festival
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