Sun Retreat Ocala Orange Lake RV Resort

This is a beautiful large RV and golf resort. The grounds were clean and well maintained. There is a full 18 course golf course and putting green. There are also onsite golf cart rentals and a golf pro shop. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Bath houses were clean. Nice laundry facilities available. Campground is directly in Orange Lake with a dock available. Fishing permitted off dock and from shore. All roads were paved. There are both RVs and vacation rentals. Many things to do and lots of options for other recreation nearby. We came for spring break and would definitely visit again.

Spring Break

We stayed here for a week on spring break. It was a very nice campground with well kept sites. We were close to the front pool area. There was a small pond area near our site that people could fish in. The park has been expanded and many of the amenities are now located closer to the new section which made it inconvenient to get to without driving over in the truck unless you have a golf cart. There was a tennis court on that side as well as another pool and recreation room but we did not use those. There was a laundry area on our side which we used and was nice. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained. The campground is very close to the air port so there were planes flying over all the time but it wasn’t bad. I was worried about not being able to sleep but had no issues.

Summer Vacation

Absolutely love this campground! The sites were well maintained. The have many amenities I clouding a pool, lazy River, kids splash pad and kids pool. They also have tennis/pickle ball courts, a basket ball court, playground, pool table and ping pong tables. There were daily activities offered for both kids and adults. There was also a bar and grill at the pool area and a full restaurant at their lakeside sites. The lake had docks for fishing. They do have onsite golf cart rentals but we rented from an outside company since all of the resorts were booked for the week. It is a large campground so having a cart was very helpful. Without it we would have needed to drive to the lakeside area unless we were really wanting to get some exercise. We can’t wait to go back in the future. The kids loved it.

Weekend Beach Trip

Went for a quick beach trip. When we arrived and went into the entrance side of the drive we were met with signs saying for RVs to go left and workers to go right. The entrance was a parking lot for the restaurant in front and there was a sign saying RVs were not to go past a certain point (not to go right in front of the restaurant basically) and to follow yellow arrows to the sites. The problem was we were pulli mg a 40 ft travel trailer and had to turn into an parking lot full of cars in both sides with barely enough room to actually make the turn without hitting the cars. We had to stop and get out to evaluate our ability to actually get through. My husband made it but had to back up and reposition in order to get through. The rest of the roads were very narrow as well and the other RVs were very close to the road on both sides due to the small size of the sites. When leaving we were unable to actually turn our trailer to actually go the correct way out of the park (and we weren’t the only ones unable to do so). The sites need more gravel and there needs to actually be a clear area to actually have a seating area. Additionally this campground appears to have a large amount of full timers/locals who reside there. The bath house and laundry were nice. We did enjoy the pool and my kids enjoyed playing on the swing set. It was convenient to have an on-site restaurant. There was a designated dog park but it was in a low lying area which was very wet and muddy so we didn’t use it. The pluses for this campground did not make up for the limitations of site size and maneuverability in my opinion. We have stayed at both Blythe Island Campground and Coastal Georgia RV park which are nearby and would prefer either of those over this one.

Christmas at KOA

We had a great time even though the water was frozen for the first 3 nights. We stayed in a deluxe cabin and I felt it was well worth it for the price. The heat did struggle to keep it warm but they had just gone through a pretty severe winter storm. They did provide us with extra linens which helped. The manager on duty, Tonya, was great. She was extremely accommodating given the circumstances. The bathhouses were working so we were able to bathe and use the restrooms throughout the trip. The campground has many amenities including an indoor pool and hot tub (unfortunately not open while we were there), a playground, a dog park, laundry facilities, a nice general store, on-site bike and golf cart rentals and a stocked trout pond out front for fishing. Our unit was a riverfront unit which was awesome. There were many River and creek front cabins present. We are planning to return in the summer to take advantage of all the amenities available including the new outdoor pool and hot tub area.

Labor Day Weekend on Lake Lanier

We stayed here for 3 nights in sight 94. We enjoyed our stay but felt the campground could have been better maintained. There were 2 dump stations but one was closed. We thought our site was supposed to have a sewer hookup but either it was backed up or it wasn’t a hookup because when we tried to dump the tanks the waste came gushing back out. The other dump station apparently had 2 areas for dumping but there were several people waiting in line to dump so we just left without emptying our tanks. The bathhouses at the park were very clean and well maintained. There was a laundry area available as well. Firewood and ice was available for purchase at the gate house but there was no other store available onsite. The playground was very dated and included an old metal swing, volleyball net and basket ball goal. The grass around many of the sites was very overgrown and in need of cutting. The grass directly around the playground areas had been cut and there were paths cut through the grass to these areas but the surrounding grass was in need of cutting. There was a swimming “beach” which was made of concrete and seemed to me to be a safety hazard. The area beneath the water was coated in a muddy slimy film which was very slick. I actually wore my flip flops to swim in to keep from slipping down or touching the stuff. The area was surrounded by a floating barrier enclosing the designated swimming section and was actually very small. There was a boat ramp and most people brought their own boats and got in the water elsewhere. There was also a nice fishing pier and a small hiking loop to get to it. Overall we enjoyed the stay but would probably try a different campground next time.

Summer Vacation in Charleston

We stayed here for a week in the summer and loved it. Our site was very close to the lake and we had a great view. We were also right beside the pool and playground area so it was convenient to walk over. The bathhouse area was clean. The park offered fishing, kayak/canoe/paddle boat and paddle board rentals. They also had a free wagon ride to a nearby plantation a couple of times a week. We actually missed it but would really like to take the time to do it if we ever get back. The lake had a little dock and we my husband and son fished off of it. There were alligators in the lake and they actually caught one.

Summer Vacation

We chose Lakewood Campground because it was on the beach. It was amazing for that and had LOTS of amenities. The only drawback was the tightness of the sites and the sheer number of campers. It was very hard for us to maneuver or almost 40 foot camper into our site and the neighbors had to move vehicles in order for us to finally get parked. Once parked though we had an awesome time. Our site was at the very front of the park. We just walked across the campground road and onto the beach access. There was a water park with slides and lazy river attached to the main pool. There was also kids water play for smaller kids. They had mini golf onsite. They also had an arcade, ice cream shops, store, restaurants, fishing, bike rentals and golf cart rentals. You definitely need a golf cart to get around the place it is so big! They also had a large playground in the front of the park for the kids. In addition to the large main pool there was an indoor pool at the font of the park as well. You get wristbands and use of the water park and mini golf was included! It was such an awesome deal for the price we paid. Even though the site were packed and super tight I would definitely go back.

Summer Vacation

We stayed her in order to go to Cumberland Island but I loved this park! The roads were paved throughout which is not typical in a state park. The sites were large and we had a full hookup with sewer connection. There was a fishing pier, boat ramp and bait shop. There was also a nice mini-golf course but we couldn’t play due to COVID. The bathhouse area was nice and clean and the laundry was in the same area. There was lots of wild life around. The campground is right on the river with beautiful views. I’m addition to the campsites there were also very nice cabins for rent. My children enjoyed playing in the playgrounds and walking the trails looking at wildlife. There was a nature center on site as well.

Magnolia Springs

We stayed here on a weekend during the summer. I really liked this campground and park. It is the site of a Civil War prison camp and has a museum onsite as well as previous earth works from the site which you can walk to. Our site was nice and large with lots of shade. It was possibly the best pull thru site in my opinion due to its proximity to the playground and bathhouse for my kids. Site 16 would be the best back in site since it is right on the lake. The bathhouse was clean and large. There was a laundry area as well. There is usually a splash pad available during the summer but it was closed when we went due to COVID. There is also obviously a spring there and it was really neat to look at because the water is so clear. There were also alligators and turtles in the pond. The turtles would swam up to the railing wanting someone to drop them some food. There was a little trail through the wooded area beside the springs going back to the campground and we did hike it. There were other trails through the woods by the campground lake which we hiked as well. In addition to campsites they did have cabin rentals as well. You can put in your own boat and fish in the lake if desired or rent a boat. We rented canoes and rowed around the lake. It was very nice. There were lots of alligators in the lake. It was hard to fish from the dock and shore due to the alligators trying to get your bait. We did really enjoy this park and would go back. It is pretty rural as well but there were a few small restaurants and stores within a 10-15 minute drive.

Labor Day trip

We went here for a quick Labor Day trip. The campground was a small loop but the sites were large. The lake front sites were very nice but we couldn’t get one so we had to walk down to the common areas to access the lake but that was ok. There is a little boat ramp and I put in my kayak and paddled the lake. There is also a swimming beach which was nice with a trail through the woods to walk or ride bikes to it from the campground. There was a playground area here and in the actual campground area too. The park also had putt putt but we didn’t play since it was so hot during the day and it wasn’t open at night. The campground is part of a state park and the site of the Kolomoki Mounds which were neat. They have a museum and the building is built into the side of a partially excavated mound which was really cool. They also have a replica of a hut/dwelling like the ones that the previous Native Americans would have inhabited. The bathhouse was clean and the grounds were well kept. The park is in a VERY rural area so be prepared to drive a little ways to get to things. However, we did really enjoy it and would definitely go back again.

Memorial Day trip

We stayed here over Memorial day in order to visit nearby Providence Canyon. The sites were large and neighbors were not too close. We were close to the bathhouse which was a plus. The bathhouse was clean during our stay. The host was nice and gave out popsicles to the kids nightly. There was a putt putt course which we played on. It needed to be turfed and maintained better but we still had fun. There was a large building which looked nice from the outside available for rent for events. The park has a marina and boat ramp. I was able to put in my kayak and paddle around the lake. Swimming is not allowed due to the gators. Also you could not go on the Marina docks unless you had a boat and rented a slip. There was a very small dock near the campground area where you could fish or just watch the gators. There were some walking trails. One of them which lead out to a peninsula on the lake was very overgrown and appeared to have been used for a haunted trail at one time because there were props all in the woods on the trail. It also looked as if this was the site of the walk in camp sites at one point because there were campfire rings all along the trail with clears spots. However it was obvious these were not in current use. There really isn’t much to do here without a body. They do have a small store and bait shop at the park.

Weekend stay

This “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.

Overnight stay July 2021

We stayed here for one night on our way to Brunswick. It was convenient because it was right off the interstate. The sites were large enough and there were full hookups available. The bathhouse was nice and clean. The campground had a small lake (pond) and there was a swimming area available which we did use. You could kayak in the lake and our site was right on the water so we were able to get kayak right from the site. The office did have boat rentals and bike rentals available if desired. The owner/manager was very nice and accommodating.

4th of July at Belle Bluff

We found this campground on Hipcamp and it worked out for us since we were attempting to change our 4th of July plans at the last minute. The campground is located directly on the White Chimney River and there is a large dock there for docking boats and fishing. My son fished from the dock the entire time we were there and loved it. There is a small bath house on at the campground with 2 toilets and 2 showers on each side (women and men). While it was nice that this was available, we did not use it due to the bugs. There were Palmetto bugs (big black roaches) in and spiders in them . The sites were very small and close together as well. If the campground had been full (which I don’t think it ever actually is) I would have hated it. We were in site 12 which was directly to the left of the bathhouse. This actually ended up being good because since the bathhouse was there the entire area behaving it served as the front of our site and we were able to put out our mat and spread out our chairs some. If we had been on any other site we would not have had nearly as much room. The other RVs in the park were all at the other end of the park in the 50 amp section and their awnings basically went right up to the back of the next RV. The RV sites were full hookups which was great. Other than the river, bathhouse and availability of hookups there were no other amenities. The owner Mr. Ron was very nice and accommodating. We would go back again due to his hospitality and the location.

Blythe Island Beauty

We love this campground. The sites are large and pretty private with trees and bushes growing between sites. The site we stayed at faced the lake. The lake had a beach for swimming and you could also put in a kayak or small boat there. Fishing was also permitted for a small fee. Additionally there is a dock on the Brunswick river where you can fish and a bait ramp. There is a playground available and domesticated rabbits run free all over the park. The bathhouses are clean and there is a small laundry area. The park is within driving distance of beaches at both Jekyll Island and St Simons and we visited both. It’s a great place to stay when you can’t get into the campground on Jekyll (or just don’t want to be there).

Compass RV Park Spring Break 2021

We stayed here during Spring Break as it was the only thing available in Saint Augustine when we booked. However, we really enjoyed the park. It was close to the beaches and all major attractions. The pool was nice and there was a basket ball court, corn hole and table tennis as well as a small playground. Since we booked late we were in what was considered a buddy site which was a little different since we had a neighbor facing our site who we didn’t know but still we had a great time and my kids made several new friends. The bathrooms were clean and there was a laundry area with a separate laundry for washing pet bedding. The park was almost separated into 2 sections with the sites in the back having mixed paved pads while the ones in the front were gravel. There were several trails through the campground and there was an off leash dog park as well. All in all we really enjoyed our visit and would definitely return in the future.

Hilton Head National RV Resort

This is an awesome RV park if you want a true resort experience. They have an area for adults only and then the larger area caters to families. We took our 4 kids and they loved it. They were begging to be able to go back soon and we are going again in 2 weeks. They have a large pool with lazy river and a very nice playground. The bathrooms/bathhouse is very luxurious. It honestly reminded me of the a high end hotel resort. The sites were large enough and while the park was completely full while we were there we didn’t feel as packed in as we have in some other parks. There isn’t a lot of large vegetation yet since it is a new park but we didn’t mind that. I thought it was cool that our resort pass card served like a room key allowing us to charge things to our site (like drinks and wood). We did take our Maltese and he ended up needing a bath so my girls took him to the dog wash area which they said was set up like a groomers shop. They also had a fenced in dog park area. All in all we can’t wait to get back. We are renting a golf cart next time we go so we can ride around the entire park because it is very large. The one downside some people have pointed out is that currently you can’t bring outside golf carts and the resort is pricey. However considering the amenities the price seems reasonable to me. -(edited) We did return 2 weeks later and stayed in a HUGE pull thru site in the back. The sites are very level. Our auto level wasn’t working but we were able to manually level with no problem. We did rent a golf cart this time and it was nice since the campground is so large. However, we did find out that only guests registered in the adults only Waters Edge section can access it, so we weren’t able to check that area out. It did look really nice though. Rather than regular picnic tables those sites have nicer plastic looking bar height tables at every site.

Last days of summer

We went near the end of August and had a nice little get away. This park is so peaceful and a great place to go to just sit back, relax and enjoy the views. We were in site 22 which was a pull through right on the lake. My only issue with the site was that it was very unlevel but it was very close to the water and right beside a small fishing dock which was great for my son who loves to fish. Sites have electrical hookups and there is access to a grey water dump but not full sewer access. This was fine since we were only there for the weekend. On this particular trip we didn’t use the bathhouse so I can’t comment on that but since our trip they have opened a new bath house. I took my kayak and enjoyed kayaking on the lake with my kids. We also went to the historic mill and museum that was onsite which was neat. Additionally while there was no swimming in the lake, the park ranger gave me a tip on a local swimming hole just down the road called the shoals and I took the kids there to play in the water and cool off for a while.

Fort McAllister in the fall

We love Fort McAllister and have been here several times. This time we were in ADA site 1 (which was the only available site when we booked). This site is right across from a bathhouse in about the middle of the campground. The bathrooms here are all private and clean. This campground is great because it is right on the Ogeechee river and there is actually a dock to fish from and to tie up your boat if you bring one. There is also a boat ramp and area for trailer parking. The wildlife in this park are one of the best things about it because deer and raccoons just walk right through the sites. There are also lots of squirrels and armadillos to be seen. Additionally this park has a museum and is at the location of a Civil War Fort which can be toured. I’m addition to campsites there are also some very nice cottages available for rent.