We liked this park very much, The sites are well spaced and large. The area is forested and quiet. There is a lot of wildlife--be respectful. We saw several poisonous snakes, including a timber rattler killing a hawk. There were manatees at the end of the spring run in the Suwannee River almost every morning, although it was late in the year for them. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

This is a very pretty park with plenty of wildlife. The deer came within 10 feet of the campsite and we saw racoons and armadillos. We stayed in site #95 in the Hickory loop with plenty of shade. Our site was very near the trail the to park and springs and not far from the bath house. Only downfall to the restrooms and showers were the bugs inside and the lack of space to put clothes while showering. Our site was level with a fire ring and two poles to hang a clothes line. There was not a lantern pole though. As stated in an earlier review the sand/dirt gets everywhere. We did have some cell phone service. The kids liked swimming in the springs (only 72 degrees). They also enjoyed the bike/hiking trails (app 8 miles). It was fun to watch the scuba divers who cave dive there. The park area has plenty of picnic sites, concession area (open April 1) and decent playground. There's a boardwalk to stroll along the springs to the Suwannee River. Early in the morning you may be lucky and see a manatee and will surely see all the vultures at the end of the boardwalk. Walmart and other stores are within 7 miles if you forget anything. Staff was informational and helpful. Site #93 is only pull thru and overlooks the Catfish Hotel Diving Hole. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

We had the pull through spot next to the spring and playground and it made our second stay much better. Abundant wildlife and many things to see and do. If it only had sewer or at least paved access roads and sites. A great value and we really like the park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

If you like state parks and have a rig 30' or less this park gets my recommendation. It is peaceful and quite. The restrooms were very clean. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Enjoyed the park. Wide variety of wild life (deer, raccoon, possum, manatee). Kids enjoyed playground. Swimming hole looked nice (but we didn't swim). Careful driving through park (trees can be close to trailer). Recommend arriving before dark. Site was short, so we had to unhitch. Dark, fine sand gets into camper. Would rate higher if it was paved. Good value for the money. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

We have been camping at Manatee Springs since 1989. This is a great Florida State Park. We have seen Manatee while walking on the boardwalk. The deer walk right up to your campsite. This is a sandy place with some tight turns but I can do it with a 30' TT and full size truck. Great place for kids. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

We enjoyed our stay here. We were in the Magnolia Loop. The springs were very clear and the boardwalk was well kept and offered nice views of the springs and Suwannee River. There is a small playground for the kids and plenty of trails for your hiking pleasure. Canoe/kayak rentals and swimming were available, though the weather was a bit cold for watersports on our visit. The main access road was paved, only the camping loops and sites were sand. Our site was relatively level and hard packed. It was a little trickier than normal getting into our slot as it angled opposite of what you'd hope and our 33' Class A doesn't turn short. And it was an end slot with a buffer of woods, so not a lot of swing space was available. Once we managed to get in the slot, it was plenty large enough to put out the awnings and still have room to move. Bathrooms were in need of paint but clean. No papertowels or blowers to dry hands were available. Staff and fellow campers were friendly. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is a beautiful park, but the campground is lousy. The roads through the park are all sand and wind between a narrow opening of trees. It would be difficult getting into the campground with anything over 30' in my opinion. The sites are unimproved soft sand and quite narrow. Our site was very close to the surrounding sites, but some were a little more spacious. There were wild animals everywhere and, when the river is not flooded, the spring and creek are beautiful, I was told. Florida needs to work on their older campgrounds. We stayed in March of 2003. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Rustic, shaded. Great if you like wildlife. Nice trails. They do not have a swimming pool however there is a safe area where you can swim in the spring. We'll be back in 2004. We were in a tent- going back in a pop-up. We camped here in a Tent.

Beautiful location. No pool, but nice, cool, clear spring. On Suwannee River with lots of wildlife. Larger rigs will fit with skilled drivers. Sites are sandy. Picnic table and fire pit. Bring repellant. We camped here in a camper.