This was the last of 18 campgrounds we stayed at in July, and the worst of the 18. Grass was overgrown, sites were uneven, a pack of dogs was running loose, to name a few things. This is really a trailer park with spaces for overnighters. We were the only motorhome, and I think the only passersby. People were going off to work in the morning, as most of the trailers looked settled in for the long haul. We didn't use any facilities here, but walking by the pool gave me an indication of how they may not have been kept up too well. I would give it a slightly better rating if it was $25, but for the $38 we were charged, it was a terrible deal. Look elsewhere. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very nice park. Everything was clean, pool was open and very clean. Lots to do near by such as fun, shopping, river, food. Only negative thing was not enough trash cans to drop your trash into. We stayed for the weekend. We will stay again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We selected Arrowhead because of the Trailer Life Campground reviews. There are a number of other campgrounds that we could have easily selected. We're sorry we didn't stop at a rest stop and use the Wi-Fi to check the reviews. This is an old campground that has the appearance of being neglected for years. The bathrooms and showers are clean. We were given 'codes' to get into the bathrooms and showers, but the door handle and lock had been removed from the women's. If the purpose of codes was for security, the women's facilities are very unsecure. The 'roads' are dirt paths with ruts. The sites are not level at all. There was a splintered, broken picnic table at our site. There is cable TV. The free Wi-Fi is adequate. The pool looked murky and unsafe. There is old playground equipment, but it is not fenced and close to the entrance, so it would not be safe for children playing. There was nowhere designated for dogs to do their business, fenced or unfenced. There did seem to be a large number of older children and teens that appeared to be permanent/long term residents. Walking is quite hazardous because of the ruts and the speed of cars/trucks in the campground. It was a little difficult getting to our site which is very close to the entrance. Getting out was extremely difficult. We won't camp here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Disappointing. Although the woman who answered the phone when I called was nice, the park is not at all what is presented in their ads. Very difficult access for a big rig. The sites were very unlevel and all grass, sand and roots. The sewer was uncovered and there is no cover to be found. Roads through the park need to be graded. The pool was full of dark dark greenish water and old pool chairs. There were no picnic tables. Most campers here are long-term and there are many teens running around, hanging in the laundry room, partying, etc. The RV store is about empty of supplies. I'm not sure how Good Sam came up with their rating. We camped here in a Motorhome.
A dump. Should have checked RV reviews first. Would not recommend even for overnight. The restrooms are dirty, no cable, Wi-Fi weak, and entrance is not easy to get into with a big rig. Also, interior roads are narrow difficult to navigate. Don't understand why this is given a Good Sam rating. Would not stay again or recommend this campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This place is operating on a shoestring. Its not fit for RV travelers. Mostly old beat up trailers for full time living. No recreation, ancient facilities, no TV or Wi-Fi. Dirt and unlevel pull throughs. Should not be open for business and I can't believe the Good Sam rating? We camped here in a Motorhome.
Next best thing to a circus sideshow. Open sewer connections, loose dogs and teens with guns made it an experience we do not choose to repeat. Wi-Fi was barely there, cable did not function, the bathrooms and shower had a lovely odor of sewage and the 80' long sites were more like 45'. The topper was the proprietor when I asked him about just some of the deficiencies. His reply was "We get a lot of a**holes like you so pack up your s**t and leave now". Now THAT is hospitality! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Good for overnight stop only. Wi-Fi was free, but slow. Cable was not working because of a problem with the cable company, not the park. Sites are on dirt but level. We were unable to use our satellite because of the trees. The pool was a good size and clean, although we did not use it. Appears to have quite a few permanent residents and it was a little noisy at night (but no trains!) We might stay there again,but we would probably try someplace else first. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The check in lady was very friendly and helpful. We loved the tall pine trees here, and our neighbors helped us get positioned on our site. At night it was dark and quiet and we got the best sleep we had in a week. It is a very nice family place. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed overnight. Was OK for that. Was quiet. Cable TV connection worked but some TV cables were laying across the road. Maintenance is sorely lacking. Many permanent residents and some are not very tidy. Will try somewhere else next time we are in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This owner is far more interested in his RV sales business and his store (fishing gear) than he is in his campground! The pull thru sites are unlevel going uphill in the front - we saw one 40 footer with his rear wheels 8" off the ground! Other than that, the sites are basically sand and pine roots. Barely worked as an overnight stop. Won't be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
First, the one positive--the owner was friendly and helped us find a somewhat level site. All the level sites were taken by long-term residents, which seemed to occupy most of the park. Our site had a 3-foot drop from the rear of our 5th-wheel to the front. I saw some 5-wheels with their landing gear all the way to the ground while others used extreme means to get their rigs level. All roads and sites are packed sand with some grass. The park was kept clean, but there were dogs wondering around and some of the long-term workers were party animals on the weekend. There was Wi-Fi at the pavilion only. I would not have stayed here except it was the only RV park within a reasonable distance to visit our grand kids. I would not recommend this park to anyone with a large rig and don't try to come in at night because it's difficult to get around plus some sites are not marked very well. I guess everything is a matter of perspective because I mentioned to my neighbor (a long term resident construction worker) that this was the worst RV park I've stayed at and he stated it was one of the best he's stayed at. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Well, we sure wouldn't come here again. The roads are terrible with HUGE ruts that almost buries the tires on your 5th wheel. NO WiFi and cable TV is available but it is very basic. It is over 2 miles off I-10. The only plus they had going for them is awesome water pressure!! It has a big 'X' in my Woodalls and Trailer Life books, and a "never again" in my personal logs! I think it is mostly monthlies who live here year round. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Roads were very washed out and uneven. It is a Good Sam park, even though it was not listed as such. No internet which is a deal breaker for us. Nice people but a lot of extended stay sites filled with people going to work. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This campground is about a mile north of I-10 and access is good. Staff was friendly. Internal roads are sand and in some cases were washed out and soft. Sites are short and unlevel. Most sites to the north and east are primitive at best. The "turtle pond" is a swamp. Most sites along the lake were filled with tents. The location makes this campground acceptable. If you have kids who like to lake fish, this would be a good choice. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed here only one night on the way to Panama City and we regretted it. There were beer bottles and people partying in the site right next to us all night long. We didn't feel safe and the park lacked any charm. Unless you need to be right in this local area, we wouldn't recommend it to other campers, there are many other nice country parks close by. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We enjoyed our 2 night stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful, the campground was clean, the grass freshly mowed. We purchased our travel trailer here and the service provided was excellent. We were given 2 free nights so they could show us how to operate everything. We recommend them highly and plan to stay again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Fresh water fishing, Canoe rental, play ground for kids, Deli, Camping cabins Laundry, well stocked grocery with RV camping supplies and fishing equipment. Gas station included but gas higher then down the road. Fishing piers, covered pavilion and propane sales. Gravel/Sand roads, grass/sand sites. Operation of motorized mini bikes, motorcycles and golf carts are not allowed. Lady at the desk was very pleasant. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We arrived after dark and finding the entrance was a little difficult. The staff at the desk were friendly. We had a little trouble finding the road to our site, signs we not lighted and hard to read. This is a Campground and not an RV Park so dirt roads and pads are normal. I wish they had internet access available. I had a tire problem and they directed me to a tire repair place where I received immediate attention. I'm sure if you had kids and the weather was warmer you would have a great time here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Easy in-out if you are near the front. CG is large with roads winding back into the woods. It’s probably very tranquil and quiet back there but up front you have clattering diesel pickups shuttling in and out at all hours. Not horrible but somewhat annoying. The facilities I saw were clean but could use some updating. Good cable, NO Internet. The office staff should at least pretend they are happy you stopped in. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Well, where do we start. My Wife, Son and I decided to take a weekend away. During the initial contact, my Wife called to make reservations. She talked to a woman/girl who did not know what to do and told us to call back at 6am the next morning. When my wife called back she was informed no reservations needed just "come on down" like some horror version of the price is right. When we arrived we learned that there was a small store on site which was the best part of the weekend. When we got to our pull thru site it was barely large enough to open the canopy due to the 5th wheel next to us. The sewer, electric and water hook ups were fine. We didn't have cable due to the fact that 3 other campers hi-jacked our cable line their wires ran all thru out 15ft wide camp area. There were dogs roaming the whole park that would tear thru everyones garbage maybe making it easier for the chickens to eat. Yes, Chickens roaming around. So we figured how bad can the pool be. We walked to the pool and it was very large with a 9 ft deep end. The trip was looking better. We all got into the pool and except for the fact 30 children in there we were starting to enjoy it. Until, I had a warm feeling come over me and realized the children were playing there version of who can pee the farthest in the pool. Needless to say a long hot shower with bleach was taken. All I can say about this is, if you like chickens, stray dogs, the occasional walker thru your "campsite" then this is the place for you! We woke up at 6am and couldn't wait to pack up and go. Never again to Arrowhead! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We chose to try Arrowhead one more time. I can only tell you what happened to us. I called ahead a couple of days to ask if a reservation was necessary. I did this because I can’t back up with my tow vehicle and need a pull-through site. Was told not to worry; they had plenty of room. Come on down! We arrived late in our 32’ class C towing a vehicle when dusk was falling. They had one spot left for us. I pulled into the site getting my towed vehicle just barely off the road. My electric wire wouldn’t reach the plug-in. I couldn’t find the sewer connection among the grass and undergrowth. By now it was dark. I went to the office to tell ‘em I couldn’t stay because I couldn’t fit into the site selected for me. After much hemming and hawing, the manager sent me to another site which she was holding for a caravan coming to the CG the next day. She was holding several sites open for the caravaners. I promised her we would be out first thing in the morning and wouldn’t interfere with the arrival of the caravan. I fit into this site very nicely and was able to hook up, even in the dark. The repositioning caused us to have a very late dinner. As had happened to us, on our previous stay at this CG, the cable wouldn’t work. We were able to get some stations with our antenna, but couldn’t get CBS and NBC. The CG is all dirt, sod, and grass. The electric hookup cable was so taut, we had no room to maneuver to level out; we lived with the slight tilt front to back. Over night, the rooster crowing woke us a couple of times. I am sorry to say that after this, our second stay at this CG, we will NOT stay there again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a nice older park, about 4 miles from I-10 with friendly staff (but they are not forthcoming with information). The campground is on a river with good fishing. The interior roads need to be graded (they are dirt). Sites need to be leveled (they are basically grass) but it's an okay place for a couple of days. There is not much to do in town. There are the Florida Caverns to visit, they are interesting and total trip to the caverns, the tour and walk around the place and back to the campgrounds should take about 3 hours. There is also a fun place about 15 minute drive called “Blue Springs” it is a cold water springs but for $2 a person it is a great place to visit and swim, did I mention the water is cold? A place not far a way is “Falling Waters” it is another state park and when the waterfalls have water coming over it, it is very nice. The weather has been dry so the day we were there it was not flowing. If passing through and needing a place to stay, we would stay again but this is not a destination park or resort. The campground did not offer any actives for the 4th of July and the campers were on their own to find fireworks and entertainment. We camped here for a week July 4th of 2007. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
They have a designated area for overnighters and many more sites within the park for long termers. The interior roads need to be graded, sites need to be leveled, but it's an okay place for a couple of days. Not too far off the 10 and apart from the chickens running loose and crowing madly, it's a quiet park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was the first campground that we have ever stayed at. We were newbies with a 37' motorhome. We were tired and stressed out. Pulled in right below closing. After we found our site in the dark, I discovered that they only had 30 amp service and we have 50 amp. The maintenance man took pity on us and drove us to the nearst Wal-mart. We bought the parts to make a 30 to 50 amp adapter. I paid him to put it together. The most blessed sound was the AC coming on. I slept the sleep of the dead that night. The next morning, my wife sneaked out of the MH in order not to wake me up. She had to wake me up because it was the most beautiful morning we had ever seen. The CG is located on a small lake with Spanish moss laden trees surrounding it. The morning mist slightly covered the lake. The CG had a dead silence except for an occasional bird. The CG was absolutely beautiful. It was at that point that we realized that purchasing the MH was one of our best decisions. We have since stayed at other CG's and this is one of the best that we have ever stayed at. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Beautiful ponds, fishing, wildlife right in the campground. Very nice We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2001
$18
A nice older park, a ways from the freeway but very friendly and very good fishing. Sites are not very level and could be wider. We camped here in a camper.
We have been here before, but the park is going down hill. The interior dirt roads are deeply rutted, and big potholes. The sites have concrete slabs for the tires, but they are breaking and in need of repair. The park has certainly gone down in the last few years. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The park is for a quick stay and that's. We barely parked and one of the residents stopped by and talked and talked. The the manager showed up and talked and talked. Sites in poor condition. Gravel and small roadways. Just passing through from FL and we get a sales pitch to stay for the winters. We own in FL. Will choose a different park if we go through there again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Managers very friendly and ready to help. The roads look very narrow as you pull in, but had plenty of room (43ft + toad) to maneuver to our parking spot. Mostly packed sand with cement strips (not in good repair) for the tires. Many permanent residents, one of which is a woman whose attributes are apparently producing children and screaming at them. Neighbors TV was loud late at night, as well as neighbors coming and going..talking and slamming car doors. No satellite reception where we were. Park is over priced. Next time I will stay at the local Wal-Mart. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Level site and lots of trees, staff friendly and eager to help. Required cash or check. Thought the price was a bit high to comparable campgrounds but perfect location to visit the FL caverns. Had plenty of room. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I'm giving this park a thumbs up if you do not elect for water and electric only. Traveling by myself, I do not always need to dump everyday so I chose to save a little and take a site without a sewer. These sites are close to the road in an all grass, no shade setting. My jacks sank in the turf. No table. The electric, 30 amp, did not have a breaker switch. The bathroom was not really dirty but in a dated condition that needs attention and the doors do not close properly. Cash or check. The rate reflects my discount. Nice staff and firm with the rules. One very useless speed bump about 50 feet from the office. The other sites looked very nice with shade and tables. I certainly got what I paid for, but if I returned I would pay the extra for a nice site. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Packed sand roads, grass/sand sites. Our site was among many tall pines. It’s very rustic with few amenities but pleasant. The manager was extremely nice and helpful. We were in a long pull through that easily accommodated our total 60’ length with some room to spare. Long term and permanent residents, a few mobile homes. I would not recommend this park for children. Cash or check only, no credit cards. Check out time 11am. Rate reflects Escapees discount. Price is too high for this type of park, we probably will not stay here again. No Wi-Fi. We camped here in a Motorhome.
t has a very friendly owner/manager. They loaned us a battery charger for our car. Flat level grassy sites with good pull-through. We tried the owner's recommendation of a restaurant across the street - Cornerstone. We were well pleased and it was good value. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Fire ants are a severe problem there, and we've stayed there 6 times in 4 years. The restrooms are not very private or clean. But it's quiet. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very bad park. Electric bad on a lot of sites. Roads bad in places. Very unfriendly management. We would never go back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
2001
$22
A clean park, close to the freeway, office staff not always friendly, in fact during our visit, the older fellow running the desk apologized for the behavior of his wife who was bellowing profanities at him while we were checking in. Grass sites which could be very muddy in rainy weather. We camped here in a camper.
We arrived on a Saturday afternoon. It started raining soon after that until Sunday noon. which resulted in lots and lots of mosquitoes. Park is surrounded by swamps. It is very pretty; shaded sites and room for some 40' RV's. Sites had some gravel but were mostly dirt. There are fire-rings at each site, and posts to put up your own clothesline. Cavern tour (45 minutes) was very unique and worth the adult $8 fee (kids 12 and under were $5 each.) They rent canoes on Tuesday and Wednesday when the cavern tours are closed. We fished the river but with no luck at all. Overall we enjoyed the 7 days we were there. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We very much enjoyed camping here. The cave tour is interesting. The river that disappears underground and surfaces again is very unusual. The area is a beautiful forest. Camp sites are nice and level. But they are crushed limestone and sand. Looks like they are in the process of raising the level and adding crushed rock to improve them. Our site had a sewer hookup. But, when we used it as we were preparing to leave, it was nearly stopped up. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Campground was mostly wooded. It was full the labor day weekend we were there. There is a "spring" for swimming although it did look a little "green", probably OK for kids to swim in (walking distance from campsites). The cave tour made it worth while. Definitely a "must do" in Florida. The town is 5 miles away and very cute. Although hiking/fishing are the only other things to do in the park other than the cave tour or swimming in the spring. A nice place for a weekend. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Rangers very friendly. The camping area/sites are very small. The bathrooms were full of spiders and bugs and did not appear to be cleaned very well. The overall feel of the park was a lack of pride. Everything feels run down. Plenty to do around the park though. We went to Blue Springs and spent an amazing afternoon playing there. The Cavern tour was nice, just very rushed, he was yelling at people. The gift shop was pitiful. The mosquitoes are really thick. We did not get bit though--used Bounce sheets and Yard Guard. Would not care to stay again even though we had a great time with our family, just not the facility. A few changes could have this park on top! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The good: The cavern tour, the rangers, full hook-ups. The bad: Mosquitoes and gnats were relentless. Even covered in bug spray we were nothing more than a delicious challenge. The campground consists of one relatively small loop. The sites are perpendicular to the road so backing in can be a challenge for larger rigs depending on your site. Wooden posts are right up next to the road so be careful when swinging the front of your rig around when backing in. Very limited biking within the campground. Venture onto the park roads and you take your life in your hands. The posted speed limit is ignored by virtually everyone behind the wheel. There's really nothing to do other than seeing the cavern, which is awesome. Once you've checked that off your list be prepared to entertain yourself. I would love to say more positive things about this state park but I expected more and was disappointed. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Nice park and good value for the price. The mosquitoes were thick and hungry so needed lots of spray. Lots of kids enjoying spring break. I didn't use bathrooms - a bit messy - but there are full hookups so I didn't need their facilities. Didn't find much to do in the area. Cave tours not available Tuesday and Wednesday. We camped here in a Motorhome.
One of our favorites in the state because there is so much to do. Awesome fishing off the bridge in the park (caught a bunch of large mouth bass), excellent kayaking on the Chipola River from the park launch, great biking on the paved roads, and interesting cave tour. Hiking is limited and the back trails are just OK, but the other activities make up for it. Be aware of poisonous snakes. We saw bunches of Cottonmouth Moccasins on the river while kayaking. Rangers said because it was an abnormally warm winter but there was no way I was getting in the water. The campground was peaceful and quite. Very wooden behind the sites but not much privacy between the sites. We camped in site 16 which we think is the best (there are no neighbors on one side). Bathrooms are new and very clean with tons of hot water. Outside of the park check out the Jackson Blue Springs (not to be confused with the one in the Park). Don’t waste your time kayaking from Yancy’s Landing (outside the park) on the Chipola River. The water is dirty with lots of trash. It’s much more private and scenic inside the park. We didn’t get to see it because it’s only open from Labor Day to Memorial Day but we heard it’s amazing. The cave tour was good. We did the last tour of the day and it was just the two of us and a Ranger. That was cool. Overall, one of our favorite parks in the state. Tons to do and very beautiful. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
This is a beautiful state park! I love to visit them but usually don't like camping in them. Boy was I was pleasantly surprised! Well run, spacious sites, plenty to see and do, good restrooms. The staff and rangers are all very dedicated and knowledgable. Cavern tour is a must if you are physically able. We will be back when we can stay longer than a weekend! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The camping area has been completely rebuilt and all sites are now 30/50Amp, full hook-up, back-ins. Big wide sites in the dense woods. We will be taking our grandson here for three days at the end of the month. Reservations suggested. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Nice clean park, level sites, quiet at night. The caverns tour is better than Mammoth Cave tour, would return and recommend. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is an EXCELLENT park. It was renovated in October 2010 and has a nice paved road, full sewer (yes, a Florida State Park with sewer), level, wide sites, no ruts, very friendly staff. Clean bathrooms. Watch out for high water pressure. We have already made plans to visit again. Do not overlook this park if you are in the area. It is a short trip off I-10. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The worst state park ever! There is nothing good that I can write about this park. The campsites are dirt and do not have any gravel. The roads in the park have pot-holes all in it. We wanted to tour the caves, but the credit card machine was not working. We will never go back to this park! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This campground was delightful! I had no idea that Florida had caves, but they have a very nice one on-site. The cavern is somewhat strenuous--there are 45 steps down to the entrance. The ceiling is low and the walkway is often wet. If you have trouble bending down low (like 4 feet!) then you might just want to watch the video in the exhibits. The sites are wooded and fairly private. Most of the sites are not paved, so when it rains it is muddy. That didn't bother us but the couple next to us never stopped complaining about the mud puddles. There are walking trails through the dense woods, a nice meadow to play in, and lovely swamps all around. We didn't see any wildlife, but I'm sure they were there--it's Florida. The spring on-site has been closed by the health department, so there is no swimming. But you can go to nearby Blue Springs to swim in the beautiful blue spring-fed pool, if you can stand it--it's 68 degrees! The bathhouses are large and clean. The water is very tasty--I've never had good tasting water in Florida so that was a big surprise. We didn't have cable there, so I think we got 3-4 channels. Bring your DVDs. We will camp here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This park is simply spectacular. The campsites are located almost two miles from the main gate through a forest of streams and trees. The vegetation is dense almost everywhere you go, and there is much interesting flora. We were unable to take the cave tour as it was booked up with school kids, but they have an interesting video of the cave and a small museum at the site. It rained while we were there, and the mosquitoes were numerous and voracious. Take your repellent! There is a nice-looking golf course next door which is part of the park. We will return to this park some day! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The park staff is nice but the park can use some improvements. We got there after a heavy rain and our camp sight was a mud hole. The area is nice and a lot of things to see. They seem to be working on the camp ground and may be better by now. The rest rooms and showers look fairly new and were very clean. The sight we were on is number 008 and is low. If going back would pick a sight other than it. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We thought the park was little more motor home friendly than some of the Florida State Parks. We had a nice large site and found the sand roads and site to be good enough fop a few nights. We had no cell service or internet (Verizon air card did not work). The cave tour was exceptional and we highly recommend this Florida Park. There are several exhibits and many photo ops along the way. The park is very quite and we would stay again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Pretty much your standard Florida State Park, well maintained and clean. They seem to be in the process of upgrading this park. The electrical boxes are all new, they have a pressure reducer installed on the water faucets too. About a third of the sites have full concrete pads that seem to be new. The swimming area is currently closed because of a low water level but Blue Springs is near for swimming. Ask at the gate for directions. The Cave tours were partly shut down because they forgot to send in their 501(c)(3) renewal but that should be taken care of soon. The main tour was running and this is a very nice cave with excellent formations. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
All we can say about this is "Amazing Experience!" The campsites were clean, level and large. We didn't feel crowded one bit and felt like we were alone. The hook-ups were great and our son could ride his bike with no worries anywhere around. The only down side to the trip was the swimming area was not ready. not a big deal and we are sure it might have been to early in the season to get it ready. A complete relaxing weekend for sure. The Caverns is a great experience and well worth the time and money. We wish all parks were like this. Kudos to their staff! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The Park has recently upgraded it's electric and now has 50 amps. There are a few sites with sewer. We stopped here to see the caverns, and were not disappointed. Very interesting. Our biggest problem was the mosquitos. They were terrible. Not just after sunset but during the day too.You have to keep yourself sprayed well with repellent. There is lots of poison ivy on all the wonderful trails and around the campsites as well. It is a beautiful park. Sites and facilities are clean and staff is friendly and helpful but we would probably not go back since we've seen the caverns. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The park as a whole is wonderful. The caverns are awesome. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The campsites were very basic, not much shade and plenty of sand. The roads were rough in some places and the road to the campsites was sand. Overall not a bad park. The playground and pavilions were very nice and well kept. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
It appears I had a different expectation from this park than prior reviews. The sites are very wide, bath house clean, very shady sites, helpful staff and 5 channels on the antenna.Thats the good part. Then there is the $2.00 per load washer/dryer, that is very excessive when compared to private locations. The swimming hole was so green I would not go in it. I don't know what was growing in it to make it that color and have that crust. I measured the electric power at 105 volts and shut off my a/c. I only ran the fan all night to keep my a/c compressor from a possible burn out. We got out of there the next day. The 5 is for the good things. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We decided to stay at this park as a stopover on the way to St. Andrews State Park. This was going to be a new experience for us since we had never actually seen caverns. We weren't disappointed, the caverns were really neat. As far as the campground, it is meticulously maintained, extremely quiet, and pet friendly. The only swimming is a spring fed "swimming hole", but even though the water levels were low, the kids had fun. The park itself is actually down lower than a lot of the surrounding land, and doesn't get much of a breeze, so it gets really stuffy. Even though the sites are large and well shaded, be prepared to endure a lot of humidity. The swimming hole and caverns give you a chance to cool down. They have hiking trails, and canoe rentals, and I think this would be a great place to visit in the cooler months, but not for an extended stay if you have children. They will get bored quickly. This is the only reason I didn't rate this park higher. If you are looking for a clean, well maintained park, large shady sites, you have pets, and you like a lot of peace and quiet, this is your spot! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We like this park very much. It is small but the sites are spacious and private with lots of trees. The restrooms were new and they had a washer and drier, although the washer was out of order during our visit. The cavern tour was very interesting and there are nice nature walks. They have a swimming "hole" but it wasn't very appealing to us old folks. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We really enjoyed this park. The Park Rangers and the staff at the Visitor Center were very helpful and friendly. The cavern tour is a must do at the park. We hiked the Floodplain Trail near the Visitor Center and enjoyed it very much. There is a neat little cave you can hike through on this trail. The hilly bike riding is fun for Floridians, who are used to only flat land pedaling. We were in Site 18. It was a very nice site. I would go to this park again in a heartbeat. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This is a very nice campground. The sites were wide and almost level. We had site # 32 the last site in the park and had a very easy time backing it in and setting it up. The campground is very family friendly and if you have children who like to bike in the campground, this is the camp for you. We did not use the bathroom/shower facilities, but did use the laundry facilities. The washing machine hadn't been balanced properly and did not do a good job and was over-priced. There is plenty to do in and around the campground. We will definitely return to this park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
A very nice state park and this was our second trip. Really enjoyed the bike trail (even our 6 year old could ride the trail). Wish we could have stayed another day to swim or canoe. Only wish access road wasn't so dusty. It would help if other visitors would slow down. Some were not considerate or just plain ignorant that they were creating big dust clouds. A good deal of wildlife to observe. Overall, another great FL state park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Thoroughly enjoyed the park and we only stayed one day. Kids loved the caverns. Facilities were very nice. Only wish road and site was paved (it could be messy if it rained). Very good value and we will go back if we can. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This is not only Florida's best state campground but maybe the best state park campground in the USA. Frommer's guide gives it a nbr 1 rating in six different categories of Florida campgrouds. This place is a jewel. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Although unpaved, the roads were in good shape. Friendly staff, clean (dirt and crushed limestone) sites, and a primitive setting (thus the unpaved roads and no grass - lots of trees, though). We had an armadillo wander through our campsite! Access was a little difficult, but friendly folks across the road moved their truck and table to allow me an easy entrance. An experienced driver could have done it without that. Only one big site is available..a Class A diesel pusher with a trailer in tow was in there. Firewood is for sale at about $4.00, and there is a fire ring in every site. Tents and RV's share the facility. There is a lot of algae in the swimming hole. Canoes are available for rent. A slow running river runs through the park. No trouble turning my 30 foot 5th wheel around at the dump station. It's on another road to the youth camp. Do not take an RV bigger than a Class C into the main parking lot: It is a tight turn at the end, and large rocks in the center to keep you from pulling through. On weekends, buy your cavern entrance tickets early, as they sell out. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
First time here; road to campground is paved, but once you turn off to your loop - all dirt and pot holes - ok for us as it wasn't raining but must be a mud pie if it does. We rented a canoe at park, and also toured the caverns and this was nice. Our site was plenty wide and mostly level, not really a problem. The problem was all the mosquitoes - they just about carried us away. We were booked for 2 nights but only stayed one. They have a swimming 'hole' with a nice picnic area. And I would have rated this park higher than a six had it not been for all the mosquitoes that just drove us away. Oh yeah, bathrooms are air-conditioned in summer & heated in the winter - never saw this at a state park here in Fla before! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The only thing that saves me from rating this campground a 1 is the fact the state park that it's in is beautiful with good outdoor activities. That said, the campground itself is a disaster. The loop road through the campground is plain dirt, or should I say, mud. Full of ruts and potholes. If there has been rain during the previous week, you will be walking in mud. The sites are even worse. They are also dirt/mud. Almost all of the sites had standing pools of water in them. The sites are also at 90 degree angles from the narrow road making big rig access VERY difficult. It would only take some paving or gravel to make the road and sites much better. And the final straw, the dump station is at the end of a road so after you dump you have to make a very sharp turn to get back out. My 30' fifth wheel would never have made it. Also, the road the dump station is on was a mud pit as well. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Sites are very shady. Quick walk to stream with swimming hole and picnic grounds.
Horseback riding is close by. Caverns is a good trip and very reasonably priced. Cave is very pretty and tour guide was well informed. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
2001
$12
Rangers are very friendly and informative. No pool but there is a spring fed swimming hole. The caves are fun to explore especially during the lamplight night tours on weekends during the summer. Sites are very shady and cool. Canoeing, and nature hikes are also available. A wonderful place to take children. We camped here in a camper.