We were in site #1302. Paid for a FHU but were upgraded to the new premium sites. We have stayed on 1300 before and asked for it in case this happened. We like being in the middle of the campground and felt the FHU sites were in "no man's land." When I looped around most of those sites were not decorated either. We were in a great loop, lots of decorations for Halloween. We had a great view of the golf cart parade, close to the pool with the new slide and hot tub. Lots of activities to go to and be a part of. Lots of trick or treaters came by our RV on Halloween night. Good movies; everything was family friendly and so were the campers. Only saw one underage kid driving golf cart and he was under the careful guidance of his mom (she was not letting him go crazy). This is what Halloween was meant to be. We will go back for the holiday again.

60 sites 3 bathhouses, canoe and kayak rentals, 2 trails observation tower and beachfront camping. Sites were long enough for most RV's. All are cordoned off with pickets and a good amount of vegetation between them. Water and electric boxes are shared between campsites so be sure to bring extra lines and cords. Some campsites are shadier than others, mostly those in the 22-35 range. Friendly rangers, very clean bathhouses but no AC in them, firewood for $3.00 donation. Some sites stayed wet with puddles at entrance after rain showers. No TV available from park, bring your SAT dish. Bugs were bad-lots of no-see-ums and sand fleas. Beach was the most littered we have ever come across, we picked up 2 kitchen sized bags a night on our walks. Most litter comes from the ocean and boats because of the Gulf stream. It really put me off from beach walking in this park. Park road at entrance is smooth and repaved but when entering the locked campground area the road turns bad which made bike riding on it uncomfortable. No waves on beach pretty much just good for floating or bring your boat or jet ski. Boogie boards or surfboards would be useless here. Beach is not big enough to set anything up on it basically is wide enough to walk between campsites and water. All paraphernalia must be kept on your own site. No playground in park or any large areas to play. Park borders US 1 where people can run, bike, and walk to the next bridge south. Lots of road noise as it is only 50 yards away from campsites. The 2 newer bathhouses were large and showers had a separate dressing area. Older one was very small and outdated. No laundry even though there is space for it at the newer bathhouses. We walked the Golden Orb trail which was partly underwater in several places. Come prepared to wade through it if it has rained recently. Lots of birds in park, we also saw crabs and many interesting insects. Park has a nice boardwalk that leads up to an observation tower, hard to see anything from it though as it is too low. If you like quiet book only during week as lots of people come to party all weekend and sometimes ignore the quiet hours posted. Pets are allowed in park but not on beaches, but most people ignored that rule as well. I think that we would stay at Curry Hammock SP next time which is about 12 miles south. It has a nicer beach and quieter neighbors.

The second time camping here, previously reviewed July 2007. Had site #123 in Coquina loop which is across the road from other 6 loops, so it's much quieter. Loop has a small playground in it with swings only. Bath house is older but it was clean. 30 amp sites only, very shady. We were there on holiday weekend and it was quiet. Rangers did patrol about every hour. Beach was not crowded and had lifeguards. Store was adequate (had ice cream). Can rent surfboards, catamarans, kayaks, etc. on Salt Run. Hiking trail was very short but shady. Biking is good. Lots to do in St. Augustine. Went to Farmer's Market on Saturday which is outside back gate of park. Wi-Fi is available at Island Joe's. Only problem encountered was people who would leave their dogs tied out day and night. It caused a ruckus at 4am with their barking. Ranger came by next day to let them know they need to respect quiet hours: no more problems. Last time we camped here the water was nasty but no problem with it this time.

Sites have a gravel base instead of sand with a nice buffer of vegetation between sites. There is no shade in park as it was built only 4 years ago. Those on the beach side do not have direct access to beach but can see it from their sites. Short boardwalk between sites #13 & 15 to beach. Beach was clean and wide with some seaweed on it. Campground looks pristine. It has all the latest Eco friendly systems in place. There are plenty of color info signs to tell you what the native plants are in the campground loop. Each site has w/e and a stand up grill but no campfire pit. 1 bathhouse that was very clean though it did smell a little from the composting gases. Day use area has a playground, kayak rental, fishing, and picnic pavilions with a large grassy area. Day use area is adjacent to camping area separated by a wooden fence. Info states that there is a walking trail but we did not see it.

We were on site # 61 at the end of one of the fingers in the Magnolia loop which is the largest loop. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring/grill combo, 30amp and water as well as 2 clothesline poles. Most sites are shady and sandy. 3 Sites have 50A; they are:4, 5, & 38. Sites 93 and 94 overlook a cave diving lake, and some sites in Magnolia loop overlook another lake. Park roads are paved, but camp roads are not; they are sand. Roads are tight and winding with trees close. We have a 35ft motorhome and were able to make it but without toad hitched. Larger units can make it but need to go slow. Our site had lots of ants but they weren't the biting kind. Mosquitoes were not too bad. We did not need spray. Our site was also level but at least 10 inches lower than neighbors as it sloped toward Suwannee River. Had our own path to bath house which was clean upon our arrival. Did not use but they were old and smaller, and had no laundry area. Rangers were friendly and patrolled often. There was firewood for sale, canoe/kayaks for rent, and a small store that had swim stuff and ice cream/food to purchase. Nice playground in picnic area. Springs are 72 degrees year round and in winter manatees come into park, so no swimming then. Lots of divers come here for certifications. 2 miles of underwater caves to explore. Nice long boardwalk to view river and to fish off of. Camp area is short walk to springs. Camp is quiet and peaceful. No cell service for ATT and only 1 TV station (PBS channel). Dump station was easy to use. Lots of trails for bikes or hiking. Deer come into campsite areas because they have been fed by the campers. Lots of birds to watch, and spiders, too. Walmart close by about 6 mi away in Chiefland. We visited Fanning Springs SP nearby which has another nice set of springs to enjoy. Dakota Winery is on the way there on HWY 19.

We were on site #24 a handicapped site which had a fire ring/grill, w/e, picnic table and a concrete pad for the table. The ranger who checked us in wanted us to hear his spiel so it took 25 minutes to check in. He mentioned everything there was to know about the park. Our site was very narrow because it was a handicap site, but most sites are nice and wide so you can park your car next to your RV or tent. Camp hosts were friendly they raked every site after checkout, also warned campers when storms were approaching. Lots of sand- but hey it's the Beach! Bathrooms were VERY clean. Still no laundry facilities. 2 direct walkways to beach, and 2 overlooks located in campground. TV reception was good, except during storms (but that's to be expected). Agree campground gate was inconvenient, a rolling gate would be nicer. In back of our site was A1A, but less noise after 10PM. Nice ocean views from our site. Inter coastal side of park still remains unexplored by us, all we saw of it was the check in. But it has hiking/fishing/picnic area, but NO playground =(. Turn around at end of campground couldn't be done with our 35ft MH w/toad, as many people park their cars in the way. Flagler Beach has a nice farmers market, Fri & Sat 8-12. We would definitely return here.

We were on site #75. We had a very shady site and it was quite private with lots of vegetation between sites. This is a wonderful park. Be warned most people book a year in advance and those that don't seem to piece together their stay by moving sites every couple of days. There was a lot of that going on while we were here. Some sites are close together and there are many shared family type sites, so check the map closely. This park has everything: bike trails, fishing, dog park/beach, kayak rentals, paddle boat rentals, rock wall, water park, spray play area, and THE best playground our dd has ever played in. Restrooms were very clean because there are only 6 partial sites as well as a group area so most people are self contained. The staff was very friendly, store was well stocked and reasonable. There is free Wi-Fi, free Folly Beach access, a WalMart (not super though) close by, as well as restaurants very close. And my favorite...boiled peanut seller within 1 mile of park! Park is quiet at night but very family friendly, there were kids galore here. We saw plenty of wildlife as well: deer on the bike path, lots of birds, turtles and a water snake swimming in canal. We will be back we're hoping to book for their Holiday light show next year. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 was because their online booking system is very hard to navigate. I ended up calling the park directly to book and had to hold a long time to get help, but now I know why they are very busy so I will expect that the next time.

Bathhouses were clean all weekend. No alcohol is allowed in park, nor pets. On duty sheriff deputy on site entire time park is open. Very family, group oriented park. No loud music, cursing or fighting going on. Really appreciate that this park is so nice. Springs are very clean and easy to navigate, there are lots of lifeguards available to watch swimmers. Rules are enforced. Park closes in summer at 10 am and re opens at 3 pm for crowd control. Our site was shady as are most. It looks like they might have cut back some vegetation in some of the sites. Beware of the road in and around campground as it does have some low hanging branches but nothing too scary. We saw lots of wildlife: turkeys, raccoons, deer, gigantic grasshoppers, fish, turtles, and a coral snake near our site so don't go off the paths! Campground road is limestone dirt so it did get a little muddy when it rained but we did not notice too much dust. We were able to get many stations on our new digital converter box so TV viewing was ok and clear. we will definitely will be back. Maybe in the winter so we can do some hiking as we haven't had a chance to get to that yet.

We were in site #1. Very nice quiet park. We stayed in Sandhill loop which was much quieter than the Lakeview loop. More pop-ups and tents there. The Sandhill sites were quite spacious, with sand and grass cover, and I think much larger than the Lakeview ones and the campground road was paved there as well. Each site has a picnic table, and a combo grill and a few sites have 50 amp as well. There are about 4 pull-throughs in the Lakeview section but not all for big rigs. The lakes have been very low for a few years, cannot boat in park except for canoeing near swimming area. Nice trails to hike and get your feet wet in the spring water. TV reception was very good. Bathhouse in Sandhill was older but clean. Lakeview has newer bathhouse. Bike riding in park was fun, lots of little hills to climb. Not something Floridians are used to. There is a playground in the picnic area and several pavilions that the CCC built. No museum here though like at other CCC parks. Overall a great weekend for fall, winter or early spring camping but I wouldn't come back here when it is hot as the lake is not that refreshing to me.

Had site #49. Site was partly shady and enclosed by palmetto bushes so it felt private. Site was narrow as most of them are but deep enough for our 35 ft MH. Site was all sand with fire ring/grill, water, 30A elec, and a clothes line. Many, many ants in area and you are warned when checking in about them. There is 1 bathhouse in center that everyone uses, checked it out when we arrived but did not go back in for rest of trip so I cannot comment on cleanliness, but it was a dated BH. There is a laundry facility at BH as well. There is a volleyball net in camping loop and a ball is available at ranger station. Picnic area is right next to camping area so it was an easy bike ride to playground. Park is mostly full Jan-Mar when there are many ranger programs and the settlement is very busy with demonstrations. Nothing happens the rest of the year except on Sat-Sun there is a ranger led tour of settlement area at 10 am for $2pp. We rented a canoe ($5/hr) to go up the Estero River. Not much in the way of animal life in the park while we were there. Mainly birds and squirrels. There is no swimming in park so we headed to nearby Lover's Key SP for the beach. Shopping is very close by with grocery stores as well as outlet stores. Ranger Mike who gave the settlement tour said the SP system was looking at closing the campground after the season near Easter, to upgrade the elec and water and maybe do a prescribed burn in the park since it has been many years and the undergrowth has become so thick. Very family friendly park as there was a church group and lots of kids on the weekend.

Stayed on site #15 a PT. There are only 4 sites with 50A(2,4,6,11) book early if needed. This was our second stay that I have reviewed so I won't go into basics again. Sites are mostly larger than average with plenty of shade. Bathrooms clean. No TV even with digital converter. Better have a satellite if you can't miss a show. We usually just watch news at night but couldn't even get that. We keep missing out on all the craftspeople. We tend to come between festivals and they are not always there in their cottages. The store is awesome though. Lots of great things to buy and most are handmade. We tried the trails this time and they are very easy to hike or bike. Basically grass road beds so no wondering where the path is. We also went to FL Nature and Tourism Center which is right outside the park. This is a great place to get info on any state park in FL. Workers were very helpful, and even called another park to answer a question we had. Toured Big Shoals and Olustee parks which are very close by(w/i 15 mi). Found out that there are no rangers programs at SF even though the website says there are. Ranger told us it's because they have so many festivals during the year. Definitely want to stay again.

We were in cabin #2. There are 12 tent sites and 6 cabins available to rent. Cabins are primitive with 2 electrical outlets. Tent sites have no electricity and shared water. Most seem very small for today's larger tent sizes. There is no vehicular traffic on the island. A pontoon boat will take you from parking lot to island and then a ranger van will take you and your stuff to your cabin/site. This park is very busy on the weekends, usually completely full. There are several trails to hike/bike. Canoe/kayak rentals are available as well as excellent fishing on the St. Johns River. We found the bathroom to be very dirty and something (maybe a rat) was living in the woman's bathroom. Park was very quiet during the week, and rangers were helpful as well. Since my last visit almost 20 years ago they have added a playground and a visitor's center/museum. But the 80 ft tall observation tower was taken down 6 years ago. We also visited Blue Springs SP, about 12 miles away. It has 72 degree water for swimming and DeLeon Springs SP, with a wonderful pancake breakfast made from homemade flours ground on the premises with their mill as well as natural spring swimming.

After a reservation/check-in nightmare, DH finally solves dilemma by showing office guy the res book that no one is checking in until Sunday after we leave, so we get to stay on site #2. A stressful start to weekend. Guy in site #3 says he camps there a lot and it is always screwed up like that. Park is nice, lots of recreation to do:golf course next door, Pow Wow circle, lots of grass around all sits, big rig friendly, pets allowed, kid friendly, has b-ball court, volleyball nets, canoes/kayaks for rent, 1 trail to observation tower, most sites on canal, very nice playground, 33 FHU sites 20 w/e the rest are tents. They have opened 13 new sites in north center area. Park will be open for camping from Oct-April since it has no pool or water to swim in and very few camp in summer there. There is a train 1 block away that blows a whistle every 90 minutes or so at night. After the first few times we heard it we blocked it out. Saw a small gator in canal and there were fish and birds don't know what kind, saw no other wildlife in park though. Weekend would have been perfect except for office worker initials JJT on my receipt.

Camped in site #11. Site was huge! This park has recently reopened after a major rehab. The showers were not available all weekend because the tile was curing so did not use them. BH was very clean. All sites have stand up grill, fire ring, and 20/30/50 amp and sewer on them. Our site we could hear a small stream behind the site, very relaxing. Playground in Magnolia loop right across from our site. Rangers put trash at the front of the sites. Swimming is available in the Blackwater River and is very cold and clean. We tried to hike the trails but there had been a recent rain and all of them had portions underwater so no full access to them. Relatively close to Pensacola(30 miles) but BWR is out in the country so bring whatever you need. There is a canoe outfitter down the road that arranges trips. We saw deer at night as well as heard other animals but did not see them. Rangers are not stationed in check in location until late afternoon. Drive in and park in your site and come back later to check in.

Camped in a tent in site #10. Most sites are shady and all but 2 handicapped sites are packed sand. All sites on the left as you enter slope toward the Halifax River so leveling would be needed. All sites have fire ring/grill, water, and 20/30/50 amp power. Campground has two newer bathhouses and an older one in the back of the loop. All were very clean but we did go during the week and not on a weekend and not during bike/race weeks. Don't know what they would look like after approximately 800 people went through them. There are no washers or dyers though there are hookups for them at the bathhouse. There is a small parking area in campground for extra cars/trailers and a nice playground for kids. They have an inside meeting area for ranger talks or can be rented for events. Campsites were all private with nice growth between sites. Most are very narrow so there are only a few a big rig would fit in. This was a reconnaissance mission to see if our 35 ft would fit here and it would but on less than 10 sites offered. The park offers a short hiking trail but it is also about 1.5 mi if you walk to the end of the park from the camping loop. Fishing is the main thing here as we saw several local fishermen there. The park's museum has closed and there is a store with essential items (ice cream) and there are canoe and kayak rentals, though they are expensive $20 hr. You can bring your own boat to launch. We traveled nearby to Bulow Plantation and North Peninsula Beach where swimming is available since there is none in Tomoka.

This is our 3rd stay at this park. We were in site #52, and were camping with a group. This park got a low ranking from us for this visit due to the smoky conditions in the park. Since it is in a low lying area the smoke doesn't seem to dissipate quickly. We noticed this on our last visit also. There is a high volume of tent campers and they are usually cook over a campfire, so there is a lot of smoke and with colder weather more people like to have campfires. We do also but the thickness of it drove us back inside for breathing conditions. If you have breathing problems take notice and go here in summer when there should be less of a problem. Otherwise we had a good time here for the Thanksgiving weekend. We took part in the annual Turkey Trot 5K, biked around Lake Jackson, played shuffleboard, hiked a few trails and had ice cream at the restaurant. We attended a CCC campfire talk by former ranger Ralph that was very interesting. The park gets high marks for lots to do. The only thing they don't have is access to water for canoeing or swimming. The armadillos are friendly as well, but we didn't see any other wildlife this time.

We were in site #6. It was shady and we had plenty of room for our 35 ft MH to fit with 2 opposing slides. Most sites have some shade and lots of vegetation around them. All sites are grass/dirt. Ants are everywhere, bring repellent for them. There is a small area on each side of restroom to play for kids but not much else. Playground is in day use area which is about 8/10 mi away. Canoe launch about 1.5 miles from camp area, but park does not rent canoes. You must get an outside vendor to bring them to you or bring your own. So we did not canoe the river. Park has one 6.5 mi hiking trail (we did not hike)and 2 horse trails, no biking trails. Stores(Walmart and Publix) are about 5 mi outside park. TV reception was good. There is a washer and dryer next to restrooms. We saw absolutely no wildlife in this park. Normally we love FL state parks but this one was really boring. If we hadn't been with our camping club I would have ranked it lower. The park staff doesn't even start work until 3 pm M-F. One of our members had a problem with his site and there was no one to help until 3 pm. If you want quiet this is your park, but if you like to explore this isn't the one for you.

We had site #13 on the beach side for our second visit. Park was great. They have added a very nice pullout to view the lighthouse, and a new bathhouse in river side. We did not tour the fort this trip but did go to a ranger program on building kites. Program was well run and ranger was personable. Our site was nice and spacious though they do not mow the grass between sites so in summer expect knee high grass with ants. Shelling was fabulous due to tropical storm Fay. They were the largest we had ever seen before. Waves were also great on the beach for boogie boarding. There is no swimming near the beach side campground, but it is a short walk to the public beach area. The bathhouse at the beach side is very old, maybe the CCC built it? Hopefully they will get enough in the budget to replace it soon. There are numerous things to do from bicycling, running, trails, fort tours to chilling on the beach. Definitely will be back.

There are 26 sites but seven are without power. 1 pull-through site but it has no power. Two Family sites, one with power. We had site #23 which was very shady but still received good TV reception. No pets or alcohol allowed in the park and they DO check. Only 15/30A at elec sites. Most sites were big enough for a 40 ft RV. The water hookups were to the back and left of the site (leftover from when it was only tenting) and the electric was at the front of the sites. Be sure to bring long enough hoses/cords. Bathhouse was old but seemed clean. They have tried to update counter tops and stalls but showers have not been updated. You have to exit shower to get dressed- there is no dressing area, and nowhere to hang your towel or put your soap, etc. No A/C either. There is a small swing set in camping area next to bathhouse but park has two larger playgrounds in day use area that are updated and very nice. Campground road is dirt and sites are limestone with concrete pads for the picnic tables. Site has a combo fire pit/grill. Dump station is very rustic but workable. Busy weekends you might get blocked on the road by an RV using it. Campground also has a pavilion for campers use with several tables and grills. There is a separate entrance/exit for campers once they check in because there is usually a long line at ranger station for day use persons and they let a car in as one exits especially in summer. There was enough privacy in campsites and a concrete sidewalk that led from the bathhouse to the springs swimming area. Tubing was awesome. Get tubes outside of park on your way in- park does not rent them- or bring your own. River shallow enough to walk so it's good for little ones. There is also a beach sand area near the swimming area. Water was between 68-72 degrees, felt great in August. Nice boardwalks to get you back to beginning or you could use hiking trails. Tubing takes about 25 minutes if its not too crowded. Plenty of lifeguards in run and swimming area. Concession stand had all kinds of food and was reasonable. We saw birds, alligators, turtles, raccoons, and plenty of fish and the largest grasshoppers ever. No online reservations but park does take credit dard over phone.

We had site #65 and it was full sun. Site was concrete, FHU with cable and very level with manicured grass all around, no sand. When I checked the bathhouse the floor was wet and had sand in it. The showers had been redone but were very mildewy. There was no air in them and the doors were always open which probably helped the problem. I only checked them once since we have our own bath in our unit, and prefer to use it to a public bathhouse. Most people we talked to come here every year with their families having summer reunions. It had a fun outdoor games atmosphere. To get a reservation you must mail in your application after Jan 1st of the year, until Mar when they accept phone calls. There is a store, game room, pool that was strange shaped(you could slide down the sides)and a playset. We did not like the beach as we come from FL and are spoiled by the Gulf Coast. We felt the sand was very dirty/black and sticked to you. We even took pictures of our dd's feet to show how black they got after walking along beach. You can have fires on the beach there. The NPS is cracking down on driving 4WD on beach right now because of nesting birds. Many people were unhappy about this. Park owners are very strict and rules are followed or you are out. This was not a problem for us or our neighbors. We did not have problems with noise from the houses nearby, probably because they are so expensive to rent and the gas prices have made people re-evaluate their spending, that most were not completely full when we were there. The campground was full the entire week we were there though. Good location to go north or south for visiting nearby attractions. We did not have any problems with traffic during our stay. The day we left they were doing roadwork which could slow people down though as it is only a 2 lane road.

We stayed in site #20 FHU, with picnic table and grill/fire ring. On Reserve America it says it is a pull thru, but site #21 and #28 are instead. They have not updated the site map correctly. Call the ranger station for better info than what RA has because it will tell you no 5ths or MH when they will fit into sites. Park is heavily treed and a lot of sites are very narrow and not deep. Park has recently (1/08) finished putting FHU's into campground with a new bathhouse/laundry as well. Sewer hookups are located more forward than the e/w hookups so bring long hoses, the sewer is not sunk into the ground as normal, it is raised almost a foot off the ground. Campground road is twisty which may make it harder to travel with larger RV's. Normally they have a tram tour on Saturdays but have suspended it right now. Canoeing and kayaking can be done on Suwannee River and you can sit in swings in the day area and watch the river go by. Park has a decent playground easily accessible to the campground but no real designated place to swim. There is a train track right outside of the park and several trains go by in the night. Our family wasn't bothered by them but the ones who stayed in tents and pop ups did notice the noise of the horns. TV reception was not very good in park probably due to so many trees. We traveled to Falmouth Springs one day, which is just a swimming hole with tree swings (about 2.5 mi away) and went to Madison Blue Springs the next (about 10 mi away). Madison was by far the nicer of the two and had a diving platform into the springs as well as a nice shallow area in the river to wade with young kids. There are also tree swings along a path behind the picnic area.

We had site #3. It was a pull thru with FHU. It had a cloth ground cover to park on which I had never seen before. Sites would be tight if park were full. Only self contained units can stay here as there are no baths or showers to use. Owners run business from their kitchen table in the house. It is about 4 miles off I 95 and makes a good place to stop enroute. Walmart at next exit south of park. Park was quiet even though we were close to road in the front. Owners nice and friendly as well as seasonal residents. Both gave us vegetables from the garden. No cable and TV reception was bad, probably because there were many old tall trees in park. Park is across street from Colleton SP. There is nothing to do in park. They had a very old and broken swing set and not much else. If you have kids make sure you have something to entertain them with if staying here. Owner does sell propane on premises.

We had site #37 which was a W/E pull-through site. We did not need sewer as we were only stopping one night, but it was available. Most sites are shady though the ones next to the office are not. Most sites not level as it is a dirt driveway you park on. There is a dump station available. The pool was nice it was 9 ft deep a fact my spouse appreciated being so tall. There is a small laundry next to the pool area. We were not given a campground map and the rules were posted on the side of the office. There is a small playground/picnic/baseball area nest to office. We enjoyed the park like atmosphere. There is a lake with bridges to cross to a small island. Plenty of ducks to feed as well as cows and an ostrich on property. There is no wi-fi but for one night it wasn't important to us. There was no cable but we did get about eleven TV stations in the area. We talked to a local woman who had a pool access pass who used to live there while building her house, and she told us the owner runs a tight ship and believes in enforcing the rules. The grounds were clean and everyone we met seemed friendly. Owner led us to our pull-through to show us where everything was. Great for a quick stop if you are going up I-95 as it is only about 2 miles from from main road and very quiet.

I put this under Cape Canaveral because that's what the campground uses- not Port. We stayed in site #38 and had w/e/s and a concrete pad for the RV only. All sites have a grill and picnic table. Each site is different. No campfires allowed. Water hookups are not consistent and you must bring extra hoses in case you are not near the HU. A lot of units pulled in forward instead of backing so they could make it work. Most sites are close together. From our site #39's sewer was right next to our picnic table. If the site had been occupied the sides of the RV would have been 2 ft away form our awning. Bathhouses were clean but old. They were used a lot as there are only 2 BH for all campers and there were a lot of tenter's there, as well as those who did not have full HU. Playground was new and nice but had no shade. Very nice picnic area with pavilions. Short walk to jetty, pier and beach. There were 2 lifeguard towers for the park. We could see all the ships go by as well as manatees, sea turtles, jelly fish and dolphins. Sand is very hard (like concrete) so no problem setting up our sunshade on the beach. There are 2 stores one for campground, one for day area where you can rent beach equipment and have food. We were able to hear Discovery landing but could not see it from the jetty. About the only thing we did not like was the trash around the park. They have taken out all the large dumpsters and put in small trash cans about every 8 sites. Trash seems to blow out more often in the wind and people are just too lazy to walk to trash cans. There were a lot of cigarette butts and can tabs and paper everywhere.There was a lot of security-they drive by about every 15 minutes. The most I've ever seen camping.

Our 2nd time camping here. We had site #58 a side PT. Sites are huge compared to other FL state parks. Lots of room to spread out. There are 4 loops. The 1st and 4th have the most PT's. We camped with a group and had plenty of room for everyone to gather. Museum is $2pp (under6 free) and open everyday from 9-5. Plenty of bike/walking trails. Picnic area with pavilions and playground. Each campsite is limestone/gravel with table, bbq grill and fire ring. PT's are 50A, all others are 30A/15A. Double dump station so no line when leaving. Park has a Cracker Village to view, but buildings are not open to go inside. If you want to launch your own canoe or kayak on the river you must carry it about.6 mile to boat launch.I believe there is a public launch about 3 miles away you can drive to. For us this is a winter park as there is no swimming due to gators in the river and no swimming area with lifeguards. Park hosted an astronomy night when we were there but the sky was very cloudy. We would go back again.

We had site # 17. Near to bathhouse and sidewalk to playground/picnic area. Sites are hard limestone that takes awhile to drain after it rains. It rained all night after we arrived and some sites seemed like small ponds the next morning. Most had drained off by the afternoon but not sites #1 and #40. They still had water under the rvs that were parked there. Most sites were a little muddy after the rain. The mosquitos were thick because of the rain. Winter is normally our dry season in FL but I won't complain about them because we need the rain so badly. We were going to sit outside in our screen shelter to avoid them but couldn't because the rain had broken it. Bathrooms were mostly clean. I did walk in once and found tp on the floor and toilets that weren't flushed (how gross!)I don't blame the hosts for that, just dumb campers. The showers were clean though we didn't use them, so I don't know about water pressure or temperature. Each site gets a large picnic table, fire ring and stand up grill. We attended a ranger talk on FL snakes. Was informative and had very good slides to go with it. When booking a site be careful to avoid sites 41, 44, 45 as these sites had a tent pad directly behind campsite so unless your rv is short like 25 feet you won't be able to get all the way in. Most others have the pad on the side on the site so they are ok. We saw bison on the dike trail, though we had to bike ride about 1.5 miles to see them. Normally you won't see them from the observation tower near the visitors center but you can see cattle and horses. Time your exit carefully because if more than 1 rig is waiting to dump the exit road from the campground is blocked until they move forward. We would camp here again.

In Flamingo you have to boondock, so be sure to bring your own water, and source of electricity. There is a water fill and dump station near the first bathhouse in the T loop. Sites are huge but there is no privacy between them. Trees are scarce and not usually near enough to RV to provide shade. A and B loops are for tents, small vans, popups, etc. T loop is for RV's bigger than about 14 ft. T loop sites are all pull thrus. In A and B there is just a parking space for your vehicle and you may not park on the grass. C loop remained closed during our stay-we were told it is only for overfill. So the real number of sites goes down from 234 to 190 or so. The hurricanes damaged most of the campground and it is s-l-o-w-l-y being renovated but there are now 3 plans for it to be upgraded that they are asking for public input on. The lodge has been closed since 2005 and is in very bad shape. 3 of the trails are still closed as well. The Flamingo visitor center is not pretty as it was damaged and the gift shop and restaurant remain closed. We took the boat trip down the canal and walked the Snake Bight trail as well as the Eco Pond trail. We biked the other trails which were overgrown. Generators have to go off from 8p-8a and there is no light so the stars were very clear during our stay, we took our telescope to view them. Attended 2 ranger programs, a storyteller and the night ranger program about the pythons in the park. Our child received her JR ranger badge as well. Everyone we met was personable and helpful. Bathrooms were very clean, and the Flamingo marina has a few items if you forgot them. They also sell gas/diesel if you need it but at $3.56(Jan 08) we did not. Make sure you have everything you need because it is a 38 mile trip out of the park if you forget it. It takes almost an hour to exit as the speeds are slow in places. I told my spouse it was the best sleep I ever had camping because there was NO noise after 8p since it was too far for people to leave, no one was driving in or out and since there were some mosquitos out, people weren't sitting out talking until late in the night either. We will definitely do the trip again but not for a few years to see what changes have occurred when they start rebuilding.

We had site #43 PT. Sites are grass with a picnic table. FHU at site.Very clean showers and restrooms. Manger very friendly and helpful. Small playground, pool, cabins available, no grill or fire ring at site but there are some near pool to use. LP gas is available and there is a camp store. We only stayed overnight on our way west. There is only 1 restaurant in Chattahoochee as we came to find out. It's about 15 miles away from KOA. We would stay here again and have.

We were on site #58. Most sites in park seemed tight if you have a rig longer than 30 ft, or slides on both sides. There are 6 loop areas some allow pets and some don't. About half are on a small creek that runs through the park. There are 5 bathhouses and 1 dump station. 2 extra vehicle parking areas. There is a playground in the camping area and 2 more in the picnic areas. No laundry machines as in other FL state parks. 1 Trash bin for entire campground and it is not located in the campground, it is on road as you leave the campground. Each site has a picnic table (long), and combo fire ring/grill. Water hookups can be a long distance and are shared between campsites. Firewood and ice are available at ranger station. Canoes and kayaks can be rented there as well. Park has nature center, small lakeside swimming area, 6 hiking trails (4 of them can be biked). Check in was very slow. Even though we were prepaid they still needed all kinds of info still, even the names of your pets and kids if you brought them with you. We would go back but chose our site more wisely this time.

We had site #19. Each site has picnic table, fire ring/grill and water. 2 Sites have 50A service. 1 bathhouse in center of loop has laundry facilities. Small kindling wood free near bathhouse when available. Park has picnic area with playground, horseshoes and volleyball net, with athletic equipment available at ranger station. There is a dock where you can tie up boats, boat ramp, canoe rentals ($3 hr/$15 day). Amphitheater with movie screen and fire ring. 1/4 mi nature trail leads from camp area to picnic area. It was marshy when we camped(2005). Pets are allowed in picnic and camp areas. Bathhouse was very clean. All exiting traffic from campground must go through dump station to leave. Potential backups could happen if park is busy. Site numbers were on left post so they were hard to see when looking for sites. Nice foliage between sites for privacy. Sites are outlined by a fence. Wal-Mart is about 2 mi away and several restaurants are nearby as well. Road noise is louder than at most parks we have camped at. Park has largest live oak in FL and it can be climbed. Park hosted a Contra dance for New Years(2005) when we camped the band was the Flying Turtles, and they were fantastic. I don't think we've ever danced so much in our lives.

Site #30 nice large site next to bathhouse. More wide spaces in loop #1. Sites have fire ring/grill combo, and a small picnic table. Sites are sand with brush between them for privacy. Trash cans at beginning of loop only. Bathhouses were older but clean. Park has a natural spring of 72 degrees year round. There is a museum, store and nature center.We rented canoes to go down the river. There are cabin rentals and a horse trail camp. We were able to see deer while walking the trails.

We did not camp here but we drove in and looked at it. We camped at nearby WP Franklin. 2 loops, 1 dump station, 2 bathhouses were very clean but older ones. There was a picnic shelter to use by campers that had a grill, fire pit, and electric/water. 5 PT sites, and sites 45-46 were buddy sites. You can fish, there is a nature trail, and boat locks to watch the small ships go through. No playground but plenty of room to run around for kids. Pets are welcome. It is a long drive to everything so bring it with you. We would consider camping here with a group so there would be entertainment for adults as well as kids. Nice place to catch some quiet.

Campground is in Alva, not in Tice. All sites have 20/30/50 and water. All sites are paved and all but the 3 PT's are on the water. All have stand up grills and fire rings as well as covered picnic tables. Each campsite has gravel throughout, so no dust or leaves. 2 bathhouses, updated and very nice. 2 picnic shelters 1 at each end for campers use. They both have fire rings, large grills, water and electricity as well as at least 2-4 tables in them. No shade in park, most trees are very young.There is a boat ramp in park and 8 boat sites to camp in. We had site #11 a PT. We could see clearly the South park on the opposite side of the river. Park had picnic area and beach, boat ramps and playground and boat locks. It is 12 miles to get there from North campground.

We had site #43 Fort King loop. Our site was huge as our most sites in this park are. Bathhouses were newer and very nice. Camping area a long way from the center of the park, we used our bikes a lot. 5 picnic pavilions, museum of a reconstructed Cracker village, a natural and cultural museum $3 pp. 10 cabins in separate loop, 5 walking trails. We biked the river trail which overlooks the Silver River. Pets are allowed. The weekend we camped there was a Pow Wow which was very educational for our dd. All sites have a stone pad, BBQ grill, picnic table, and fire ring. Sites were very deep. You can canoe/kayak the silver River but you need your own canoe or use an outside vendor.

We were in site #4 which was a large PT (about 80 ft long). We visited between the Folk festival, which had been rescheduled from earlier due to fires and a New Healing Arts festival. Therefore our visit was very quiet. There were no artisans there during the week. The craft store was still open and had many very nice crafts from the area. There are 2 museums on the premises and several buildings used for festivals. There is a nice playground close to the cabin and craft area, though none in the camping area. There is no swimming in the park. Canoing is available from an outside vendor, who will bring the canoes into the park and set you up. The bathhouses were the cleanest I have ever seen and I believe they are also brand new. The campground host was concerned if anything was not right and said he would make sure to fix it if it wasn't. There is a carillon that plays notes every 15 min. and at 10, 12, 2, and 4 plays SF's songs. It was very relaxing to sit outside and hear them. The carillon only plays between 8 am-6 pm. There is 1 dump station at the beginning of the camping area, but it is very large and easy to maneuver through. All sites have a table, fire ring with grill and w/e. The town of White Springs is very close by although we did not go into town.

We were in site #48, a very long PT site.There are 2 campgrounds: east rim and west rim. The west rim has the longer sites, although by the end of summer all sites are supposed to fit up to a 40 ft RV. Sites had fire rings, separate grills, lantern poles and picnic tables. All sites were gravel except handicapped ones. They also have separate walk in and back country sites for tent camping. Park has 40 person lodge, tennis courts, disc golf, hiking trails, playgrounds (total of 3, 2 in camping areas), store in ranger station, wildlife observatory tower, 2 dump stations (easy to get in and out of), and several grey water drains in the camping areas. No TV or cable-way too many trees for reception. 5 PT's in west loop, 2 in east loop. We had perfect weather for the mountains, about 60 at night and 78 in the daytime. Restrooms were very clean but also very old. Need updated. All playground equipment was new and bathhouses had new paint and shingles. The only bad thing I can say about this park is that there were a LOT of stinging insects in the camping area. Not sure if it is a favorite place to nest or what, but come prepared with bite sticks and repellent. Rangers offered our child a JR Ranger book and she finished it while we camped and earned 3 badges. We were able to see deer, and many different kinds of birds in the park. We also discovered a fabulous restaurant right outside the park called Canyon Grill. It's a little pricey but everything is homemade and wonderful.

We had PT site #132. Site was gravel and basically level. Each site has a small picnic table and a fire ring(no grill). Some had small concrete pads at site. There are 5 cabins at park. Management has planted some trees between sites for future shade. We could not use our awning because tree was growing in the way. There is a nice playground near the pool, but we could not figure out why the swings were across the road and behind the office. When we checked in (on a Sat) we were told the go karts and pool would be open until 8pm that day and 6 pm on Sun and during week. We went down to the go karts at 7:30 pm and they told us they were closed already. We found out later that they don't open during the week after the summer holidays are over. Management was nice though and opened both the pool and the go karts for us to use. There is a cave on premises and gem mining as well. There is a gift shop next to the caves. Bath houses were old but kept clean. Showers in both men's and women's have been re-tiled. There is no place to leave your stuff in the women's stall though. They have racks across the room to place your items on. Chattanooga and attractions about 4 miles away. New Wal-mart about 10 min. away.

We did not camp here because the camping area is closed until Nov 2007 for renovations. There will be a brand new bathhouse and sewer hookups when completed. There are a few PT's sites and the higher the number the longer the sites. There is canoing from the park and several hiking trails available for all levels of hikers. There is also a nice picnic area to sit in a swing and watch the river go by. The town of Live Oak is close by for all your needs (including Wal-Mart). There are 5 cabins that are available to stay in while the renovations are on going.

This was our first time at this campground. We were in site 123 nice deep site and we had plenty of side room to use as well, we have a 36 ft MH with slides on both sides. Sites all have 20/30 amp and water h/u. Fire rings with grills attached and a picnic table on each site. Sites were either sandy or some gravel. Plenty of shade and vegetation. Playgrounds need updated, all of them had only 2 baby swings and 2 regular swings, nothing else. Bathhouses were clean but old. Plenty of hot water when we used them. Bugs were out in full force but that is FL in the summer. Beach was very clean and had lifeguards. You could bike or take a car to beach. Board walk from parking lot took about 5 minutes to water. Beach not very crowded in state park area on weekend. Public access further down at pier. Park had rental concessionaires for canoes, kayaks, windsurfing, surfboards, boogie boards, etc. Small store on premises (ice cream), and snack shop next door. WiFi offered at Island Joe's as well as pay phone modem. No wait at dump station as they have a triple access to dump. There is also a farmer's market on Saturday's at the St. Augustine Amphitheater at 8:30 am on A1A. They also show the play Cross and Sword every night. We will be back again.

We had site #30 up on a hill overlooking the lake. Each site has basic cable, picnic table, grill with a separate fire ring. 3 camping areas and 3 bathhouses. Coded entry into campground. Small playground in camping area. 2 others in picnic area. Boat ramp and dock in camping area. Laundry facilities at bathhouses. Park has small museum with aircraft from several wars. Small store at check in area. Model airplane flying field. Cottages and Lodge on premises. 2 nature trail(1 mi and 1/2 mi) 2 dump stations. All sites large to extra large. Several family type sites. Golf course on property. SAM train to Americus and Plains at edge of park. Fishing allowed and there is an outfitting company that puts together fishing/hunting/and antiquing trips.

We had site #17. Sites are very sandy and heavily treed with a narrow dirt road that leads into them. 2 campgrounds-only one suitable for larger rigs. Each site has picnic table, fire ring/grill, and water. Our site was hard to back into because of narrow road and undergrowth directly across from site was thick. Playground in center of camping loop was nice and there were newer bathhouses. We mostly went to tube on the Lchnetucknee River. O'Leno has nice amenities in park-suspension bridge, CCC museum, bike trails, hiking trails, swimming area, 17 cabins and rec/dining hall for groups, bike rentals, canoe rentals, fire wood for sale, Jr Ranger program, and several ranger programs. Water in park does smell like sulfa. We would camp here again but chose a different site.

Had site #107 a PT. Sites are dirt with a lot of leaves covering the ground. Campground was installing new water spigots during our stay so some sites were torn up. Men's bathhouses in loop A were ripped up as well, women's was OK. Each site has water and fire ring/grill, with a picnic table. Loop A has a slide and 1 swing in center of loop. Last time we were in site #76 across from a brand new bathhouse. The power was intermittent and there were only 20 people camping in the park the week we were there. Hopefully that problem has been corrected by now. Nice trails to bike or walk. Large pool that is finally finished (it took about 8 months to fix) pool water is very cold (think spring water). Park now allows animals in all loops. There are fort tours and a free canoe trip with a ranger. Restaurant with pancake grills and ice cream. LazyDays RV store and camping World close by.

We stayed in one of the full hookup sites(#1-9, 11, 18-21). All others are water electric only (20,30,50 amps) only. All sites have concrete pad only under RV. Sites are not level though. In some cases you will need to bring a step stool because the distance between the ground and the steps can be 18 inches or more. All sites have a picnic table and trash cans are nearby. Park personnel empty the cans at least 6 times a day. There are no grills at sites so you must bring your own - charcoal only though. Bathhouses are old but very clean. There is on site laundry. There are some tight turns to get to the sites but we made it in both a 35 ft 5er and a 35 ft MH. Most sites are in the shade. The park has bike trails, nature trail, children's farm (not petting farm), swimming pool, lake for fishing, ballfield, disc golf, large playground in picnic area. There is no store, but stores are very close by. Park is next to Fl turnpike but road noise was not a problem for us. The picnic area was very busy and noisy, but the campground both times we were there was very quiet. You must call the office to get your reservation nothing on line yet. They do have monthly fees for people who stay in the area for the season.

We had site #226 which was a tight fit. Could not put our awning out but after the wind gusts (from 10-20) we were glad we didn't try. Bathhouses have washer/dryers, sites have only a stand up grill and a picnic table. No ground fires unless you use a container. There is a camp store with very basic items, a museum, pier, beautiful beaches, ferry to Egmont Key, nature trails, rentals for kayaks, canoes windsurfing, a nice bicycle path with jitneys to rent, boat ramp (can keep boat in water at your site if on water)Pet playground(near beach) and kids playgrounds in camping areas. Anything you want to do for recreation can be had here. We were camping with our large group and used a pull thru site for our meal which was plenty big enough. The PT's all dogleg strangely and most have trees that lean into them. Choose site very carefully because last year when we camped here we had to replace our entire 5th wheel roof because of trees that lean into the road (beware area 2 site #151 near bathhouse) The rangers know about these trees but do not trim them at all.NRP This was our first outing with our new motorhome and we enjoyed the park.

We had sites 49 & 50 in tents. All sites have picnic tables, fire ring/grill and water/elec. Centralized trash bins and 1 dump station in front of bathhouse. 2 old bathhouses in loops. Sites are very sandy and when we were there very dirty. I took my GS troop camping and we collected in our 2 sites 10 grocery bags of trash and my girls were still pulling stuff off the ground. We walked to the spring area and we collected 3 more bags on the trail to get there. I also own a motorhome that is 35 feet and there is NO WAY this is suitable for big rigs. In fact the website says 30 or less. I would say 25 ft or less or you won't have anyplace to park your vehicle. There is lots of underbrush between sites and the picnic area is very nice with a cold spring that the manatees come to in the winter. We were there for the manatee festival which is held in Valentine Park down the road. They have shuttle buses that transport you back and forth. The park has canoe rentals and a boat tour, cabins and a park store. There are trains that run right outside of the park about every 45 minutes all night long and the farms and houses nearby have enough poultry and dogs to keep you awake if the trains won't. I live in the area so luckily I can visit for the day but I would not ever camp here again.

Each site has concrete slab 20x40, picnic table, W/E/S. Nice heated bathhouse, laundry facilities, small clubhouse with fireplace. Sites very close together, has the RV park feel. No foliage between sites, no privacy from neighbors. No fires, but you can bring your own grill to cook. Park has horseshoes, beach very close by, just over the dunes, in December was too cold to swim or enjoy. No playground for children, this is a retiree park. We were here to spend Christmas with family but our child was really bored at this park. Blue Angels take this week off but normally they fly practices and I was told several times by people in the park how noisy it was. I would have loved to hear it, how exciting to see parts of their new shows. Lighthouse, Fort Barrancas nearby as well as the Naval Air Museum. Stores close by back gate. Park also has cabins for rental for those not RV or tent camping. We hada 35ft 5ver at the time and it was very hard to get into site #1 because people would park behind their rigs instead of in front, making the road extra narrow. We almost scraped a tree to get into our site. We would go back but would get a back-in site away from the circle and clubhouse.

Park overall is great, a beautiful treasure. The only downside we found was that the Beach sites bathrooms were really old. So old that the showers were added on and they are outside of the bathrooms. They have laundry facilities at bath houses. Beach is beautiful and uncrowded because the public access is 1 mile down the road. Sites are sand, have grills, and picnic tables. Trash is away from the sites. At beach sites there is no vegetation between, but in River there is lots of foliage and shade for privacy. All RV's can fit into Beach but not all can fit in River sites. River also has a brand new bathhouse. There are 2 dump stations one in Beach and one in River. Beach one is easier to access. Park has a historic fort, store, gift shop, playground (near river sites), hiking and biking trails. Lots of shells on beaches. Check web page because almost every weekend there is a program at the fort. Sometimes it is interpretive and sometimes not.