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10/2009
rating [ 10/10 ]
This is a very nice state park. We were in the Fort King loop: had a large pull-through site. We could hear traffic from our site, but could not see the road. The traffic noise was not too bad, though. The bathhouse was very nice and clean. The changing areas in the showers are large and have a bench and several hooks: wish all campgrounds would add these small, but convenient features. We saw several does with fawns, one young buck, and a gray fox on the trails. We rode bikes on all the trails except Sandhill Trail. It was a lot of fun. The rental cabins look very nice. Check-in was fast and Rangers were all very friendly. We will return.
04/2009
rating [ 8/10 ]
We stayed here for no charge in exchange for listening to a sales presentation to buy a membership. It is a nice campground. The staff was very friendly. We stayed in the wooded area. Our site, #D23, turned into a small river during a downpour one morning. I think our site was the only one with this problem, however. The bathhouses are clean, but need updating. For the price of the full membership (13K), I would expect more updated accommodations. Bike riding is very nice. This is snowbird city, though. I would say at least 80% of the park were snowbirds staying long-term. We were disappointed that there were no recycling containers - so much for going green. We won't camp here again because we did not purchase a membership; however, if this was not a member-only campground, we would return.
04/2009
rating [ 9/10 ]
We really enjoyed this Park. The campsites are large and nicely graveled with 2X4's bordering the site to keep the gravel in. The sites are spaced far apart. We had a great site (#27) that afforded a great view into the woods with lots of privacy. We watched many gopher tortoises coming in and out of the woods to feed on grass. Nice bike riding opportunities on paved roads. Unfortunately, the hiking trails were closed due to recent flooding. The lake is very nice and apparently good for fishing. We did not fish, but many locals were fishing. The rangers and the campground host were very helpful and pleasant. The restrooms are dated and no electricity for plugging hair dryers, etc., but they are adequate (the only reason for not giving this CG a 10 rating). There are train tracks nearby and they do sound the horn late at night. We enjoy that sound, though, and it did not bother us. The town of Moultrie is about 16 miles west with a Wal-Mart, etc. It is a nice drive, though. If we get the opportunity, we will definitely return to this campground.
04/2009
rating [ 9/10 ]
This is a nice small park. The sites are nice, but close together. This is not a park to go to if you want privacy. The restroom facilities were one of the nicest I've seen in my 20 years of camping. Also, had nice laundry facilities. The Park is on the edge of Lake Burton, which is very pretty, especially at dusk. Little bike riding opportunity within park - just one paved loop around the park. The GPS stated that the campground was on Hwy 97 coming from Clarkesville several miles before where the CG is actually located. Just something to be aware of if you use a GPS.
04/2009
rating [ 9/10 ]
This is a nice campground. The owners are very helpful and pleasant. The sites are very close together, but we had a river site with a private deck overlooking the river that made up for the site closeness. Being right on the river is definitely the highlight of the campground. We spent a lot time sitting on the deck and walking along the river. We could watch people tubing down the river from out site. It was fun. The restrooms are very nice. A bench, towel bar and three hooks in the shower changing area - it's the little things that count, ya know. Restrooms are air conditioned and heated too! The location can't be beat for getting into the National Park and Cade Coves (a must see - go early in the morning to see more wildlife). There was only one small IGA grocery close to the campground. The town of Townsend does not have much to offer, but we were there for the National Park and not for tacky tourist stuff. We would return to this campground.
04/2009
rating [ 9/10 ]
Nice state park with gravel sites. Full hook-up is available along with cable TV, unusual for a State Park. Park Rangers and the Campground Host were very helpful and pleasant. The restrooms were okay, but need some work and/or updating. Several of the showers did not work and where they located the hooks in the changing area makes them useless for hanging anything. There was a shelve and a bench for placing items on, though. This is a great park for bike riding with several paved roads with uphill and downhill riding. Also, the nearby roads are not busy and are good for bike riding. The park is on a huge lake with a lot of birds and wildlife around. Witnessed several Great Blue Herons feeding their chicks high up in the trees by the lake. Canadian Geese were also plentiful. There is a nice Interpretive Center located in the Park. There are also cabin and efficiencies available for rent. There is a limited supply of dry goods and RV supplies at the registration office. This park is far from civilization and the closest town is 16 miles away with very limited store and gas options. Providence Canyon State Park is 10 miles down the road and worth the drive to see. We would return to this campground.
03/2009
rating [ 9/10 ]
Very nice park. First time here, but will return. Park staff were all friendly. The restroom is rustic, but clean. Have to time taking showers if being heavily used. There is limited hot water supply. Took cold shower the first day, but timed it earlier in the morning the subsequent days and had no problem. Very nice paved bike/walking trail around entire park. Nice lake views. We were in site #7 and had no problem with leveling. There is traffic noise from the Turnpike, but soon just became white noise for us. No Wi-Fi or cable - we like it that way. The reason we go camping is to get away from these things. If I have a complaint, it would be that when we made our reservations we were not informed of a large Crew Regatta going on in the park for the weekend. It drew thousands of people. Really did not pose too many issues, but would have liked to have been forewarned.
04/2008
rating [ 9/10 ]
Another great camping trip at Disney's Fort Wilderness! It was, however, the most crowded in the 19 years we have been going camping at Fort Wilderness. Many, many, many campers from the whole East Coast of the US. Our only disappointment is that it looks like they are not going to rebuild the swamp trail boardwalk that got damaged during the 2004 hurricanes. We always enjoyed walking that trail. They have done a lot of clearing of brush and trees throughout the park. We were told for fire and potato vine control. It does not afford the seclusion between the sites and the loops as before. But, overall, still a great place to camp.
02/2008
rating [ 8/10 ]
This the fifth time we have camped here, but the first time for a shuttle launch. The campground is a wonderful place for watching launches. The campground was very packed, mostly with snowbirds staying long-term. However, even though it was packed, it was fairly quiet. Probably because the average age of the majority of the campers was 60+. The majority of the noise came from the nearby small airplane airport. First time this bothered us at this campground. The reason for the 8 rating is because it was difficult to get a hold of a live person to make a reservation. Had to call many, many times before getting a person and not the answering machine.
11/2007
rating [ 10/10 ]
Very nice, large park. The facilities were very well kept. Majority of the sites are large with a lot of beautiful, big oak trees in between each site. All the sites are wide; however, some of them are shallow. The sunsets are beautiful over the river. We will return to this campground several times a year.
05/2007
rating [ 8/10 ]
Nice park. Third time we have camped here. The sites are close together, however. The dock is very nice. The restrooms could use a good bleaching as the curtains are moldy, but it's Florida and mold and mildew are difficult to control. It gets crowded on the weekend, but had no problems with other campers. There was even a large boy scout troop camping, but they were very well behaved and posed no problems to us.
04/2007
rating [ 8/10 ]
This is nice park. The Ranger who checked us in was not friendly. Other Rangers we encountered, though, were friendly. We had site 31 in the Magnolia loop. Nice site. Deer came around our site morning and evening. The only complaint would be how often the park rangers drive around the loop and raise up dust with each circuit. Sometimes it was several times within an hour's time. I like security, but this seemed excessive.
04/2007
rating [ 10/10 ]
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.
01/2007
rating [ 7/10 ]
Nice park. Restrooms were old, but clean. It looked like they were building new restrooms to be opened soon. The hilly bike riding is fun for flatland Floridians. Many of the sites do not have much shade available and they are close together. Good park for rest and relaxation. We enjoyed hiking around the ravine.
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