I live here full time and I love this 55+ community. We are like a tight knit family. It can be…read moreheartbreaking when we lose a resident nearly once a month but the rest of us just grow closer together. The annual celebration of life service is always very touching. Such quiet park in the middle of nowhere. There may not be a lot of do for young people here but we elderly people really know how to have a good time. We aren't like the Villages with the upside down pineapples but we still know how to swing.

It's pretty messed up when this park has so few social events for us (due to covid) yet when we get…read moretogether, on our own, to listen to and play live music at someone's site for a couple of hours and get shut down allegedly because someone complained of the noise. Seriously??? Interesting since it hasn't happened before. We came to this park because of the music. We came here because it's a 55+ community. GROWN people making our own GROWN decisions. Pick your battles people. Music is too loud? It was 4-7pm on a Saturday. Seriously? We left our last resort because they nitpicked everyone there. A good way to lose people who will NOT return.

Though most of the people there are sweet and will become some of your closest friends. Sun…read moreRetreats Lake Josephine would be the last place I would recommend. We lived there for 1 year and here is just a glimpse of what happened. Fights all the time, yelling, screaming and physical. Cops there almost every weekend for months Pedophile arrested from the park, couples kicked out of the park for having sex inside the public shower houses, theft of packages and mail being opened. We dealt with a neighbor for our year there who constantly harassed us and our children, once she was finally evicted she dumped her black tank out as she left and we had to call Sun Corporate to get an answer as to who was going to come and clean it. Management there tries their best but I would never recommend anyone to stay there very long.

Friendly staff, friendly guest, clean bathrooms and great pool! There is a mail room and a game…read moreroom and lots of activities plus it's dog friendly with a puppy area.

This park is wonderful, plenty of trails, a cute store and just peaceful nature where you can see…read moreall kinds of birds, sometimes deer or gators and it's just a great place to visit.

This historic 9000-acre park opened in 1931. It's considered an old growth forest and full of bald…read morecypress trees. There are a wide variety of endemic wildlife and plants. The main feature of this wonderful park was the boardwalk that goes through the swamp forest. Some really old trees that are possibly 1000 years old, is located in this park. There are nine trails, a campground, a playground, and a picnic area. There's a 3-mile loop trail for biking and driving. Also, a museum and concession built by the Civilian Conservation Corps; they constructed many buildings, bridges, and blazed trails in Florida State Parks. We were staying nearby and decided to explore this park. I enjoyed the historic land and old trees. The boardwalk was pleasant to stroll on; I saw quite a few memorial plaques. Generations of people walking on the same paths decades ago. It's a peaceful place and I'm glad they didn't turn it into farmland back in the 1930s.

We rented a canoe and opted for the 5-mile trip, although we arrived later in the day and had to…read moresettle for the 1:30 trip. Despite the timing, it was incredibly peaceful as the sounds of traffic faded away, leaving only the symphony of nature - birds, animals, and plenty of sightings of alligators and turtles.

Awesome time, great prices. Very friendly staff. I would recommend this place to any new kayakers,…read morealmost no current and a nice breeze.

It can get awfully hot and muggy in Florida in July! So was I ever glad that my large, level,…read moregrassy full hookup RV site at Whispering Pines Village had 50-amp electric power... 'cuz my two AC's were sucking down the watts to keep me nice and cool! When I wasn't doing my best Esther Williams routine in the cool, clean pool, that is! ;D And even with all of the heat, everyone I met here at the park was nice and friendly! From the management right down to the residents of the attached Mobile Home Park. Smiles all around!

We went to the Glades to buy a used RV and truck and ended up staying for a month. It was all we…read morehoped it would be and we're sorry we could not enjoy all of the activities they usually offer because of Covid. My husband loved the pickle ball courts and the two restaurants on site were absolutely stellar, especially Crumbs where we had many breakfast and dinners. The one time we had pizza we were very satisfied as well. RV years were mostly from Ohio and Michigan and a few Canadians, but that contingent was largely absent due to Covid. All the campers we met were friendly and helpful and the site was impeccable. The front office was especially helpful for providing notary public services for our vehicle purchases. My husband was wild about the pickle ball courts and the great folks that he played with. It was an especially good value for a month and even more so for a year. The pool was lovely and we looked forward to the Wednesday bake sales and farmers market. We would love to go back and might even consider wintering there next year. My only observation as a new RVEr was that the population At Florida RV parks in general was very Caucasian. There were no or very few Hispanics, African-Americans and Asians at the location. It was definitely LGBT friendly. Servers at Crumbs Country restaurant did not wear masks but outside dining was available and very comfortable. The overall belief of the RVers was that Covid had already come through the park and everyone simply distanced or rode by on their golf carts. Almost no one wore a mask.

Reasonable and all in one places to camp or live. Great food entertainment and golf?…read more9 holes and what a great course, then jump on the boat and going fishing or cruising around. Just can't find any campground that is reasonably priced and has all the above amenities.

Location, location,location. Fishing is what it is about. Have tons of fish here. Cannot expect…read moremore.

Just not very happy with the quality of the cabins, very old, dirty and nothing is updated. It's…read more2019, get with it people.

I live really close to this beautiful, well-maintained, and secluded property! How close, you ask?…read moreWell, I can drive my golf cart to it! It's been around for a very long time, since 1939 in this location. It really has two faces- Face #1 is that it is a Christian camp for young folks. I can't speak to this as my little munchkin is now in her forties and lives in Denver! Face #2 is a venue for corporate retreats, large social gatherings, extended family reunions, generally rentals of all types. This review speaks to these kinds of experiences. Let's get into the details- Location- Nestled behind citrus groves and on beautiful Lake Trout, they are about a 1 mile from US Route 27 just after you cross the northern Highlands County line. Signage is good and they are a snap to find. Visiting- You can't just stop by as others may be occupying the site. Check their website and reach out to arrange a tour. Facilities- It's a 25-acre site! For single-day events they can handle about 150 folks. If your needs include an overnight stay that is absolutely possible. For that, they can sleep about 120. They can supply food, or you can arrange your own. For you corporate team-building types, they have the ubiquitous rope courses, both high and low, and other related stuff. With 25 acres, they can afford to diversify. It turns out they have quite a reputation as a wedding venue! Pro Tip- Alcohol, tobacco, and firearms are prohibited. I realize some events might typically include beer & wine. That's not gonna happen here. Expect nicely maintained infrastructure with plenty of shade from our famously hot Florida sun! Staff- I've attended a couple of events here and they have been top notch! If you have this type of need in Central Florida, these fine folks should absolutely be on your list for consideration.

Cool camp! Rustic, yet sophisticated. A great landing spot for kids over the summer, or to get…read moremarried at.