Great place to spend some time. Nice shady spots, excellent trails, and the owners are sweet and…read moreaccommodating. Highly recommende.

We had the pleasure of visiting Kate's Fish Camp around Thanksgiving and have to say that owners…read moreMike & Monica were open, welcoming, & helpful throughout our visit. FYI- Monica,...not "Kate", is the current "proprietress", chuckling as folks tend to still address her as "Kate". Being Nature Lovers ourselves, we fully acknowledge the rationale for not having an on-site dump station, with such close proximity to natural waterways, and such. This information is freely shared when calling or upon arrival with the additional info provided of access to dump station at local Love's Travel Center in Hawthorne. Knowing this, arrive with empty tanks in your camper unit, to give you peace of mind & extra time. The water provided is great; Wifi Access -Kudos!; and the shower facility offers a wonderful, strong, steamy, hot-water flow with the added treat of seeing the moon & night sky above! The shower area and bathroom were always kept clean, well-stocked, and well-lit for evening visits. Our stay also followed the passes of both Helene & Milton...so things may have been looking a little rough... It was truly a pleasant surprise to have such easy access to the paved Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, of which we made frequent use for biking; hiking; and all-around wild-life strolling....while greeting local fisherman along the way. Lots & Lots of wildlife!!...Actually saw 21 wild turkeys one morning, that came out of hiding right after Thanksgiving passed!! The entrance from the main road may be a bit bumpy from the pavement change, and possible weather impact, just be alert & as always,.. take your time. There are traffic sounds heard, due to easy access to & from the campground,...however, it served as white-noise during those times when we were inside the RV. The benefit of having a taste of "Old-Time" Florida with such ease of access to Restaurants; Services; Healthcare; Parks/preserves; Entertainment/Sports/Art venues; & shopping , pretty much gives the best of both worlds. Be sure to take a stroll to the Campsite Office be fore you depart & treat yourself by picking out one ( or more) of the many hand-made soaps; lotions; balms; shampoos; & "Swamp Juice" that Monica creates!....Don't forget to pick up a few extras for gifting those worthy friends & family members!!

What an amazing resort! The accommodations are amazing. If you are working or just getting away…read morefrom the norm. This place is perfect! It is close to almost everything you need. But still on the outskirts of the busy city. On site accommodations are relaxing and fun. They have clean bath facilities and a beautiful pool. There is a covered lanai with tables and family games for entertainment. Busy weekends usually have food trucks from local vendors. I highly recommend this resort!

Santa Fe Palms RV Resort has quickly become one of our favorite campgrounds and is such a fantastic…read moreaddition to Gainesville! As FL Gator alumni, we love visiting frequently, and this is now our go-to spot. Bonus: we even had our RV washed, waxed, and detailed right on-site. The resort is just a short distance from campus and the customer service is exceptional. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great place to stay while in Gainesville!

Beautiful place in a small old Florida town. Right on the water with stunning sunrises. Can't wait…read moreto ga back!!

This is a small place that is both a campground and a fishing/hunting boating marina. It is dated…read morein terms of infrastructure but the facilities (restrooms, laundry room) are clean and well maintained. The property is also well maintained. The camp host - Ken - was fantastic and friendly. We had plans to attend a football game in Gainesville and he offered to drive us back and forth which was wonderful. He delivered a fire ring and wood to us as well. We had a great time. The bird watching is wonderful (we were in Site 407 right on the water. ) For those bird watchers, we saw and/or heard Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, Hawks, Barred Owls, Swamp Sparrows, Yellow-Rumped Warblers, Blackbirds, Crows, Cardinals, Catbirds, White Ibis, Wrens, Kingfishers, Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers, etc....all in just 2 days! We could have stayed longer. We were told the owner intends to upgrade the facility. We very much enjoyed this campground.

The Great - if you are looking for a old Florida fish camp set in a rustic natural setting, you've…read morecome to the right place. The scenery and wildlife could not be any better. Several bald eagles were observed flying around the lake as well as other Florida wildlife. The Average- we rented two cabins (buildings were duplex style) and there was nothing special about them. They are fish camp lodging and pretty much what you would expect. They had a mini kitchenette with a small oven and burners which was nice and a little larger than mini fridge/freezer. The plates/cups/silverware situation could have been better. There were 3 of us and all of us couldn't eat at the same time if we decided to use their stuff. I had brought paper plates and plastic utensils which saved us. There a little table and 2 chairs, but my cooler provided me a "pull up" seat at the table so I didn't have to stand and eat. The boat ramp is in pretty rough shape and with the lake being low, it made it that much worse to launch. You had to back up as close to the dock as you could because it was told to us that there was a giant hole on the other side and someone had broken their trailer axle loading/unloading which is not a good thing when you're in the middle of nowhere. The on site restaurant was also closed down (not sure if its a temporary or permanent close down) but we packed food as we knew our cabin had a kitchenette. The Not So Good - We had issues with management regarding parking. I was parked parallel to the cabin early that day and we were asked to move because of truck/boat traffic (even though I was 100% positive that I was not in anyone's way) and so I did. That evening after dinner I parked (this time perpendicular in a little spot) next to the cabin again on the grass (and again 100% out of the way) and went in to set my things down when the lady came out yelling for me to move my car out of the grass and that I was blocking the way (which I am 100% sure I was NOT). I AM NOT KIDDING WHEN I SAY LESS THAN 1 MINUTE later a man came out yelling and someone in our party told him to "calm down, she's putting her stuff down and moving the car, chill out!" Well, I can tell you that this did not go over well with the man and woman who started yelling back. Needless to say (on both our parts) robust (nothing bad or threatening....the worse thing we said (and only curse word from us) was something to the effect of "what is this, the f-ing Hilton?" dialogue ensued (while I was moving the car) and they wanted to kick us out. I had walked into the middle of a "verbal" storm so I went in to the bait shop where they were calling the police to have us removed. I apologized for parking on the grass and told them that I was in fact moving it, they just did not give me enough time to unload my arms, grab my keys and move my vehicle. The woman accepted my apology but the man kept running his mouth until I finally asked what else could I do besides apologize to rectify the situation. The woman was fine with it but the man (I equate it to pissing on trees to show his marked territory) kept mumbling trash talk......if it hadn't been for this altercation, it would have been a good stay. So, the moral is make sure you don't park in the grass and if you have a boat, be careful on the boat ramp and you should be fine!

This little family run diner is a hidden gem. It's not fancy, but the food is honest and the…read morequality is quite good. It sounds cliche, but you'd be surprised. My husband stops here for a meal whenever he can on cross state business trips. Finally got to join him this time. We shared a Rueben sandwich (my favorite) with fries. The pastrami was made from scratch in house (as is their BBQ pork). From the little screened in porch, theres a lovely view of the lake framed by Spanish moss swaying in the trees. As we were finishing up, our five year old son was invited by the friendly and gracious owner to select a toy from the free gift box. Go enjoy the food and the quiet charm.

Loved being member as Carol made it enjoyable meeting others who enjoyed the nude life. They…read moredecided to close unless you lived there and that was sad as no place close I could enjoy and I could not afford two homes. Hard to understand how to destroyed it. After reading what has happened with the hot tub gone, restaurant gone it has been ruined. Maybe someone else will find an area to open another so the hundreds of folks liked it can visit. I have a home in palm coast with a private pool and may start seeking others from Sunny Sands to visit and enjoy the wind and sun as we did there, once. Sometimes new owners don't get it, they buy because it was successful and they mess it up by killing what made it to begin with, sad.

We used to visit there before the new owners came in. Twas pleasant. Now they don't allow daily…read morevisits, loved the jacuzzi. They filled it in with dirt and planted a palm tree? Loved playing pool at the bar/restaurant. They tore it down. What part of you should sell it to keep it at a fun place don't you understand?

Super friendly and helpful. Great directions on the phone- thank you…read more(They warned us about construction the last mile before arriving) The entrance has an old Florida feel with horses grazing in the field. A gated entrance. We were super grateful to have been escorted to our site as the streets are narrow and turns tight. It was quiet and comfortable. We had a pull thru site and it did have a picnic table. We didn't use their wifi so can't comment on that. There's a restaurant on site but we arrived late and they were closing. The grounds looked nice. If in the area we would stay there again. We camped in a class A with a tow.

Peaceful and serene setting as long as you're on the shady side. The area without the trees is less…read moredesirable and your neighbors are right in your face. I would give the shady, pull-thru sites five stars--no problem but I won't stay there again if that side is booked. The little restaurant is a fun spot with ice-cold draft beer and typical, fried bar food.

A great place to start your adventure and exploration of the Prarie…read more I recently stopped by the Payne's Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center in Micanopy, Florida, and it was a fantastic experience! Yes, you do pay the $6 per vehicle entrance fee to enter the state park, and it's a bit of a drive from the main gate along the park road to reach the parking lot. From there, you walk a short distance to the center itself. But once you arrive, it's absolutely worth it. The Visitor Center is very nice and modern building with large floor-to-ceiling windows directly across from teh entrance offering great views of the prairie itself. The staff, specifically Brad, was very helpful, The sets of displays provide an good overview of the prairie's natural and cultural history through interactive exhibits. There is also a short film in the theater room about the location. I really liked the observation area and spotting scopes. One scope was perfectly trained on a bald eagle perched about two miles away. I thought that was an incredible sight! It made the whole prairie feel alive and gave us a real sense of the wildlife that calls this special place home (wild horses and bison live here too). There is a small gift shop, restrooms, and the building provides easy access to trails and an observation tower nearby. It's a perfect starting point to understand and appreciate this unique place. If you're in the Gainesville area, make time for Payne's Prairie. The Visitor Center is a hidden gem that turns a simple stop into a memorable visit. I highly recommended it.

We took advantage of our Florida State Park Pass (saved us the $6 entrance fee) and took a drive to…read morethe park. This is a beautiful park to drive or hike. The drive in and to the visitor center is so pretty! The trees make a nice, shady canopy. You can see various animals from the observation tower, open range or hiking. It was late afternoon and hot when we were there so we didn't see much (one deer!) and I'm sure the animals were in the shade somewhere.

We had a great time on this airboat ride Saturday. Captain Bill knows his hood completely! We saw…read moregators, many birds, including a roseate spoonbill, and there's even a tame egret that they feed fish to by hand. Pity their website doesn't work. :(

Exactly what we were looking for in an airboat tour. Captain Bill was great. Had alot of…read moreinformation to share with us. If you are looking for an airboat tour this is the place to go.

The Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve is a public conservation land owned jointly by Alachua County and…read morethe St. Johns Water Managment District. The land here mainly is pine scrub and palmetto because these lands were, before being purchased for conservation, owned by Georgia-Pacific which used them to grow pine for producing paper products. GP still owns a lot of land in the area, and you'll notice at the intersection of CR 2082 and CR 325 what appears to be an old GP station of some sort, with a couple dwellings, a fuel pump, and a radio tower. Probably an outpost for servicing their foresting machines and maybe even where a foreman or someone lived (the house now looks abandoned). Thus, most of the land in this area--the region south of Hawthorne and north of Cross Creek, near the old community of Phifer--is timberland. The Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve is a good way of seeing ecosystems unique to northern Florida and southern Georgia. There is a small parking area here and various hiking trails open to hikers, mountain bikers, and folks on horseback. There is a camping area in the north-western portion of the Reserve, although it only has a fire circle, nothing more advanced. To camp here, I believe you're supposed to contact the Water Management District first. Instructions should be availible on their website. I did not see any animals when I visited, but the Water Management District's webpage says that "the site supports gopher tortoise, white-tailed deer, turkey, bobcat and a diverse bird population." So there you go, there could be critters to see! If you do go, especially if you camp here, be very careful with fire: anywhere you visit in woodlands you need to be mindful of fire, but given the nature of this environment (pine and palmetto), if a fire broke out in a dry spell the whole blasted place would pretty much go up like a rocket.

Went to visit a friend that owns a lot at this park 6 months ago and I was so impressed at how…read moreclean the common areas and how great the park was went back a few nights ago and DANG WHAT HAPPENED IT WAS A ANT INFESTED MESS!!! The bathrooms were disgusting the rec room was full of ants! I was soooo disappointed I always loved visiting there but not so much anymore!!! SO SAD TO WATCH THIS PLACE GO FROM GREAT TO GROSS!!!!

Very basic KoA. Nice pool. Nice nature paths. Convenient store has limited items & limited hours…read more Sites are not leveled. Only a few have working sewer connections. All have water & electricity, some 50 Amp & some 30 Amp. Many have shade. Nice remote location. Bring your own WiFi travel modem. KoA WiFi sucks. No cable TV hookups. Limited Digital broadcast TV. You have to be close to the KOA WIFI antenna. It drops signal A LOT. Appears to be fairly new KOA RV Park. Once they get more business=more income and level their sites, get all sewer connections operational it may become a "go to" KoA in Central Florida. We will come back. We will bring our own Cell phone WiFi modem. We have a cell signal booster in our RV, so we used hotspot through our cellphones for internet and smart TVs.