Cabin rental was absolutely filthy! Dust bunnies hanging everywhere. Shower beyond dirty - clearly…read morenot cleaned in a long time. Coffee pot was dirty and even after cleaning the pot there were black particles coming out of the coffeemaker. Did not even sleep in the sheets and the towels were really old and questionable. Controls for A/C and heat aren't even reachable. The firewood they sell would not burn. It was just a very run down place and the cabin left us totally sceeved!

2500 year old philosophical debate solved in the paradox of Florida's Suwannee River Rendezvous…read more Meaning who the heck cares? But, for those few budding philosophers in the Good Will Hunting Department or those with Big Lebowski Overachiever tendencies looking for meaning behind the veil of humanity, or a deeper understanding to the mysteries of life, well, gather ye "Rosebuds" and rendezvous with me on Florida's Suwannee River, and give them a Citizen Kane send off. Back Story. (Way Back!) Parmenides and Heraclitus were finalists in the Pre-Socratic American Idol, (Greek version) that ended in a draw, and possibly the first time the sentence "agree to disagree," was ever used. Heraclitus sang that a man can never dip his toe into the same river, twice. His Rosebud was a flower that bloomed in a garden of change, where that garden was the only constant, as time changes that toe dipped into the river (and all accessory/accoutrement attached to said toe) especially after stepping on a wet "Lebowski" carpet, while being baptized in the river of the Coen Brothers. Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? I'm mixing movie metaphor again, please forgive me. Parmenides sang the opposite tune: "All reality is one, change is impossible. Permanence is the only constant." He added a snarky Billie Eilish: "Duh!" to the chorus. The future Greeks would call this draw an "Aporia." Something humans cannot know. Like bats in Plato's cave contemplating the astrophysics behind GZK limits. (For 3 people in the world that last line will be incredibly witty and multi-versed in funny.) As you can see Parmenides thought little of humans and their free will. I thought the same "little," until I visited the Suwannee River Rendezvous and felt the paradox of a "permanent transience." Within that paradox a clear winner emerges from the first Greek Idol. A paradox that must first be defined. The paradox is feeling tethered to a sense of home in a world where open-road adventure and exploration is just as important. I've noticed those intrepid adventurers that take the time to RV throughout our great country are usually the same type of adventurous folk that look within and find their peace of mind out side of the ego. And there it was. The Suwannee River Rendezvous was the Mecca of ego free. That kind of an environment changes you. The Transcendalists fishing on Walden Pond believed we are here to enjoy an original relationship with the universe. I can't think of a better environment to enjoy that relationship, than this ego free zone. You'll know when you feel the same paradox. It's the day you have to leave. Your next river and toe will find a changed you. Especially for those philosophers who are lost in the mind of paradox, to find a cognitive space needed for a holy communion with nature, to recognize it as the answer to it all. Including paradox. We learn the language of the Suwannee River and recognize it as the same language of the divine. The Rendezvous allows us to find God behind the stillness, not in the mind, but through the same energies that scattered the stars. The same energies that move this river. Tesla fed pigeons. The Suwannee River Rendezvous has Pigeon Races. For those looking to be baptized in a new faith, one can break bad without wardrobe changes to orange, by sitting in Convict Springs. A fish looking for a tree to climb. Thinking brilliant, like Einstein. You'd have to experience it for yourself for the feel. Use your own words. Don't use mine. But there is a force there, that smacks of the infinite, that my little bat brain is trying to define in the finite. Silly little man covered in guano. Maybe you can do a better job. If so, start a religion. The tax free benefits are quite remarkable in your current economy. The enlightenment is priceless. Mine was worthless. But isn't that another form of priceless. Next time I'll be more specific. It has been rumored that a reporter asked Einstein what it was like to be the smartest man in the world. He said ask Nikola Tesla. Tesla loved our pigeons. They were his Rosebuds. He declared the winner of the first Greek Idol there. No one cared. Those that cared mistook him for the "car guy?" Once things cleared up, no one cared again. Would you like to meet me there? See the winner for yourself. Gather ye rosebuds while you may, ol' time is still flying. The flower that blooms today, tomorrow will be dying. Dead Poet's Society now hiring at the Suwannee River Rendezvous.

Amazing hotel and staff! They truly saved us after a horrible experience at the Wyndham Baymont…read more Desiree and Logan welcomed us with open arms and immediately made us feel comfortable. The hotel was clean, modern, and well maintained. We were extremely happy we decided to make the switch. It was the perfect place to rest after a long day of travel. Highly recommend!

The property is fairly new. While I didn't really didn't care for the decor. The property was very…read moreclean and looked to be well run. There are several seating areas in the lobby for visiting or just relaxing. A very wide range of snacks, drinks and sundries are available for purchase at the front desk. Breakfast was hot and fresh. Several juices to choose from coffee and tea. The bed was very comfortable, and the room was quiet.

We love this place. we have stayed here three winter seasons and are scheduled to be there this…read morewinter. The managers Craig and Suzy are awesome. There is a clubhouse with a kitchen and tables and laundry outside. athat about it but thats all we need. It is a great deal for monthly and close to bike trails

Not fancy at all - but it was clean and available, and the people are friendly. They've got…read morepropane, and full hookups run @$30 a night - that's quite affordable. There's a number of permanent residents, but when we got in at 9 on a Wednesday night the park seemed pretty much empty. We set up, relaxed a bit, and sat watching the stars. Since there's no major towns nearby and we were about a mile or two off the interstate there was no light pollution to speak of, and the stars were very clear. All in all? 5 out of 5 - this is not a 'modern' sort of campground, this is something like your folks would have stayed at in the '80s, with the addition of wifi. It's 'rustic' - and if that's not your style then you might want a KOA. As for us, we'll stay there again gladly when our travel gives the opportunity.

Beautiful park for sure, serene. The museum was small but informative. No one was there to discuss…read morethe historical significance, but there were videos on a loop (I admit to not watching). The battlefield is just as described in the primary sources, which is really cool. The monuments are pretty clear in their support for the Confederacy and their victory after the Union retreat. I didn't see reference to the Union soldiers killed, particularly the two African American regiments that were the first on the battlefield. So, it tells a story, but not the whole story. Nor does it discuss the immediate aftermath of the battle, which was Confederate soldiers killing the wounded black soldiers on the battlefield, thus raising the kill count. Criticisms aside, I enjoyed my brief visit and would go back again to learn more and spend more time. Highly recommended

Ranger Ellis was so kind and knowledgeable! We learned so much and appreciated the matter-of-fact…read morepresentation of north vs south that did not glorify one side or the other. Monuments and canon were clean and in good condition. It looks like there may be some building/museum improvements in the works but the sign is so faded I have no idea how long ago that was posted. Porto-potty and Porto-sink onsite were clean. Come prepared as I could not find potable water.

What a nice group of people! We weren't planning to stay in Lake City.... just passing thru !!…read more But when RV problems popped up and we were directed to Rush Truck Service for repairs. Luckily, Casey Jones RV Park was just down the street. I called late Monday afternoon, spoke to Rose, who was so friendly and accommodating. Explained the RV repair situation and that we didn't know if our stay was going to be 1,2 or 3 nights. She said.."no problem". I asked for 2 nights, not knowing what the future held. They were very flexible & accommodating. Day 3.... AM..... . yeaaaa, RV was fixed. I gave my many "thank you's" and said goodbye. We were checking out !! Well, we got about 4 miles down the road.... engine alerts came back on and we turned the Coach around and headed back to repair shop. I called back to Casey Jones RV and asked for a 3rd night. Again, they said "no problem... and said that they even saved my same spot for us". . Almost like they knew we'd be back !! Now on Day 4.... RV fixed and we got on our way to continue our trip. Besides being very close to the Truck Service Center....... This park is nice, quiet and easy in & out for our 43 ft Coach. Reasonable overnight prices as well. YES..... I would stay here again & recommend to others.

Super friendly and nice. Really enjoyed how quiet and peaceful it was. Very clean bathrooms. Highly…read morerecommend.

I needed a professional head shot to apply to medical residency. I called Esta Monday afternoon,…read moreand by Tuesday morning she was working her magic. 1 hour later, the photo was in my inbox ready to go. Very nice person, very professional, and efficient. Esta is a superstar.

Why 4 stars? They had Monster Energy on hand, the vending machines are managed by a truly…read morehardworking blind employee (seriously, that's impressive), and if I had to imagine where I'd bunker down during a hurricane--well, this newly revamped rest area on I-10 westbound in Florida might just pop into my head. (Kidding! Please don't actually do that.) I pulled off for a quick break and was pleasantly surprised by how clean and modern everything looked. The bathrooms were tidy, the snack selection was solid, and grabbing that Monster was almost too easy. The fact that the vending machines are run by someone who's blind really stood out to me. It's not something you see every day, and it honestly put a smile on my face to see them running such a smooth operation. In the grand scheme of things, it's still a rest area, not a five-star resort. But it offered exactly what I needed at that moment--clean facilities, a decent energy boost, and a sense that someone actually cared about keeping the place welcoming. If you're rolling along I-10 and need to stop, this one's definitely worth a few minutes of your time.

FDOT operates two rest areas here and since I know Yelp will merge them, I won't bother adding the…read moreeast bound as that's the one I patronized today. On I-10, west of I-75 by a bit, this was a great stop. They do have a sign that indicates "three hour parking" so you can't overnight here. There is the "picnic area loop" around the back where you can find a nice shady spot for a nap and be away from the traffic noises. Plenty of space! The restrooms are clean and there is an attendant here so I was not at all concerned about security. Just remember to slow down as you're entering the parking area. [Review 939 of 2024 - 1818 in Florida - 21968 overall]

Clean and friendly environment. One of our favorite places to spend our weekends and relax. Also on…read moreweekends food can be purchased and it's delicious and reasonably priced.

One of our favorite nudist resorts, if not our favorite! All the RV sites have full hookups, and…read moremost are pull-through. Great pool and hot tub, clean and large showers and bathrooms. Weekends are more active, of course, frequently with organized groups and plenty of activities. Also on weekends, prepared food is available, and a full bar is opened. Downgraded one star because it has that Florida fine sand everywhere, including the RV sites. Substantial discounts for active duty military, veterans, 1st Responders, and retired 1st Responders.