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3 Arrows Homestead RV site

3 sites ¡ RVs2 acres ¡ Macclenny, FL
If you like to wake up in the morning to the cocka-doodle-do of Goliath (the rooster) a big barn for shelter from afternoon thunder storms, and watching goats frolic-this is the camp site for you! Conveniently located within 30 minutes of Jacksonville, you can enjoy the country life with all of the convenience and amenities a coastal city like Jacksonville offers! Here in macclenny, we have a grocery store and walmart only a couple minutes away. You can be at the beach in under 50 minutes, and a dozen springs within an hour as well! We look forward to hosting you!
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Wildflower Pond

6 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres ¡ Alachua, FL
Welcome to a sweet and soulful little piece of the woodlands. Tucked in on 4.5 acres, this spot is a secluded, enchanting piece of old Florida. Pitch a tent in one of our four designated camping sites, tie a hammock, gaze at the koi and other fish, or relax on the embankment. Check out what's growing in the seasonal garden and if you’d like to to visit our horses, KuneKune pigs, dairy goats, birds and local mascot, Nacho the Donkey, please book a private tour with us. Florida's gem-colored, healing spring waters are just a 20 minutes up the way and local retreat centers and yoga studios dot the area. Gator fans? Head into Gainesville for a game and to visit the University of Florida. Mostly, enjoy. We look forward to hosting you! To note for all guests: We suggest arriving before dark so as to make set up easy and comfortable. We do not require a formal check-in and encourage being self-reliable in set up of primitive campsites. (For something with more structure and a space already set up, check out our Aframe cabin.) We do have water, a composting toilet, sink, and groundtemp shower for your use and ease.
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Glenn Farm

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents125 acres ¡ Fort White, FL
The farm you’re camping on is one of the last family farms remaining in Columbia County and is named Glenn Farm after DV Glenn who married Hettie Lou Niblack in the 1930’s. Over the last 150 years it has been farmed by some of the county’s oldest families such as the Niblack and Ellis families. When DV Glenn came to Florida from his farm in Cairo, GA he took over the portion of the Niblack farm that was inherited by his wife Hettie Lou. At that time he was running native Florida cattle on over 6000 acres. Unfortunately, In 1951 he was killed in a hunting accident leaving his wife with the farm and 4 children (ages 4-11). In order to survive, Hettie Lou Niblack Glenn was forced to sell 5000 acres at $25 an acre. Holding a bachelors degree from Florida State College for Women, she was able to secure a job at the University of Florida as a secretary and with the money from the land sale she was able to raise her four children. Of the original farm, 600 acres remain intact and the Glenn family is trying to keep the farm as an agricultural operation. Your campsite is 1 of three spots (Arrowhead Sink, Dunagan’s Meadow or Magnolia Sink). Dunagan’s meadow is a pasture behind the old farmhouse (built in 1844), Magnolia sink is also on the main farm while Arrowhead Sink is on the edge of a hayfield about a mile down a dirt road. Glenn Farm is a place to come relax and experience a world that is rapidly disappearing. It is not a commercial campground.
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Camp Gilchrist

1 site ¡ RV, Tent10 acres ¡ Spring Ridge, FL
Camp Gilchrist is located in heart of Springs Country in North Florida. Ginnie Springs and several other local springs are just minutes away. Come visit and explore nature with us! Pitch your tent and relax. You can enjoy beautiful sunrises, sunsets, and star gazing in an open field. Enjoy wildflowers throughout the Florida blooming seasons. Find blackberries, mushrooms, and other edible foraged goods. For optimum peace and privacy, there is currently 1 campsite on our 10 acres. There are several recreational activities in the area including hiking, swimming in natural springs, fishing, kayaking, wildlife watching, and more!
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Rustic Tiny Shanti Shack

1 site ¡ Lodging7 acres ¡ Sanderson, FL
Looking for extensive Play Days to park & ride ATVs, Side by Side with a couple of friends? Needing to host an event for ATV club, family FUNction, or romantic getaway? The Shanti Shack offers a rustic experience in the forest! Expect minimalistic sleeping arrangement, kitchenette essentials, TV & wifi. Enjoy the sounds of nature, fire pit & restore your soul! Cabin sleeps 2 people ideally. Sleeps 4 people if needed. 5 people if using the futon.
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Vineyard Lake Getaway

7 sites ¡ RVs, Tents7 acres ¡ Jacksonville, FL
Enjoy a quite country atmosphere conveniently located minutes from I295 in Jacksonville. Bring your bathing suites, and fishing poles because this seven acres has a spring fed lake loaded with fish, and clear water ideal for swimming. The sites are spacious, and sites 1&2 have full hook ups (50 amp elect, water, and sewage). -note- Your children do not get charged as additional guests (you pay enough for them already). -note- Sites 3-6 do not have water hook ups, but have easy access to well water on my property. - text or call for gate code (gate closes automatically). -Message with any questions, I'll be happy to answer them.-
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Our Place Rental Property

5 sites ¡ RVs1 acre ¡ Lake City, FL
Do you have a RV? We have 2 - 50amp 230-volt connections for motor homes with Waste & water hook up on site! if you need 115 power, we suggest bringing your 230v to 115v power adapters. We are 20 minutes to anything fun or shopping but secluded in the country, The area is a no outlet area 1 way in 1 way out. We are just starting out renting space and are in the process of making property improvements every month to our place property for RV owners and campers to enjoy. We also have a 2bed 2 bath trailer completely renovated and ready to rent. visit Airbnb and look for our place in lake city Florida We also have Picnic tables BBQ Grills and Fire pits on Property and more coming soon. Please call me 15 minutes prior to arrival for instructions. Check is between 2pm and before the sun goes down. we do not allow campers to come after dark to check in.
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Bowman's Landing

7 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents13 acres ¡ Fort White, FL
We are a 12.5 acre campground on the Sante Fe River. We have cabins as well as primitive car campsites directly on the river as well. See the following distances: Ginnie Springs - 6 miles Blue Springs - 9 miles Ichetucknee Springs - 4 miles Gainesville - 38 miles Rum 138 - 8 miles Lake City - 27 miles White Springs - 38 miles Branford - 13 miles High Springs - 12 miles Dollar General - 3 miles Publix - 15 miles Bobs River Place - 20 miles
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A little patch of Heaven

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents6 acres ¡ Sanderson, FL
Easy accessible beautiful little patch of Heaven. Extremely close to the Osceola National Forest and fifteen miles to ocean pond. In the country away from the hustle and bustle. Take a walk around the pond, good time to meditate or have a little talk with Jesus or both. Depending on what time of year pick some wild blackberries.
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Eden Gardens Jax

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents120 acres ¡ Jacksonville, FL
At Eden Gardens Eco-Farm we are careful with nature as our name would suggest. We are a community farm dedicated to growing healthy, nutritious food that is man-made chemical free. We practice "Integrated Farming" techniques such as Aquaponics, Hydroponics, Hugelkultur and more. We believe sustainable farming is the future.
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Off Grid River Camping

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ White Springs, FL
Enjoy Peacefulness on the beautiful historic Suwannee River, fish, canoe, kayak, hike, bike, view wildlife.  The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is within 8 miles of this property and about 7 miles from the Stephen Foster Memorial State Park. Many Springs are located close by where you can swim and scuba dive. There is a Canoe Outpost close by that offers drop off and pick up with canoes. Property has many trees, cement benches around a firepit, picnic table, a large extra work table for cooking. Bring your RV, Tent, Van, Hammock or whatever you are comfortable in. Unwind, relax and enjoy the sounds and beauty of nature. I supply a map of the River and the surrounding area to help you make the most of your experience. If you need help with things I am close by. There is soo much history about the Suwannee River in North Florida! :D It is known that Indians once traveled along these banks and proof has been found from many Arrow Heads and other artifacts being found along the Suwannee River. There are many Springs along the over 240 miles of River as it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The Suwannee River begins it's journey in the Okefenokee Swamp in South Georgia. This is also where the Suwannee River gets it's tannic color from the decaying vegetation in the swamp. More about the Suwannee River can be found at: MySuwanneeRiver.com
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Jewel’s Sink

1 site ¡ RV, Tent35 acres ¡ Newberry, FL
Family owned and operated since 1853. Jewel’s sink has been a special place that the Blanton family has swam and celebrated things at for 5 generations. It’s a slice of paradise hidden away from the hardships of society’s rat race. You can see to the bottom when the sun hits the water at the right time of day. It’s crystal clear blue like the springs that feed the rivers. This is truly a foundation of youth!Learn more about this land:Jewel’s Sink is a private spring that you can swim in, share a Picnic with your friends or family. Has a nice fireplace to sit around and roast marshmallows as you listen to scary camp fire stories. Generators are allowed don’t pay attention to what is says below
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Osceola National Forest is 200,000 acres of exploration with your name on it! In the northeastern Floridian forest, pine flatwoods and cypress-hardwood swamps surround, with diverse wildlife abound. In this leafy paradise lives gopher tortoises (they act like gophers, but are tortoises!), alligators, black bears, and the skunk ape, also known as the “stink ape,” which bears an uncanny resemblance to bigfoot. Areas of recreation include Ocean Pond--a fave place for boaters, skiiers, and campers, and Olustee Beach for swimming, fishing, and picnicking. The park is also open to hunters and fishermen with permits. With so much land to explore in this National Forest, we wouldn’t be surprised if bigfoot was hiding in there!

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