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Camp Seminole Springs

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· Fort Mc Coy, Marion, Florida
38 acres hosted by Perry G.
99 RV/tent sites · 1 RV site
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Bring your mountain bikes, canoes, kayaks and fishing gear. We have it all here at Seminole Springs. We are open for tent camping. Limited number of campsites with Tents on them in a variety of sizes available. First come, First serve. These sites will have a slight upcharge. When you book, if you want to upgrade and reserve one of these sites, let us know and we will accommodate you. We also have 3 units inside the lodge for the people who need just a step up from glamping, but not quite the whole hotel experience. These are beautiful comfortable rooms with half baths in the rooms. The showers are located in the lodge bathhouse. WE have the Jungle themed room, the Equestrian themed room and the Honeymoon Suite. Each unit comes equipped with its own hot tub. (To book any of these units, just send us a message and we will reserve it for you. The prices for these units are different than that campsite and glamping site prices.) The Grist Mill is also available for rent too! This is a very romantic, yet rustic getaway equipped with a half bath as well. Very secluded and private overlooking the spring on one side and the water fall on the other. Sit outside on the deck and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature and at night the sound of the waterfall will lull you to sleep. The shower is located in the Lodge bathhouse. (To book this unit you must send a message to us and we will reserve it for you. The price is different than the campsites but we will go over that with you) WE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR YOUR EVENT: TAKING BOOKINGS FOR WEDDINGS, CAR SHOWS, MUSIC EVENTS, ETC. LET US KNOW! NOTE: TURN AT CAMP SEMINOLE SPRINGS SIGN ON HIGHWAY 21. Your GPS may tell you to turn at the wrong St. Make sure that you are turning at 244th...Your GPS may tell you to turn at 243rd Street (where the Orange Market it) which is a dead end street. Just go a little bit further until you see the sign for Camp Seminole Spring. Bring bug spray and sun screen. If you need something, don't worry! There is a Dollar General, a gas station and a small cafe within walking distance. We have 38 acres of camping sites nature trails for hiking and mountain biking. Guests can park right on their site, or they have the option of parking and hiking into the woods to set up their site a bit more remote and off the beaten path. This is rustic camping. We have a bathhouse located at the campsites with showers. The bathhouse at the Great Lodge will be ready by Fall 2022. Whereas we do have garbage cans, we prefer that anything you bring into the property, you bring out with you. We allow campfires. Don't be surprised if you see a monkey or two in the trees... The fishing is amazing in these parts, so if you are an angler, come and visit. We have .75 miles of frontage on the Orange Creek. The creek flows into Lake Ocklawaha which just so happens to be one of the best bass fishing lakes in the USA. In fact, ten-pound bass are not uncommon from the Lake Ocklawaha River in the winter. Recently (2020), a 17.2-pound bass was caught there. The combined Ocklawaha and St. Johns drainage basin is possibly the most significant river-estuary waterway of Florida. This water system is of legendary reputation among anglers of largemouth bass who seek 10 pound plus trophy fish. Conveniently located between Ocala and Gainesville in the heart of Orange Springs, Florida, Camp Seminole Spring is perfectly located for the traveler who wants to really connect with nature. It appears to be ‘off the beaten path’, yet it is close enough to civilization so that even the most seasoned camper can make a quick run to store should he or she need something not found in nature. Camp Seminole Spring is mid-way (approx.. 22 miles) between Ocala and Gainesville, Florida, which are two thriving cities in this area of Florida. Ocala, the ‘horse capital of the world’ showcases a brand new multi-billion-dollar equestrian center which draws people from all over the world. This scenic property has an artesian spring which pushes out 1.6 million gallons of water per day rated among the top three percent of water in the world with an 8.4 natural pH. This water fills the pond and then continues on to flow into Orange Creek. Camp Seminole Springs was established in the 1940’s as a honeymoon resort and campground. The founders built a heart-shaped ‘pond-spring’ which is filled with the crystal-clear water pushed out from the spring where guests can lounge by the beach or gaze down into the bottom through the glass-like water or take a refreshing swim. At the top of the hill overlooking the heart-shaped spring, one will find the rustic Great Lodge where guests can come and mingle with each other, enjoy a relaxing conversation and a drink on the veranda or just sit and watch the activity in and around the spring.
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Dave B.recommends
February 26, 2024
Camp Seminole Springs
Camp Seminole Springs was a nice quiet place to camp. We were looking somewhere private to stay on our way home from st. Augustine, and we found it. We arrived later in the day. Set up, hit the dollar general for some hot dogs and started a fire with some pine cones. They have tent platforms and what looked to be brand new canvas cabins. Standard showerhouse and brand new latrines. We opted to camp as far back as we could on the ground. A great starry night with no cell service. Saw shooting stars within a hour of dark. Made coffee in the morning and walked around the property to check out the springs. The main one with the mill is very scenic. If it was warmer I'd think about taking a dip. The smaller was a sight to see as well. Just a all around perfect morning. I can't wait to see what this place evolves into and get some more information on the history of the property and the surrounding area.
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Julie B.recommends
February 26, 2024
Camp Seminole Springs
Beautiful and quaint! Quiet night ❤
We stayed for one night, but I wish we had time to stay longer..we had an awesome time! Our campsite was absolutely gorgeous! We got the creek front spot which was spacious and private. They even have a little bridge to cross the creek, and my son used it to do some casual fishing. We saw two otters swim right by our campsite! The sand boils were a big hit with my kids! Perry was very helpful and attentive , and always available when we needed something. We will most definitely be returning..this place is a true GEM! Thanks for sharing your beautiful property with us, Perry!! -The Brown Family
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Jodi K.recommends
February 26, 2024
Camp Seminole Springs
Quite weekend get a-way!
This place is a hidden gem! We enjoyed a very peaceful weekend in the woods. Look forward to returning this spring! Thank you Perry for the great communication!
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Amy A.recommends
February 12, 2024
Camp Seminole Springs
Peaceful
Beautiful, clean, peaceful property. My dog and I both appreciated the spring water refill and adventurous hike.
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Bonnie P.recommends
February 12, 2024
Camp Seminole Springs
Great place!
Such a great place to camp very peaceful and the trials by the stream are awesome
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Rachel M.recommends
February 5, 2024
Camp Seminole Springs
Campers dream in progress
We had such a perfect camping spot tucked into the property right on Orange creek. Yurts are almost done and look amazing! We will be back to check those out. Perry seems to be doing his best to restore Seminole spring and I can’t wait to see the progress next time I come back.
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Fort Mc Coy, Marion, Florida, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Seminole, Timucua, Miccosukee, and Mascogo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Perry G.Joined in March 2022
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