Camping near DeFuniak Springs with horseback riding
For laid-back hiking, springs, and lake access in the Panhandle, head to DeFuniak Springs.
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30A Bay Hideaway
1 site · RV1 acre · Miramar Beach, FL
Private, gated waterfront estate on the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay. Close to the activities on 30A and the Gulf of Mexico (7 minutes) but secluded enough to feel like you have your own private piece of paradise with amazing sunset views. The bay is full of life: watch mullet jump, catch crabs, watch for dolphins and sting rays. If you enjoy fishing, try night fishing on the dock, too. Bay charters come to the waters around our dock on their excursions! If you bring a boat, Cessna Landing is just under 2 miles away with a very nice boat launch. Tie your boat to our dock for the duration of your visit. Boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, swimming, sunset watching, bicycling and campfires are a few things to enjoy while at the 30A Bay Hideaway. Sunset viewing deck, bay beach/dock, fire pit and an outdoor shower and sink with hot water and an outdoor mini-fridge are included in the listing. Owners are not onsite during rental periods and the property is limited to one RV site so you can be sure you will have the property all to yourself!
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Choctawhatchee Bay
2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Very private woods, gardens, and an aquifer-fed pond teeming with wildlife. A short walk to our quaint park on Choctawhatchee Bay. The water is calm for swimming and paddling.
A short drive or bike ride to the finest beaches in the world. The nearby 331 bridge allows some freedom from most of the tourist traffic on Hwy 98.
There are just two campsites overall and they are in the shade and just one camper site that has the shade till early afternoon.
Kids are safe to explore our long dead-end road with only two neighbors at the end.
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Larry & Sheila's Blackwater Getaway
13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · AL
WEDDINGS, Vow Renewals, Special Anniversary, Family Reunion, Large Parties? Enjoy It All River Side With Rustic But Elegant Vibes. One Of The Host Is An Ordained Minister; The Other Host Is An Event Planner/ Designer. Different Package Options Are Available. Come Plan Your Special Day with Us.
Two Month Minimum Notice on Booking If You Wish for Hosts to Plan/Decorate for Your Event. 50 Guest Maximum. Two Night Minimum Booking For Event. $2300 Covers Reservation Of Property, Decorations and Cleanup. Food Packages, DJ.'s ETC Will Be Additional According To Your Individual Needs.
This listing will accommodate Two Full 30 Amp RV Hookups for Your Wedding Party with Lots of Extra Space to Pitch a Tent and Park Your Guests. Cabin and Additional RV Site Coming Now Available. Check Out Our Other Listings For More Details.
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The Red Barn
7 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Crestview, FL
Nestled on 3 acres right next to blackwater national forest & yellow river management area. Lots of swimming, kayaking, fishing, hunting! Hunters delight! Also less than a hour drive to local beaches! Pensacola, Navarre, Ft. Walton! We offer kayaks on site for a small fee! There’s also several swimming areas on Blackwater river close by as well!
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Apple Hill Cabins and Camp Ground
36 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents120 acres · AL
Associated on 40 acres. Adjacent to Conecuh and Blackwater National forests. Five RV pads, areas for primitive camping. Two Rustic Cabins with bath and showers. Amenities include fishponds,( no license required, no catch limit). Ponds have bass, brim, catfish and tilapia. Access to Blackwater River for swimming, canoeing, tubing or Kayaking. Hunting allowed in National Forests in season with license, skinning rack available on site. only 45 miles from the beach camp or stay in cabins an drive to the beach and save a $$$$$$ drive or pull your big rvs and leave them in goods hands to you return for your next vacation
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County Beach
1 site · RV16 acres · Miramar Beach, FL
RV Pad for rent (long term). Monthly rent includes: water, power, sewer, laundry room and garbage. 30/50 amp available. Located on 16 acres (gated) with 3 ponds. We are located 6 miles from the beach. We have horses, goats, chickens, ducks, etc on the property.... "County living at the beach". Now Available $1200 call or text
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Farm Cottage & RV Near Beaches
2 sites · Lodging, RVs1 acre · Harold, FL
Our Horse Farm is a place of Peaceful Reflection, thus the name, ELET Horse Ranch - Eagles Landing Equine Therapy.
It is a Place where Friends and Family gather. Farm was developed with Lots of Love and is a place of Refuge and Quiet Relaxation.
Mark and Teresa are our Caretakers and take Excellent Care of Guests, the Horse Herd, Flock of Chickens, Farm Cottage and Beautiful Pastures.
Eagles Landing is the Perfect Place to get away from it all. We understand that even the Majestic Eagle needs a place to Rest.
Turn Left into the First Gate at Eagles Landing. The Front Pasture on the North Side of the Outdoor Shower is where you can park your Camper, 5th Wheel, Gooseneck or RV.
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Golden Retreat at Bear Creek
4 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Panama City, FL
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature at Bear Creek, an unforgettable escape. Bring your furry friends along, hook up your RV or travel trailer, and indulge in the tranquility of this well-maintained property. With WiFi and all the necessary connections available, you can enjoy a peaceful stay while staying connected.
Avoid the hustle and bustle of the city and take a short 25-minute ride to Panama City or a 40-minute ride to Panama City Beach, where you can experience the stunning beaches that have earned the title of the world's most beautiful. This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature and create lasting memories.
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Stolenriver
6 sites · RVs, TentsWestville, FL
A long history that will be told at greater detail in the near futureLearn more about this land:Come and experience total see lusuon on the Choctawhatchee river and immerse your self in nature or get a tan on the sandbar. Fishing hunting boating even pan for gold and gems on the sandbars.
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River Serenity
3 sites · Tents3 acres · Crestview, FL
At the end of a semi-rural paved road you will find the gated entrance of River Serenity, a woodland paradise with beautiful views and family river fun! Featuring 2 Campsites and 1 Event Tent site within our 3 acre property you will find peaceful woodlands with wildlife, majestic trees, songbirds, nature trails, wild wisteria flowers, and river fun. Fish, hike, canoe or kayak, swim, camp and play! You may even find ancient arrowheads!
There are two woodland campsites plus one evet tent site on a concrete slab, all with fire rings and 15 amp, 110v power and potable well water are available within 50 feet of each site. Please note the aerial map of the property is not up to date! There is one port-a-potty as well as a washer, dryer and laundry line available at the top of the hill next to a little gift shop. These are free to use during your stay. In the gift shop you can find unique vintage collectible items like toys, figurines and dishware, plus pre-owned leather jackets, name brand shoes and handbags and more. You'll also find new, fun Big Foot / Sasquatch items for every budget! Fresh, organic free range chicken eggs are also often available.
A refreshing woodland open air bath house with a toilet, sink, and indoor and outdoor cold water showers are down the hill near the river and Site #3. There are also 2 fire rings, 2 small tables and a double picnic table down at the riverside, plus a few solar lights scattered throughout the property. Signs point the way to the boardwalk hiking trail that leads down to the bath house and river. All restroom and laundry facilities are accessible to all campsites so please take turns as necessary. And if Big Foot is in there, he always comes first!
Site #1 features a 20x20 concrete slab with a huge 20x20 event tent on this site. This is available as an add-on rental in addition to your campsite, or if you're just needing a beautiful setting for your country style event you may rent just this site!
Site #2 is nestled among the trees with a large flat area cleared for 2 tents and one vehicle at the site. Campers may park a second vehicle up near the gift shop and laundry area. Four wheel drive is not required unless you want to drive all the way down to the river.
Site #3 is on the river front in a flat, open valley. It has the most space and can accommodate up to 3 tents plus vehicles and more.
PLEASE NO OFF ROAD VEHICLES! Owners live on the property down a private paved driveway before the gift shop and camping areas. Please do not enter as there is no turnaround. Owners have free range chickens throughout the property and young chick families in a pen near Site #1, plus a couple friendly young hound dogs and various cats and kittens. You may feed our animals if you wish, but then they may come back to visit if you do! River is open to all campers as well as the owners. Your friendly animals are welcome on a leash! Campfires are permitted in the provided fire rings only when there is not a burn ban. Please clean up after yourselves and place trash only in the trash can by the gift shop. Remember you are in the woods so please be careful of potential snakes and other animals that may not be friendly in or out of the water. Please no glass containers at, in, or near the river. Attend your children and pets at all times. Enjoy your stay!
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Forest and field camping
5 sites · RVs10 acres · FL
Learn more about this land:Beautiful quiet property sits on 10 acres with large pond. Holmes River 4 miles away great fir kayaking or canoeing. Peaceful and remote. Great for enjoying Florida country charm!
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Lakes and Springs Retreat
1 site · Lodging2 acres · Miramar Beach, FL
Welcome to our little rejuvenating heaven. This is what we want to offer you, a 2.5 acres of raw nature where you can relax, rejuvenate and enjoy the best that water and nature have to offer in Northwest Florida.
You will be staying in a historic 32 ft 1954 New Moon trailer, the exact copy of the one in the movie The Long Long Trailer with Lucille Ball. Nothing less !
And don't forget to bring your kayaks, paddle boards, bikes and hiking shoes as there is a lot to do around here.
Let's start with your accommodation:
THE LONG LONG TRAILER
If you ever wanted to stay in a vintage camper with a history, then this is it. You will be staying in a 32 ft 1954 New Moon trailer. The previous owner bought it in California and claimed it was one of the trailers used in the movie with Lucille Ball called The Long Long Trailer. We like to believe that we own a piece of American culture.
The camper has water (cold only), electricity and a split ac unit. It has been partially renovated to keep the original feel and features as much as possible.
It's an old lady that survived time, so we ask that you take good care of her as well to continue the legacy.
BATHROOM - TOILET
Inside the camper, there is a small bathroom with a sink, a small tub, and a toilet but for number ones only. For hot showers and number two's you will have access to a separate shared bathroom with an indoor toilet and a spacious enclosed outdoor shower. (See pictures)
BEDROOM - BEDDING
We just replaced the mattress with a brand new queen size memory foam mattress. So far everybody likes it. We only use cotton sheets for best comfort. There are 2 nightstands on each side of the bed with lamps and cellphone charger plugs.
The bedroom has its own entrance door and a room divider can provide privacy from the rest of the camper.
KITCHEN - APPLIANCES
A comfortable kitchen area with a large sink and lots of cabinets. It's equipped with a microwave oven, toaster oven, hot water kettle and a gas stove. We also provide basic cookware, bowls and plates. Basic seasoning (good quality foods, always), paper towels, dish towels, sponges, dish soap. The cherry on the cake is the original 1954 fridge that is still working great.
CLOSET
A 2-door closet with hangers and a shelf and 3 storage compartments above the bed offer plenty of space for your clothing.
CLEANING STUFF
Basic cleaning products and gears are at your disposal inside the camper. We privilege non harsh chemical products to preserve human, animal and plant well-being.
OUTDOOR SPACE
In front of the camper you will find your own private area to chill out after a day of leisure in nature. You have a small table and 2 chairs as well as 2 comfortable armchairs. An umbrella is also provided.
YARD - FIRE PIT
We are still working on developing the property. Many parts are still undeveloped but every day we improve something. We have set up a fire pit with some lounge chairs around that you are welcome to enjoy when permitted by county regulations.
HOT TUB AND LOUNGE AREA
We just finished setting up the hot tub which is now ready to be enjoyed for an extra fee. Since it's an old model, and it is solar heated, you would have to tell us in advance the time you want to use it and we'll set it up at the right temperature for you. We allow one use per day for one hour.
We have also an area with 2 lounge chairs if you want to soak in the sun during the day.
PROPERTY ACCESS;
We live in a very rural area that you can only access by a dirt road. The roads are well maintained and regular 2WD cars are fine. If you come from I-10 / Chipley via 77, count about 3 minutes of dirt road. If you come from CR20, it's about 10 minutes of dirt road.
SPRING-FED LAKE
Our property is located on the biggest spring-fed lake in Northwest Florida - Porter Lake. We do not have a view of the lake but we are less than 2 minutes away from the boat ramp where you can swim, launch your kayaks/canoes/paddle boards, and of course your motor boat as well. Many other lakes are very close by, just minutes away. If you like fishing, then you found your perfect haven spot.
GORGEOUS EMERALD SPRINGS
We are just less than 10 minutes away from 5 of the most beautiful cold water springs on the famous Econfina creek. Each site offers a parking area, picnic settings and easy access to the springs. You can swim there and also launch your own kayaks or rent them on site.
YOUR NEIGHBORS
We live in a camper on the same property about 20 yards distant from the New Moon trailer. But you will have all the privacy you need. We also have a few full time neighbors around the property, the rest of the lake community are family vacation homes. It means that outside the holidays it is a pretty quiet neighborhood.
MORE DETAILS
Please email us if you need more information.
We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you soon.
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Overview
DeFuniak Springs is an easygoing town at the heart of the Florida Panhandle, where nature lovers can swim in springs, hike through scenic refuges, and reach the Gulf Coast’s white-sand beaches on a day trip. In addition to vineyards and lakes with bass fishing, this hidden gem has spacious campgrounds and uncrowded parks, especially during the Panhandle’s peak visitor seasons in winter and spring break. Multiple RV resorts with full hookups are set in the area, making DeFuniak Springs a great home base to explore the surrounding wilderness.
Where to go
DeFuniak Springs Surrounds
About 15 minutes east of town, the Ponce De Leon State Park allows visitors to swim in its 68°F spring waters. Morrison Springs County Park is also a great spring site for swimming and diving.
Econfina Creek Wildlife Management Area
This wildlife preserve east of DeFuniak Springs and just north of Panama City has a 14-mile stretch of the Florida Trail for hikers to explore. Birders come looking to spot bald eagles, osprey, kestrels, and warblers, while the spring-fed Econfina Creek is popular with kayak and canoe paddlers, and sites like Pitt and Sylvan Springs are accessible for swimming.
Falling Waters State Park
Forty minutes east of DeFuniak Springs, Falling Waters State Park is home to Florida’s tallest waterfall. The peaceful forested campground offers campsites with picnic tables and fire rings.
Gulf Beaches
DeFuniak is about an hour from an excellent stretch of Gulf Coast beaches with warm water and white quartz sand. Henderson Beach State Park in Destin has 30-foot sand dunes, while Grayton Beach State Park near Seaside features freshwater dune lakes and hiking trails. Both parks have campgrounds and great beaches for sunbathing. An offshore artificial reef system creates numerous opportunities for snorkelers and scuba divers to gaze at tropical fish—Destin has a variety of rental shops.
When to go
DeFuniak is a bit more seasonal than parts of Florida further south—winter low temps are in the upper forties, and summer high temps have a bit less bite and humidity. This makes for solid year-round camping, but make sure you have warm gear in winter and rain protection year-round. During hurricane season in summer and fall, Florida campers should keep an eye on the National Hurricane Center’s Atlantic Outlook to avoid any potential storms.
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