Bowman&#x27;s Landing

RV Site 9 Next to Santa Fe River

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Bowmans. Even though it was a weekend, we felt it was very quiet and private. The cabin had everything we needed. Easy road access. The hose is super nice. Greeted us as soon as we arrived and checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed during our stay.

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· October 2026

Tent · With kids ·

Our stay was FANTASTIC. The staff was extremely hospitable and treated us like family members who they wanted to be as comfortable and have as much fun as possible. The grounds are cute and well kept. There is so much to do at the site and perfect for campers with kids. If you want even more adventure you need only drive 10 min to the nearby springs. Would highly recommend, especially if you love swimming. We definitely plan on staying again!

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· September 2026

With pets ·

Cabin 5 on the Santa Fe River

Fantastic stay as always. This is the place to be to spend a weekend at the springs. Thanks for having us!

Mixed feelings

· September 2026

Trip was amazing, the Cabin was very nice besides some small friends hanging around, but at least they kept everything else outside! The only drawback was the infestation of fire ants all around the cabin, which I do recognize is out of the Host's control since nature is nature after all, they were there in excessive amounts.

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· September 2026

Tent ·

RV Site 9 Next to Santa Fe River

Had an awesome time the second time around! This is definitely a go-to spot for being on the River. Bring tick repellent - ticks are REAL bad in these woods! Grill grate over the fire pit makes for 5-star camping meals. The bathrooms and complimentary coffee station make Bowman’s feel like a slice of comfort during a rugged get-away. Can’t wait to come back again soon!

Mixed feelings

· September 2026

Tent · With pets ·

Bowman’s Landing is beautiful, private, and peaceful, and Nancy and her staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. Unfortunately, our first night included an experience I can’t overlook. We arrived a night early after unsuccessfully trying to reach the hosts. After dark, an unseen man near our campsite angrily yelled at us to move a vehicle and said, “What the fuck is wrong with you people?” As a group of Black campers in an unfamiliar rural area, being addressed that way by a white man we couldn’t even see felt racially hostile and genuinely frightened us. The next morning, Nancy came by, apologized sincerely, and explained that he was a neighbor, not affiliated with Bowman’s. She waived our extra night, assured us he wouldn’t return, and she and Jesse went above and beyond to make the rest of our stay enjoyable. The amenities were as described, the river access was wonderful, and we ultimately had a great weekend. I want to be fair: Bowman’s handled a situation they didn’t create extremely well. But knowing the person who confronted us lives nearby means I personally would not return. It’s unfortunate, because otherwise there was a lot to love about this place.

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· September 2026

2nd trip to Bowman’s landing. 1st time in camper and 2nd time in cabin 2. Loved both trips and will go back!!

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· September 2026

Had a great time and always love coming. Will be back soon

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· September 2026

Tent ·

Beautiful site. Host was very friendly and hospitable. Wished I had better weather, but overall great place to stay.

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· September 2026

Cabin 5 on the Santa Fe River

Really good place to stay for a weekend! I will come back for sure!

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· August 2026

Like no other part of Florida!! <3

Group trip ·

The hosts and co-hosts were kind folks. The property is right on the river and the river is beautiful there. There were nice trails in the woods to walk and saw some deer too. So pretty and peaceful. They have two docks far enough from each other that you can float on a tube for about 15 minutes and easy walking distance through their trails back. Super cute place! Thank you Bowman's!

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· August 2026

Very nice. Wish the bathrooms were a little bit closer. Will definitely stay again. Was a wonderful weekend

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· August 2026

With pets ·

We absolutely loved our weekend in Cabin 2. The tiny cabin feel was perfect for our family. Our toddler truly enjoyed seeing deer on our morning walks and the river access gave our dog a safe place to cool off. The tree swing was also a big hit for us. Quick drive to Ichetucknee Springs which was beautiful. Thank you for a lovely stay!

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· August 2026

Tent · With pets ·

Ones of the best experiences I’ve had at a camp site !

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· August 2026

With kids ·

Location was awesome. Staff was super helpful and accommodating. No complaints!

Not recommend

· August 2026

Disappointing

With kids ·

Very disappointing. Strangely disconnected managers (owners?). Tried communicating ahead of time twice using the phone number provided by the website and just kept getting referred to an app. So I DLed it and booked (after a couple tries) and then tried to use the app to communicate… we didnt get answers to all our questions, but they did answer about an early check in, when I texted the website number, which was nice for the situation. App said to stop and check in when we got there but we never could figure out where. When we were getting back from our canoe trip I sliced my toe on their dock and some guy ran out and hollered some stuff at my wife and then disappeared again. He didn’t get close enough for me to catch most of it… but apparently said something to her about a blue door; but the only blue door we could find was behind some fencing and an employees only sign? A different guy popped up when we were hangry and trying to go find food, not sure who he was, as he didn’t introduce himself, he might have just been camping there… seemed happy though. Honestly seemed like it couldve been a really nice place to stay; one that we were just disconnected from. I guess that’s why it was so disappointing! I’m old, I remember the days of going to a campground and meeting the owners and having them hand you a map (or something?)? The whole ordeal was more like staying at an air BnB. Maybe some people actually like that, I dunno… Not even a map on the app. 😕🤷🏽‍♂️😟

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· August 2026

With kids ·

Es un sitio apartado del bullicio, las redes sociales, los teléfonos la Internet ahí te encontrarás con tu paz mental y la naturaleza nos quedamos en la cabaña ocho. Lo único que no me gustó que el baño lo teníamos un poco alejado y empezó a llover y no tocó comer comida frisada porque la parte de la leña y el carbón estaba afuera y no no tenía techo pero por todo lo demás un sitio súper mega tranquilo los dueños, increíblemente personas educadas y correctas. Si quieres desconectarte, te lo recomiendo al 100%

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· July 2026

Wonderful experience

Tent ·

Wonderful Campground. Very clean bathhouses ! Great views on the river ! Can’t wait to stay again

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· July 2026

Amazing place. They have everything you need from kindling gathered for free, firewood, cooking area. Beautiful oasis right on the river. We will be back!

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· July 2026

From tents to cabins!

I love bowman’s landing! We usually tent camp, but we decided to try out the cabins this time. They exceeded our expectations. Clean, cozy, well equipped with anything you could ever need! We floated and swam, had tea on the dock in the morning, dinner next to the fire. Already planning our next trip for Sept! :)

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· July 2026

Glamping

Super cute cabins and an environment that encourages community. Love the bikes!! Well, and the AC 🤣

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· July 2026

Group trip ·

Gřeat cabin. Great environment just don’t forget the bug spray

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· July 2026

With kids ·

Everything was just as expected and advertised! Loved the place and the swimming area was a blast.

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· June 2026

Tent ·

RV Site 9 Next to Santa Fe River

Beautiful campsite, very nice campground with lots of amenities, and helpful staff!

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· June 2026

Tent · With kids ·

We had a great time! Firewood was pricey springs we found a spot offsite to get some, but we were absolutely wowed by the comfort station and bathrooms. Two well-lit restrooms with hot-water showers impressed us, but the coffee maker and icy pops for the kids, along with a book and game lending library were beyond our expectations. The sites were well maintained and the operators (please forgive that I forgot names) were personable and helpful. The chickens walking around were a nice bonus, too. Oh! Bring tick repellant and tick removers. That's standard op for campers, but definitely don't forget them. The chickens can't eat them all, though they did a great job trying. :)

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· June 2026

Bowman's experience

Tent ·

Campsite 2 on the River

Bowman's Landing was a great place to get out in the wilderness for a few days. It's close to a lot of the rivers and Springs. We stayed on the Primitive tent site number 2 right next to the Santa Fe River and it was amazing for fishing and dipping our feet in if we got too hot. Highly recommend Bowmans Landing!

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· June 2026

Great spot to relax for a few days, only a short drive to Ichetucknee Springs.

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· June 2026

Just what I needed to get away from all my worries. I definitely will return to relax on the Santa Fe ❤️

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· June 2026

Tent ·

Campsite 2 on the River

Had an amazing time at Bowman’s. The host met me at my site shortly after my arrival to tell me about all of the amenities. I stayed at campsite 2 which is primitive camping. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and the Santa Fe River was less than a stone’s throw away from my campsite. I was able to launch my kayak rather closely from my site as well. The camp features a hiking trail, showers/restroom, a coffee stand, group fire pits and more. I highly recommend this camp for anyone doing primitive camping.

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· June 2026

Tent · With pets ·