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Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at all sites.
Betsy is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 45 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, and campervans
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
No cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Electrical hookup available
Water hookup available
Sewage hookup available
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
Vehicle site
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Potable water available
Bins available
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
Late check-out may be availableOn arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 15 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
RV-only sites
1 site
Downtown Nature Retreat
100%
(48)Campfires allowed
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Reviews
100% Recommend48 ratings · 46 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
22 ft travel trailer ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Perfect spot, level with full hook ups! Definitely stay there again. And Betsy was great!
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Lisa S.
3 reviews
It is so peaceful and close to things. I was able to ride my scooter to downtown Gainesville with no problems. And the other direction on the trail is just beautiful. Perfect for relaxing. And the dog loves it too!
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S.T. S.
10 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
24 ft Class C ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
My "go-to" camping spot whenever I am in Gainesville. Private, quiet, spacious, close to nature, the downtown, and UF. My third stay. I had to modify this reservation. Betsy was prompt with her communication before arrival and during my stay. Appreciate the convenience of a FHU and opportunity to recycle and compost. Noticed improvements to gravel pad and fencing! As always, greeted with a 6-pack of beer from First Magnitude. I took advantage of the electric scooters available for campers. Scooted to a Wildflowers Yoga class, explored the Gainesville-Hawthorne trail, visited The Lynx Bookstore, and enjoyed my meal at Humble Wood Fire Pizza. Checkout Depot Park and Heartwood Soundstage. Will be back in the fall!
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Kimberley M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
26 ft travel trailer ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Great site, very clean and convenient location. Host was very easy to work with
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Chad B.
8 months on Hipcamp
We loved camping at Betsy’s home! It was beautiful, spacious, clean and peaceful. Betsy was so kind and welcoming and she taught us how to use her scooters. We scooted all over UF campus and had the best time!!!!
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Bonnie S.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
27 ft Class B ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Awesome location for Gator fans!
Lovely space and close to nature trails - 😊 Thank you.
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Kim H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
40 ft toy hauler · With pets ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Great location, close to everything in downtown Gainesville, would be perfect for games. Highly recommended!
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Zach J.
4 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
Perfect communication from host!
28 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Host has excellent communication and gave me a bunch of tips for the area. Zero complaints and will definitely stay here next time I’m in town.
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Jonathan A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
32 ft Class B · With pets ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Gorgeous fenced property close to UF and the trail. My two little dogs absolutely loved all the property to run around on.!
Thank you so much for your hospitality
Jody B.
6 months on Hipcamp
Betsy’s property is a big, beautiful peaceful oasis. We stopped for one night while traveling north. Betsy is a terrific host who communicated with us and answered all our questions. She even offered us the use of her two electric scooters.
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Linda M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
45 foot Prevost pulling a car doll.
45 ft Class A · With pets ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Awesome property! Great location and better than expected. Our two medium size dogs loved the open area.
Betsy is a wonderful host!
Attention to all our needs!
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Christopher K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
40 ft fifth wheel · With pets ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Betsy‘s land right next to her house is very peaceful and beautiful lots of gorgeous trees and green grass. Betsy is a very gracious host. We had a big rig and it was a little difficult for us to get in. We have a 20 foot freightliner and a 40 foot fifth wheel. I was so impressed that my husband was able to get it into her backyard. Getting it out was much easier. Lots of activities to do near where she lives. Quiet street only six neighbors.
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Lynn B.
5 months on Hipcamp
Peaceful, clean and convenient location. It is a private location. Hosts are welcoming and knowledgeable and are well organized. Everything a hipcam should be.
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Bonnie S.
8 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
25 ft Class C ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Betsy's place was very convenient to where we wanted to be in Gainesville. There's plenty of room for any size RV and she recently made improvements to the parking pad and hookups. We had a great stay!
Tiffany N.
3 reviews
Betsy is an above and beyond host. She provides an RV site with full hook ups. The site is in a large fenced in field. The Gainesville Hawthorne multi purpose trail access is only a block away. Drivers at most road crossings are very attentive and slow down when they see people at the crossings, getting ready to cross.
Gregory M.
9 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
25 ft Class C ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
This was our second visit, and it was as great as the first. Betsy is super welcoming and the location is amazing, both for the quiet atmosphere and the easy access to downtown. Highly recommend!
Tiffany N.
3 reviews
Betsy's property is fantastic! This is our third stay here and we love it. So close to all the places we want to go. City Parks, Paynes Prairie, and breweries! It's a great place to spend a weekend or a week! The property is a beautiful little slice of nature on the edge of the city. 30amp service, good water pressure, and sewer are easy to locate and connect to. Oh, and Betsy is an absolute treat, so nice and pleasant! You won't regret booking here, I am already planning our fourth trip!
Gary R.
10 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
25 ft Class C ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
This was a nice, quiet spot very close to lots of interesting shops and restaurants. There was easy access to the Gainesville-Hawthorne trail, which we really enjoyed and made use of. Great host, great stay!
Tiffany N.
3 reviews
Absolutely beautiful place.
Betsy the host is super welcoming and it could not have been nicer.
Mark W.
7 reviews
Recommends
· December 2025
33 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Beautiful spot with a huge yard right on a tiny stream, walking distance to downtown and the brewery and feet from a beautiful trail that goes downtown amd into Paynes Prairie Preserve
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Mike O.
3 reviews
What a pleasant surprise! We loved everything about our stay. Betsy was such a kind and wonderful host. The setting couldn’t be more beautiful. The deer that visited were an added bonus. The location was also perfect, right around the the corner from a fabulous coffee shop (Afternoon Coffee), wood fired pizza, a brewery and more! Couldn’t recommend Betsy’s place enough. We will be back!
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Emily C.
4 reviews
Recommends
· December 2025
30 ft travel trailer ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Great spot very close to everything. Lots of space and very private.
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Scott D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
24 ft Class C ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Private, quiet oasis on dead-end road adjacent to the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail and within walking distance to Depot Park, Cade Museum, and downtown Gainesville. Shared the site with deer frolicking and birds singing each day. Excellent communication with host before arrival. Host is available on site, if necessary, Greeted with six-pack of beer from First Magnitude Brewing Company. Host also offered electric scooters for transportation. Stayed at Downtown Nature Retreat twice in the past month....and would say again whenever in Gainesville! Highly recommend! Check out Paynes Prairie Preserve. Visit Humble Pie, Grand Scheme Brewing, Lynx Bookstore, 4th Street Food Court, and Karma Cream.
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Kimberley M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
36 ft Class A ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Great place, great host. Close to downtown. We came for The Fest and have stayed 2 years in a row.
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Victoria D.
3 years on Hipcamp
Great accommodations
Scenery and saw deer this am
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Kim H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
What a wonderful Surprise and Stay
23 ft toy hauler · With pets ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
This is an absolutely wonderful place to stay. The grounds are stunning, dogs loves the fenced in yard, and Elizabeth is a wonderful host. The location is great, walked the dogs as long as they would walk, there are several parks along the path. There are great restaurants close by, and close to everything in Gainesville we needed to be at. Looking forward to our next stay!
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Regina E.
2 reviews
Once again…a very nice stay at the Downtown Nature Retreat. Greeted by two black bellied whistling ducks who quietly observed our settling in. Close to the Vet school which was the purpose of our trip…easy in and easy out! Also..close to the trail that you can just walk to town if you like or just a quiet excursion in the woods. A great stay and wonderful host. Thanks again!
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S.T. S.
10 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
26 ft fifth wheel · With pets ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
So peaceful! Perfect for closeness to downtown as well as Rails to Trail. Saw deer when I drove in and the hostess was very welcoming. Highly recommend.
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S.T. S.
10 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
26 ft fifth wheel ·
Downtown Nature Retreat
Beautiful peaceful campsite and so close to so many fun things to do and amazing restaurants
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Cynthia P.
1 year on Hipcamp
This is my second trip to Elizabeth's spot in Gainesville and it was fantastic as usual! The location is secluded, had deer feeding through the yard each morning, a bunch of birds under the bird feeder and just a really nice peaceful setting for a camp. Full hookups are perfect, no issues. Good water pressure and a nice place to park. Really convenient to all the places we like to go like the Depot Park area where First Magnitude Brewing is at, Boxcar Beer Garden, and Grand Scheme Brewery. Although I have yet to take her up on the generous offer of the scooters she has those available as well. But this time we brought our bikes and peddled all over campus since college was out for the summer and that was fun to explore. As far as non-brewery things to do it's not far from Paynes prairie, a few great city parks in Gainesville, and devil's Mill Hopper Park is about 20 minute drive. Really great place to stay if you want to be active and explore the surrounding area. Even better, is Elizabeth's place and her letting us experience it. If you need a place to stay in the area it is well worth the stop!
Gary R.
10 reviews
Location
Gainesville, Alachua, Florida, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Betsy W.
Joined in April 2024Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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