HandS Homestead Hipcamp

This was our first 3 day camping trip together with 4 dogs and we loved it! We were the only guests so we were able to choke on site. Ultimately we loved site 5! It was remote and private allowing us to have more space for our dogs. Beth and Mike are both so very kind and responsive. They have a super sweet, beautiful, and well behaved 3 year old dog, Johnny, who you may see! He’s a lover! Beth and Mike helped us out by lending us a table because we forgot ours. They also provide transportation to drop off locations where you park your car at the end of the spring and they will take you to the start. Very helpful! Just let them know! For those not from Florida, one thing to remember is we also experience droughts and aren’t allowed to have fires. So keep that in mind if you’re relying on your fire to cook food. Hopefully you also have propane set ups. If not, let Mike know and he will offer to cook for you. Great people! Private area! Wonderful experience!

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· March 2026

12 ft rooftop tent ·

Beautiful, peaceful, private spot! Saw the stars through the trees and heard all kinds of owls through the night. Sweet hosts and friendly dog.

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· March 2026

20 ft campervan ·

This is a very private easy spot to camp at. Loved meeting Mike and Beth! Thank you for the hospitality.

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· March 2026

20 ft campervan · With pets ·

I was looking for an affordable place to spend the night. I’m self contained so I need no amenities. Beth and her family were very friendly and helpful. If you don’t need hookups, it’s a great place to stay. Four acres to explore. Extremely dog friendly. Very affordable. It beats Walmart parking lot by a mile.

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· February 2026

Great!

Tent ·

Great place to stay for a couple nights. we got in after dark and they had a fire going in the fire pit to welcome us. It was a great spot to pitch a tent and camp near Silver Springs State Park. We were lucky to find this place and get to stay there.

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· January 2026

Welcoming, relaxing, and peaceful.

20 ft campervan ·

Very happy with our stay at Beth and Mikes. After putting in the wrong address Beth made sure we had the right directions and was looking out and waiting for us to arrive safely. Mike had a very nice campfire going which was very welcoming. Since at the time we were the only ones there that evening we had the pick of any site. We chose close to the simple and well functional outhouse and used the large wooden table for cooking on our Coleman stove . Sat by the fire and had a relaxing dinner. My description in all was very welcoming , relaxing, and incredibly peaceful. The owls serenade you off to sleep and the crickets in the distance are the only backgrounds noise you’ll hear all night. We slept in till 9am Sunday morning to beautiful songbirds and the sunlight filtering through the canopy .A quick and brief good morning greeting from Johnny the handsome Doberman while we were packing up to leave. Only stayed one night and wished we had planned for more. We visit the area for the mountain bike riding at Santos Trail head in Ocala that was only 20 minute drive. Always looking for a fun and different way to camp in our van and consider this stay one of our favorites. Thank you Beth , Mike , and Johnny!

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· January 2026

16 ft car · With pets ·

Camping on Beth and Michael's land was a real treat! Their good communication and hospitality make for a great experience. I was solo camping and it felt good to feel safe and the stars out there were magical without all the light pollution!

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· December 2025

Tent ·

We had a great time! The camp sites are back from the house, beautiful setting. We had the whole place to ourselves. There is an out house too!! The property is in a great location, close to Silver Springs State Park and Ocala National Forest.

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· November 2025

Loved it.

12 ft toy hauler · With pets ·

Very pretty and very secluded. If you're looking for privacy and relaxation, this is a great place for that. I will definitely try to come back if I'm in the area again. My two dogs and me are very pleased

Mixed feelings

· April 2025

Solid property, sketchy host

Site 3 - Tents, small campers and cars

Site is solid, nice woods, a firepit with grilling grate and an outhouse with toilet seat. Female host just wants to talk about cats. Male host wears a trump train hat and will talk to you about the covid vaccine within minutes. Keeps coming back to our campsite to hang out and talk conspiracy theories. And not fun harmless ones. Lets his GIANT doberman run around unrestrained. It jumped on me multiple times scratching my chest through my clothes. He literally encouraged it to bite his arm while saying "democrat" then pet it while saying "republican". This couple may be accomodating if you appear acceptable by their hillbilly standards, but they honestly make me ashamed to be a southern person. All of the negative stereotypes of a MAGA weirdo. If you are not white and not straight avoid this property.

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· April 2025

Tent ·

Super friendly and remote spot to relax for a night. Sadly the rain washed out my trip but it happens.

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Site 6 - Tents, small campers and cars

Beautiful property. Hosts are welcoming and supportive. No complaints. Would come here again

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· March 2025

Great spot close to Silver Springs

Tent ·

Beth and Mike were great, very responsive to my questions. Nice little spot super close to Silver Springs State Park. I will be back.

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· February 2025

Great host

16 ft car ·

Site 3 - Tents, small campers and cars

While we could not make it to the campsite because of time constraints, We were pleased with how promptly Beth answered our questions and made sure everything was prepared before our arrival. Will sure come back. Thank you, Beth.

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· December 2024

Florida Country Hipcamp

12 ft pop-up camper ·

Site 6 - Tents, small campers and cars

Very private and safe. We booked two sites together and the sites were perfect for family time. Plenty of open space for the kids to play.

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· November 2024

Amazing place and even better hosts

Tent ·

What an amazing and beautiful place. Mike and Beth were such great hosts. Private and cozy the ambiance was perfect for a tropical and relaxing get away. Mike made sure to check on me before I settled in to my spot and see if I needed anything. The place was so clean and the outhouse was immaculate as well and a plus. My only regret was that I didn’t stay longer but hope to be a returning customer from here on. I highly recommend this place.

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· November 2024

Home in the Woods

Tent ·

Spacious, sun and shade options, lovely trees and quiet area. Had a nice concert of owls as we fell asleep.

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· June 2024

Tent ·

Mike and Beth are amazing! They were very accommodating and made us feel at home. Their place is beautiful and private. We had an amazing time and will definitely be back.

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· April 2024

Tent ·

Arrived when dark and she was there to greet us and tell us where to park! Tall, beautiful trees…

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· March 2024

Tent ·

We had a wonderful time Beth and her husband are very nice and my favorite was Johnny their puppy dog so playful and sweet.. good bathroom and nice kitchen set up. They are very helpful

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· February 2024

Tent ·

Campsite was private and secluded, host was very welcoming and helpful, the land was beautiful and peaceful. Very lucky to have found camping last minute near Silver Springs

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· February 2024

20 ft campervan · With pets ·

Very nice location close to the Silver Springs put in and Michael transported us there with our paddleboards so we left our van downstream where we finished our paddle. Very accomodating at their home/land too, Michael was very helpful and the site was spacious with a fire ready when we arrived.

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· January 2024

Tent ·

Very friendly hosts with nice spot located close to some beautiful natural scenery in Florida. Silver Springs state park is very close, and if you're looking for a nice town with that "Old Florida" feel check out Micanopy. The hosts have lots of plans for the site that will make a great spot even better!

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· June 2023

Tent ·

Such an amazing place with such cozy areas, Place to use the bathroom and fire! Owners are absolutely amazing and super friendly and helpful!! I can’t wait to go back on top of only being 10 mins away from silver springs!!! 10 out of 10!!!

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· March 2023

Real Florida camping!

Tent ·

If you're looking to getaway and do some exclusive, real deal primitive camping, look no further because this is the place to be! Beth has a beautiful property and her pictures dont do it justice! This was better than we could've ever imagined and Beth and her husband were the best host's you could ask for! My girlfriend and I were in a pinch and had nowhere to stay due to the state parks closing their campsites at 8pm. We booked Beths site and she responded immediately and we were at her place in minutes. Beth and her husband are super sweet, kind, thoughtful, and giving people! Her directions to the place were spot on and helpful. This is a hidden gem! I can't wait to go back for a visit!

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· March 2023

19 ft campervan ·

Nice wooded sites, very quiet, very private, nice hosts

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· February 2023

Great campsites

Tent ·

The property is set up for camping. There is a fire pit we used, wood for purchase, cleanest outhouse I’ve ever seen and several campsites separated by logs. It was such a great place to stay. It’s 15 minutes away from Silver Springs, nestled amongst pines and palms. Beth was very kind and welcomed us upon arrival. She had great communication as well through the hipcamp chat.

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· January 2023

Wonderful magical location

24 ft Class B ·

A perfect spot. The layout, the care and the aesthetics. It’s a nice spot surrounded by woods everywhere. It feels almost identical to camping at a national or state park without a hundred campers alongside. Would highly recommend. Have Verizon service which struggles with 1-2 bars but other than that it’s perfect and would highly recommend. Beth was gracious and helpful. And, as a side note, it wins best designed composting toilet shed in my book.

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· January 2023

8 ft car ·

Quaint place off the beaten path but close to everything. The sites are nice. I got there later than I planned, after dark, and the host was there to meet me and show me where to go. Very friendly and responsive. The compost toilet was super clean, and it was nice to have something there, as most primitive Hip Camps do not have any sort of bathroom. Only a few minutes to Silver Springs, about 30 minutes to Santos. I would definitely plan to stay here again the next time I come up.

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· January 2023

Sprinter Camping under the Stars

20 ft campervan ·