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Site 4 - No Electric
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(6)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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(2)Campfires allowed
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Site 2 - River Life Retreat
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
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Picnic table
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Site 1 - River Life Retreat
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(12)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Site 3 - River Life Retreat
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(6)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Reviews
100% Recommend26 ratings · 23 reviews
This riverside retreat offers a peaceful escape into nature with stunning views of the Suwannee River. Campers appreciate the solitude, abundant wildlife, and the helpfulness of host Debra, who goes above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay. While the site provides basic amenities, it's best suited for those who enjoy a more rustic camping experience, with limited cell service and the need to bring potable water. Visitors consistently enjoy the tranquility and the opportunity to immerse themselves in the surrounding natural beauty.
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This is a beautiful retreat! Natural setting on the river. I’ll be visiting again.
It was beautiful! We were taken care of and the wonderful host Debbie went the extra mile for our comfort.
Super great chill spot rite on the river with a dock . Miss Debra was great.
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· April 2026
Tent ·
Site #5 No Electric
Beautiful, private spot on the Suwannee. Perfect getaway away from the crowds. Dock is great for fishing & swimming & watching the sturgeon jump. Debra was so nice and gracious with her property. Will be back.
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· December 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 3 - River Life Retreat
Very peaceful, and right on the Suwannee. Plenty of wildlife, no humans, and the river view was fantastic.
Sarah's site was well off the beaten path; old Florida country at it's best! The camps have an unobstructed view of the river, with easy access to the dock. Lots of old growth trees for canopy. Sarah was very communicative, willing to work with us as we chose parking for the RVs and overall happy to help.
Electric & water hookups are a bit farther away than we were used to, but she told us ahead of time and we were able to bring the connectors needed.
Definitely recommend to those seeking a true "get away" without an abundance of unnecessary amenities & people.
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· March 2025
28 ft Class C ·
Site 1 - River Life Retreat
Debbie was extremely helpful to us. We are newbie RV owners and this was our first trip out. We knew there would be a lot to learn and Debbie was so wonderful and really helped us out! The site is remote and private and our doggies just loved it too. We enjoyed the new dock and sat right on the water enjoying the sounds of the birds and frogs.
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· March 2025
6 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Site 3 - River Life Retreat
It was a GREAT spot. Site 3 had dock right there and it was very peaceful.
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· May 2024
Suwannee Southern hospitality
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 1 - River Life Retreat
It's very quiet & peaceful. Ms. Debra was so very kind, accommodating, bent over backwards hospitable when my reservation got messed up....she made sure we were ok. She went above and beyond anything I could ever hope for. Not only would use her services again, but I made a new friend 🥰
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· September 2023
15 ft campervan · Group trip ·
Site 1 - River Life Retreat
We loved staying at Debra's place. The river view was amazing. It was a very peaceful place and everyone was super friendly.
Beautiful view right on the river, very private. Debra was very helpful in guiding us to our site and helping us set up in the nicest spot.
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· December 2022
Last campout of the year
31 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
River Life Retreat
Blissful peace and quiet. Debbie is a very gracious hostess who met us on the main road and guided us to her property. GPS is unreliable. 20 amp service available but bring a 20 amp extension cord. Recommend using a water filter. We bring our own drinking water anyway. Downside is sketchy cell phone service but that was okay.
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· August 2022
17 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
River Life Retreat
It is a beautiful spot on the river, a great place to relax and unwind. Big fish were jumping in the Suwannee River!
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· June 2022
Tent ·
River Life Retreat
The river is gorgeous, the location is generally quiet and Debra was very helpful and attentive. She helped me access a kayak trail that began at a spring that I couldn't have done alone. My only criticism is the 'potable water' posting. I drank some and was fine, but even as an experienced hiker, I was apprehensive. I would strongly advise bringing your own water if you don't have a filter on your RV or a hand filter.
Such a hidden gem ! Gorgeous set up along the suwanee .Quiet and lots of wildlife to take in along the river . Absolutely perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of state parks or private campgrounds! host is fabulous
River Life Retreat was a unique jem to find and experience. Our stay was tranquil and relaxing with the sounds of nature all around. We were able to book our stay during the lunar eclipse. What an awesome site to view the event with a night sky full of stars and the fireflies all around including the calls of night owls. Debra was the perfect host , checking on us each day asking if we needed anything. I felt safe and secure even in the remote location. Well worth the three hour drive. We hope to be back soon.
Debbie made this weekend super easy and fun! The site was beautiful, right on the water with a campfire and perfect place for a hammock.
Great site great host. Main take aways..no cell service. Make sure there is no bass fishing tournament
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· March 2022
29 ft Class A · Group trip ·
River Life Retreat
This retreat was absolutely beautiful! It was also very peaceful. and a fantastic place to just walk away from the busy pace of our lives, and to just take a deep breath, and be thankful for the peace all around us.
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· March 2022
Amazing Host, Peaceful Riverfront
29 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
River Life Retreat
We loved our stay on the River! We’ve been staying at a lot of different hipcamps and this is our favorite so far! Feel like we are really camping, in the woods right on the Suwannee River. But with reliable power and water. Debbie is the best host! Extremely friendly and accommodating. She went above and beyond when our Excursion needed a new transmission and we stayed for longer than expected. Beautiful woods setting, quiet and peaceful. There is a mile loop dirt road that we walked our dogs on every day. We made friends with the visitors staying at the cabins next door. Went on a canoe trip down the Suwannee River and visited the nearby springs. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!
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· February 2022
6 ft travel trailer ·
River Life Retreat
This is a great space. On the west bank of the Suwannee. Quiet but not isolated. We had a grassy, shaded, waterfront site. Plenty of room to back in a trailer. We cary our own power but our host very graciously made a 20 camp outlet available. Bring your own water.
I can't say enough positive things about our host. She made herself available for help in finding our way after a misleading gps direction.
Great spot for just relaxing or exploring the Nature Coast of Florida. We'll be back.
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· February 2022
Peaceful night by the River
13 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
River Life Retreat
Debra has a great spot for anyone with a trailer or tent. She was extremely kind and accommodating. We booked the site last minute. She met us a few hours later by the main road and guided us into the site. Made sure we had all we needed before leaving us to enjoy a peaceful night and incredible view of the river, sunset, and star filled sky.
The view is simply stunning. Silence is bliss here. Debra is very nice and helpful, she even noticed our tires were a bit low and offered a solution. This is an amazing place for your self, others, family, or not! There is plenty to do here and lots of things in a short distance from camp. Downfall is mosquitos and limited cell reception, but if this is the worst thing that can be said I believe this is a great camp. This is a territory for all of your loved ones, so please do not hesitate to bring your loves whether 🐈 🐕 🐸 or 🐦!
Location
Old Town, Dixie, Florida, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Debra J.
Joined in January 2022Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour