# The Bird Ranch

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- **Location:** O'brien, Florida, United States
- **Price:** from $20.00/night
- **Rating:** 83% recommend (18 reviews)
- **Sites:** 3
- **Size:** 4 acres
- **Host:** Tracy S.

## Overview

Parking is only available at the bottom of the driveway for tent campers. All tent sites are less than a 5 minute hike up the trails. There is plenty of firewood available after 3 hurricanes in a year's time.

The Bird Ranch is 4 acres of peaceful nature. We have 3 pioneer sites (2 with fire pits), and one RV hook-up (30 Amp power and water) to choose from. We never really know what wildlife is wondering around or when they might pop up. Rest assure though; there are always birds singing, crickets chirping, frogs croaking, owls hooting, and we can even hear the neighboring pigs, chickens, cows, goats and dogs from time to time. I will take all that over city noise any day of the week! The Gofer Turtles are protected wildlife here, but please do not disturb ANY of the animals or their homes. We have had kids destroy a turtle's home before, so please be mindful.

The property has trails, an open field for games, and plenty of day outings to do. There are 2 natural springs (Royal Springs and Little River Springs) off the Suwannee River that are each a 10-minute drive. Branford Springs and Troy Springs are within 20 minutes. You can float down the Ichetucknee River on an innertube (seasonal), catch a local rodeo just down Hwy 129 or take a 3 hour round trip bike ride on the Suwannee River Greenway. The Mystic Jungle Educational Facility is a quick 15 minutes up Hwy 129 towards Live Oak, where you can learn about their wild animals on a guided tour, but they are only open on Saturdays. Cedar Key is a quiet little town 1.5 hours away with cute shops and restaurants for a nice day trip ***(also very messed up from hurricanes last year, so no promises)***. They roll up the streets after sunset; but what a beautiful sunset! There are also a few horseback riding ranches within 20 minutes from the property and if you're really adventurous and want to ride a camel; Lonesome Chicken Camel Ranch is less than an hour away. Call ahead to make sure they are open.

Please be courteous of your fellow campers and my neighbors, by adhering to a 10 pm noise maintenance.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers
- **Activities:** Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback riding, Paddling, Off-roading (OHV), Swimming, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Forest, River, stream, or creek, Swimming hole

## Sites

- **The Bird Site 3** (tents, up to 4 guests, $25.00/night)
- **The Bunny Site 1** (tents, up to 6 guests, $30.00/night)
- **The Turtle Site 2** (tents, up to 6 guests, $30.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Lots of space and different camp spots, very easy to park and find where we were supposed to be. Good amenities like an outdoor bathroom and fire pits for each site. Super peaceful to fall asleep listening to the birds 🦅❤️🏕️
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> - Rylee D., August 25, 2026

> It's a beautiful property, a lot of thought and handywork has and is going in to design it with the camper in mind. However, I did antipate water access based on the pictures that I viewed of the listings. The spring depicted was not within walking distance. None the less, the host was very nice. And the setting is quite peaceful
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> - Roxanne A., November 28, 2025

> Sleeping under the stars thank you! The inner space looked so inviting!
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> - Laura Lee P., October 24, 2025

> The site was private enough- a little tight getting in and out with a 23’ pull behind. My only real complaint was the lone star ticks- we continued to find them on us and in our things for days. Not sure what could be done to prevent but made it tough to want to leave the trailer.
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> - Datasara1 B., May 29, 2025

> We loved camping on Tracy's land, you could feel the love that their family has put into this land. We have a 25ft travel tailor and we had no issue getting it back near the hookups. It was peaceful, we were the only ones there and enjoyed the sounds of nature. Look out for tics!
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> - Mallory D., May 11, 2025