Lake Louisa State Park Campground - Loop A — Hotel in Horizon West

Lake Louisa State Park is an excellent choice for people seeking an active camping experience across the spectrum of camping varieties: Primitive, luxury, cabins, RV, and carefree (where they take care of most of your major needs).

My family elected to try out the glamping experience, and we were not disappointed. The tent was high and spacious. It featured two twin Beautyrest air mattresses and and a comfy queen bed. They all slept comfortably and came with plush linens. The pillows were pretty flat, so you might consider bringing your own. The tent was equipped with one air conditioning/heating unit, but the A/C unit was not sufficient to the task of cooling the tent in the face of brutal Florida sun. However, it did reasonably at heating in the face of an unexpectedly cold November evening. The tent also included a Keurig with k-cups and creamer cups, some extra electric outlets, mixed tables, a bit of shelving (think a three-tier rolling cart from Ikea), plenty of lighting, and some comfortable (but appropriately simple) seating.

Outdoors featured a small charcoal grill, fire pit with grate, small tarp, a couple Adirondack chairs, and a picnic table.

I'd classify the decoration as shabby chic? It feels country, but still stylish.

The Camper's Canteen was close by, and it featured plenty of small conveniences, campsite services, bicycle and watercraft rentals, and lots of equipment and bait for fishing.

The restroom and shower facilities actually impressed me with their cleanliness. Staff takes great care of the entirety of the property, in general.

There are plenty of trails, lakes, and opportunities for outdoor activities. The park offered kayaking, canoeing, eco tours, Segway tours, and equestrianship.

If you're hitting the trails, then hone your skill with a map. Most of the trails intersect and the posts declaring your position aren't always present at forks. Your intention to walk two miles could end up being five.

As far as hiccups, our tent's net door lacked a vertical zipper. We also found the inability to turn off the exterior lighting a bit irritating when trying to sleep. There is a way around it, but they ask that you don't fiddle with the wiring.

Wildlife is present, but we didn't run into a lot of it: Plenty of butterflies and insects, a gopher tortoise, a raccoon running from a dumpster, a couple of rabbits and plenty of squirrels. A variety of birds abound. Rangers said that white-tailed deer were in the park, but we saw no sign. There was plenty of evidence...

Less than five stars for a few reasons; the amount of noncampers speeding through the rv camping area and hanging out ,parking in the handicap parking spaces without the appropriate license plate/tag /plackard. It would be nice to have a spot that only campers can fish so its less crowded or maybe give some tickets. Womens rv camping showers never got hot or even warm. Ther are no fans in the hadicap stalls! There are often loud noises like explosions heard late at night. Some of the rv spots are very narrow. Rangers and staff are friendly and helpful but I think they need more honest employees to help with maintenance, there are alot of visitors and the current people that clean the camping restrooms seems like a scam, they take an unnecessarily long time and wont let us use the cleaned toilets when they are going to make a 30 minute task, take two hours. Thats dishonorable way to get volunteer time. Most of the visitors using the rv spots dont follow the park rules and it seems like they dont care what kind of rv, age, or whatsoever is camped in if you volunteer. There is a group of people at the rv sites that literally hooked up a window air conditioner to a pop-up awning wrapped with tarps and have tarps blocking view from their site and looks like maybe a flood light at night still on at 6am, pretty sure its rv site 19, loop b. I made this reservation so that I would avoid rvs/ campers like that but might as well be overnighting in a walmart parking lot. Fishing is 👍, watchout for the alligators and local cyclists in spandex that...

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We stayed 1st week of September. In our 38ft 5th wheel. We like to spend a lot of time camping.

PROSS _ Campground is very clean. Very well maintained. The rangers and volunteers do a very nice job. The bathrooms are very clean . Grocery stores are very close. Publix , Winn Dixie, Aldi, Walmart. JCP..... And hardware stores. _ Peacefully, Quiet. _ Pet friendly. _ Horse your riding experience was nice . The personal on charge were very nice . Horses were very well behaved. And easy to handel. My boys never rode a horse before , they loved 💕 it . P.S.Would be nice if they provide rides for more experienced riders as well.

CONS

_Almost all RV / Tent sites are in full Sun . Except (2) only 2 sites. We find it hard to stay outside. Wich defits the purpose of camping. In winter probably is much nicer..

_ Unfortunately .Couldn't use the GROUPON deal on kayak/Bike rental . Can't make a reservation head to assure you can use them during your stay . To hot to be able to enjoy . Wich made me think if the park is open untill 8 pm .Why is that they kayak and bike is open so late and closes at 4pm. Florida is HOT. Is so much nicer after 3pm _ Bathrooms . Little be more private .

Yes I will recommend this park for the...