So we made a reservation to camp at the "Bootleggers" Campground. We drove around for 2 hours around this whole state park, taking turns into dead ends (that Google led us to) and we NEVER found the campground. We found the "Hammock" campground and decided to just take a spot that we found there because there was no one we could contact for directions, information etc. and we were running out of sunlight. This place is VERY secluded... I mean to the point that we were mildly freaked out about how we saw hardly a soul out there. No park rangers, maybe 2 other campers and park was over grown and unkept. The site we stayed at was good enough, just don't know how safe we felt there? Idk, very questionable place to camp. Would not...
Read moreGreat campground. Campsites are far enough apart to feel somewhat private. You don’t have to hear your neighbors conversation. Completely surrounded by trees. My Second day here I had 3 deer walk through my campsite. The campground overall is shaded so bring your mosquito spray. Picnic tables and fire pits at each campsite. One bathroom with toilet at main entrance is very clean and well supplied. It’s not a far walk from any of the campsites but not a trek I would make at night. Lots of lightning bugs to watch on July evenings. Surrounded with Florida swampland. I’ve seen wild turkeys, rabbits, turtles, quail, a lot of birds and deer. This is the real Florida and it’s hard to...
Read moreThis is my favorite primitive camping site. It sits a couple of miles off the beaten path. Very quiet area. I see signs for bears but I didn't see or hear any. I kept my food locked up in the trunk just in case. I saw wild turkeys. The site offers raised sand sites, picnic tables, fire ring. There is a bathroom a couple yards walk from site. Bring water, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Or pop a squat in the woods. There are some people who just like driving there trucks around. The weekends usually fill out quickly. It is very quiet...
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