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Camp Seminole Springs

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· Fort Mc Coy, Marion, Florida

38 acres hosted by Perry G.

3 lodging sites · 99 RV/tent sites · 1 RV site

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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Romantic

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Bring your mountain bikes, canoes, kayaks and fishing gear. We have it all here at Seminole Springs. We are open for tent camping. Limited number of campsites with Tents on them in a variety of sizes available. First come, First serve. These sites will have a slight upcharge. When you book, if you want to upgrade and reserve one of these sites, let us know and we will accommodate you. We also have 3 units inside the lodge for the people who need just a step up from glamping, but not quite the whole hotel experience. These are beautiful comfortable rooms with half baths in the rooms. The showers are located in the lodge bathhouse. WE have the Jungle themed room, the Equestrian themed room and the Honeymoon Suite. Each unit comes equipped with its own hot tub. (To book any of these units, just send us a message and we will reserve it for you. The prices for these units are different than that campsite and glamping site prices.) The Grist Mill is also available for rent too! This is a very romantic, yet rustic getaway equipped with a half bath as well. Very secluded and private overlooking the spring on one side and the water fall on the other. Sit outside on the deck and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature and at night the sound of the waterfall will lull you to sleep. The shower is located in the Lodge bathhouse. (To book this unit you must send a message to us and we will reserve it for you. The price is different than the campsites but we will go over that with you) WE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR YOUR EVENT: TAKING BOOKINGS FOR WEDDINGS, CAR SHOWS, MUSIC EVENTS, ETC. LET US KNOW! NOTE: TURN AT CAMP SEMINOLE SPRINGS SIGN ON HIGHWAY 21. Your GPS may tell you to turn at the wrong St. Make sure that you are turning at 244th...Your GPS may tell you to turn at 243rd Street (where the Orange Market it) which is a dead end street. Just go a little bit further until you see the sign for Camp Seminole Spring. Bring bug spray and sun screen. If you need something, don't worry! There is a Dollar General, a gas station and a small cafe within walking distance. We have 38 acres of camping sites nature trails for hiking and mountain biking. Guests can park right on their site, or they have the option of parking and hiking into the woods to set up their site a bit more remote and off the beaten path. This is rustic camping. We have a bathhouse located at the campsites with showers. The bathhouse at the Great Lodge will be ready by Fall 2022. Whereas we do have garbage cans, we prefer that anything you bring into the property, you bring out with you. We allow campfires. Don't be surprised if you see a monkey or two in the trees... The fishing is amazing in these parts, so if you are an angler, come and visit. We have .75 miles of frontage on the Orange Creek. The creek flows into Lake Ocklawaha which just so happens to be one of the best bass fishing lakes in the USA. In fact, ten-pound bass are not uncommon from the Lake Ocklawaha River in the winter. Recently (2020), a 17.2-pound bass was caught there. The combined Ocklawaha and St. Johns drainage basin is possibly the most significant river-estuary waterway of Florida. This water system is of legendary reputation among anglers of largemouth bass who seek 10 pound plus trophy fish. Conveniently located between Ocala and Gainesville in the heart of Orange Springs, Florida, Camp Seminole Spring is perfectly located for the traveler who wants to really connect with nature. It appears to be ‘off the beaten path’, yet it is close enough to civilization so that even the most seasoned camper can make a quick run to store should he or she need something not found in nature. Camp Seminole Spring is mid-way (approx.. 22 miles) between Ocala and Gainesville, Florida, which are two thriving cities in this area of Florida. Ocala, the ‘horse capital of the world’ showcases a brand new multi-billion-dollar equestrian center which draws people from all over the world. This scenic property has an artesian spring which pushes out 1.6 million gallons of water per day rated among the top three percent of water in the world with an 8.4 natural pH. This water fills the pond and then continues on to flow into Orange Creek. Camp Seminole Springs was established in the 1940’s as a honeymoon resort and campground. The founders built a heart-shaped ‘pond-spring’ which is filled with the crystal-clear water pushed out from the spring where guests can lounge by the beach or gaze down into the bottom through the glass-like water or take a refreshing swim. At the top of the hill overlooking the heart-shaped spring, one will find the rustic Great Lodge where guests can come and mingle with each other, enjoy a relaxing conversation and a drink on the veranda or just sit and watch the activity in and around the spring.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

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141 ratings · 107 reviews

Heidi P.recommends

October 18, 2024

Camp Seminole Springs

Beautiful camping and not crowded!

Made a last minute reservation after other camping reservations were canceled due to hurricanes Helene and Milton. Camp Seminole Springs was the perfect place to enjoy the fall's first cool down. The property is natural (no paved paths or roads) but includes regular bathrooms and water spigots scattered around the area. Spring fed swimming area (which we didn't use) and old mill on the property. The owner is working on improvements to the location, which includes a few AirBnB rentals. They also have a few "glamping" tents with views of the swimming/mill area. We would visit again!

Bryan M.recommends

October 16, 2024

Camp Seminole Springs

Campsites were clean even after hurricane milton Host was nice Bathrooms & showers are available (no hot water in the showers) Sink to wash dishes or anything else If you’re scared of spiders I don’t recommend there are lots of spiders! Other than that I would stay again

Amanda H.doesn't recommend

October 13, 2024

Camp Seminole Springs

Unhappy Camper

No one was around to check us in or even spoke with us. Honestly for the price it left alot to be desired. No lighting in the bathroom or hot water in the showers. We ended up leaving at 2am due to all the bugs. We were even in a popup camper and seasoned campers and the mosquitos were sucking us dry. Over all not impressed. Over priced and needs improvements.

Blaise R.recommends

October 2, 2024

Camp Seminole Springs

Super awesome spot. Came in for a day with a buddy of mine after a change of plans and what a time we had. Beautiful ecosystem around the property and the wildlife if amazing. The sinkhole is really awesome never got to experience something like that before. Owners were super hospitable definitely will be coming back with a bigger group in the near future!

Christian H.recommends

September 30, 2024

Spring Glamping Tent w/power

Great canvas tent set ups with bathrooms. I was able to outrun the recent hurricane, Helena. Great host. Randy was very accommodating.

Jennifer Y.recommends

September 2, 2024

Spring Glamping Tent w/power

Camping with kids and animals

We booked very last minute with 4 of us (2 adults, 2 kids) plus 2 dogs. The place was very clean, quiet and welcoming. We stayed in one of the glamping tents, which made setting up camp and take down very easy. Enjoyed our Labor Day weekend and my sons 13th birthday.

Location

Fort Mc Coy, Marion, Florida, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Seminole, Timucua, Miccosukee, and Mascogo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking