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Moonlit Avenue

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· Fort White, Columbia, Florida
2 acres hosted by Sharon Y.
1 tent site
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Find your bliss on Moonlit Avenue! Once you've read the updates and about the property, or any time that you have questions, just send me a message! UPDATES: Even though I still have my hurricane tracking map out, the cold fronts of autumn have started! While the daytime temps are still in the 80s (thank goodness the 90s are over!) nighttime it will get down to 57 degrees this week, but back into the low 60s by Sunday night 10/27. Still, it's Florida so bring hats and your reusable water bottles (we've got fresh spring water here to fill them!), As of 10/23/24 HELENE/MILTON debris is still in the Santa Fe River. The river has crested and is below flood stage nearby and falling in Three Rivers near the Ichetucknee River. RESOURCES: **Moonlit Avenue Facebook Photo Album for the most up-to-date conditions and pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10159430995895957&type=3 **Rum 138 on Facebook for their updates on Santa Fe River conditions nearby. https://www.facebook.com/Rum138 **River Levels: http://www.mysuwanneeriver.org/realtime/river-levels.php The campsite and boat ramp is closest to Fort White measurement. The BATHHOUSE IS OPERATIONAL! Yes, a working toilet and shower in the woods! Hot water should be operational before it too long. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: *SUNDAY FUNDAYS" and FARMERS MARKET @ Rum 138 --seasonal Sunday Fundays that include a farmers market from 1-5pm and live music from 2-5p. Visit Rum138.com or check out their Facebook page (above.) The property: A private treelined driveway leads back to the primitive campsite where the deer have a regular route along with other forest animals. Goats, chickens (including a rooster), dogs and cats are domesticated nearby. Birds especially love this area and the serenade gets better each year with a wide variety of bird songs. Owls reside nearby and bats have also been known to fly in the sundowning sky! Make sure to bring a blanket for sitting around the campfire and stargazing if temps get into the 60s or below overnight. Whether you're in need of forest bathing, a dip in real fresh spring water (always around 70F or 21C degrees year round!) or looking to explore by water or land, this is a great location. Just a short walk from the Hollingsworth Boat Ramp which can act as a base from which to enjoy many areas nearby for fresh water swimming, paddling, boating or fishing via public parks and private outfitters. Close to Gilchrist Blue Springs and Ichetucknee State Parks, Rum Island Park, and Ginnie Springs Recreation Park. You can enjoy this private and serene primitive camping area in a forested riverfront neighborhood with a great public boat ramp a short walk away. The camping site is about one-half acre with cleared areas for tents and vehicles. A picnic table and two fire rings are provided; one has a grill. Spring well water access currently via hose at the campsite or spigot in bathhouse. Booking includes: One Car Pass to Rum Island Park available ($5 value). Suggestion: Bring cash if you have additional vehicles that need park access. Remember, we only accept one reservation at a time so get with your family and friends and book a date for the woods! THE AREA: The location provides easy access to all the area's rivers and springs, to paddle, swim or fish as well as great shops and restaurants in nearby High Springs or visit our newest addition, The Collective Food Truck Park in nearby Fort White. Check out one of our favorite neighbors, Rum 138 @ Rum138.com! They offer rentals for kayaks and canoes, provide shuttle services and have the latest info on best places to visit on the Santa Fe River. They also host live music and a farmers market on Sunday mornings. Whether you're looking for information or even local art work about the area springs and rivers, or just a cold beer on a hot afternoon, Rum 138 has it all! If you're interested in the Ichetucknee River, visit the state park located near by where tubing, kayaking or just exploring the river forest area great experiences! https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ichetucknee-springs-state-park Fort White, Florida was constructed in 1836 as a military fort during the Second Seminole War. The purpose of the fort was to protect the Cow Creek Settlement. Supplies were brought up the Santa Fe River by steamboat and were distributed from Fort White to other nearby forts and settlers. The Town of Fort White is located directly off several main thoroughfares; US Hwy. 27, US Hwy. 47, and CR 18, near several State Parks, three (3) major rivers, and crystal-clear springs, some with underwater caves all of which provide many recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, swimming, diving, spelunking, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, bird watching, hiking, biking, etc. Nearby historic High Springs, with a population of about 6,000, is home to a thriving downtown, community parks and is better known as the gateway to the rivers and springs in the area. The area is also a prized location internationally for underwater cave diving. Bones of prehistoric mammals and tools of paleo-Indians have been recovered from springs and rivers near High Springs. Hernando de Soto led his expedition through this area around 1539, and in the 17th-century Indian villages and a large Spanish mission flourished near the Ichetucknee and Santa Fe Rivers. See you soon!BATHHOUSE IS OPEN! This property is one campsite -- large enough for organized groups and intimate enough for two -- with  only one reservation accepted at a time (regardless of size of group) to ensure privacy.    If you're in need of forest bathing, refresh your health with a dip in real fresh spring water or looking to explore by water or land, this is the place. Birds especially love this area and bats have also been known to fly around at dusk!   Enjoy this private and serene primitive camping area in a forested riverfront neighborhood with a great public boat ramp.  The camping site is about one-half acre with cleared areas for tents and vehicles. A picnic table and two fire rings are provided; one has a grill. Spring well water access at site. The private treelined driveway leads to the back of the property where the deer have a regular route along with other forest animals.  Goats, chickens (including a rooster), dogs and cats are domesticated nearby.   Private but still close to major roads providing access to nearby springs and small towns!  Free WI-FI onsite, just ask for the password. Great location for a base to enjoy nearby fresh water swimming, paddling, boating or fishing via public parks and private outfitters.  Close to Gilchrist Blue Springs and Ichetucknee State Parks, Rum Island Park, and Ginnie Springs Recreation Park. The closest park is Rum Island Park which has a $5 per car entrance fee.  Suggestion: Bring cash for vehicles that need park access.  Each park will have different prices and rules. Remember, we only accept one reservation at a time so get with your family and friends and book a date for the woods!
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Paula N.
December 5, 2024
Forest bathing is good for you!
The limbs need to be cut back right when you make the turn to the site and I had to stop and break or push back scrubs so not to scratch the van.
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Hrunzhei R.recommends
November 27, 2024
Forest bathing is good for you!
Great stay!! Host was amazing and super helpful!!
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Stacey A.recommends
November 18, 2024
Forest bathing is good for you!
Great rustic space with toilet! YES
This is a great camping spot! Lots of room for multiple tents and vehicles, but tucked away in the woods and brush enough to feel rustic and quite private. Having a flushing toilet on site and fresh water really made everything a ton easier for us all! We focused on lodging and food and fun, and no one had to panic about where or how to go to the bathroom :). Sharon gave us great suggestions for walking to the river and stopping by a local food/market/music venue. Those stops really made the trip extra special! Thanks Sharon!
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Judah W.recommends
June 25, 2024
Forest bathing is good for you!
Highly recommend
Amazing host. Was very helpful and we had a great time at the springs. There were two campfires and plenty of firewood to make s’mores. although it was a little hot because we went during the summer, I plan on going again during the winter.
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Jonathan S.recommends
May 5, 2024
Forest bathing is good for you!
Nice, clean, convenient location!
Host was very kind and clear in their communication. The site was well maintained and easy to find due to the host’s signs. Site is also very well located for easy, early driving to ichetucknee springs!
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Javier S.recommends
November 18, 2023
Forest bathing is good for you!
Amazing space
Amazing site with great access points to the spring and sante fe river. Clean and tidy with so much room for activities. Great site for big groups or family camping moves. The host is an absolute joy of a human you wont go wrong renting this space!
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Fort White, Columbia, 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
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Hosted by Sharon Y.

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