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The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

7 sites · RVs, Tents57 acres · Folkston, GA

Sleep under the stars at Buffalo Creek while at Hartley Oaks formerly known as Newell Lodge. Select your site or pitch your tent. The outdoors is right outside your door. Fire Pits and wood are available at a nominal fee. Guest full bathrooms are available. Nestled in the midst of a private 57-acre native live oak forest, you'll find yourself quite happily in the middle of nowhere. Out here, nature sings you to sleep. You'll awaken to a place and time found nowhere else in the world. Located in rural Georgia on a 57-acre tract of beautiful live oak trees. 30 and 50 amperage hookups are available for RVs. (Electric and Water.) Four full bathrooms are available for guests. An accessible dump station is on-site. Buffalo Creek Campsites are on the grounds of Hartley Oaks near the Okefenokee Swamp. Our sites are closed to the general public and available by reservation only. Welcome!

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Eden Gardens Jax

5 sites · RVs, Tents120 acres · Jacksonville, FL

At Eden Gardens Eco-Farm we are careful with nature as our name would suggest. We are a community farm dedicated to growing healthy, nutritious food that is man-made chemical free. We practice "Integrated Farming" techniques such as Aquaponics, Hydroponics, Hugelkultur and more. We believe sustainable farming is the future.

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Springhill Farm

5 sites · Tents165 acres · Live Oak, FL

This farm has been in my family since the early 60's. I purchased it from my Mom in 2011 after my Dad passed away, hoping and wanting to improve it for the enjoyment of others. It's always been a Fun Place for my family and I feel like it would be a Fun place for your family also. It is a Pine Tree farm with fish ponds, walking trail and is friendly to a lot of different kinds of activities. It's located across the street from the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, home of several 4 day music event during the year.Learn more about this land:Planted pine-trees with Grand-daddy Live Oak Trees. Two stocked fishing ponds with and extra pond hidden under another group of old cypress and oak trees. Good walking and bike paths. Golf-carts and side-by-sides welcome. Across the street from the Spirit of Suwanee Music Park, home of the largest country music festival in the South. One mile to the banks of the Suwanee River and Suwanee Springs. State owned property within 3/4 mile with extra hiking trails. Canoe Outpost is located across the street which offers a full line of canoe excursions rentals from 4 hour trips to overnight trips and they provide all the gear (tents, canoes, and safety equipment)

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Pop Pop's Place

4 sites · RVs10 acres · Wellborn, FL

Learn more about this land: We recently purchased this 10 acre property. It is perfectly flat and level. We currently have 8 sites available with 30/50 amp and water. The local Camping World in Lake City FL has a dump station, so I advise dumping your tanks before you arrive.Nice quiet area. Partially wooded, partially open grassy field. If you want total privacy and want to boondock (no hookups) you can go the the far edge of the field and park partially in the woods. Otherwise, you're near the shop and the house.

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Camp at The Red Roofed Inn

3 sites · RVs3 acres · Brunswick, GA

*** PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCIPTION BEFORE REQUESTING A STAY! **** First of all please DO NOT BE OFFENDED IF WE DO NOT APPROVE YOUR STAY. *** When you are requesting to stay on our property YOU MUST ACKNOWLEDGE OUR NO DRUG OR ALCOHOL POLICY IN YOUR REQUEST. *** We will NOT reply and ask you to acknowledge our policy. We prefer guests that are active in a 12 step recovery program or simply a non-alcohol drinker. Please respect this and us. Our property offers peace and serenity to most that visit. Your RV MUST be SELF CONTAINED. We DO NOT have a restroom available for guest use. The campsite with electric and water is next to our home looking out to a beautiful salt marsh. We have a fire pit, hammock and tree swing on the marsh. All with amazing sunsets. Our family and friends call our place The Red Roofed Inn. Your hosts are fun, active, and obviously sober. Come enjoy our little piece of paradise. It's very peaceful, relaxing and quiet. Always quiet hours here. Please understand we have a very low acceptance rate because we don't instantly accept any guest(s). We screen our guests before accepting a reservation. We have a fire pit, hammock on the marsh and tree swing on the marsh. Amazing sunsets. Firewood is available for a small fee. We have pond on property for catch and release but don't waste your time! We are in sweet Georgia shrimp country not fish. We have 1 site has a 50/30/20-amp pedestal with city/community water. We love well behaved animals...just clean-up after them. We ♻️ recycle grass, aluminum cans, steel cans, #1 and #2 plastics. We compost vegetable scraps and coffee grinds. Just ask and we'll show you where they go. Electric site guests: If you need a 30-amp adapter please let us know. We'll have it ready. Also please let us know what type and size RV you have so we know what to expect.

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Deep Bend Landing

15 sites · RVs100 acres · Waynesville, GA

Our campground was founded in 1980 on a family owned estate established in the mid 1800. We are just a short drive off of I-95 in Coastal Ga, near Brunswick,Ga; only minutes from the beaches of the Golden Isles of Ga, Okefenokee Swamp Park and Northeast Fl. Our large campsites will never leave you with concerns about invading the space neighboring campers. Many of our guest are content with watching the river roll by without hearing the noise of automobiles or emergency vehicles. Other guess spend there days fishing, boating or listening to birds chirping.

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Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Camp

5 sites · Lodging13 acres · Folkston, GA

Wooded private campground with Cabins, Rv Sites and Tent Sites. Right outside the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. 13 acres with pond and hiking trails. Activities, events and camp store for visitors to enjoy. Bath house Dog Park and Laundry facilities onsite also. An Oasis near the Swamp!

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Conductor's Corner Campsites

3 sites · RVs1 acre · Folkston, GA

Call us bias, but there’s nothing better than small town life. When the "blue roof cottage by the tracks" (yes, it used to have a unique blue roof) hit the market in early 2021, we knew it had to be ours! We purchased it & flipped it into a vacation home for guests of Folkston .. and The Conductor's Corner was born. Because we are also avid RV'ers, we thought what better way to finish off our corner than to add a few first-class RV sites to accommodate the camping community. We hope you enjoy your stay on our corner! In a small town in the south, where the Okefenokee Swamp runs deep and railfans thrive, the Conductor’s Corner stands out. The Conductor’s Corner features 3 premium RV sites directly on the rail lines of the Folkston Funnel. This railfan's dream neighbors the Folkston Railfan Train Platform. The spacious concrete pads are perfect for a night of watching trains under the stars. 20x50 concrete pads with 30/50 amp power, water, sewer, Wifi & picnic tables. A quick 3 minute walk from the Conductor’s Corner will lead to the heart of Main Street where visitors will find a plethora of hidden treasures: coffee shops, boutiques, local eateries, the Train Museum and so much more. Guests could spend a day exploring the habitats and waterways of the Okefenokee Swamp or take a short drive to neighboring communities such as Cumberland Island, Savannah, Golden Isles or Amelia Island or Jacksonville in Florida. All the comforts of home and the utmost southern hospitality are included in your stay on our corner. The Conductor's Corner also includes a vacation cottage available for rent (sleeps 6).

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Vineyard Lake Getaway

7 sites · RVs7 acres · Jacksonville, FL

Enjoy a quite country atmosphere conveniently located minutes from I295 in Jacksonville. Bring your bathing suites, and fishing poles because this seven acres has a spring fed lake loaded with fish, and clear water ideal for swimming. The sites are spacious, and sites 1&2 have full hook ups (50 amp elect, water, and sewage). -note- Your children do not get charged as additional guests (you pay enough for them already). -note- Sites 3-6 do not have water hook ups, but have easy access to well water on my property. - text or call for gate code (gate closes automatically). -Message with any questions, I'll be happy to answer them.-

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Suwannee River Glamping

7 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · White Springs, FL

In 1990 the State of Florida banned logging within 1,000 feet of the Suwannee River so Southeast Timberlands sold off it's holdings and we were lucky enough to purchase 6 acres and 444 feet of riverfront. A designated "Pristine Scenic Waterway" with very steep banks, the Suwannee is one of the few"wild" rivers left in the United States and can rise over 30 feet to flood stage almost overnight; yet due to its unique topography we can access it no matter how high or low the water. The Forest Service has bought up the surrounding lots, creating a 10 mile Conservation corridor supporting the National Scenic Florida Trail, it's clearly marked footpaths and natural attractions. To that end, we have left the old growth upland forest the way we found it. The campsite is a natural feature as is the Zen deck and canoe launch, a swale draining the ridge. The campsite is level, the lane to the river slopes gently dropping in elevation 20 feet over 1,000 in making it easy for able bodied guests to navigate their way to the white sugar sand beach. We want to share our retreat with those who are looking for a real wilderness experience in an exclusive private setting. A Waiver of Liability is required by all guests as the Wilderness is an inherently dangerous place. We only offer one accommodation per weekend with a maximum of 8 people so our guests can have the seclusion they desire and be free to enjoy the natural wonder of the woodland experience in any manner they choose.

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Off Grid River Camping

2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · White Springs, FL

Enjoy Peacefulness on the beautiful historic Suwannee River, fish, canoe, kayak, hike, bike, view wildlife. The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is within 8 miles of this property and about 7 miles from the Stephen Foster Memorial State Park. Many Springs are located close by where you can swim and scuba dive. There is a Canoe Outpost close by that offers drop off and pick up with canoes. Property has many trees, cement benches around a firepit, picnic table, a large extra work table for cooking. Bring your RV, Tent, Van, Hammock or whatever you are comfortable in. Unwind, relax and enjoy the sounds and beauty of nature. I supply a map of the River and the surrounding area to help you make the most of your experience. If you need help with things I am close by. There is soo much history about the Suwannee River in North Florida! :D It is known that Indians once traveled along these banks and proof has been found from many Arrow Heads and other artifacts being found along the Suwannee River. There are many Springs along the over 240 miles of River as it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The Suwannee River begins it's journey in the Okefenokee Swamp in South Georgia. This is also where the Suwannee River gets it's tannic color from the decaying vegetation in the swamp. More about the Suwannee River can be found at: MySuwanneeRiver.com

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The Good Karma Honey Bee BnB

3 sites · Lodging5 acres · Callahan, FL

Karma Acres Farm was started in 2010 by Lee Hughes and Lisa Broward to promote their love for beekeeping and gardening for wildlife. They produce wonderful, natural, raw honey and honey products for their local community. In fact, their farm was voted as #1 best honey provider in Nassau County in 2019.

The best camping near Stephen C. Foster State Park guide

Overview

About

Did you know that Georgia has its own seven natural wonders? We didn’t either, but the legendary Okefenokee is one of them, and Stephen C. Foster State Park is Okefenokee’s primary entrance. Paddlers and photographers will enjoy weaving in and around the cypress trees, amid lush spanish moss and glassy black water, and these wild and rugged swamps contain a plentitude of wildlife, including black bear, raccoons, deer, ibis, herons, wood storks, gators (an estimated 12,000), and songbirds.

Rental boats, kayaks, and canoes are available, along with guided tours. After a day of wild excitement, you,ll be happy knowing you don’t have to go anywhere. Pitch your tent at one the spacious campsites, rent a cottage with full amenities, or stay at the Suwannee River Eco-Lodge. It doesn’t matter how you spend your nights as long as you make the trek to Stephen C. Foster State Park.

Notable campgrounds

Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites: Immerse yourself in nature at one of the 63 campsites, offering a mix of comfort and wilderness.
Pioneer Campground: For a more rustic adventure, the pioneer campground provides a group camping experience amid the wild.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Book early, as spots fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons and weekends.
Check for cancellations regularly, as plans change and spots may open up unexpectedly.
Consider visiting during weekdays for better availability and a quieter stay.
Explore nearby camping options if the park is fully booked, as the surrounding area offers additional opportunities.

When to go

The best time to visit Stephen C. Foster State Park is during the cooler months from October to April, when the weather is pleasant for outdoor activities. Summer brings heat, humidity, and insects, which can be challenging for some visitors. Plan your trip around the new moon for the most stunning dark sky experiences.

Know before you go

Check gate closing times; the park locks at 10pm, ensuring you arrive beforehand.
Remember, a $5 refuge fee is charged upon entry to support conservation efforts.
Prepare for your visit by checking water levels, as boating activities are dependent on them.
For a safe wildlife viewing experience, keep a respectful distance from the park's alligators and other inhabitants.
Connectivity is limited, so plan ahead as wifi is available only at the Trading Post.