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At the intersection of the Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers, patches of rain lilies spring up on earthen mounds built to defend against Union Navy gunboats. Sunwannee River Campground is alive with history. Visitors can see remnants of a nineteenth-century steamship and two ghost towns that have been reclaimed by the sandhill wilderness, which is home to diverse and imperiled native species. On foot or by canoe, experiencing the park’s historical significance is its own timeless reward.
Located near the Suwannee River, the campground offers 30 oak-shaded sites with electricity, water, sewer, picnic table and fire ring. Three campsites are ADA accessible. The campground offers an ADA accessible restroom with showers. A dump station is also available.
Pets are welcome but must be kept on a 6-foot leash controlled by the pet's owner.
Maximum RV length = 45 feet.
We had a great stay! Beautiful scenery, we stayed in the cabins which were awesome. Great way to disconnect from the world for a few days.
This park is a beautiful gem. So much history has taken place here, and the park does a great job sharing the history of the area along the many nature trails. It also offers plenty of picnic areas, restrooms, camping, and cabins, as well as a boat ramp.
We arrived at the park mid afternoon, and it was quite hot, which made walking the trails a little unbearable. However, it is still very much enjoyable. There is so much wildlife to see and history along the way. We did not get to explore all the trails but have plans to return to explore more.
The entry fee is $5, and the park ranger is not always at entry, but they do supply blue envelope for payment. If you are a local, I would recommend considering a yearly state park pass.
This park does not offer a specific swimming area. However, one can wander down to the river bank and find a nice sandy spot to swim and enjoy the beauty of the Suwannee River. There is also a boat ramp located within the park. Before launching your boat, I would recommend talking with locals as the river does contain some shoals as well as many shallow spots within the river, which will take some navigation depending on the river levels.
The park offers camping, RV sites, and cabins year round. The park is open every day of the year. The camping sites are available for $22 a night, and the cabins are available for $100 dollars a night. You can visit the website to book cabins. One of the cabins C5 is handicap accessible. As much of the park is as well.
There are a couple of Pavillions on site with picnic tables and restrooms attached that would make a great place for a family gathering. Grills are on site. The restrooms were very clean and spacious. The views of the river are spectacular from the many swings along the river banks. The park does allow you to reserve the Pavillions for $45.
This park has so much to offer and is such a beautiful peaceful place to visit. If you need to get away from all the noise of everyday life I would recommend visiting this beautiful park. You will not regret it.
We spent three nights here. It's a wonderful area. The campground was well maintained, the restrooms were clean and the showers were great. The staff was friendly and helpful. There are many trails to hike with lots of great artifacts from long ago. The hike along the Suwanee River was beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Gorgeous State Park. They rangers here do a phenomenal job keeping the park in order and looking pristine.
The park itself is absolutely stunning, with many different trails with a variety of views. You can visit this park multiple days in a row and find something new you haven't explored yet.
The cabins here are stunning, and for the price, you truly can't beat it!
The rv hookups are spacious and never too packed from what I've seen.
I definitely recommend taking your family here for a Gorgeous hike. You won't regret any of your time spent in "the real Florida" 💓💓
Beautiful serene state park. Our 30' RV fits perfectly and there are many sites to choose from. Bathrooms and showers were immaculate! We got kayaks from Suwannee River Canoe, they picked us up at the park and brought us upstream for our 8 mile paddle/float. We will definitely be back!
