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A 64-site campground offers 26 primitive tent sites and 38 sites with power and water hookups. A dump station, picnic pavilions and boat ramps are located in the campground.
The 9,500-acre Rodman Reservoir is perennially rated in the Top 10 Trophy Bass Lakes in Florida by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The 67-site Rodman Campground is located approximately 9 miles southwest of Palatka off State Route 19 on Rodman Dam Road.
The Rodman Reservoir provides a diverse and extensive habitat for not only trophy fish but numerous avian species as well. Many endangered and threatened species of wading birds, waterfowl, bald eagles and others use the reservoir, particularly during the cooler months. There are also numerous alligators, turtles and even manatees that inhabit and travel through the reservoir seasonally.
The campground and reservoir were originally created during the 1960s-era Cross Florida Barge Canal project. The mammoth public works project was started in 1964 when President Lyndon B. Johnson flew into Palatka and started the project with a ground-breaking explosion at the nearby Rodeheaver’s Boys Ranch.
Almost 50 years later, the nearby Kirkpatrick Dam still remains intact, impounding the Ocklawaha River and maintaining the reservoir. A political and environmental battle continues since the reservoir was first flooded in November of 1968 of whether to maintain and manage Rodman as it is, or to remove significant portions of the earthen dam and restore the “Free Flowing Ocklawaha River."
For reservations, visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287.
Drove in to check out this State park while in the area. Very nice park & campsites are spacious. Will be scheduling online soon for a long weekend after the 1st of the year.
Loved it there because it was so quiet and peaceful. You could walk out your door and hear the birds singing and if you listen closely you can hear the water move. The fishing is excellent at the dam. In the camping areas you can even walk your dogs down to the river banks and watch the fish jump around. Great place to take your pets to. I just Loved it there so much I can't wait to go back.... 😁😁😁 They get all 5 🌟 from me.
My boyfriend and I camped here for one night in a tent and it was amazing! A lot of people were using campers or RV’s but I think any way is fine.
The staff were all incredibly nice and helpful! Everything was well maintained. The bathrooms were always clean and fully stocked. The campsites are beautiful, all of the amenities (water and electric) work and the fire pit is great. There was a man Fred who came around with wood, fantastic wood!
The stars are great at night and the price is amazing. Live, laugh, love Rodman Campground
