Kate's Fish Camp
Kate's Fish Camp next to Newnan's Lake allows campers to find their own forested place in Central Florida. While RVs camping is possible with water and electric hookup, the real draw for campers here is primitive camping along Newnan's Lake. Near the park, anglers and boaters will find a boat ramp and bait shop ready to provide the needed provisions for a day on the water. Bikers will find the Gainesville-Hawthorne Bike Trail offers many miles of pedaling.
Kate's Fish Camp
6518 SE Hawthorne Road
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1026
katesfishcamp.com
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
One of the most ecologically diverse state parks in Florida, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Parks most notable feature is its vast grasslands. During conservation efforts to protect the American Bison in the western United States, a population of buffalo was reintroduced to the prairie almost 200 years after their initial disappearance from Florida. Camping in the park is located in a heavily wooded area near Lake Wauberg for tent, pop-ups and RVs. Electric and water hookup sites are available, and a dump station is on the park grounds.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah Blvd.
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-3397
floridastateparks.org/paynesprairie
Traveler's Campground
Campers will find Traveler's Campground ready to accommodate their tent and RV camping needs with full hookup RV sites and tent sites with electric and water. Although the traffic of nearby Interstate 75 might detract from the natural setting, this campground provides a great launch point to explore Oleno State Park and River Rise State Park to the northwest and San Felasco State Park to the south. Within the park, guests can make use of the Wi-Fi, cable TV, pool, propane, general store and laundry facilities. Pets are permitted on RV sites but not at the tent campsites.
Traveler's Campground
17701 April Blvd.
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-2505
travelerscampground.com
Article Written By David Chandler
David Chandler has been a freelance writer since 2006 whose work has appeared in various print and online publications. A former reconnaissance Marine, he is an active hiker, diver, kayaker, sailor and angler. He has traveled extensively and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida where he was educated in international studies and microbiology.
