Suwanee River State Park

Nice trails and park. The facilities were nice and clean. There was a playground by the campground and the park facilities were great for picnicing and group activities. Unfortunately the river was 12' higher than normal and some of the trails were closed.

Manatee Springs

Manatee Springs was awesome. It was closed to boating until March 31st because of the manatees. They like to come up the warm spring in the winter. At 72 degrees the water feels cold, unless it is colder outside. We saw plenty of wildlife, deer would come right up to the campsite. A word of caution, beware the water moccasins. They blend in so well when lying on a branch. Normally they won't bother you, it is you that bothers them by not seeing them when grabbing a branch. They facilities were nice and clean. Plenty of areas to hike and bike.

Rodman Dam (Cross Florida Greenway)

The Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the St Johns River. It is in the process of becoming a state park. The park is located  close to Palatka. You can bicycle, hike, fish and use recreational vehicles. You could moor a boat right at the campgrounds. The facilities were nice and clean.

             

Rodman Dam was really nice with picnic facilities and fishing seemed a popular activity. Downtown Palatka was fun, lots of craft stores and boothes were set up on the weekend. There was also a car show that the boys enjoyed.

 Palatka is also known as the city of murals. They have over a dozen in the downtown area.
                                                                                         

     

Ochlockonee River State Park

Ochlockonee River State Park is on the gulf, south of Tallahassee. Take US 319 to Sopchoppy, then it's anothe 4 miles to the park.. We stayed here February 14th -17th 2014. It was a little cool in the mornings and evenings, but the days were gorgeous. The facilities were clean with restrooms and showers. There was  a large outdoor sink area with hot and cold water for washing. no washer/dryers at site. The restroom area could use some updating, heat would have been nice, but the shower stalls warmed up once the water was going.

  

 The camp sites were great with an area for an RV and a tent. The sites were very scenic with trails leading to the river. Some spots were a little tough to get into depending on your vehicle size. Each site had a fire pit, picnic table, water and electric hookups. Some of the sites near the restrooms were paved with handicapped access to restrooms.

  

Lots of wildlife, driving trails hiking and biking trails. There is a park close to the campsite where you can swim and canoe. It has picnic and event facilities. There is also a youth campsite for scouts. There is a boat ramp area that is being renovated but it is still easy to use.

Fort Clinch

January 21st we arrived at Fort Clinch Park around 6 pm Friday night. George had called ahead that we were running late as the gates close at 7 pm. We camped at the Atlantic Beach Site. The campground facilities had men's, women's and  family restrooms with showers. Everything looked new and very clean. and . A washer/dryer and vending drink machine were also available.

 There were around 25 camper back in sites with water, electric a picnic table and fire pit. Trash and dump site were conveniently located and accessible. The view was magnificent.

   

The only disappointment was the boardwalk to the beach was closed for renovations until May 2014. There were nice hiking and biking trails. The fishing pier was a short drive from camp.We saw several deer and a dolphin on our walk on the pier. We only saw a small part of what the park has to offer and plan on this being one of our favorite parks to stay at. Cost was $23 per night.