Attention Florida Campers...
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Topic: Attention Florida Campers...
Posted By: francoisfrogpod
Subject: Attention Florida Campers...
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2013 at 6:19pm
Just finished making reservations at two Florida parks-- Manatee Springs and St. George Island. I've seen these parks mentioned on this forum and was looking for input from anyone who may have visited them. They both look very nice on the website, but first hand knowledge is always the best. Thanks in advance!
------------- Denny and Linda 2013 Pod 177 '08 Santa Fe |
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Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2013 at 6:53pm
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Do you mean Manatee Hammock County Park in Titusville? If so, I have stayed there in the past before we moved here. They have full hookups, a nice swimming pool, fishing pier extending into the Indian River Lagoon, a launch area for smaller boats, and a host of other features. At one time this was a member of the Coast-to-Coast membership chain. It is clean, close to most of the area attractions, etc. We used to stay there a week at a time. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: francoisfrogpod
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2013 at 7:12pm
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Thanks for the reply, but it's called Manatee Springs State Park near Chiefland, Fl.
------------- Denny and Linda 2013 Pod 177 '08 Santa Fe |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2013 at 7:14pm
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We've stayed at Manatee Springs. Very nice...You'll like it. We've stayed at St. Joseph, but not St. Georges. Both are a bunch sandy...beach type places. If you like sand you'll like either one. Be sure to look for the Manatees at Manatee Springs.
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: francoisfrogpod
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2013 at 7:41pm
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Thanks, Charlie! We're looking forward to our trip.
------------- Denny and Linda 2013 Pod 177 '08 Santa Fe |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2013 at 10:36pm
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I don't know when you plan to camp at Manatee Springs, but right now they have contaminated groundwater concerns. There is also a notice of certain closures that will be effective in February. You may want to visit this site, if you have not already. http://www.floridastateparks.org/manateesprings/default.cfm Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2013 at 6:34am
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We have reservations for a quick 2-nighter at Manatee Springs beginning Monday, (9/9). We go there often- it's our "home field"- and we and the pups love everything about it. I have not heard of the groundwater situation until just now. I assume it is the result of a very rainy summer, the height of the Suannee River, and the resulting possibility of standing water. I will be happy to see what the deal is while we're "on the ground", as well as get an estimate from the Rangers as to it's extent and expected resolution. I'll post our findings when we get back next week. Here's the link about the contaminated water caution: http://newsroom.doh.state.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/newsroom/2013/05/082813WasteWaterOverflow.pdf - http://newsroom.doh.state.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/newsroom/2013/05/082813WasteWaterOverflow.pdf It seems that the river water itself suspect. I can say that the Chiefland Golf Club, where we play and which is about 3 miles up the road, showed no signs of water problems yesterday. ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2013 at 8:20am
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St. George campground is nice but the island, to my taste, is just too flat. St. Joseph, right up the coast has beautiful beaches and seems more interesting to me. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 1:00pm
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I promised a report on the conditions at Manatee Springs State Park, so here it is- We just returned from two nights and two great days of perfect weather for early September. Daytime hight in the 80's, and into the high 60's at night. The water situation does in fact merit the precautions mentioned above. The Suannee River is quite high, and the spring head is backed up over the walkways and stairs that normally give swimming access. The woodlands along the spring race are also under water. Our site was at the tip of the loop which is very close to the river to begin with, and the water was no more than 100 yards from our site. No problem, but we chose not to swim in the spring this trip. No pollution worries. ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: francoisfrogpod
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 8:50pm
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Thanks for all the input. I'll keep an eye on the water situation and if it's still a problem, I may have to move our reservation.
------------- Denny and Linda 2013 Pod 177 '08 Santa Fe |