R-pod Owners Forum : Four Florida State Parks https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Four Florida State Parks Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:46:55 +0000 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:06:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3775 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Four Florida State Parks : I hope so! I don't think... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36105#36105 Author: hogone
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Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 9:06am

I hope so!  I don't think the campground is right on the baech though.]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:06:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36105#36105 Four Florida State Parks : Years ago (around 1975) we had... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36104#36104 Author: Sleepless
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Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 8:41am

Years ago (around 1975) we had a big old station wagon.  We went to Anastasia Island (St. Augustine Beach) and were assigned a site right on the beach.  At the time we had 3 young children and a pop-up and ended up stuck in the sand while backing up into our site.  Now, after living in Florida for 11 years, we know the different types of sand and avoid camping where there is "sugar" sand.  I imagine Florida campgrounds have learned from past mistakes and offer beachfront camping only on firmer sand.

Bob
]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:41:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36104#36104 Four Florida State Parks : Thanks Charlie for the info. Never... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36102#36102 Author: hogone
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Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 8:33am

Thanks Charlie for the info.  Never camped on the beach before.]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:33:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36102#36102 Four Florida State Parks : Originally posted by hogoneGood... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36064#36064 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 3775
Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 10:03am

Originally posted by hogone

Good to hear on Silver Springs, making a pit stop there in November.  Also plan on spending 3 days at Henderson Beach.  Any word on that park.  Looks nice on the web; but one never knows!  hogone


Can't give you much help on Henderson Beach. You know, it's right in my backyard so I've never been there. We drive by it all the time, but have only stopped once. It looks fine from the road and on the Web site. Water and electric hookups. There is some low scrub vegetation, but it's really an open beach park. I'm not a beach person so I haven't look too closely, but if you are looking for a nice beach stay and close to lots of tourist stuff Henderson should be fine.
]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2013 10:03:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36064#36064 Four Florida State Parks : Good to hear on Silver Springs,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36062#36062 Author: hogone
Subject: 3775
Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 8:37am

Good to hear on Silver Springs, making a pit stop there in November.  Also plan on spending 3 days at Henderson Beach.  Any word on that park.  Looks nice on the web; but one never knows!  hogone]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:37:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36062#36062 Four Florida State Parks : Charlie- Thanks for the review!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36061#36061 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 3775
Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 6:30am

Charlie-  Thanks for the review!  We have been to Silver River and agree wholeheartedly.  Did you hike to
the River boat launch?  (I wouldn't want to haul my own canoe or kayak that far!)

We had Rainbow Springs on our "short list", but now I think we'll just do the springs as a day trip.

Now the real thanks for the Stephen Foster CC heads up.  We just reserved for three days in December.
I swear I was unaware that they had camping available-  I must have mis-read the web site.  We are
really looking forward to the light festival.  Thanks!


]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2013 06:30:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36061#36061 Four Florida State Parks : Just returned from a 1150 mile... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3775&PID=36054#36054 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 28 Jul 2013 at 10:52pm

Just returned from a 1150 mile trip around North and Central Florida. Four state parks:

Ochlockonee: Unhappy Wet and swampy. Maybe a different time of year.

Silver River: Approve Very nice. Water, electric, no sewer, nice pull through or back-ins.

Rainbow Springs: Unhappy Nothing special. Older campground originally commercial. Close spacing. Springs and waterfalls require driving to separate entrance.

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center: Approve Nice, new, electric, water, no sewer. Wide spaced and treed sites. Interesting  museum, carillon tower. Pull through and back-ins. Festival of lights in December.

Toilet seal failed (would not hold water) but got it replaced under warranty by  non-FR dealer in Lakeland, FL. One Pod sighted, but it was for sale on a residential lawn; none in campgrounds or on the road.
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