R-pod Owners Forum : Attention Florida Campers... https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Attention Florida Campers... Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:20:03 +0000 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:50:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3921 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Attention Florida Campers... : Thanks for all the input. I'll... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=38025#38025 Author: francoisfrogpod
Subject: 3921
Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 8:50pm

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.]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:50:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=38025#38025 Attention Florida Campers... : I promised a report on the conditions... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37997#37997 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 3921
Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 1:00pm

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.
]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37997#37997 Attention Florida Campers... : St. George campground is nice... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37648#37648 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 3921
Posted: 04 Sep 2013 at 8:20am

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
]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2013 08:20:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37648#37648 Attention Florida Campers... : We have reservations for a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37641#37641 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 3921
Posted: 04 Sep 2013 at 6:34am

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

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.


]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2013 06:34:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37641#37641 Attention Florida Campers... : I don't know when you plan... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37635#37635 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 3921
Posted: 03 Sep 2013 at 10:36pm

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
]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2013 22:36:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37635#37635 Attention Florida Campers... : Thanks, Charlie! We're looking... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37621#37621 Author: francoisfrogpod
Subject: 3921
Posted: 03 Sep 2013 at 7:41pm

Thanks, Charlie! We're looking forward to our trip. ]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2013 19:41:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37621#37621 Attention Florida Campers... : We've stayed at Manatee Springs.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37618#37618 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 3921
Posted: 03 Sep 2013 at 7:14pm

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.]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2013 19:14:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37618#37618 Attention Florida Campers... : Thanks for the reply, but it's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37616#37616 Author: francoisfrogpod
Subject: 3921
Posted: 03 Sep 2013 at 7:12pm

Thanks for the reply, but it's called Manatee Springs State Park near Chiefland, Fl.]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2013 19:12:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37616#37616 Attention Florida Campers... : Do you mean Manatee Hammock County... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37615#37615 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 3921
Posted: 03 Sep 2013 at 6:53pm

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
]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:53:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37615#37615 Attention Florida Campers... : Just finished making reservations... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37613#37613 Author: francoisfrogpod
Subject: 3921
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!Big smile]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:19:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3921&PID=37613#37613