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GATRZ1998
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| Joined: | Wed Aug 29th, 2007 |
| Location: | Orange Park |
| Posts: | 103 |
| Type of Camper: | 98 Coleman Westlake P.U. |
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Wed May 28th, 2008 04:11 am |
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Ok--I'm going to share my secret but don't spread the word about this place with too many people--dont' want this gem to get discovered and become overcrowed!!
First off--this place is rustic and no campers allowed. It is not for the faint of heart! Jenna said this was real camping and when we go in the camper--that is "fake camping"! She may be right! Delores--this sounds right up your alley--you have quite an adventurous spirit!!
You park in a centralized parking area at the front of the park. There is a locked gate with code that is closed at sunset. After you park, you hike almost a 1/2 mile to the tent sites and treehouses. Its an easy walk on a wide dirt road. The treehouses are so cool and definetly a unique camping experience. There are also some cabins available but I dont' know too much about those. The tent site and treehouses do not have electric hookups but there is a central dining hall that you can use and they do have a refrigerator and stove to use if you need it. There is also a firering centrailzed (they provide firewood) and a picnic table and grill at each site. We were fortunate enough to chat with a guy in the parking lot when he told us that he had rented a bunch of treehouse and someone canceled--and asked us if we were interested. Alek was ecstatic about that prospect and we took him up on his offer. We ran home and packed a few things and headed back. When you know you have to lug stuff you really pare down on the packing!
The treehouse was awesome--I will post some pictures when I figure out my camera! Each treehouse has 4 bunk beds and didn't seem to cramped to us. There are 2 wooden sides (where the bunks are) and 2 screened sides. The views are incredible and waking up to the sounds of the birds singing was just magical. We had light rain both Sat & Sun night and the pitter patter on the roof was very soothing.
The park is on Black Creek and there is a dock for fishing. Other things to do there is hiking, picnicing, and swimming. This camp used to be a girl scout camp and the county just refurbished the swimming pool and it is very nice--staffed by YMCA lifeguards. This is a great place to spend an afternoon--swimming, fishing, and you could grill out or bring a picnic lunch. I know we will be frequenting this place during the summer. Probably won't camp again until fall--too many bugs in the summer and there is no electric--therefore no A/C---I can't do without A/C in the heat of summer.
Deb
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fla-gypsy
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| Joined: | Fri Dec 7th, 2007 |
| Location: | North Jax, Florida USA |
| Posts: | 763 |
| Type of Camper: | Keystone Hornet Travel Trailer |
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Posted: Wed May 28th, 2008 01:11 pm |
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| Thanks for the review, I pass by this place on my way to Salt Springs and often wondered about it.
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dually
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| Joined: | Fri Jul 13th, 2007 |
| Location: | Florida USA |
| Posts: | 1267 |
| Type of Camper: | Truck Camper |
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Thu May 29th, 2008 01:47 am |
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| No AC Forget about it. I have to have my AC.
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knightfly
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| Joined: | Thu Jan 24th, 2008 |
| Location: | Green Cove Springs, Florida USA |
| Posts: | 48 |
| Type of Camper: | 2007 Fleetwood Dakota 29ft ... |
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Posted: Mon Jun 2nd, 2008 02:56 am |
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Just so happens the wife's office party was there today......just thought I would post a couple of pics..........very nice......
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CAMPBUDS
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| Joined: | Sun Jan 27th, 2008 |
| Location: | Jacksonville |
| Posts: | 519 |
| Type of Camper: | 2004 POTOMAC FIFTHWHEEL 34 FT ... |
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Mon Jun 2nd, 2008 12:36 pm |
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Great photos. I've stayed in those treehouses with my Girl Scouts. You're right, no A/C. We'd get up in the middle of the night and take a shower to cool off. But we still enjoyed the time we spent there. Lots of fabulous memories. Chow was my favorite GS camp.
The pool is pretty nice.
Lesa
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grasshopper
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| Joined: | Sun Jan 13th, 2008 |
| Location: | Jax, Florida USA |
| Posts: | 29 |
| Type of Camper: | 2007 Fleetwood/ Williamsburg Pop-up ... |
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 08:05 pm |
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This place sounds awesome! We will going there soon. I did not see any reviews on the bathrooms or showers. Do they have some? 
Nice Pics
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GATRZ1998
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| Joined: | Wed Aug 29th, 2007 |
| Location: | Orange Park |
| Posts: | 103 |
| Type of Camper: | 98 Coleman Westlake P.U. |
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Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 08:23 pm |
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The 9 houses are spread out in kind of a semi circle. In the center--there is a screened dining hall and small kitchen that has a refrigerator, stove, and sink. The bath house is also located close to this building. The bathhouse was fairly clean and had 3 toilets, 3 showers and 3 sinks---it is coed though.
Deb
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4Clicks
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Posted: Wed Jul 16th, 2008 11:47 am |
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| We camped here with the scouts several months back. The bath house was the parents (about 50 of us) biggest complaint. Since there is no boy's and girl's bath house, just one big bath house it got kinda "strange" a few times. As long as you pack light and not expect too many comforts, this is a great place to camp.
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