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Price
$2 - $10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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Learn more about alerts →Big Lagoon State Park Campground 4
18020 N.W. Highway 19, Fanning Springs, FL 32693
Paddlers on the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail who need a legal overnight stop, or cabin-hunters who book months ahead for summer. The 72°F spring and manatee sightings in winter make this a legitimate day-use destination even if you're not sleeping here.
Soloists or couples expecting a real campsite will find exactly one primitive group site with no vehicle parking, no hookups, and restrooms 600 feet away. Several reviewers also flagged uncomfortable run-ins with other visitors, so if you're already managing a tense group dynamic
Context for the broader area surrounding Big Lagoon State Park Campground 4, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
This newly expanded reservoir has 114 miles of shoreline for family recreation uses. The reservoir boasts a 10-lane boat ramp; parking for 200 vehicles. Recreational facilities concentrated primarily on the reservoir's western shore. About 450 picnic sites, 165 campsites ranging from tent to primitive to improved camping with full utility hookups, 14 group-use areas, 4 overlooks, a full-service marina equipped to handle 1,000 boats, and 7 miles of trails. The lake also has a visitor center an overlook as well as a desert education center. Along with hiking, biking and watersports, sportfishing is very popular and numerous species inhabit the lake including white bass, largemouth bass, striped bass, channel catfish, and black crappie. A state-issued license is required. Contact/Entry Station phone number is 928-501-1710. <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=311">New Waddell Dam</a> and Lake Pleasant are features of the <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=504">Central Arizona Project</a>.
Site is about 30 miles from Phoenix, Arizona. North on I-17, west on State Hwy. 74.
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Spring delivers the sweet spot: mid-60s to low 80s air temps, lower humidity, and fewer crowds on weekdays. The 72°F spring feels refreshing without the summer shock, and wildflowers brighten the hardwood understory. Summer brings families and heat; the cold spring water is a relief but uncomfortable for some kids. Winter mornings can be foggy and quiet, with manatees seeking warmth in the spring when the river chills. Cabins stay cozy with fireplaces in cooler months. Peak visitation is summer weekends and holidays; off-season offers solitude but colder swims.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Park amenities include cabins, a canoe/kayak launch, interpretive exhibits, a nature trail and boardwalk, picnic pavilions and tables (some available for rent), playground, parking, accessible amenities, and restroom facilities. The park sells firewood on-site and has a nearby cold-water outdoor shower for primitive campers.
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