Nestled along the peaceful shores of the Dead River and Lake Griffin, this inviting two-loop campground offers the perfect basecamp for water adventures and nature exploration. Whether you're pulling in with an RV or pitching a tent beneath the oaks, you'll find well-kept facilities, easy water access for your boat or kayak, and scenic trails waiting just beyond your campsite.
Campground supports both tent and RV camping; some sites offer full hookups while others are water/electric only. Information on primitive or group camp types is not provided.
Historical Significance
A very large, old live oak is a noted park feature and interpretive element along the trails.Weather and SeasonsWinter months bring the most pleasant camping weather and draw crowds of visitors eager to escape the cold—so plan ahead if you're eyeing a weekend stay. Spring offers ideal conditions for hiking the trails and paddling the waterways, with comfortable temperatures and active wildlife. Summer camping is certainly doable, but come prepared: the warm, humid months bring mosquitoes and persistent horse flies (especially near the water), and afternoon thunderstorms can leave trails and boardwalks muddy for a day or two.
Natural Features and SceneryStep into Old Florida as you wander beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks draped with flowing Spanish moss. The park's network of trails winds through diverse landscapes—from shaded hardwood hammocks and pine flatwoods to cypress-studded wetlands where wooden boardwalks carry you over the marshy edges of the Dead River. Keep your binoculars handy: this is prime territory for spotting bald eagles soaring overhead and elegant wading birds stalking the shallows. The transition from dry land to wetland creates a rich tapestry of habitats that makes every walk feel like a discovery.
Scenic ViewsBoardwalk views over marshes and wetlands, trails that skirt water edges and a prominent large live oak that is a park highlight; some sites and trails provide river/lake glimpses.