Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Campground
Florida State Park
Write a Review 11016 Lillian Saunders Dr. White Springs, FL 32096 386-397-4331 850-245-2157 Reservations: 800-326-3521 Official WebsiteGPS: 30.3319, -82.763
Overview of Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Campground
Reservations required.
Last Price Paid: $25
Reported by Tom on 9/7/2024
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Class A)
Reported by Life Rebooted on 2/26/2018
Number of Sites 45
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 98 ft / 29 m
Max Length 100 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Campground 39 people have reviewed this location.
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“A Pretty State Park”
Reviewed 7/10/2018
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Site Number: | 34 |
| RV Length: | 40' |
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Some of the sites are large RV friendly, some sites have nice visual privacy (i.e., vegetation between the sites) but it is more typically that there is minimal visual privacy between sites. Our particular site would have fit any size RV and had a fair amount of vegetation that provided added visual privacy. We enjoyed the small museum... more
Some of the sites are large RV friendly, some sites have nice visual privacy (i.e., vegetation between the sites) but it is more typically that there is minimal visual privacy between sites. Our particular site would have fit any size RV and had a fair amount of vegetation that provided added visual privacy. We enjoyed the small museum, carillon and the various state park walking trails during our stay.
2FulltimersinaFifth would stay here again
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“Relaxing ”
Reviewed 3/17/2018
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 21 |
| RV Length: | 31' (Travel Trailer) |
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Our site was a pull through with water and electric. Dump station was easy to access on the way out. Bathhouse was ok, not the cleanest I have experienced, but we chose to use our facilities for four nights, so it wasn't an issue. Nice spacing between sites. We had some big nests of fire ants at our site, so be careful walking espe... more
Our site was a pull through with water and electric. Dump station was easy to access on the way out. Bathhouse was ok, not the cleanest I have experienced, but we chose to use our facilities for four nights, so it wasn't an issue.
Nice spacing between sites. We had some big nests of fire ants at our site, so be careful walking especially with pets. Site was spacious and nice for setting outside at least for the end of February. It wasn't too buggy except for a few mosquitoes.
We thoroughly enjoyed the Friday night jam session of local musicians playing bluegrass. They were very good and played for two hours. I would definitely recommend attending if it is scheduled.
As previously reported, not a lot to do in the town. But the park is great for relaxing.
The entrance is not marked to indicate entry to the campground so we were afraid we had entered wrong, but we were in the right location but it would be nice if they added signage to indicate it is the entry to the campground in addition to the museum and bell tower.
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dcjones1068 would stay here again
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“Peaceful and nice private sites”
Reviewed 3/3/2018
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 27 |
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This was a quick stop for us after several weeks of social activity at other campgrounds and just before heading to an RV rally for more social activities. This was just what we needed in between to rest and unwind before heading to a rally. Our site was a nice pull-through with living area facing the woods so we had lots of space and ... more
This was a quick stop for us after several weeks of social activity at other campgrounds and just before heading to an RV rally for more social activities. This was just what we needed in between to rest and unwind before heading to a rally. Our site was a nice pull-through with living area facing the woods so we had lots of space and privacy. Verizon and AT&T worked well. Check in was quick and easy. Would like to come back someday and spend more time exploring more of the park.
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ketah777 would stay here again
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Reviewed 2/26/2018
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 42' (Class A) |
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This was a nice campground, with some very large sites. Our pull through fit our 42' motorhome and tow car, and we could have parked another motorhome in the site as well. The park is grassy and heavily wooded and is attractive overall. It did rain a lot while we were there and the roads were pretty flooded for a day but did dry up qui... more
This was a nice campground, with some very large sites. Our pull through fit our 42' motorhome and tow car, and we could have parked another motorhome in the site as well. The park is grassy and heavily wooded and is attractive overall. It did rain a lot while we were there and the roads were pretty flooded for a day but did dry up quickly. AT&T and Verizon cell service was available, but speeds varied from very good to just ok. We didn't have full hookups but the bath house was clean and showers were hot. The dump station was easy to access on the way out. The free museum was fun to visit for a couple hours, but most of the "folk" craft shops were unoccupied, probably due to being off season. And of course the infamous tubular bells are still under repair. There's not much in the nearby town, but it doesn't take too long to drive to Lake City for supplies you can't get locally. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but didn't find much to do in the local area (though we also didn't look too hard). We'd definitely return if we found ourselves needing a campground in the area, but probably wouldn't seek it out as a destination other than as a place to relax and unwind for a while.
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Life Rebooted would stay here again
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“A wonderful spot.”
Reviewed 1/9/2018
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 13 |
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Warm welcome, a great site in a park devoted to the musical heritage of Stephen Foster. The Saturday afternoon concert of piano and dulcimer was superb. Folks were so friendly and the Fat Belly’s restaurant in town was yummy.
Stillkicking would stay here again
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“Great park”
Reviewed 1/2/2018
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 16 |
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We were only here for one night. GPS brought us right to park. No good signs inside park showing where to go, but now we know, so would definately stay here again. Spacious site. Park is well kept up. Our 40 foot rig fit in site fine. Convienient to I10 and I75.
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“So Very Nice”
Reviewed 12/2/2017
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
| RV Length: | 39' (Class A) |
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Had a short overnight stay here, but this park and nearby area are already calling me back! Nice spacious sites, 50 amp FHU, paved, quiet and dark at night, tucked back into this park ground. They were setting up for Christmas celebrations and a lighted drive through, some of the campers also set up light displays. This area has lots... more
Had a short overnight stay here, but this park and nearby area are already calling me back! Nice spacious sites, 50 amp FHU, paved, quiet and dark at night, tucked back into this park ground. They were setting up for Christmas celebrations and a lighted drive through, some of the campers also set up light displays. This area has lots of charm including shops and restaurants......cannot wait to return!
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Wildwood Corgis would stay here again
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“Beautiful campground with private campsites”
Reviewed 12/16/2016
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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There is nothing like arriving to your campsite to find it raked like a zen garden by the camp hosts. Site #1 at Stephen Foster Folk State Park is HUGE! It's actually 2 sites, site #1 and #3, however, they don't rent out #3. It's right next to the bathroom, but not so close that it's bothersome. Most of the campsites in the campgrou... more
There is nothing like arriving to your campsite to find it raked like a zen garden by the camp hosts.
Site #1 at Stephen Foster Folk State Park is HUGE! It's actually 2 sites, site #1 and #3, however, they don't rent out #3. It's right next to the bathroom, but not so close that it's bothersome. Most of the campsites in the campground are great, but site #1 is a real winner.
We were here during the Festival of Lights. We were expecting a lot more lights, but it was still charming.
I used the campground showers a few times during our stay. The walls were moldy, but not so much that it scared me away. Each shower has it's own overhead heat lamp, which is nice.
There wasn't any network TV reception for over-the-air HDTV.
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Aluminarium would stay here again
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“Large wooded sites, museum, Carillon Tower and the Suwannee River”
Reviewed 6/20/2015
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | 21 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We have camped here many times over the last few years. From the large, wooded campsites you can hear the music from the Carillon Tower during the day. During the month of December the park is decorated with over a million lights for the Festival of Lights. This is a very popular event and the park fills up fast. Stephen Foster is a... more
We have camped here many times over the last few years. From the large, wooded campsites you can hear the music from the Carillon Tower during the day. During the month of December the park is decorated with over a million lights for the Festival of Lights. This is a very popular event and the park fills up fast.
Stephen Foster is a beautiful state park in White Springs, FL located on the Suwannee River. The park is easy to get to from either I-10 or I-75. We have camped in several different sites that were all large pull through sites with water and electric hookups, a picnic table, and fire ring. The bath house was very clean. There are washers and dryers at the bath house.
The Stephen Foster Museum and the Carillon Tower have very interesting exhibits and displays. There is a Craft Square/Gift shop where you can sometimes see working craftsmen demonstrate their work. There are walking and bike trails through the park and a nice overlook on the Suwannee River. Free WiFi is available at the gift shop.
wanderingdawgs would stay here again
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“almost made the mistake of staying here”
Reviewed 2/26/2020
| Days stayed: | 0 |
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| RV Length: | 20' (Class B) |
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At first this seemed like a good place to stop and camp. Florida generally provides a 50% discount for senior Florida citizens -- that's me. But when I went to check in I found out that you're not allowed to gather firewood. You're also prohibited from bringing firewood in from another location. If you want a campfire you'll need t... more
At first this seemed like a good place to stop and camp. Florida generally provides a 50% discount for senior Florida citizens -- that's me. But when I went to check in I found out that you're not allowed to gather firewood. You're also prohibited from bringing firewood in from another location. If you want a campfire you'll need to buy a bundle of a few sticks from them at $5 a bundle. A typical campfire would cost you about $20 to $30. NO THANKS. For me, much of the enjoyment of having a campfire is going into the forest to gather wood. It's exercise, serene, and pleasant to listen to the birds.
This practice of restricting the gathering of firewood is not an actual Florida state law (as it is in Texass)--yet-- and there actually may be one or two Florida state parks that permit it, but there's no central list; you'd have to call each one to learn their policy. Phony baloney excuses aside, you can bet it's all about the money.
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We only had a short two night stay at this campground due to the tire problem we experienced at our previous stop. We barely made it out of the trailer while we were here and didn't get to explore w...
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Way down upon de Swanee Ribber, Far, far away, Dere’s wha my heart is turning ebber, Dere’s wha de old folks stay Florida State Song, “Old Folks at Home” by Stephen Foster, 1851 Carillon at St...
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- group sites
- ADA Accessible
- laundry
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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