CampORVA:Osceola National Forest Guidebook
Groceries/Pharmacy
These are essential stores that may carry many brands. These are not too far off the beaten path!
For quick needs.
Dollar Store in Sanderson, FL
13841 Beech St, Sanderson
(904) 330-1730
Dollar General
13841 Beech StreetFor quick needs.
Dollar Store in Sanderson, FL
13841 Beech St, Sanderson
(904) 330-1730
Walgreens: 657 S 6th St, Macclenny, FL 32063
CVS: 121 W Macclenny Ave, Macclenny, FL 32063
Stores are only a block from one another located approximately, 19 miles from Camp
Walgreens
657 South 6th StreetWalgreens: 657 S 6th St, Macclenny, FL 32063
CVS: 121 W Macclenny Ave, Macclenny, FL 32063
Stores are only a block from one another located approximately, 19 miles from Camp
Offers a few essentials and gas. Only a couple of miles from the cabin. Grab your ice!
24626 County Rd 125, Sanderson, FL 32087
Taylor Store
24626 County Road 125Offers a few essentials and gas. Only a couple of miles from the cabin. Grab your ice!
24626 County Rd 125, Sanderson, FL 32087
Sightseeing
Please be aware when you visit our property and venture out into the surrounding forest, you are in the depths of nature and will more than likely encounter wild animals & reptiles and other hunters in the area. We are NOT responsible for any risk you take or personal injury you may encounter while on the property, in the river or on the trails in Osceola National Forest.
If going to ride the trails at ST. Mary Shoals Park, please note they don't offer overnight camping, which makes our cabin & campground a nice destination for a weekend of riding & resting! The cabins have immediate access to the trails. These trails are also legal to ride on. Please make sure ATV have proper documentation/title.
Bring along your ATV or Side by Side Club. If friends have RV's there is room for them to park and ride too at additional rate.
Il-Forrest Nazzjonali Osceola
24874 US-90If going to ride the trails at ST. Mary Shoals Park, please note they don't offer overnight camping, which makes our cabin & campground a nice destination for a weekend of riding & resting! The cabins have immediate access to the trails. These trails are also legal to ride on. Please make sure ATV have proper documentation/title.
Bring along your ATV or Side by Side Club. If friends have RV's there is room for them to park and ride too at additional rate.
Cornerstone Rock Gym
Perfect place for the family, especially on inclement weather days!
St. Mary Shoals ATV park. Requires Day Pass (fees range seasonally). This park is not accessible from our property. Would need to transport your UTV/ATV. They offer maps of the trails & no overnight parking. Airbnb denies sharing of links, Best to do a on line search for more information St. Marys Shoals ATV Park for fees/rules/business hours.
St. Mary's Shoals
St. Mary Shoals ATV park. Requires Day Pass (fees range seasonally). This park is not accessible from our property. Would need to transport your UTV/ATV. They offer maps of the trails & no overnight parking. Airbnb denies sharing of links, Best to do a on line search for more information St. Marys Shoals ATV Park for fees/rules/business hours.
Sanderson for its great viewing conditions and lack of pollution. There’s tons of places to see the stars, however the prime spot to go is the Sanderson Astronomy Lookout Point. Be sure to know the way as there’s no cellphone coverage there.
Sanderson Astronomy Lookout Point
Sanderson for its great viewing conditions and lack of pollution. There’s tons of places to see the stars, however the prime spot to go is the Sanderson Astronomy Lookout Point. Be sure to know the way as there’s no cellphone coverage there.
Internet your search for Olustee Beach for more Info:
6H7C+VG Sanderson, Florida
From the website:
Come join the fun! Swim along a shallow sandy beach and watch the water birds wade through the cypress. You may also enjoy fishing on the pier, picnicking under the hammock, or walking the Trampled Track Trail, which tells the story of Osceola's turpentining history.
Boating
* Kayaks, canoes and low-powered boats can enjoy the cypress that line the lake's perimeter. Enjoy the boat launch for easy access into the water.
Fishing
* Fish from either the shoreline or drop your boat into the water for deeper lake fishing. Anglers are sure to enjoy the barrier-free pier at the boat launch and parking area.
Hiking
* While less than 0.5-mile long, this barrier-free trail takes you back more than a century through the history of a sawmill and community that thrived along the Ocean Pond shores in the early 1900s. The reward for your short trip is a beautiful observation point overlooking Ocean Pond.
Swimming
* The sandy beach at Ocean Pond offers a chance to cool off on hot summer days.
Waterskiing
* Waterski along the glassy lake or watch the white caps roll in on windy days.
Olustee Beach
Internet your search for Olustee Beach for more Info:
6H7C+VG Sanderson, Florida
From the website:
Come join the fun! Swim along a shallow sandy beach and watch the water birds wade through the cypress. You may also enjoy fishing on the pier, picnicking under the hammock, or walking the Trampled Track Trail, which tells the story of Osceola's turpentining history.
Boating
* Kayaks, canoes and low-powered boats can enjoy the cypress that line the lake's perimeter. Enjoy the boat launch for easy access into the water.
Fishing
* Fish from either the shoreline or drop your boat into the water for deeper lake fishing. Anglers are sure to enjoy the barrier-free pier at the boat launch and parking area.
Hiking
* While less than 0.5-mile long, this barrier-free trail takes you back more than a century through the history of a sawmill and community that thrived along the Ocean Pond shores in the early 1900s. The reward for your short trip is a beautiful observation point overlooking Ocean Pond.
Swimming
* The sandy beach at Ocean Pond offers a chance to cool off on hot summer days.
Waterskiing
* Waterski along the glassy lake or watch the white caps roll in on windy days.
Historic site, geo-seeking & picnicking. No motor sports. Open 365 days.
5815 Battlefield Trail Road
Olustee FL 32087
Check website for more details. (We apologize for not providing web address as airBnB does not allow sharing links🙄)
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Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
5815 Battlefield Trail RoadHistoric site, geo-seeking & picnicking. No motor sports. Open 365 days.
5815 Battlefield Trail Road
Olustee FL 32087
Check website for more details. (We apologize for not providing web address as airBnB does not allow sharing links🙄)
26 minutes south of our property.
Ocean Pond (campground-first come first serve)
Ocean Pond rest in the smallest of Florida’s three National Forests, Osceola National Forest. The forest is between Lake City and Jacksonville. Outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, biking, hunting and picnicking. Wildlife viewing is also nice here. You may also want to visit the nearby Olustee Battlefield Park. It’s 4 miles away and was the site of Florida’s only Civil War battle in 1864.
AMENITIES
* BBQ GrillsBoat RampCampground HostCampsite TablesDrinking WaterElectrical HookupFire PitFire RingsFirewood AvailableFood Storage LockerGrillsGroup CampingLaundryPets OKPicnic TablesRestrooms (Flush Toilets)RV HookupsShowers
ACTIVITIES
* BackpackingBikingBird WatchingBoatingBoating (non motorized)CanoeingFishingHikingHistoric SitesHuntingKayakingLakeMountain BikingNature TrailsPhotographyPicnickingSwimmingWalking TrailsWater SportsWildlife ViewingWind Surfing
Ocean Pond Campground
26 minutes south of our property.
Ocean Pond (campground-first come first serve)
Ocean Pond rest in the smallest of Florida’s three National Forests, Osceola National Forest. The forest is between Lake City and Jacksonville. Outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, biking, hunting and picnicking. Wildlife viewing is also nice here. You may also want to visit the nearby Olustee Battlefield Park. It’s 4 miles away and was the site of Florida’s only Civil War battle in 1864.
AMENITIES
* BBQ GrillsBoat RampCampground HostCampsite TablesDrinking WaterElectrical HookupFire PitFire RingsFirewood AvailableFood Storage LockerGrillsGroup CampingLaundryPets OKPicnic TablesRestrooms (Flush Toilets)RV HookupsShowers
ACTIVITIES
* BackpackingBikingBird WatchingBoatingBoating (non motorized)CanoeingFishingHikingHistoric SitesHuntingKayakingLakeMountain BikingNature TrailsPhotographyPicnickingSwimmingWalking TrailsWater SportsWildlife ViewingWind Surfing
Food scene
New restaurant and Amazing Thai food! Who knew this place would exist so close by! One of our favorite places!
Tuptim Thai 888
303 West Macclenny AvenueNew restaurant and Amazing Thai food! Who knew this place would exist so close by! One of our favorite places!
If you LOVE authentic mexican, you will LOVE Chido! The parking lot is always full, but don't let that Fool You! Park across the street and go on in, the place has plenty of seating!
CHIDO MEXICAN GRILL
If you LOVE authentic mexican, you will LOVE Chido! The parking lot is always full, but don't let that Fool You! Park across the street and go on in, the place has plenty of seating!
Neighborhoods
Drive with Caution & Watch your speed, especially at dawn/dusk/night as the Deer & other animals cross the road.
The Osceola Nat'l Forest is Listed in the top 12 of favorite ATV spots in Florida. Beginner level welcome & 100 miles of trails to explore. Boating available in some areas such as Ocean Pond, located a few miles down the road from the property. The middle prong of St. Mary's River is located along our property & the water fluctuates. We don't have a boat ramp, however, you can carry & drop in a canoe/kayak. We do not offer watercraft.
We have a property map detailing accessible areas. Stay within the light green area and pay attention to "No Trespassing" signs from our neighbors.
Please avoid exploring deep into the dirt road on the far right side of the property and the majority of the corner lots around the dirt road.
There is a Red House with an adjacent lot where You may walk onto that property to access Little St. Mary's River. There is no boat ramp, and we have seen alligators in this river.
***Please DO NOT swim in the river, feed or approach the alligators.
****Do not leave food outside, as this will attract bears, deer, and other wildlife onto the property.
Il-Forrest Nazzjonali Osceola
24874 US-90Drive with Caution & Watch your speed, especially at dawn/dusk/night as the Deer & other animals cross the road.
The Osceola Nat'l Forest is Listed in the top 12 of favorite ATV spots in Florida. Beginner level welcome & 100 miles of trails to explore. Boating available in some areas such as Ocean Pond, located a few miles down the road from the property. The middle prong of St. Mary's River is located along our property & the water fluctuates. We don't have a boat ramp, however, you can carry & drop in a canoe/kayak. We do not offer watercraft.
We have a property map detailing accessible areas. Stay within the light green area and pay attention to "No Trespassing" signs from our neighbors.
Please avoid exploring deep into the dirt road on the far right side of the property and the majority of the corner lots around the dirt road.
There is a Red House with an adjacent lot where You may walk onto that property to access Little St. Mary's River. There is no boat ramp, and we have seen alligators in this river.
***Please DO NOT swim in the river, feed or approach the alligators.
****Do not leave food outside, as this will attract bears, deer, and other wildlife onto the property.
Hunting/Fishing Permit/License/Processor
Make sure all necessary documents & licenses including ATV registration are current.
Included in this section is meat processing company nearest to our property.
We would love to share all necessary contact information including website links and phone numbers, however, airbnb does not permit the sharing of any links, including phone numbers, email addresses.
To find out the proper policy regarding permits for hunting season or OHV/ATV guidelines, please search the web "Osceola Wildlife Management". The number will be listed and the necessary website will provide extensive information for you.
Osceola Wildlife Management Area
We would love to share all necessary contact information including website links and phone numbers, however, airbnb does not permit the sharing of any links, including phone numbers, email addresses.
To find out the proper policy regarding permits for hunting season or OHV/ATV guidelines, please search the web "Osceola Wildlife Management". The number will be listed and the necessary website will provide extensive information for you.
In our search we found C & C Meat Processing.
Please continue your research for processing meats. The photo has contact information to call. No website.
11928 Leon Dopson Rd, Sanderson, FL 32087, l-Istati Uniti
In our search we found C & C Meat Processing.
Please continue your research for processing meats. The photo has contact information to call. No website.
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Exploring the Camp!
The roads are dirt and most of our guest enjoy bringing along ATV's, motorbikes, dirt bikes or side by sides or a canoe to float down St. Mary's river. Canoe drop natural terrain, not paved.
There is a golf cart available on site and can be used by a responsible adult. Plenty of area to bring along your own OHV toys.
There is plenty of wildlife in the area, and you might see the local peacock! The bird will fly high, stoop onto top of the homes, tall trees. Not a danger to anyone, just observe with your eyes:) We have seen alligators in the river, be cautious of lizards & other reptiles.
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Campers Needs & Extras!
*Bring along extra water & food, insect repellant, 1st aid kit, s'mores essentials, and starter logs for fire pit, (back up lighter)
*Hiking boots
*Extra pillows if you need them.
*Walkie-Talkies (internet for phone service can be unstable)
*Purchase beer or wine before Sunday, as the county is 'dry'. Will not sell alcohol on Sundays.
*Set up your cell phone "NETWORK" BEFORE getting to camp!
*write down the user name & password just in case!
*cell phone should be able to save the settings prior to arrival & you should be able to click to join wifi when you arrive.
*no cribs available
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Wildlife Encounters: Be Cautious & Aware!
We caution you to be very mindful of the area and remember you are sharing the area with wildlife. You are venturing out at your own risk. Do NOT attempt to FEED or PROVOKE any wildlife such as alligators, bears or snakes. It's essential to be vigilant when hiking or exploring particularly in areas with dense vegetation, underground burroughs, fallen logs or tree branches, under furniture & near water sources where snakes may be more prevalent. Be cautious when reaching into areas (firewood/bushes)