i was there to inquire about year round living. was greeted rudely outside " by Jeffrey" an…read moreemployee. - not a good way to meet potential residents. i left. still looking for hopefully another rv park with better reviews. and hospitality!

Called to make reservations, but never received a return call; so, I went online and made the…read morereservation. Thank goodness we were only there for one night. When we arrived (4:00p), the office was closed and there was no paperwork on their late arrival board for us. I finally found a young man employed by the park, who was actually talking on the phone with the manager. He was able to advise me to check our email confirmation for our site number. Fortunately, it was there. When we got set up on our tiny space, it dawned on us we did not have any paperwork showing the internet password or the codes to the restrooms or pool. I left 2 more messages for the office, as it was still closed. I never heard anything back from them. Definitely will not be staying there again.

Stayed here over Memorial Day weekend. Didn't realize until we had arrived that it was the same…read moreresort we stayed in 5 years ago, they had changed their name. It was fairly quiet for being a holiday weekend. There is a pool but we didn't use it. Looked nice. There seems to be a lot of permanent and seasonal residents. Maybe that's why it was quieter. Lot of nearby places like Monkey Island, Yule sugar Mill Ruins, Ellie Schiller State Park. Overall nice experience just like first time we stayed there.

Got the last site for the Labor Day weekend, so was happy about that; although F05 was tight even…read morefor a 19 foot Airstream. Service: Arrived after office closed on Friday. Our reservation packet was in the late-arrival box. Nice color-map with good description of amenities. Beyond this the service was almost non-existent. Bath House was not the cleanest and the men's has only ONE toilet and ONE urinal. There are only TWO showers, although never had to wait. Shower debris were not cleaned during the four days. The left-side sink faucet handle was broken and spews water all over your pants because it has no aerator. Trash dumpsters are located at three corners of the park, but not the main entrance, so not easy to drop trash. I had walked our nightly trash to the bath house only to find no place for it. There was a single trash can by the fire pit but it was overflowing. Quiet: Pretty good here because many of the sites are long-term, so they aren't outside making noise. Cleanliness: Besides the bath house mentioned earlier, parts of the park are okay, like the office, pool and shuffleboard areas. Many of the long-term residents have junk piled up on their properties that detracts heavily from the cleanliness. The back of site F05 has a direct view of the long-term resident behind it and it looks like a junkyard with a lot of broken down items and storage units in very poor condition. Summary: Although the price was good, we decided we wouldn't stay here again unless it was the only place available.

Very nice resort. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great concrete pads, plenty of room. Easily…read moreaccessible for our 46' toy hauler. The clubhouse was amazing. We had an awesome time. We've booked another trip next month. You'll love the area. Lots of things to do and great places to eat.

Beautiful resort with large concrete pads and ALL the amenities. Dog park, pond with nature path,…read morepickle ball courts and the most beautiful pool and hot tub. The shower/restrooms are large and private and best of all... clean! The resort was also very conveniently close to restaurants, parks, shops and tourist spots. Can't wait to come back when the park is complete (they are still expanding but the noise was minimal and it was actually fun to see how much they were getting done each day). The staff were amazing. Jim checked us in and got us parked, and daily we saw friendly folks cleaning, on golf carts and in the office. They have a huge clubhouse that will be great for large gatherings with several seating areas and a bar.

Quaint. Remote and unusual. Great place to catch an airboat ride. Very 'Old Florida". Highly…read morerecommended.

This was an amazing tour, we saw a manatee and our tour guide Ashley was very informative. Would…read moredefinitely recommend and will come back.

Ellie and Jeff are outstanding hosts. If you are looking for generic sanitized KOA style RV park…read morethis isn't it. Acres of trails, good for birding or just walking and the occasional surprise (my dog found Bigfoot- Codyfoot?- lurking in an otherwise perfectly natural hammock). Good for tent camping as well as campers. Only 9 minutes from the mermaids at Weeki Wachee. Really reasonable price. Nice Little pond featuring -guess what?- Catfish.

We had a great visit. Small park. Small retention pond but lots of amenities and pet friendly. We…read moreonly stayed for a weekend. They do charge for each visitor taying more than 2 hours, which I think should only be if they stay the night. We were escorted to our lot even though we did arrive late at night. Lot of long timers.

The Hog Island Campground & Day Use Area is located within the Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee…read moreState Forest (Sumter County.). It's popular for camping, fishing, kayaking and hiking. This park requires an admission fee or an annual pass. On the bank of the Withlacoochee River, this campground is a peaceful, paddlers paradise. Other recreational activities include: fishing, day use picnic area, wildlife viewing, and hiking. The Withlacoochee River, Little Withlacoochee River, and Jumper Creek meanders through this forest which spans across 5 counties and exceeds 165,000 acres. Withlacoochee is a Native American word meaning "crooked river". This accurately describes the Withlacoochee River as it makes its 70-mile journey from the Green Swamp, in northern Polk County, to the Gulf of Mexico at Yankeetown. Complementing the natural water features are the open pine sand hills, dense woodlands, and canopied roads and trails. Tree species found on the forest include slash pine, longleaf pine, pond and bald cypress, maple, southern magnolia, hickory, and various species of oak. There is also an abundance of colorful wildflowers during the Autumn, including goldenrod, thistle, and blazing star. These natural features create excellent habitat for bald eagles, fox squirrels, gopher tortoise, white-tail deer, and turkeys, to name a few animals. Facilities include many miles of trails for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and paddling. Seasonal hunting is available in most of the forest, and fish are plentiful in the many lakes and flowing waterways. Many day-use facilities are available on Withlacoochee State Forest for picnicking and wildlife viewing. The Croom Motorcycle Area provides a developed campground and 2,600 acres of off-road trails for motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle (ATVs) enthusiasts. We enjoyed the peaceful day use area while scoping out the campground for a possible future camping trip. Full-facility, primitive, and group camping are available at numerous locations. Non-electric campsites with water at each site and a bathhouse. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with grate and/or a grill. There is a maximum of 1 RV and 1 tent or 3 tents per site. Neither pets nor alcohol is permitted. The campground has a restroom with showers available for use. Hog Island Campground has one paddle-in only campsite. Just like the other sites, there is a grill, picnic table and water spigot, as well as access to the restroom. This site is tent only, and does not allow for vehicle access. The youth camp area is for organized youth groups only. It allows for either 2 groups of 25 or less, or one group of 50 or less. The youth group camp is non-electric, but has water, and access to the restroom. Boat Ramp/Kayak Launch/Day Use Area: While the parking lot is unpaved, the Hog Island boat/kayak launch is concrete, and offers access to the Withlacoochee River. In addition to the launch, you will find a few picnic tables, grills and the foot trail in this area. There is access to fishing, canoeing, and kayaking in the Withlacoochee River from campground. Day Use Hours: 7am - 8pm. You can enjoy a 2-mile loop foot trail near the boat/kayak launch, or explore the out-and-back Croom Hiking Trail, which has a small parking area and some picnic tables (no grills). Hunting is permitted in the Withlacoochee State Forest, so make sure to check the schedule and wear bright-colored clothing if you decide to hike during hunting season. The road leading into Hog Island Campground & Day Use Area is unpaved. We had no problem navigating the road in our car, we simply followed the speed limit and kept a close eye out for ruts in the road. I recommend bringing along bug spray for your trip to Hog Island, one that works for both mosquitos and ticks. A Florida State Parks Annual Pass costs $60 for an Individual Pass (unlimited entry for one person) or $120 for a Family Pass (up to eight people), valid for one year from purchase; additional people with an individual pass pay $2 each, but these passes don't cover camping or special activities like boat tours, and there are separate options for Sportsman Licenses or Foundation Memberships. The Unlimited pass includes entry into most of Florida's state parks for the pass holder(s). The annual pass does not cover: Camping, boat tours, tubing, garden admissions, or other special-use fees. Purchase online through the Florida State Parks website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/florida-state-parks-annual-pass or in person at any state park with a ranger station.

This RV park is mostly filled with permanent campers. There are a few spots that are available…read moreshort term. I'm staying here for the winter. And we chose this place because of its proximity to the Withlacoochee state trail, which if you don't know, is a 75 mile long rails to trails bike path. We love it and we get to it by crossing the street and riding about half mile on a sandy trail that takes you to the paved path. No need to put the bikes on the car and drive to a trail. But enough about the bike trail. Sandy Oaks is very quiet and very clean. They encourage you to wash your car and camper as they want to keep the park looking good. Most parks I've been in don't let you wash your car. Bath and showers are clean and well maintained and the laundry has 10 washers and dryers. They also have group activities and gatherings. We find it comfortable and well situated. But be aware that some of the spots are quite small. Not like a state campground.

BEWARE! Felt RIPPED OFF, Not customer oriented!. On Dec 16,…read more2023, my husband and I booked a 7-day RV stay at Sandy Oaks RV Park, Beverly Hills FL 34465. This was 9 weeks in advance of our Feb 18, 2024 arrival, planned so we could be close to a family member was scheduled to have surgery mid-Feb. Over Christmas we learned the date/location for surgery had changed. We immediately called to cancel and because we were at Day 55 (5 days into their 30 - 60 day window) for a full refund, they kept 50% of what we paid plus $40 admin fee. They charged us $279 out of the $355 we paid. They only had our reservation for 12 days!!!! We called and talked with Jodee, the manager, who was unwaivering and adamant those were the rules. We pointed out their website stated "50% of your security deposit plus $40 administrative fee" would be charged, not the entire amount of the 7-day stay. (Wow, we made a HUGE mistake paying 100% up front.) Our fellow RV-friends agreed that a refund of $279 for holding a reservation for 12 days was unreasonable and not consistent with their stated cancellation policy. They called and spoke with two different staff members who told them the 50% applied to 1st night's stay, not the entire 7 nights. e.g., cancellation charges would be $36 plus $40 admin totaling $76. Jodee charged us $279! Beware! this is not a nice "friendly and helpful" RV Park. Be sure to double check EVERYTHING before booking with them so you're not "ripped off" like we feel we were.

Oak Alley is a quiet place with very well kept amenities like the pool/hot tub, public bathrooms…read moreand showers, and the grounds. The only reason for the 3 star review is quite a few of the permanent residents here are pretty hateful and rude. Most of the people are good to deal with but about 10 percent of the people are just downright not nice. Spent 2 years here and nothing changed despite reporting the individuals that seemed to always be the ones that are making waves. As long as you can stay away from those individuals everything else about this park is fantastic. Biggest drawback other than some people is you have to drive 30-60 minutes to get to any area that has shopping. There are no food delivery services to this area any longer with Kroger delivery closing all of its FL warehouses. Glad I got out of here a few months ago. its an hour to Orlando or the outskirts of Tampa. If you want something that isnt close to anything then this would be the place to be. I moved to a location that was close to civilization.