Another amazing evening of fun entertainment and the best sunset on the Gulf of Mexico! The food…read moretruck offerings filled the air as we exited our vehicle. We decided to share one of our favorite haunts in Cedar Key Florida.with our friend Laura before she heads back to blustery Iowa. She loved it and found the entertainment to be very enjoyable. It is quite a trek from Ocala roundtrip but we just can't help ourselves. We shall return!

The vibes of this place were great! I loved the outdoor seating options and the live music (shout…read moreout to the broken string band) was amazing! There was a nice sea breeze and a pier you could walk out on with a few tables there too. There is a food truck that is always on site that serves some tasty beef tacos with a delicious homemade pico as well as several other food options. Drink service at the bar was very slow as several people (I assume locals) came in after me but were served before me. It's great that everyone knows everyone, but we out of towners would like to support you too. We only ended up getting one drink each because of this.

Reading the negative comments here, really makes me question where they are coming from. Were…read moreexpectations too high, or were feelings hurt that Sawmill is so popular. I expect some of both. Some seem to have forgotten it's a resort and a CAMPGROUND. I put that in all caps as a reminder to those who missed that part. It's a fun, loud, and happy place.

First time impression is a clean, safe campground. It has cottages to rent and if I do, will leave…read morea rating/opinion. I also intent to try the restaurant and the outdoor? tavern.

In case you don't want to read my review. $15 per tent with…read more2 people $25 for canoes that fit 3 people $7-10 for wood? Owners and employees are awesome, and the River next to the campsite is beautiful. It was a busy weekend in Ocala considering a virus was spreading. Every camp site in the national park was booked. That did not stop my friends and I from looking. We ended up finding Bronson's camp which was an hour and a half away from from where we were, But this camping was happening one way or another. When we arrived we were sketched out, this place is in the middle of nowhere in central Florida. You see crazy sh** in the movies, so anything becomes scary right. Anyhow, we come across this beautiful river which we ended up camping next to. We are so happy to have discovered this gem. The owners were welcoming, kind, and patient. The employees were fun, one hung out with us for a bit. The people around the camp were super nice. The river was pretty, the way the trees hovered and the dock with two mean ducks haha. Canoes were available for rent ($25) which I would of taken if I hadn't been to intoxicated. It's $15 per tent (2person). Cheap compared most campgrounds. The bathrooms are not luxurious but if you spent time outdoors it's not something that matters. My night here was unforgettable, no one shut us up, there was 14 of us and it was late at night, so please be respectful and modest. I don't want this beautiful place to become over regulated because a couple of stupid people. Anyway, thank you so much! Will definitely come back. BRING MOSQUITO SPRAY, I did not get bit with it on

We had such a wonderful experience here. The owners are down to Earth, warm and inviting. The…read morescenery was amazing and very peaceful. If you're looking to unplug from the World, this is the place to do it. I will definitely be going back.

This place is super charming and cozy. Its under new…read moreownership and they are awesome ,down to earth people. Bare resort its a must visit !

Went there years ago when it was the Riverboat with my wife at the time. It was off the chain then…read moreand way better now!! We had a BLAST!

What an AWESOME place!! Idlewild Lodge is perfect for the entire family! We visited in March, and…read moreour weather was absolutely PERFECT! Cool at night and warm enough during the day to hike, enjoy the fire pit and take an incredible boat ride. We saw - without exaggeration - at least 8 alligators, sunning themselves on a warm spring day. We also saw tons of birds - osprey, hawks, even an eagle!! (I tried to add one of the videos of an alligator jumping into the water as we rode by, but couldn't figure out how to do it)! Our camp cabin was FABULOUS!! Very comfortable beds, sparkling clean throughout, nice kitchenette and living room, plus a wonderful screened-in porch. Everyone at Idlewild is SO nice and helpful!! Great fun meeting other visitors from all over the country! We will definitely be back again. Thank you Matt!!

Wow! What a change. Cabins are beautiful and fully redone. The grounds are beautiful and the food…read morefrom the food truck was really good too. Matt and Vaughn were amazing hosts. Only complaint was I didn't have more time to spend once I realized they have new rental pontoons and airboat rides on property

Great location surrounded by beautiful wilderness. Friendly chatty staff. Nice big shower in the…read morewomen's room with perfect water pressure. Lovely views of the sunset and wildlife. Shell mound hike nearby was cool but wear bug spray there's lots of mosquitoes.

Super cute campsite. Depending on what time of year you go the bugs could be bad, but overall…read morebeautiful stay and great people in the area!

After a week at theme parks suck as Hollywood Studios and Epic Universe - we tackled Spring break…read moreby adding nature and make it peaceful. Crystal-clear water, shady trails, and total calm at Juniper Springs in Ocala National Forest. Skipping the crowds never felt so good.

What a gem of a campground. Immerse yourself in nature here with the family. Has something for…read moreeveryone. Well maintained trails, a beautiful turquoise water spring swimming hole with and old working water mill built in the 1930's. Bathrooms and showers available. Park was dog friendly as well. Kayak rentals available for a 7 mile paddle. All of the sites seemed nice and large. Easy to get in with a camper/rv. Quite at night for small camp fires in built in pits - picnic tables included. Honestly, this could be the nicest camp site I've ever been to.

This place is extraordinarily beautiful. From the campsite you can go tubing down the river, we…read morehad an absolute blast!!! The water was cold, but with this Florida heat it felt very refreshing. Once you get moving around in the water it's not bad at all. This is a Beautiful Springs! No wonder Rainbow Springs is considered the most beautiful of the state's 33 first-magnitude springs, more than any other state and more than any nation can boast. Tubing here was so relaxing too! There are air stations to fill your tubes if you're bringing your own. If you are coming in by the Rainbow Springs State Park entrance be prepared to wait in line its recommended to be at the springs super early. They open at 8 AM I would recommend to be here at 6:30AM. They close the park and won't let anyone else in when it's full to capacity. Great place to come with family and friends.

If I could give this FL SP zero stars I most definitely would! We camped during the T-Giving…read moreHoliday 2025. We pulled up at 3:02 pm and the gate was closed. I got my phone to call and noticed a VM had been left from the same phone number. Due to spotty service, I could not figure out what was being said in the VM, so I called. The gentleman on the phone was very rude. "I left you a message with this information a few minutes ago," he said. I explained what I typed above and was given the code. When entering the ranger station the gentleman barely looked up. I said nicely that I believe I just spoke to you on the phone and I am here to check-in. He was just as rude during the check-in process. Whatever, people have bad days. We found our site and got everything setup. We had a great site and the park is very beautiful. We could hear kids playing a site or two down and some dogs randomly barking here and there throughout the park. Our dogs responded by barking "HI" back a couple of times before we shushed them and they quieted down The next two days were chilly and nothing particular to note regarding park or staff. We were a tad disappointed in the lack of walking and/or bike trails, but at this point were still happy with the park. Note: we did not see any trails leading to the springs; you had to drive to a separate entrance. Saturday is the day that did it for us. As I stated above, during the day we could almost always hear kids, adults, and especially dogs throughout the park. It was not irritating or bothersome whatsoever, to us any how. It was simply normal background noise during NON QUIET TIME HOURS! Do our dogs "talk" sometimes, yes, but we quiet them quickly. We know all SP park rules require well-behaved dogs and that they are not overly noisy. I had taken our dogs on a few walks over the past couple of days, but had not taken them on the bicycle yet, and set off with one about 11 am or so. She did not make one peep during our ride around the entire park. When I was leaving to take the second dog out, I was stopped at the end of our site by who I believe was a campground host. She was driving an orange gator. Mind you, I had one dog strapped to my chest and the other three were outside, in the caged area attached to our RV, behind our truck, and could clearly hear and see us (my spouse was also standing there with the dogs). They only made a few whiny noises but did not bark once. This woman had a scowl on her face like we were having a raging rave party in the park. She asked if were the site with the overly loud and barking dogs. I was taken back a bit, and considering at this point our dogs had not barked at her once, I responded the same as I typed above. They do bark occasionally, but we get them quieted down very quickly. I was then told that was basically untrue because the night before she had received three complaints. This was simply not true! Not about our dogs anyhow. I told her that the night before we sat around the fire for a bit and the dogs were quiet and that we were inside before 9 pm because it was so cold that night (and my watch indicated I was fast asleep by 9:22 pm). She scoffed back that the complaints came around 8 pm and woke her up as she went to bed early. I just looked at her shocked and reiterated it could not have been our dogs, but that I would tell my husband. She sped off and I turned around to tell my husband. He too was shocked. I postponed the other dog bike rides so the others would not make a peep if I left. We then made sure the dogs stayed 100% quiet, even though we could hear other dogs throughout the park as also stated above. As we sat there and talked about what had happened, we replayed the last few days over and over and were still perplexed at the situation. This was our 14th time camping at FL SPs. We have also stayed at a city park a few times. We have NEVER had any complaints about us or the dogs. We then talked about the quiet time hours and how we were always inside and quiet during this time. Furthermore, our dogs were not being disruptive at any time during our trip. We were also not being loud at any point, as we never are. We respect the rules and quiet time hours. We, nor the dogs, are ever outside past 10 pm (at the latest) and we never let them out in the morning before at least 8 am. This parks quiet hours were post as 11 pm to 7 am from what we could find. I do not know what this particular worker had against us, but it pi$$ed us off. We had been quite happy with our dogs during the trip as they were less "aware" of the other campers as they usually are. Even during walks, they did not bark at a single other person or dog we passed. Up until the interaction, we had been talking about booking again, but will not be back ever again. I would have understood if our dogs had been having a barking fit, but they were not and did not during this trip. Do not go here if you, your kids, or your dog make any type of noise.

PROS: AMAZING BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS! PET FRIENDLY! Ice! Great prices for camping, amazing location…read moreand views! Directly on the water, but shady spots. Wonderful staff. Fire pits at every site, firewood for sale, full hookups for RVs and dry camping for tent and boondockers. Adorable tiki bar on site for casual light snacks and drinks. Dock and bank fishing on site. Nearby shops and amenities within easy driving distance. Cabins and even a SAILBOAT for rent on AirBNB! 20 minutes from Crystal River and it's attractions and restaurants. 5 minute drive to the Gulf. Kayak Rentals! Local parks and walks! I adore this place and will definitely be back. CONS: Okay, guys, this not the campground's fault, but you need to be warned. The Noseeums/sand flies/flying midges in Yankeetown/Ingles are legendary. If you are tent or otherwise dry camping with limited indoor space, you need to bring screen netting and a fan. Bug spray does not work. Candles do not work. Calgon Morning Glory Body Mist does not work. Nothing works except very fine bug netting and fans. Pack long sleeves, a battery powered fan, fine bug netting. Tenters and boondockers, bring an enclosed gazeebo to enjoy the evening breeze but escape the bug plauge. I got devoured by noseums and still had a fantastic time. One million stars!

We stopped in for a beer and were happy we did! We had a great time with the folks there! The…read morebeer is nice and cold and $2.50 for a Yuengling. I hope to visit again soon!