Buddy's is a diamond in the rough. New owners are slowly restoring this RV park. There's still a…read morelot of work to be done, but it's all shaping up beautifully. The folks residing here are friendly & tend to watch out for one another, which is reassuring. Located on Lake Rousseau, where the fishing is plentiful. They have a small bathhouse (1 shower) & a nice laundry (3 washers @ $1.75/3 dryers at $1 per load). There's no cable & OTA is unreliable, but the wifi is excellent. TV channels are not consistent, but I really haven't missed watching it very much. Although I do watch a few channels occasionally, it's given me a great opportunity to catch up on some reading. Speaking of reading, there is a book exchange area in the laundry. These folks also own Big Bass Village RV down the road, so you can't always catch someone in the office, but the manager (Suzie) got back with me very quickly when I emailed her from the address on the website. I think the owners are really working hard to make this a beautiful place. It has great potential, it's VERY reasonably priced (lower than anyone else in the area), & are quick to answer questions or suggest sights/views/restaurants. I'm really glad that this was the RV park we chose for our stay in this pretty part of Florida.

From the owner: A private,quiet RV park in Inglis Florida. Family owned and very close to Crystal River, Florida. A…read moresmall no hassle place to visit natural Florida. Spots are now available for this winter. We can't wait to welcome back out snowbirds!

Beautiful peaceful setting. Lots of room next to the RV. Very spaced out, private and…read morequiet.,showers and bathrooms clean and modern.,dog station was nice with bags and trashcan. I'll be back.,

Holder Mine campground is located within the holder mine recreation area, in the citrus track of…read morethe Withlacoochee State Forest. Just 15 minutes south of Inverness, Florida. This is a perfect little campground that can be reserved via the reserve America website. There's an option for RVs or tent sites. Maximum number of people is eight. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, potable water, Electricity with a 50 amp outlet, and a bathroom that includes showers. While we did not bring our fur friend, this is a pet friendly campground. Check in time is 3 PM and check out time is 1 PM. We really enjoyed our stay. The view of Oak trees and open grassy area. It really is the simple little things in life sometimes. Once you reserve your spot, you will be given a code for the gate in your reservation email. There are many hiking and primitive camping options nearby in the Withlacoochee State Forest. I will definitely be back !

Extremely Unsafe - Major Property Damage…read more I stayed at this RV park recently and experienced a completely unsafe environment. People living adjacent to the park were shooting into the property with a .223, and my vehicle was hit, causing severe damage including the need to replace my transmission cooler. Because of this, I was without my truck for a month, had to tow it out of the park, and also needed to tow my camper out safely. The damage and associated costs ran into the thousands of dollars. The park owners knew about these neighbors firing assault rifles and had built a 20-foot berm--but it clearly did nothing to prevent property damage. Multiple other residents also filed police reports, and some had to run inside out of fear for their lives. Walking around the park was unsafe, which is shocking for a gated community that charges premium rates. While the owners offered to reimburse my rent for the month due to the costs incurred staying there, they claimed that the damage to my truck--even parked in my assigned driveway--was not their responsibility. This is unacceptable given the circumstances and the known risk from adjacent residents. Overall, this park is extremely unsafe, and I cannot recommend it to anyone who values their safety or property.

Great well run brand new park . Sites are huge. Little on sunny side as it was cleared for…read moreconstruction. Would winter here . Lots of good restaurants and bars close by . The 1 star review about guns probably from some anti gun democrat . Really like this place .

Really enjoyed this park Great activity s…read more Try to accommodate! Very friendly ! Even has propane Shuffle board tennis court

Absolutely a perfect experience! The environment is so laid back and relaxing. They literally take…read moreyou in and make you feel like family the minute you arrive. The welcoming committee (staff) is beyond helpful and inviting.

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.

Excellent place for relaxing. This resort has newly paved Rv spots a brand new pool cabins for…read morerent and tons of forest and trees for shade.

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!!

Originally, we road-tripped north almost 2 hours to experience a rare opportunity to swim amongst…read moremanatees in a natural setting. When we arrived we found out that the manatees had migrated away from the springs about 2.5 weeks ago. Disappointed we drove about 6 miles south and happened upon Homosassa Springs State Park, where they have 3 resident manatees that live in the springs year round. This small state park, was devastated by the hurricane several years ago. They have photos showing how high the waters were and many buildings are still closed. We had to wait for the tram to take us across the way to the park, they also have a boat to get there in a unique way. However, the water was too low to enjoy the boat ride. The park has about 3-4 manatees during the off season and you just have to look for them as they live in a natural setting. Eventually we found them a bit down river from the springs. Once in a while you'd see their nose pop up for air. They are such beautiful creatures. There is also a small zoo with a black bear, flamingoes, a white tailed deer, reptile case, an array of birds, and a variety of wild cats. They used to have a hippo but she died about 10 months ago. Definitely worth the $13 entry fee. It's a cute and well maintained park that is about at 75% of its operating capacity due to closed buildings that have not yet been renovated following Hurricane Milton. Although, we were disappointed to miss out on a once in a lifetime experience to *actually* swim amongst manatees, being able to see them in their natural habitat was truly special.

Even though Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is still recovering from the…read moreimpacts of Hurricane Helene, our visit was outstanding and absolutely worth the stop. The staff and volunteers clearly care deeply about the park and its mission, and their dedication really shows. While a few areas are still in the process of being repaired, the park remains beautiful and full of life. The wildlife viewing opportunities are excellent, and the park does a wonderful job showcasing Florida's native species in a natural and respectful setting. Seeing the manatees up close was a highlight, and the underwater observatory provides a truly unique perspective you won't find in many places. What impressed us most was how well the park is being maintained despite the storm damage. Paths are clean, signage is clear, and the staff members we encountered were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer questions. It's obvious that a lot of hard work is going into restoring everything while still making sure visitors have a great experience. If anything, visiting during this recovery period gives you an even greater appreciation for the park and the people who take care of it. Their resilience and commitment to conservation are inspiring. If you're traveling through the Homosassa area, this park is absolutely worth your time. It's a special place that celebrates Florida's wildlife and natural beauty, and we're already looking forward to coming back once the final restoration work is complete.

Everything was fantastic!! Quiet, a pool and very nice grounds. The folks there we're all so…read morepleasent and helpful. We will return

We've stayed at this park two trips in a row and enjoyed both stays. Great park, secure, quiet with…read morelots of amenities. Well managed mix of seasonal, long term and traveling guests. Adequate shopping and services in the area. Some pretty good restaurants too.