The last time I went camping was in the 20th century, and I was an Eagle Scout. Wanting to ensure…read moreour first "camping" experience since then would be one to remember and inspire more, I chose glamping to reduce the heavy lifting. And boy, am I glad I did. Not because of the: - Ice-cold AC that felt like a personal Arctic breeze - Mini fridge that perfectly held all our essentials (and a sneaky stash of chocolate for S'mores) - Keurig coffee maker that made mornings in the wild feel like a cozy café - Extremely comfy beds that cradled us like marshmallows - Strategically placed fan keeping the cool air flowing and the bugs away - All in a safe, clean, well-appointed tent and campsite that made us feel like nature royalty But also for the pure joy of being able to immerse ourselves in nature with none of the hassle. In just five minutes, you could be on the river or fishing. We saw everything from alligators and turtles to amazing birds. The water was crystal clear, and the campers were extremely friendly and respectful. Even the shower water was hot with great pressure - a true luxury in the wild. For novices and pros alike, this is the perfect way to introduce kids and adults to camping. You get the best of both worlds - the thrill of the great outdoors with the comforts of home. However, a quick tip for fellow glampers: make sure the Velcro seams on your tent are sealed. Otherwise, you might wake up at 3 am to a raccoon staring at you eye to eye, munching on a bag of Cheetos. Trust me, nothing says "good morning" quite like a critter with a penchant for junk food and personal space invasion! In the end, our glamping trip was the perfect blend of comfort and adventure. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a first-timer, this experience is bound to leave you with great memories and a newfound appreciation for the great outdoors - with the added bonus of a good night's sleep and no backaches. Plus, you get to tell the tale of your midnight raccoon rendezvous - a true badge of glamping honor!

I made a reservation for August 7 and 8 and canceled it in writing on July 18. I received no…read moreresponse until July 22 from Sarah asking if I wanted to cancel "as the final balance is scheduled to be charged on Friday". I sent another email asking for cancellation and Sarah says "I have canceled your reservation". The reservation should already have been canceled, based on my July 18 written request.

GREAT KOA. Sites are well maintained. Guest Services were professional & super nice which also…read moreincluded 2 resident Ducks that greeted us when we settled in! Loved our 100' site for my family. We enjoyed using the patio and the amenities. This KOA is centrally located so you're right there-close to everything! Thanks KOA for a perfect place.

We had a great time here. The park is super clean and well kept. Everyone who works here was super…read morenice & helpful. We are heading back for another trip we liked it so much. It's close to all the parks and fun things to do. The pool is great & the store has everything you could ever need which is super convenient. I highly recommend this place.

I've been here twice now, and wholeheartedly recommend them…read more The first time I came down to Florida to meet up with a buddy to celebrate his bday with a couple other friends. We rented one of the deluxe cabins. The cabins are very well-maintained and very comfortable. We had a great weekend of hanging out, fishing, etc. We also rented the pontoon to take out fishing. Overall, great experience and the staff was awesome. The second time I came was to meet up with some friends again to see some spring training baseball in nearby Lakeland. We rented a different cabin this time which was slightly smaller and didn't have a loft. It was a bit too small for the 6 people that we would have there. This was my fault for not asking. We called the staff and they offered to let us have an extra cabin, the bungalow, for a couple nights. Once again, had a great time, and the staff was awesome Pros: Awesome staff, close to spring training baseball sites, within an hour of both Orlando and Tampa, on the lake, boat rentals available, good value. Cons: I would probably say it's not the place of you want to party. After 10 there is a policy against raucous noise. That being said, it was just fine for us staying up late and playing cards and such.

The campground has two things going for them 1 the lake is wonderful and the bathroom is very…read moreclean. The staff are ok also. The place is a perm innate trailer park with a few camping spots. There is no place to have a campfire. The internet doesn't work. You connect for all of about 5 min and then you hang after. The reconnection process to get the service to work takes hours to get reconnected. The Internet service provider is Tengo Nternet. There support is none existing. The place is ok if you just want a trailer park type of campground and fire ring and no cable or internet even when they advertise they have these services. The two stars are for the lake and clean bathrooms

Good spot for the kiddos to play. I didn't do much besides talk to my friend while her children…read moreplayed. Not sure what else there is to do there. Well there is camping ,trails and things like that.

There are many trails, most of them have a good shade. I went to hike, some hiking trails are…read moreshared with biking trails so you have to pay attention. I wish the trails were marked better to make it easier to new comers. We didn't get lost but it was not clear where a hiking trail ends to become a hiking+biking one. Watch out.

Love it here. One of our favorites for sure!! This essentially sits right on the beach. Well…read morecared for. Picnic area and grills available. Nice camp host met us when we arrived. Good email communication from Sarasota County. Gated. This is a very tiny campground so it's difficult to get a reservation unfortunately. There's a size limit on the campers as it is fairly tight getting into your site. You must pack your patience when coming in and going out due to there being only one single road with the sites situated on each side of the road. Your vehicle is a tight fit as well. Tents welcome. Safe for kids. Bathhouse used to be available and it was quite nice but they had to remove it after hurricane damage. Now there are bath/shower trailers. There's a very lovely park next door with a new playground, kayak rentals and a boat ramp.

Beautiful place to relax sunset is gorgeous. Take some chairs and something to munch on sit back…read moreand enjoy

Very well thought out…read more What I camped here for one night with friends. Environment The campsite was fairly large, we were able to fit 2 cars in comfortably. There is a table and plenty of space to set-up tents. There is an outlet and water access. There are lots facing water, but some places can be spotty as there are mangroves. There are also various spots where you can launch kayak/paddleboards which makes it convenient. The bathroom and shower area was very clean and big. The showers I thought was a little inconvenient. (Maybe I am not to this). There are no hooks to hang my towel.. or even clothes.. There is also a dayroom nearby where you can rest if it is too hot in the campsites. In terms of accessibility - everything was easily accessible. I like that there is a bike path that you can ride from the campsite to the North beach. Niceness of all I haven't had a bad encounter, everyone was nice.

Site 66 is along a supposed bike/walking path, It is Not!! Cars, vans, trailers using the path,…read morelights directly on your tent, all day and night using the path as a cut through....oh but it's a walking path...wink rules do nothing but trash this place! Lights out/ quite time is no such thing and continues into the wee hours. Hosts have the best deal!

First time here with our group. We had 155 people & had more than plenty of room to kick back &…read morerelax. Our kids love this place, it's a hidden gem. I can't wait to go back. There is a large lagoon off the lake, perfect fit tying up your boat to the dock. Big pool for the kids to swim in, large auditorium for shows, plays etc. plenty of shade trees and tons of lake views. This place is definitely worth checking out!

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.

Got worst.. nickle and dime you.. lots of attitude and nasty queens, very old and worn down place…read more. lots and lots of dogs.. you have to pay, to go into the bars , pay to go into the campsite and pay for a yearly membership.. thst is 40$ ..rude staff.. not upkept..won't be back