+ Off the beaten path + Cute beach which somehow does not…read morehave the standard alligator and snake warning signage. + Real bathrooms + Playgrounds + Boat launch - Not much to do or see - Ma Barker house very well hidden - Entry fee does not reduce odds of riff raff as it is honor system. - - - Loud pressure washing. I paid to be here, do this second shift.

LOVE this QUIET spot! U can Hike /Bike /swim/ grill /boat/fish! And best of all is there is ALOT of…read morewildlife too see! I go daily just to have some peaceful time . Not a big park to drive thru but lots of trails . Really nice clean place !

I am new to the area and Florida freshwater fishing. I stopped twice recently. The staff is…read morefriendly and patient, determining our needs, and making recommendations. Pricing seems fair. Although the shop is small, it seems to have everything needed for local fishing.

I must saw that this was a very nice experience. This store has everything in it! It's very tight…read morein here and parking was hard to come by. But that is just a sign. Bait, troiling motors, rods. They have it! The workers where helpful and nice to us. It did not feel like we were being rushed even though it was 5:25 and they close at 6:00. Sits on a one way street. Be careful getting in and coming back out of this parking lot.

We planned a family group kayaking at Silver Springs. We contacted Serenity Kayak Rentals and the…read morewhole experience was excellent!! Customer service was outstanding, very accomidating. The kayaks, paddles and life jackets were in great condition and clean. I will be renting again and would definitely recommend them.

Decided to spend a couple hours Kayaking in Silver Springs this past Sunday. Scheduling…read morerecreational activities are difficult, to say the least; especially when seeking the perfect weather for this type of outing, but everything came together for us. We booked a 2-hour tour, which start on time, at 9 a.m. at 62 degrees and ended, exactly 2 hours later, at 71 degrees. The forecast predicted zero chance of rain with a mild 2-3 mph wind, which kept the mosquitos from biting us, or the current from being an issue, but allowed us to stay cool enough so as not to sweat. We were provided a clear kayak and were very fortunate to get Jessica, a true nature enthusiast and excellent private guide. They did have another tour group with Dylan who had at least a half dozen boats, but we were very lucky to be on our own. Personally, we enjoy doing things this way, as people have a habit of mucking it all up! I did most of the paddling while my wife took pictures and Jessica shared some of hers, as well, including ones of us. We got to see lots of turtles, birds, ducks, gators, cat fish and even monkeys. Unfortunately, Manatee season is between mid-November and the end of March, so no sightings, or otters this time, but worth every penny. Speaking of which, Frank did provide a 10% military discount and was very helpful during the booking process when I ended up on the wrong site. The only two issues, not attributed to anything Jessica did, was the tour boat company honking at tour groups, as if in a hurry (Don't Book with Them!) and other kayakers not paying attention and getting too close to baby ducks. Just as I said before, people; am I right? I highly recommend you use this company and ask for Jessica!

It was very easy to make a kayak reservation on line. My mistake was in getting in the wrong line…read morefor picking up kayaks. This rental is in the grass, end of parking lot not close to the launch area on the river. If in doubt call them & they will direct you to pickup spot. They carry the kayaks for you to the launch area. I would highly recommend them. It was a wonderful experience!

Mike and "Blue" and "Cooter" (French fur babies) was absolutely amazing. I've toured with Mike 5…read moretimes and each one has its on special set of memories. We've done Silver, Rainbow and the "Chaz." I'm always thrilled to go on our next voyage. Of course, EVERYONE loves those sweet dogs. The first time I was very nervous because my grandson needed ADHD meds and he insisted on riding with Mike's paddleboard and dogs. Well, Mike has always wanted everyone to have a "life memory of joy" with the tours. PLus, he post wonderful pictures within the first 24 hours of paddling. A regular professional photographer for no extra cost.. Please check his web site for all the memorable days he's provided for us all. Him and the fur babies are a total joy. He PROVIDES everything needed. Hey Mike, remember the fishing hole we found?, And the great video of a huge owl snatching a fish from the fisherman there- breathtaking it was! See ya soon, July hoping to get away from SW Fla heat ....

Mike and Captain Cooter are the kindest and most hospitable river guides! Pointed out so many…read moreamazing critters I couldn't even see. Kind and helpful, they truly enjoy what they do and saved me in a pinch when I dropped my phone in the water.

Do not book with these people. We booked online today for my entire family. Showed up and no one…read morewas there!! When I called the owner Dave told me I filled out the site wrong and the kayaks could not go down river. However, the website allowed us to book it. We are not from the area, so how would we possibly know that the kayak can't go down the river! Seriously???? Is this a scam???. And if that is the case, why would his website allow us to book it and take my money? We were standing there waiting and these people never showed up!!!! We had a 130 reservation and was told to be there at one. We showed up early and waited and waited and nothing. I finally had to call the company. The man was very rude and stated that he tried to call me. We never received a call nor text. Do not use this company. Go anywhere else.

Clear kayaking is an Amazing experience Visit the River Rats…read morein Silver Springs, FL You will enjoy the adventure

For anyone wanting information, I called this place. They are closed. The farm was sold so no…read more riding. This information should be updated on the website.

I've boarded my horse at Red Moon for about 6 months. I've…read morelived in Ocala for about 3 years and have been a boarder and employee at several farms all over the Ocala area and I can honestly say this is definitely a great farm. For full care, it's average price for the area and everyone is open to their own feed and turnout schedules. I visit the farm 1-2x daily, and all of the horses on the farm are always happy and fed in a timely matter. The owners are fantastic, they're always a text or phone call away and easy to work with. The other boarders are also very easy to get along with and the barn has a great atmosphere. The grounds are kept tidy and I've never experienced any issues here!

We were looking for a campground for some primitive tent camping near Rainbow River and this place…read moreworked out perfect. Chad (campground host) was super helpful in getting us situated, and the $20/day rate was fair. Unfortunately the sites do not have electric hookups, but generators can be used until 10pm. They do have water hookups at each site. The grounds have a couple community pavilions, and about 22 total sites. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. Fire wood can easily be found by looking around. Most sites offer plenty of shade. The place is commonly utilized by equestrian groups, although there were none during our stay. We were 1 of only 3 occupied sites during our visit. They do have a large bathhouse on site that was very clean. There is a trailhead leaving the park but we did not have an opportunity to do any hiking during our 1 night stay. There are several stores and restaurants nearby if you need to stop for supplies. I wouldn't hesitate to come here again, and would recommend Shangri-La to any others looking for tent or rv sites in this area.

Fun place to stay. Quiet & nice grounds with big bathrooms and showers! We stayed for two nights…read moreand had no issues. We brought our dog and used the horse trough poles to tie her leash to and even our hammocks. Would stay again!