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Camping at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park near White Springs

State park · White Springs · 43 campsites

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Situated on the banks of the legendary Suwannee River, this park honors the memory of American composer Stephen Foster, who wrote "Old Folks at Home," the song that made the river famous. The museum features exhibits about Foster's most famous songs, and his music can be heard emanating from the park's 97-bell carillon throughout the day.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 73 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 43 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on Florida State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 43 sites.

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canebreak
RR$20
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canebreak
RR$20
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canebreak
RR$20
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canebreak
RR$20
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canebreak
RR$20
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canebreak
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canebreak
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canebreak
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canebreak
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canebreak
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Park notices 2
  • Note

    Children under age 16 must wear bicycle helments, Florida Law. Quiet time is 11:00pm. Please do not tie any ropes or hang any items from the trees. Please dispose of your trash in proper containers.… Read full notice

    Children under age 16 must wear bicycle helments, Florida Law. Quiet time is 11:00pm. Please do not tie any ropes or hang any items from the trees. Please dispose of your trash in proper containers. Use dumpster at entrance when exiting the campground. Please remember that no firewood may be collected within the park boundaries. No fireworks are allowed in the park. Please dispose of your gray water and sewage at the dump station.

  • Facility Important Information

    The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late, please contact the park prior to 5 p.m. on the day of your arrival. For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the pet… Read full notice

    The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late, please contact the park prior to 5 p.m. on the day of your arrival. For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the pet camping rules found in the complete Florida State Parks Pet Policy, click here floridastateparks.org/things-to-know/pet-policy.

    Pets are not allowed in any state park cabins or cabin areas.

    Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park where visitors are normally allowed. No one younger than 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by a responsible adult, who will remain onsite for the period rented.

From the Florida State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

No site is open for every night of your stay

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Amenities & location

  • Air Conditioning
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Electric Hookup 30
  • Electric Hookup 50
  • Fireplace
  • Grill
  • Heating
  • Heating Electric
  • Hot Water
  • Lighting
  • Living Room
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 39 electric individual sites.

Location

11016 Lillian Saunders Drus Hwy 41
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Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 73 ft (33 of 39 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park have RV hookups?
39 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park?
Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reserve.floridastateparks.org listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 73 ft (33 of 39 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 39 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 13 pull-through, 26 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 39 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 39 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 29 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 11016 Lillian Saunders Drus Hwy 41 (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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$20
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canebreak
RR$20
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canebreak
RR$20
015
canebreak
RR$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
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gopher
XX$20
031
suwannee
RR$20
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suwannee
RR$20
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suwannee
RR$20
035
suwannee
XX$20
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suwannee
RR$20
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suwannee
RR$20
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suwannee
RR$20
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suwannee
RR$20
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suwannee
RR$20
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suwannee
RR$20
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suwannee
RR$20
041
suwannee
RR$20
C1
loop cabi
XX$100

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Suwannee River Glamping

8.1 mi from Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $75/night
$150 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Barry's place

8.7 mi from Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Lake City RV Resort

9.5 mi from Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $65/night
$130 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Ginnie Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour Gainesville area · 2 hr · from $87/person
    • Private Rodman Reservoir Bass Charter Near Gainesville Gainesville area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $223/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Gainesville by Holly Jolly Hunt Gainesville area · 1 hr · from $20/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 39 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 73 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2019 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite 26HE (Class C)
2019 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite 26HE (Class C)

Class C motorhome · 27.5 ft · sleeps 8 · 29 mi from campground

$109/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2022 Highland Ridge RV Olympia
2022 Highland Ridge RV Olympia

Travel trailer · 31 ft · sleeps 6 · 40 mi from campground

$115/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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"Koda" the 2021 Kodiak 283BHSL-Delivery Only
"Koda" the 2021 Kodiak 283BHSL-Delivery Only

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 10 · 50 mi from campground

$130/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Private Rodman Reservoir Bass Charter Near Gainesville
Private Rodman Reservoir Bass Charter Near Gainesville

Gainesville area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $223/person

Ginnie Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour
Ginnie Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour

Gainesville area · 2 hr · from $87/person

Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Gainesville by Holly Jolly Hunt
Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Gainesville by Holly Jolly Hunt

Gainesville area · 1 hr · from $20/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Gainesville by Operation City Quest
Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Gainesville by Operation City Quest
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 14 nights (Florida State Parks rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Florida State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202627%61%0%
Dec 202625%75%0%
Jan 202736%62%0%
Feb 202728%48%0%
Mar 202743%33%0%
Apr 202721%12%0%
May 202769%2%0%
Compare site types

43 individual reservable campsites from Florida State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

43 sites · $100, $20/night

Loops: Gopher loop (14), Canebreak loop (13), Suwannee loop (12), Loop CABI (4)

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2 Hour Guided Clear Glass Bottom Kayak Tour Gilchrist Blue Spring

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Gainesville area · 1 hr · from $20/person

Scavenger Hunt in Gainesville by Wacky Walks
Scavenger Hunt in Gainesville by Wacky Walks

Gainesville area · 2 hr · from $10/person

Private Transfer from Gainesville to Orlando (MCO) Airport
Private Transfer from Gainesville to Orlando (MCO) Airport

Gainesville area · 2.1 hr · from $653/person

Explore Gainesville with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Crazy Dash
Explore Gainesville with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Crazy Dash

Gainesville area · 2 hr · from $10/person