Campsites
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 100 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 45
- Nightly
- $20
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
State park in White Springs, Hamilton County, Florida Also known as Stephen Foster RV Campground
USDA NAIP via USGS State park with 45 sites
Pets welcome, On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
45 sites
0 with water and sewer at the site
Rigs up to 100 ft
Open year-round
Park open 8 a.m. to sundown. Museum and carillon tower Thursday-Monday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
State park on the Suwannee River in White Springs with a 45-site oak-shaded campground (water and electric, dump station, max RV length 100 ft), five riverside cabins and primitive group camps. Camping is $20 a night plus fees; the park hosts the Florida Folk Festival every Memorial Day weekend.
What stands out
- All 45 oak-shaded campsites are ADA accessible
- Stated max RV length 100 feet
- Water and electric sites at $20 a night plus fees, with dump station
- Hosts the Florida Folk Festival every Memorial Day weekend
- 97-bell carillon tower and Stephen Foster museum within walking distance of the campground
- Five riverside two-bedroom cabins with gas fireplaces, $100 a night
Sites
Primitive group camps (Carter Camp and Cable Crossing)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 2
Youth camping area
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 1
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Dump station
- Firewood
- River or creek
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- Playground
- Planned activities
- Accessible sites
Cabins and rentals
Cabin (5)
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bathroom
- Yes
- Nightly
- $100
Two-bedroom, one-bath riverside cabins on the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail: heat/AC, gas fireplace, screened porch, kitchenette, linens and utensils, picnic table and grill. One ADA accessible. Two-night minimum. No pets, TV or phone. Plus tax, $6.70 reservation fee and $7 nightly utility fee.
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 100 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Welcome in the campground on a 6-foot leash. Not allowed in buildings or cabins; may be excluded at some special events (call ahead).
Arrival
- Park open 8 a.m. to sundown. Museum and carillon tower Thursday-Monday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Other fees: Campsite $20 per night plus tax, plus nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee and $7 nightly utility fee for RV units (not tents). Admission $5 per vehicle (2-8 people), $4 single occupant, $2 pedestrian/bicyclist/extra passenger. Group camping $1 per youth, $5 per adult. Picnic pavilion $75/day, gazebo $50/day, Nelly Bly's Kitchen or auditorium $250/day.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- Effective Feb. 5, 2026 the ranger station is closed for renovations; use the other entrance at 10405 Foster Barnes Drive, White Springs.
Rates and fees
- Nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee per reservation; $7 nightly utility fee on RV, cabin, yurt and similar units (not tent camping).
- 50% off base camping fee for Florida residents 65+ or with Social Security / 100% federal disability certificate, and for licensed Florida foster families; not on utility fee, cabins or primitive sites.
Pets
- Statewide rule: pets only in designated areas, on a hand-held leash no longer than 6 feet; service animals welcome everywhere.
Rules
- Fireworks and hunting prohibited; alcohol only in designated areas such as your reserved campsite.
- Hammocks only on trees at least 12 inches in diameter using flat straps at least 1 inch wide.
- Collecting firewood or cutting trees prohibited; firewood sold at the entrance station.
- Negative Coggins test required for horseback riding; all trails multi-use except the Florida Trail (hiking only).
Amenities and services
- Park store and craft village closed since May 1, 2025.
- Building rentals for meetings and retreats currently unavailable.
Activities and nearby
- Florida Folk Festival every Memorial Day weekend; also concerts, quilt show, holiday light display (Festival of Lights Dec. 4, 2026), antique tractor show, dulcimer retreat.
- 200-foot carillon tower (1957) with 97 tubular bells plays Foster tunes daily; museum with eight dioramas; open Thu-Mon 9-5.
- 8-mile Hammock Loop single-track trail for biking, hiking and horses; Big Shoals Public Lands with 33 miles of trails nearby; Suwannee Bicycle Association Fat-Tire Festival in autumn.
- Fishing for largemouth bass, speckled perch, channel catfish and bream; canoe rentals available locally.
Accessibility
- All 45 campsites ADA accessible; two accessible restrooms with showers; one accessible cabin.
Weather and hurricane policy
- When the Suwannee is above 62 feet the park closes the canoe/kayak launch; call before arrival.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL, 32096
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- floridastateparks.org Home page: alerts, address, phone, overview, events
- floridastateparks.org Camping, cabin, group and rental fees
- floridastateparks.org Campground details, max RV length, pets, cabins, trails, paddling
- floridastateparks.org Statewide fees and discounts
- floridastateparks.org Statewide rules and reservation windows
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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