Gainesville roars with University of Florida Gator pride. Park your RV here to kayak the Santa Fe River and hike Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Three prime spots await: Santa Fe Palms RV Resort, Kates Fish Camp, and Kate’s Fish Camp.
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About Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville pulses as home to the University of Florida, where 90,000 fans pack Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for Gator football. Kayak lazy bends of the Santa Fe River or spot wild bison and alligators across 24,000 acres of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Wander the 120-foot deep Devil's Millhopper sinkhole, a limestone marvel five minutes north of downtown. Dive into natural springs at nearby Ginnie Springs Outdoors.
Santa Fe Palms RV Resort delivers pools, WiFi, laundry, and showers for $73 to $95 nightly; families and comfort seekers thrive here. Kates Fish Camp offers WiFi from $45 a night for no-frills riverside stays. Kate’s Fish Camp fits budget campers, pet owners, and big rigs with pull-through sites, water hookups, and rates starting at $26.
- University of Florida campus lies 10 minutes from Santa Fe Palms RV Resort
- All three parks provide WiFi for staying connected
- Kate’s Fish Camp welcomes pets on pull-through sites with water hookups
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park sits 15 minutes from every listed park
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