Florida’s Most Underrated Campground Kelly Park | Rock Springs | Florida Springs

Kelly Park featuring Rock Springs is located just 35 minutes from Orlando in Apopka Florida and is one of the best Florida springs in the state! This is such an underrated campground, Great Spring, wonderful Kayaking, and a Natural Lazy River!
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  • @CampTravelExplore
    @CampTravelExplore3 жыл бұрын

    Check out our New "Top 10 Springs in Florida" video right here...kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpmipM2JoNmeZ7Q.html

  • @kenwelch198
    @kenwelch1984 жыл бұрын

    Florida native here. Shhhhh! We don't tell people about these hidden gems. Lol

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    No kidding, I am always mixed on doing a video for that reason lol. We have gone there twice on Sun-Tues now, and both times the park was really empty on the Mon & Tues! Thats my new strategy for all of the springs since they all have day use!

  • @jaimesolis8362

    @jaimesolis8362

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats what i was thinking as soon as i read the tittle!!! Beautiful place, but it can be hard enough to get in there at times as it is... Send the tourist elsewhere! Lol

  • @jaimesolis8362

    @jaimesolis8362

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CampTravelExplore And now your posting the best days!!! Sheesh...

  • @kenwelch198

    @kenwelch198

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jaimesolis8362 oh yeah, last time I was there I think we had to wait several hours in line. I guess we should have gone earlier but it was spur of the moment.

  • @israeltorres7776

    @israeltorres7776

    4 жыл бұрын

    But why you say that 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @rayjones1029
    @rayjones10294 жыл бұрын

    This was one of my favorite places to go as a kid.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Such a great park isn't it, a real hidden gem in Central Florida!

  • @nikkilynne38555
    @nikkilynne385554 жыл бұрын

    Another Florida native. My grandparents took me every weekend there. I learned to swim there. It was a lot more primitive back then. The hidden springs of Florida are a treasure

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Such great memories for you! That's Awesome! Rock Springs is one of the prettiest we have in FL too!

  • @medicmike4906

    @medicmike4906

    4 жыл бұрын

    Didn't this use to be called rock springs?

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rock Springs is within Kelly Park

  • @nikkilynne38555

    @nikkilynne38555

    4 жыл бұрын

    Campsite Videos If I am not mistaken the man that donated the land to the state for the Park was Mr Kelly. Please let me know I am curious. Thanks. Love the channel

  • @nathaniel04

    @nathaniel04

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aw I learned how to swim there too! I was 6!

  • @librascorner2271
    @librascorner22714 жыл бұрын

    If you go on the weekend just for the spring make sure you arrive before it opens or you may get turned away once it gets full.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good insights, thanks for sharing.

  • @VeronicaBaughman
    @VeronicaBaughman3 жыл бұрын

    Rock Springs was the first place I went camping when I was a kid. It's so gorgeous. I live in Apopka but don't get to visit as much since it's so busy. I recommend stopping in at the Publix that is just a few miles from the park and grabbing some pub subs for lunch. Don't forget to bring your own tube or rent one from the shops outside the park!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rock Springs is my personal favorite, the natural lazy river puts it over the top!

  • @johannadelbusto7987
    @johannadelbusto79874 жыл бұрын

    Thank you...love Florida and the Springs. Great job highlighting the Real Florida

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much!

  • @michaellouton3870
    @michaellouton38704 жыл бұрын

    I was born in 84 in Orlando Florida and raised, I still live here. I go here all the time but I like most other locals don’t call it Kelly park, we know it as Rock Springs as it was its former name. 78 degree water year round and always crystal clear water. You can find lots of shark teeth here because the natural spring keep pushing them up. It’s a great place to hang out at with family and friends. Great place and I really recommend going here.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes Rock Springs and it is still a hidden gem compared to other springs!

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig4 жыл бұрын

    The kayaking looks amazing! And site 14 looks like perfection.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    site 14 is our fav their now! Yes the kayaking was great! Thank You for your comment and support!

  • @rodgerhall109
    @rodgerhall1094 жыл бұрын

    Floirda native here its not the same my florida will never be the same i miss old florida

  • @roliepoliecolie2200

    @roliepoliecolie2200

    4 жыл бұрын

    Okeechobee native here and I miss old Florida also. Spring hopping all summer was the best.

  • @rodgerhall109

    @rodgerhall109

    4 жыл бұрын

    No doubt i left florida 5 yrs ago to many move ins that now own everything had to much of that over the years so now i bought a ton of land in the mountains no one can build around me

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope you will check out our Brand New "Top 10 Springs" episode here..kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpmipM2JoNmeZ7Q.html

  • @bellapage9565
    @bellapage95654 жыл бұрын

    Born here 50 years ago, never heard of it.... we were at Silver Glen, Blue, Ponce DeLeon and Alexander on the East coast and 3 Sisters, Rainbow River on west side. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL and Enchanting! 40 miles from Apopka -- DAYTRIP!!!!!! WE ARE SOOO LUCKY! Tx for this = )

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes if you enjoyed the ones you mentioned, you must check out Rock Springs at Kelly park!

  • @colbysden.8357
    @colbysden.83574 жыл бұрын

    I never heard of this park in the 45 years of fl living. Definitely will check out. 1.5 hours away

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is one of our favs in all of Florida! If you can be there during the week, sometimes you almost have the park to yourself!

  • @GrandAdventure
    @GrandAdventure4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video @CampsiteVideos! Gorgeous scenery and exceptional videography. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You @GrandAdventure for your kind feedback!

  • @paulgallo6558
    @paulgallo65582 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't agree more with the title of this video, I love Kelly park for it's hands-on, affordable, and stunning beauty! Thanks for making these videos!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul, so glad you enjoyed it and TY for the kind words!!

  • @kimberlyday1672
    @kimberlyday16724 жыл бұрын

    My home town! Have been going there since 1983.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats so great!

  • @poncetorres7110
    @poncetorres71104 жыл бұрын

    wooow😲 I could spent the rest of my life ther 😀👌👋🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻great video thanks for posting.🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You fro the kind feedback!

  • @TheMcMillanExpress
    @TheMcMillanExpress4 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh... How we miss Florida 😭. However we've been fortunate to have see alot of other beautiful places on our adventures 🤗. Thanks for sharing 😁

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    What you all have seen this year is amazing! We will keep Florida ready for your return! :)

  • @TheMcMillanExpress

    @TheMcMillanExpress

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CampTravelExplore why thank you our good sir 😉

  • @USARoadtrip364

    @USARoadtrip364

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good info

  • @absolutelyraefabulous6168
    @absolutelyraefabulous61683 жыл бұрын

    Spent summers with my daddy in Apopka & this was my favorite place he took me swimming & exploring!!!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great memories!! I only discovered it about three years ago myself, but have been many times now! One of my favs in all of Florida!

  • @kevindunleavy854
    @kevindunleavy8544 жыл бұрын

    You are right,that place is awesome !

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's one of our Favs for sure!

  • @kathleenreyes4345
    @kathleenreyes43454 жыл бұрын

    This park/camp ground looks great!! Thank you!!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope you get out and enjoy it! TY for watching!

  • @leonardoaruca1
    @leonardoaruca14 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing I'll made sure to put it on my things-to-do list 😎👍

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    You will love it!

  • @sandrahowington4546
    @sandrahowington45464 жыл бұрын

    Was my favorite spot growing up

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    How Fun! Just love the Kayaking there!

  • @robertcarraway3641
    @robertcarraway36414 жыл бұрын

    I grew up there. I went there recently and you aren’t allowed to go see one of my favorite spots the any longer which where the boils just before you got to the island on the right. Cool drone footage!!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @highlightedreply8838

    @highlightedreply8838

    4 жыл бұрын

    ?

  • @raulcepero4810
    @raulcepero48104 жыл бұрын

    Very nice! I will look into it. Thanks

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much!

  • @Eyagsf
    @Eyagsf4 жыл бұрын

    Like a dream☁️💙

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @williamandjanet625
    @williamandjanet6254 жыл бұрын

    Nice video 👍 we are headed to Kelly Park for the thanksgiving week. We actually reserved site 14. Thx for the preview!!!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats great! You will enjoy it, it is our fav site! Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @jwrappuhn71
    @jwrappuhn714 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, beautiful place.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much! And yes, just beautiful there!

  • @gabrielarazo7769
    @gabrielarazo77694 жыл бұрын

    It is beautiful!!!!!!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is, TY for watching!

  • @giniwiley5255
    @giniwiley52554 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes! Looking at my calendar now to see when we can go camping here first thing.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    You will love it! Did you get to see our "Florida's most underrated Spring" video that just came out? You may enjoy it as well!

  • @USARoadtrip364
    @USARoadtrip3644 жыл бұрын

    Very cool information video for me who has been visiting Florida every year.. informative.. thanks for sharing your video. I will keep this info for my next Xmas visit..

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    ThankYou so much!

  • @JTSOUTDOORLIFE
    @JTSOUTDOORLIFE4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful campground! We will have to check this one out during our adventures! New subscribers and we are so excited to see more from your channel. We like to show the campgrounds we have visited here in Louisiana in our videos. Thanks for sharing!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much! I will check your channel out!

  • @kimberlyzickefoose3994
    @kimberlyzickefoose39942 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness I didn't realize you could camp here. My son and I visited kelly park last summer for the day and loved it. Thank you for sharing all the info

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    2 жыл бұрын

    We love camping there and so much to do!!!

  • @tracyguenther4547
    @tracyguenther45473 жыл бұрын

    Kings Landing is beautiful! I love paddleboarding there.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Emerald cut is one of the prettiest runs I have seen in the whole state!

  • @johnathoncastro
    @johnathoncastro4 жыл бұрын

    Very fun park.....get there early because space is limited and they only allow a certain number of people in at a time.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great insight! We love camping there on a Sunday - Monday and have the park to ourselves sometimes.

  • @ThroughMyLens
    @ThroughMyLens4 жыл бұрын

    Looks fun. I want to go tubing there!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Tubing is great there! Thanks for watching and letting us pick your brain from time to time! Love your channel!

  • @1pichucho
    @1pichucho3 жыл бұрын

    Well i found you and your videos are great! Was a delight talking to you on your way to the airport. Thanks very much!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Luis!!!! So glad you found us!! We will be posting these Georgia episodes soon, thank you again and welcome to the channel, blessing from Tom & Cindy!

  • @april3806
    @april38064 жыл бұрын

    Heading here tomorrow :)

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh Fun! Hope you enjoy it!! Are you camping there? What site number?

  • @captraykelly
    @captraykelly3 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. Being a Kelly...This is now on our Bucket List😎 The tubing and kayak looks so cool. Your photography, editing and narration is excellent. Very very nice.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much for the kind feedback! Hope you get to check it out! Have you seen our New "Top 10 Springs in Florida" video yet?

  • @sandy89107
    @sandy891073 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 😍

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's still are favorite in Fl.

  • @trumpisatruepatriot3431
    @trumpisatruepatriot34314 жыл бұрын

    Just got back from Ginnie springs last week. Found this video today planning another trip for Thanksgiving. Thanks to this video I found where I want to go. Hope there’s some availability!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    TY for your kind feedback! Hope you get to visit there in the near future!

  • @SammySantiagoIrizarry
    @SammySantiagoIrizarry4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much!

  • @bjsmoker
    @bjsmoker4 жыл бұрын

    Gotta check this place out!! Looks awesome!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    You will love it, we go there like twice every year now!

  • @dan4500
    @dan45003 жыл бұрын

    Was just there a couple of weeks ago, the lazy river is a blast. I had family who flew in from Minnesota and we all went down the river. It does get packed quickly too, the word is out, lol.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its so great isn't it!!

  • @mabelmarrero8792
    @mabelmarrero87924 жыл бұрын

    I've been there one time, and I really love it. I think that tourist people don't like to travel from the Orlando area to Mandora, but for those who like a peaceful and relaxing places, that may be a good excited adventure.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    TY for your insight!

  • @karenovershiner5119
    @karenovershiner51193 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel. Excellent camera work, and nice peaceful voice -over. Just planning my first trip from chilly Massachusetts. Thank you for the great info! Well done.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much for that kind feedback and welcome to our channel!!

  • @viningscircle
    @viningscircle4 жыл бұрын

    Looks inviting. Must pay a visit to this nice place.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its a must do park!

  • @terezjordon2290
    @terezjordon22904 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video! So close to Jacksonville,but never heard of it.I just subscribed and put Kelly Park on our must do 2020 list for my children and I ! Looks beautiful!

  • @terezjordon2290

    @terezjordon2290

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had WAY too much fun in the comments section in trying to find out if the place is pet friendly btw. (Also as in being a Floridian.I guess you will see for yourself.Smh and LMAO)

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    TY for your feedback, get out there and check this one out, you will love it!

  • @eyeswideopen1158
    @eyeswideopen11584 жыл бұрын

    New subscriber ✌ Beautiful place!!! Definitely added to my bucket list, thank you for the video ❤

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for your feedback and support!

  • @rubyokosi8377
    @rubyokosi83774 жыл бұрын

    Thank you😄

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome, now get out there and check it out :)

  • @DownsizingMakesCents
    @DownsizingMakesCents4 жыл бұрын

    awesome park very close to our house, we will have to check it out, love your footage of the park

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes you will love it! Thank You for watching!

  • @artiejohnson703
    @artiejohnson7034 жыл бұрын

    We lived in Florida from 1983 to 1995. We would take our two kid’s to Jonathan Dixon State Park. It is located in Hobe Sound, Fl. We loved going there. We would take a canoe and go down the river to trapper Nelson’s. We would see a lot of gators along the way. Most were under the canoe as we would go over them. We have awesome memories of our canoe trips & camping. Another year and we are moving back to south Florida. Can’t wait, love sunshine year round. Not crazy about shoveling snow. Yuk Yuk!!!!!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    TY for this feedback!

  • @SciencewithHK

    @SciencewithHK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Quick correction for anyone trying to look this one up, the park is Jonathan Dickinson. Otherwise i agree completely with everything said above!

  • @roliepoliecolie2200
    @roliepoliecolie22004 жыл бұрын

    Great video😎😁😀

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much!

  • @TheSassySpoon
    @TheSassySpoon3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! This looks like a "must do."

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our Fav in Central Florida!!

  • @tegoblue
    @tegoblue4 ай бұрын

    OOH I so want to kayak those waters. Just to be near such water!

  • @markreynolds9570
    @markreynolds95704 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff. Subscribed Thanks

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats great, hope you enjoy and feel free to leave feedback on our episodes! Thank You so much!

  • @shonashow
    @shonashow4 жыл бұрын

    Now I have something to do for winter break😁

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do it! You will love there!

  • @elhajjmalikel6266

    @elhajjmalikel6266

    4 жыл бұрын

    Too cold right now, sweetheart. We've been having consistent cool weather, so you better pick a day that's warm enough.

  • @shonashow

    @shonashow

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@elhajjmalikel6266 Haha I'm aware but then again there's been a couple days where it's been on the warmer side

  • @john_k1813
    @john_k18134 жыл бұрын

    Nice park!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    A great time if you can get out there!

  • @coopscorner123
    @coopscorner1234 жыл бұрын

    Along the Nature Coast is one of my favorite parks to visit is Rainbow Springs State Park just a few miles north of Dunnellen, Fl. A completely spring fed river that is 5.5 miles long before flowing into the Withlachoochee river

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Love Rainbow Springs! Have you seen our video on rainbow? great kayaking there!

  • @coopscorner123

    @coopscorner123

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haven't seen but this one of your videos. I'll be sure to check it out. As a Landscape/Nature photographer (preferably), though I do other types of photography as well upon requests. But my passion is photography, especially the beauty that can be found throughout nature.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    So many great landscapes to shoot at these Florida Springs!

  • @backyardkayakingcamping8778
    @backyardkayakingcamping87783 жыл бұрын

    Great video. 👍 didn't realize the paddle we did at rock springs was the emerald cut.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great kayaking there at the emerald cut!!

  • @backyardkayakingcamping8778

    @backyardkayakingcamping8778

    3 жыл бұрын

    When we did it the wife flipped 🤣 it got very crowded at some points.. we have that video up on our channel

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh no, I will have to check that out!! My wife flipped while kayaking on the Weeki Wachee lol

  • @fishingmojados1121
    @fishingmojados11214 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    TY as well!

  • @ChrisvilleUSA
    @ChrisvilleUSA4 жыл бұрын

    Great spring. We used to go out in the woods and find little boils that you could find sharks teeth in. Small teeth but still cool. 👍this was back before the barred off the cave.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow! How far did you used to be able to go back in that cave?

  • @ChrisvilleUSA

    @ChrisvilleUSA

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CampTravelExplore they used to scuba in it til someone died. I never went in it i was just a little kid back then. I guess it was so tight in there that a mans air tank got hung up and he ended up dying. At least the story i heard.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    It must be a really tight cave. Also its county owned and not state owned, so the liability must have been to great!

  • @jeanperez6901
    @jeanperez69014 жыл бұрын

    Ben there very nice spot for sure

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes its beautiful! TY for watching!

  • @maxlarrieu540
    @maxlarrieu5403 жыл бұрын

    Closed now. Sad. So beautiful. Wekiva springs is nearby with camping.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes hopefully this all gets straightened out soon, so sad!

  • @4WingView
    @4WingView3 жыл бұрын

    On point documtary. I live 15 minute's away.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, I love it there, one of my personal favs!

  • @location_florida
    @location_florida4 жыл бұрын

    Nice video

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much!

  • @user-xt5oe2gm5v
    @user-xt5oe2gm5v9 ай бұрын

    SB 232 State of Florida Thank you.

  • @mariaemilianegron
    @mariaemilianegron4 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to take myself to enjoy the park

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    You will so love it!

  • @eileenmcloughlin4778
    @eileenmcloughlin47784 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, however it would be nice to know the price for a campsite, stay limit, address and more particulars. Thank you

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for your feedback! It always helps helps improve the content!!

  • @alkydah6741

    @alkydah6741

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or you could google it yourself, call them maybe. Just sayin.

  • @RPSchonherr
    @RPSchonherr4 жыл бұрын

    A few of the other nice springs in central FL are Wekiva, Kelly Park, Alexander, Salt Springs, Silver Springs and Crystal River. You can't swim at Silver but they have the glass bottom boats. Almost forgot Blue Springs where you can see the manatee in January. Wow forgot about Wekiva Falls and DeLeon Springs.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great insights! We have a review of Alexander & Blue if you want to check them out! Silver & Manatee are on our list for 2020.

  • @danamcardle1403
    @danamcardle14034 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing,great idea for the next time my kids and I come from the great white north to Florida

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    You will love checking it out!!

  • @sheilamore3261
    @sheilamore32614 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah I love kelly park We always called rock Springs I absolutely love that place got a find out what they charge for camping

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kelly Park is great, we end up camping there every year!

  • @sharonkeith601

    @sharonkeith601

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sheila More / www.florida.gov ?

  • @8bitOG
    @8bitOG4 жыл бұрын

    Lets hope Nestle doesn't buy them up to clear them out.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im still trying to get up to Ginnie Springs and film there while I can, I am with you!

  • @RPSchonherr

    @RPSchonherr

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kelly Park is a State Park, part of the Wekiva River basin.

  • @kurttanner5855

    @kurttanner5855

    4 жыл бұрын

    Zephyr hills and Perrier own Crystal springs.. My home water.. 4th generation Florida native here.. Ain't right

  • @RPSchonherr

    @RPSchonherr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kurttanner5855 I don't think deLeon Springs is stat owned either.

  • @andrea_pizarro8726
    @andrea_pizarro87263 жыл бұрын

    Kinda sad i wont be doing the tubing run😢 Currently closed so we going to wekiwa on Monday! Feel like im missing out on such a beautiful spring✨

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh no, but then you can just keep going back! :) its so worth it!!

  • @rjs999666
    @rjs9996664 жыл бұрын

    I used to live on the week of a river during the 60s before we were moved by the state state of Florida bought Kelly Park and weak Iowa State Park so the natives can have a place to swim

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    TY for watching!

  • @Herbaceoussmith
    @Herbaceoussmith4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for video! Rock Springs is my favorite. I love your song choice. Do you remember the name of it?

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think the song is called Track. Hope you will check out our Brand New "Top 10 Springs" episode here..kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpmipM2JoNmeZ7Q.html

  • @RPSchonherr
    @RPSchonherr4 жыл бұрын

    It's been a while since I've been there. We would snokel from the boil down to the swimming area.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh nice!

  • @leeyost9917

    @leeyost9917

    4 жыл бұрын

    Robert Schuster what’s the boil?

  • @RPSchonherr

    @RPSchonherr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@leeyost9917 Where the water comes up out of the rocks. Some springs look like boiling water so they call it a boil.

  • @jeanperez6901
    @jeanperez69014 жыл бұрын

    N yes don’t tell the goods also native to here Ben going there since the 90’s

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope you will check out our Brand New "Top 10 Springs" episode here..kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpmipM2JoNmeZ7Q.html

  • @mpoboy71
    @mpoboy714 жыл бұрын

    I have never seen it that empty

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Twice this year we were there on mon-tues, and it was that way! Thats how I hit all the springs now!!

  • @nathaniel04
    @nathaniel044 жыл бұрын

    Go here almost every saturday with my mom. Please keep this secret, it's already popular enough!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you go often! We have gone the last two times during the week and almost had the park to ourselves. TY for watching!!

  • @sandyhockemeyer9768
    @sandyhockemeyer97684 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you so much for sharing this information. I used to come down there all the time with my parents we scuba dive and we've been to Troy Ginnie Springs Royal Ichetucknee River and all those places but now I'm much older and I have a 15 year old daughter and she's not too into scuba diving she just doesn't want any part of it this Kelly Park would be a great place to bring her because she is a water dog and she would absolutely love it and it sounds really reasonable to. I'm wondering if there's a better time to visit I'm sure it's crowded in the summer which is when we would be looking to come anyway thank you so much really really enjoyed your video.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much for your kind feedback! We also did a video of just the tube run, did you get to see it? It's called Florida's Natural Lazy River! If you can go on a weekday, you sometimes feel like you have the park to yourself. At least go before the summer break because, yes it gets crowded then. Hope you subscribe to our channel! Thanks again!

  • @sandyhockemeyer9768

    @sandyhockemeyer9768

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CampTravelExplore My 15 year old daughter and I sure did subscribe. I did not see the tube run but I am going to go look at it now. We look forward to catching up with your videos and keeping up. Such an awesome channel. Thanks for the advice on when to go. I bet spring break is a hot mess there too. ☺

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much! I think you will enjoy the content we strive to put out!

  • @space_coast_snapshots6457
    @space_coast_snapshots64573 жыл бұрын

    My first visit in a few weeks, hoping to be able to get close to the water since the springs are closed, (construction)

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes give us an update when you go!

  • @space_coast_snapshots6457

    @space_coast_snapshots6457

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CampTravelExplore will do

  • @floridaescapades4837
    @floridaescapades48373 жыл бұрын

    Most of the main areas and trails, including the head of the springs, are closed for construction to repair the seawall, boardwalk, and stairs. Should reopen early this year (2021)

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great updates, thank you!!

  • @rjs999666
    @rjs9996664 жыл бұрын

    Kelly Park nickname is Rock Springs from Kelly Park you can go to Wekiva State Park go down a little further down the river you'll end up at Wekiva Island

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rock Sprigs is so beautiful!

  • @dadventuretv2538
    @dadventuretv25383 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Beautiful. I love the old, unbuiltup Florida. Definitely checking this out when we get down there again. Question though- what about gators? I mean that tubing looks one of those conveyor belt sushi places for gators- they just sit there while the food goes by. LOL. it seems like at springs people aren’t worried about gators- is it water or something? Just sub’d so haven’t checked out a lot of your other vids yet, but if you have not gone to Jon D Mizell Eula Johnson State Park and the Whiskey Creek Hideout I highly recommend it. Awesome place. In Ft Lauderdale.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to our channel! If you check out our other episodes, you will see we have filmed 15 different springs now and our experience has been that most times you never even see gators at all, but we have never seen one at the spring head or swimming areas at a spring, park rangers have told us it's because the gators tend to stay up river where it it warmer! Just sharing what we have learned! Check out our Top 10 Springs in Florida episode, I think you will enjoy it!!

  • @NativeSon60

    @NativeSon60

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gators don't like the cold water.

  • @ginam6691
    @ginam66914 жыл бұрын

    I want to move back to Fl. Ive been away to long. NC sucks lol

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol, yes these springs in Florida are Awesome!

  • @Tony-dm4oy
    @Tony-dm4oy4 жыл бұрын

    Please everyone don’t really come here we locals prefer to keep it a secret thanks you can go to Wekiva though it’s a nice place

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes go to Wekiwa and leave this to us lol. I hear ya! Thanks for watching!

  • @buildingjmpr67

    @buildingjmpr67

    3 жыл бұрын

    The park is for everyone..duh.. You don't own it and it wasn't put there just for you...really?

  • @jeffreyfeinstein5525

    @jeffreyfeinstein5525

    Жыл бұрын

    'ah wish'

  • @mudbud255
    @mudbud2554 жыл бұрын

    We love this place. We try and go a couple times a year. And what's great about camping there is you can go to the springs after the park closes and have it all to yourselves. It's perfect for my teenage kids (16,18 and a 20Y.O.) because it's big enough they can go off by themselves but not big enough for them to get lost or having to worry about them. Its not like I just let them wander all over but if you've been there you know what I mean. And that double site you mentioned is a pull through site. We always get 18,20 or 22 because its close to the bathroom's for the little ones and the swing set is there also.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great insights, TY so much!

  • @karenlavis8661
    @karenlavis86614 жыл бұрын

    Took a trip out here in May 2019. Its beautiful We will be back 🙂

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes we will be heading back as well!

  • @christianaries1189
    @christianaries11895 ай бұрын

    What time of year do you like going?

  • @rrebelone0423
    @rrebelone04232 жыл бұрын

    Campground and the park are seriously one of the best in the state.... for us though, not being able to take our quiet and well mannered 20 year old pup is a “No Go!” 🤷🏼‍♀️🙂. Magnolia Park is the closest and next best thing for pet owners. 😉

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    2 жыл бұрын

    We like Magnolia Park as well and have a video on it if you want to check it out! Thank You for your feedback!!

  • @cabinlifeatedensprings1710
    @cabinlifeatedensprings17104 жыл бұрын

    I used to live In Florida. I plan to bring a motor home down next summer and stay a bet. I like this campground. But what about the gators? Leslye

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gators don't tend to hang out at the spring head, they usually stay up river where it is warmer. I have been and filmed 13 springs and that has always been the case so far, plus the swimmers are not where they want to be around!

  • @USECCO
    @USECCO4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe I should not ask, but did you see any gators?

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    not at all. Our experience has been that gators stay way up river where its warmer, and thats after visiting ten springs in the last year!

  • @sbarker105
    @sbarker1053 жыл бұрын

    How do you keep the alligators out? I heard if there is water in Florida, there will be gators. Just wondering??? Looks amazing and beautiful. Will definitely want to stop there and check it out. Thanks for the video!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our experience has been that gators stay up river where it's warmer and away from swimmers! Others pipe in every now and then with how they saw one, but we have filmed 15 Springs now in the last 20 months and thats our experince! Hope you go and enjoy them!!

  • @sbarker105

    @sbarker105

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CampTravelExplore Thanks for the reply. Where is “up” river so we can avoid that area! LOL!

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    At Kelly Park, I think the river is fenced off from the spring area actually, so I really don't think its an issue there!

  • @fernandocanelas6300
    @fernandocanelas63003 жыл бұрын

    Great videos! Do you need a permit to fly the drone on state parks ?

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    You cannot fly a drone in Florida State Parks as far as I am aware. You can take off outside of a state park and film from the air in some instances and we have been able to do that a bit here and there. This video was a county park and is allowed as long as you don't bother guests.

  • @Oldsparkey
    @Oldsparkey4 жыл бұрын

    Now that you have let the cat out of the bag about what us locals know. I like to drop my canoe in at Kings Landing and go down Rock Springs Run spending a couple of nights camping along the way to the Wekiva River. I get my camping permit at the Wekiwa Springs state park. It's state park land all the way down the Rock Springs Run. I have seen Otters , Wild Turkeys , Deer and even Florida's Black Bears while paddling and camping there. Wekiwa = Springs ..... Wekiva = River.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great info TY. Awesome that you've seen black bears there!

  • @annemountain8894
    @annemountain88944 жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing. Do they have tent sites?

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes the sites can be used for either tents or rv's! Plenty of tent campers when we were there.

  • @annemountain8894

    @annemountain8894

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CampTravelExplore thank you. That will work for me.

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy! We loved site 14

  • @fordominusfordominus9048
    @fordominusfordominus90483 жыл бұрын

    How do u get back to the start after arriving at end of tubing?

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can walk back. We did a whole video just on the tubing run, you can check it out right here..kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaSispN7gKnAiso.html

  • @KingKairos-yo7tc
    @KingKairos-yo7tc10 күн бұрын

    what would be the best to spend the night? hotel or theres a cabin close by?

  • @fatguy2697
    @fatguy26974 жыл бұрын

    Hello. A real question are there any alligators or crocodiles it looks beautiful . How deep is the lazy river. Thank you

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    The depth varies between two feet and up to 4 feet in some parts. We have a video on the lazy river called, "Floridas Natural Lazy river", did you get to see that one? It will give you more perspective as I shot some nice underwater scenes! Our experience is, the gators stay up river where its warmer. I have been to 10 springs in the last year, and that has been the case, the springhead area is just too cold.

  • @basketcase6884
    @basketcase68844 жыл бұрын

    Can you long term stay like for the entire winter months there? Is it affordable?

  • @CampTravelExplore

    @CampTravelExplore

    4 жыл бұрын

    I believe they have a 14 day stay policy as it is a county park! Nightly rates are comparable to Florida state parks.

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