Dispersed Camping in Alachua County, Florida
Showing 25 locations in Alachua County.
Anytime Fitness - Alachua
Paved commercial parking lot of Anytime Fitness in Alachua. Generally suitable for low-profile stealth vehicles with active memberships.
Anytime Fitness - Gainesville
An Anytime Fitness gym parking lot offering potential quick overnight parking for active members.
Bowman's Landing
Private primitive campground and cabin rentals located directly along the scenic Santa Fe River, offering an excellent base for river recreation.
Camp Kulaqua Retreat Center
Camp Kulaqua is a private Seventh-day Adventist retreat center and youth camp situated near Hornsby Spring. It features designated group camping loops and a structured RV park with hookups. The entire property operates on a private, reservation-only basis for events, groups, and registered guests.
Camp Kulaqua RV Area
Dedicated RV camping loop featuring electric utility hookups for trailers and motorhomes.
Dogwood Campsite
A designated campground located within the scenic, forested grounds of O'Leno State Park, shaded by mature hardwood trees.
Fort White Wildlife & Environmental Area - South
This zone covers the southern trailhead parking areas of the Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area near the Santa Fe River. While peaceful and scenic, state regulations strictly limit overnight parking and dispersed camping within the environmental area, making unauthorized stays risky.
Gainesville RV Park
A basic, roadside commercial RV park offering full-hookup sites, restrooms, and showers.
Ginnie Springs Outdoors Campground
A massive, world-famous private recreation and camping resort set along the Santa Fe River. Known for its crystal-clear freshwater springs and underwater caves, it offers primitive waterfront sites on a first-come, first-served basis, alongside reservable hookup sites.
High Springs Park & Ride
A paved park and ride lot located in High Springs, suitable for a quick overnight stay. It is highly illuminated and located next to a gas station with restrooms, but experiences significant road noise due to proximity to the highway.
Ichetucknee Springs Campground
A spacious private campground nestled in a heavily wooded area close to Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Offering well-shaded sites with a natural forest feel, it is a convenient base for exploring the nearby crystal-clear springs.
Indian Camp
Rustic group camp area nestled under a canopy of oaks and pines.
Kate's Fish Camp
A rustic private campground adjacent to a scenic creek with access to Newnans Lake. Features basic amenities including a single restroom and outdoor shower. Provides direct access to the Gainesville-Hawthorne trail via an underpass.
Love's Travel Stop - Hawthorne
A commercial travel stop offering paved parking for trucks, RVs, and standard vehicles. Standard amenities include restrooms, trash cans, and an RV dump station on site.
Lowe's - Alachua
A large, level, and well-lit commercial parking lot located at Lowe's in Alachua. It offers a spacious and relatively quiet overnight stop for vans and self-contained RVs, with easy highway access.
Micanopy Historic District Street Parking
Quiet overnight street parking situated along the oak-lined streets of historic Micanopy. This location offers easy walking access to local shops and cafés, providing a peaceful stopover.
Miner’s Camp
Wooded group campsite situated in the southern portion of the retreat property.
O'Leno State Park
A historic state park nestled along the scenic Santa Fe River, offering shaded camping loops with water and electrical hookups. Known for its suspension bridge, Civilian Conservation Corps architecture, and quiet hiking trails.
Pilot Travel Center
A bustling truck stop offering paid overnight parking with standard travel center conveniences including laundry facilities and warm showers.
Puc Puggy Campground (Paynes Prairie)
A peaceful, shaded developed campground offering level limerock sites with electricity and water hookups. Nestled within Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, the area provides immediate access to scenic hiking trails, a wildlife observation tower, and lake fishing. Visitors frequently spot wild horses, bison, and deer.
River Rise Preserve SP Equestrian Campground
Equestrian campground within River Rise Preserve State Park. Features first-come, first-served campsites, a restroom with toilets and showers, and access to extensive trail networks.
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park Campground
A compact state park campground adjacent to pristine natural springs. Ideal for tent camping and smaller RVs, offering close access to swimming, hiking, and rich local scenery. Note: Temporary closures for infrastructure upgrades have been reported in early 2026.
Santa Fe River Area Dispersed Spot
An unverified dispersed point located near O'Leno State Park along the Santa Fe River.
Wagon Camp
A themed group camping area within the Camp Kulaqua property, shaded by large trees.
Walmart Gainesville
This paved commercial parking lot offers highly accessible overnight parking, subject to local store manager approval.