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Blue Angel Naval Recreation Area (FL1N)

Camp Blanding RV Park & Campground (FL2R)

Choctaw Rec. Area (FL16R)

Coon's Creek Recreation Area (FL3A)

Destin Army Recreation Area (FL4R)

Eglin Famcamp (FL5A)

Hurlburt Field Famcamp (FL15A)

Jacksonville RV Park (FL6N)

Kars Park (FL17O)

Lake Fretwell Recreation Area (FL7N)

Lake Pippin, Maxwell/Gunter Recreation Area (FL8A)

Manatee Cove Campground (FL9A)

Marathon Recreation Cottages (FL10C)

Oak Grove Trailer Park (FL11N)

Panama City CSS Rec./Marina (FL12O)

Pelican Roost RV Park (FL18N)

Sigsbee RV Park (FL13N)

Tyndall Famcamp (FL14A)





Blue Angel Naval Recreation Area (FL1N)

Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000

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Directions: Exit I-10 at exit 2 and go South on Pine Forest Rd. (SR 297) 
approx 3.4 miles and join US-90 South. Follow US-90 South approx. 1 mile, 
then turn right (West) onto Saufley Field Rd. (SR 296) for approx. 1.4 miles 
to Millview Rd. (SR 173).  Turn left (South) on Millview Rd. which will 
become Blue Angel Parkway.  Follow SR 173 South for approx. 4.6 miles 
and turn right onto US 98.  Follow US 98 West approx. 3.8 miles.  Turn left 
onto Bronson Rd. and follow it to the campground.

Telephone: (850)453-9435 Season: All year Reservations: Recommended E-mail: nttc-pen.mwr-720@nttc-pen.navy.mil
Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Gravel/Dirt 138 W/E $7.50/$9.50 $? $200.00/$225.00
Primitive Tent Unlimited None $3.50/$5.50 $? $?

Camping prices are Active Duty or Retired/DOD Civilian. Tent site includes platform.
Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, DOD Civilians, Guests
Input Campground Manager: I would like to bring you up to speed on the current projects that are funded and approved. As you know we have had the project with the sewer for some time. We are getting very close to actually putting the contract out on the street for bids. The design is done and ECUA has put its seal of approval on it. Another aspect will bring in a new country store along with ten resort type cabins and to finally fix the mud road, but we can't fix the road until they lay the sewer because it will run down the middle of the road. We will also upgrade the electrical to 50 amps in selected sites. We are currently removing some of the Tarmac and landscaping that portion to break up the "industrial" look of the area. The biggest of the current projects is the installation of the new phone lines. This will start the first week in March. We are not putting phone service in each site. This will allow us to serve the customer better by allowing EMAIL hookups, FAX services, speed check in with automated credit card machines and to have actual pay phones that work. We have also been busy clearing out campground "A" of brush and under growth and make the campgound more user friendly. We hope to do the same with campgound "B' shortly therafter. Current projects that have been submitted for funding include a 50 slip marina with marina support facility, Waterfront development which includes beaches, boardwalk, ext. lighting, handicapped access to the beach and improving the boat ramp, and thirdly the addition of several more cabins. We have many projects in the works and would love to discuss them with you all. You may contact me at my office at 453-1147 or by email at nttc-pen.mwr-0720@nttc-pen.navy.mil any time. Yours in Recreation, Richard Hahn Park Manager

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Camp Blanding RV Park & Campground (FL2R)

Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000
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Telephone: (904)533-3381
Season: All year.
Reservations: Required

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Hardstand 15 W/S/E $15.00 $? $?
Primitive 50 W $5.00 $? $?

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, National Guard

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Coon's Creek Recreation Area (FL3A)

Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000

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Directions: Directions:  From I-275 (westbound), take exit 23B.  Follow Dale
 Mabry Highway south for 6.3 miles to main gate of MacDill AFB.  Stay on N. 
Boundary Ave. (Dale Mabry changes to N. Boundary and turns east onbase)
 past two traffic lights.  As the road turns right be in the left lane.  At 
the traffic light in this curve, turn left for a very short distance, then 
turn right onto Bayshore Blvd, immediately get into center lane as right 
lane becomes "Right turn only".  Follow Bayshore for several miles 
until it curves right and becomes Golf Course Ave. (Fam-Camp sign 
at this point).  Follow Golf Course Ave. west until it Y's with Marina 
Bay Dr. (Fam-Camp sign here).  Go left onto Marina Bay Drive into 
Fam-Camp.  Depending on time of day and how busy it is, you can 
follow Marina Bay Dr. as it turns left at Fam-Camp and turn around 
in the Marina Office parking area or park in the large lot at this left 
turn and walk to the office to register.

If office is closed (open 0700 - 2000) park in the corner lot and dry camp 
overnight.  Do not occupy a camp site before registering.

Telephone: (813)840-6919, (800)821-4982
Season: All year
Reservations: Recommended up to 1 year in advance.

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Paved/Dirt 196 W/S/E/CTV $15.00 $? $?
Dirt 57 W/E $10.00 $? $?
Camper/Dirt 34 None $5.00 $? $?
Tent/Dirt 34 None $5.00 $? $?

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, DOD Civilians
Camp Information: Reservations may be made up to 365 days in advance with a $100.00 deposit. Reservation charge is $10.00. Maximum stay 180 consecutive days. VISA & Mastercard accepted for reservations and other services including rent. Telephone hook-up costs $55.00 and monthly fees about $15.00. Cable TV is included in $15.00 rent. Propane available at marina. On site minor repairs and washing permitted. Large BX, Commissary, Hosptital available on base. Boat rentals available at marina. Many schedule tours from camp. Lots of fishing area with Florida license (if required by Florida law).

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Destin Army Recreation Area (FL4R)

Updated: Monday, November 20, 2000

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Telephone: (800)642-0466
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
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Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Camper Spaces 46 W/S/E/CTV/Tele. $16.00 - 19.00 $98 - $114.00 $280.00 - $375.00
2 BR Cabins 17 Furnished $47.00 - $66.00 $322.00 - $455.00 $580.00 Winter
3 BR Cabin 5 Furnished $53.00 - $73.00 $371.00 - $497.00 $680.00 Winter
Motel Unit 54 Full Ser $41.00 - $57.00 $286.00 - $392.00 $480.00 Winter

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves, National Guard, DOD Civilians
Notes: Winter rates are in effect from Nov. 1 - Mar 15. Monthly discount rates are available on cabins from Nov. 1 - Feb. 28. Prices are also dependent on rank.
The snow white beaches surrounded by the sun kissed Emerald Coast of the Gulf of Mexico, make a vacation to Destin, a trip to paradise. The recreation area has 54 motel units and 46 RV sites, hookup facilities to include cable TV and telephone. Eligible personnel can also take advantage of nearby Eglin Air Force Base's commissary, PX, and medical facilities. Destin provides many ways to unwind and enjoy a tropical vacation. Charter Boat trips are available for fishing the Gulf of Mexico.
The new Mid Bay Bridge on FL 293 splits the FamCamp in half and the uderpass is only eleven feet high. To get to the east side you may have to make arrangements to have the gate opened to the east.

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Eglin Famcamp (FL5A)

Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000

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Directions: FROM INTERSTATE 10: Exit at Crestview. Highway 85 South to Niceville. West (right) 
on John Sims Parkway (SR20) to the East Gate of Eglin AFB. Left on Seventh Street. Left on 
Flagler Road -- follow signs to FAMCAMP. Check-in at the Outdoor Adventure Center.  
FROM HIGHWAY 98: In Ft. Walton Beach, North on Eglin Parkway to the West Gate of Eglin AFB. Stay 
on Eglin Boulevard going through the base, past the flightline. Right on Seventh Street, left on 
Flagler Road, then follow signs to FAMCAMP. Check-in at the Outdoor Adventure Center. 	

Telephone: 850-882-6581 Season: All year Reservations: Not accepted
Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Gravel 22 W/E $10.00 $? $?
Tent/Grass 20 None $5.00 $30.00 $155.00

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, DOD Civilians
Amenities/Services: Archery, Bar/Club, Base Info, BBQ Grills, Beach, Boat Rental, Boat Slips, Cable TV/VCR, Camp Eqpt. Rental, Camper Rental, Fishing, Gas, Golf, Hunting, Ice, Laundry Facilities, LP Gas, Marina, Nature Trails, Pavilion/Gazebo, Paddle Boats, Pets, Picnic Area, Playground, Recreation Eqpt. Rental, Restrooms, Shopping, Showers, Snacks/Vending, Sport Fields, Stables, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Sports
Notes: Camp has dump station and small bath house.

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Jacksonville RV Park (FL6N)

Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000

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Telephone: 904-772-3227
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Camper Spaces 8 W/S/E $15.00 $? $?
Camper Spaces 4 W/E $10.00 $? $?
Camper/Tent 14 None $5.00 $? $?

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves, DOD Civilians
Amenities/Services: Fishing, Paddle Boats, BBQ Grills, Golf, Picnic Area, Restrooms, Shop, Water Sports, Marina, Shower Facilities
Input from members: The mailing address for the RV Park - to send your reservation & Deposit - is MWR RV Park, Building #584, Box #14, NAS Jacksonville, FL 32212. For personal mail use %General Deliver, Box #76, NAS Jacksonville, FL, 32212. Jerry Leckrone

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Lake Fretwell Recreation Area (FL7N)

Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000
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Telephone: (904)778-6112
Season: All year
Reservations:Accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Hardstand 4 W/E $10.00 $60.00 $?

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Lake Pippin, Maxwell/Gunter Recreation Area (FL8A)

Updated: Monday, December 11, 2000

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Telephone: (334)953-3509/3510
Season: All year
Reservations: Not accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Gravel 39 W/S/E $15.00 $? $?
Gravel 4 W/E $13.00 $? $?

Notes: Monthly and lower daily rates available 16 Oct - 14 Mar.
Input from members: The facility at Lake Pippin is mainly for the folks at Maxwell/Gunter to come down to the Gulf and stay in the fully furnished trailers (the ones left after the hurricane) The campground is not widely used (as far as our experience is concerned) and quite often you can just drive in and get a site without a reservation. I don't know when high season is, but we've never had a problem. We call first and if no one reserves by 4:30 you can get in. Its a great place, great fishing, great hosts. Highly recommended.

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Manatee Cove Campground (FL9A)

Updated: Tuesday, August 29, 2000

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Telephone: (407)494-4787
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Camper Spaces 55 W/E $15.00 $? $?
Overflow 5 None $5.00 $? $?

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, DOD Civilians
Amenities/Services: Fishing, Paddle Boats, Pavilion/Gazebo, Golf, Picnic Area, Swimming, Biking, Playground, Boat Rental, Restrooms, Laundry Facilities, Camping Eqpt. Rental, Water Sports
Notes: Maximum stay 30 days.
From Members: Spent the past two weeks at Patrick AFB. While I was there charging of .50 cents for ten minutes of Email time was eliminated. New policy is free for first 15 minutes. Email plug is in FamCamp office. Plans were also shown at the Townhall meeting for the planned upgrade of 30 plus sites with water and electric in the overflow area, and moving of the current overflow area to the Trap Shooting area which is no longer being used. 2/14/2000
My family and I took our pop-up camper to Cocoa Beach in April. The Fam Camp at Patrick AFB is wonderful! It's on base and has all the facilities one needs. Its close proximity to the Banana River is beautiful. You can watch the sunset and the dolphins and manatees play. The host (who may or not be there next winter season) was a great guy. The bathrooms were spotless! And those who used them, cleaned up after themselves. Unlike a few others that I've been to in the Pensacola area. The park was very well maintained. You could tell that the folks who ran it and the people who stayed there took pride in it. I highly recommend it! MSgt Phil Schulze August 26, 2000

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Marathon Recreation Cottages (FLFL10C)

Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000
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Telephone: (305)536-5850
Season: All year
Reservations: Required

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Paved 4 W/S/E $16.00 $? $?

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves
Amenities/Services: Fishing, Paddle Boats, BBQ Grills, backpacking/hiking, Picnic Area, Swimming, Biking, Boat Rental, Volleyball, Water Sports
Member Input From: ROZNC@aol.com To: donlogan@bigfoot.com Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 1999 9:59 AM Subject: Marathon CG campgrounds Hi, Having just stayed at Marathon, I would like to update your info. There are 4 spaces, but they have full hookups (E,W,S), and I can't remember them being paved, but I may be wrong about that. Their prices have risen to $16.00 per day, and they are reservation only now. It's a beautiful base - very small - with a marina and boat rentals. Plush landscaping and very quiet. Sincerely, Roslyn

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Oak Grove Trailer Park (FL11N)

Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000
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Telephone: (904)452-2535
Season: All year
Reservations: Not accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Dirt 42 W/E $10.00 $? $?
Tent/Dirt 15 None $5.00 $? $?

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees
Amenities/Services: Fishing, Paddle Boats, Picnic Area, Swimming, Boat Rental, Recreation Eqpt. Rental, Restrooms, Camping Eqpt. Rental, Water Sports, Marina, Shower Facilities

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Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000
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Directions: From US 98 turn South on Solomans Rd. (approx. 0.5 miles West of 
Hathaway Bridge).  Follow Solomans Rd. as it curves around for approx. 0.7 
miles to campgorund entrance on your left.

Telephone: (904)234-4402 Season: All year Reservations: Accepted
Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Hardstand 29 W/S/E $10.00 $? $250.00

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves, DOD Civilians
Notes: Rates for DoD Civilians Daily $15.00, Monthly $300.00.

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Sigsbee RV Park (FL13N)

Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000


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Directions:  Follow US 1 South where US 1 joins Roosevelt Blvd.  Travel 
approx  1.2 miles to Dredgers Key Rd (Just past the Blue Lagoon Motel).  Turn 
right onto Dredgers Key Rd. and go through base gate.  Follow Dredgers Key 
Rd. approx 0.4 miles to Sigsbee Rd. and turn right onto Sigsbee.  Follow 
Sigsbee approx 0.35 miles and turn left into camp area.

Telephone: (888)539-7697/(305)293-4432/4433 Season: All year Reservations: Not accepted Address: Sigsbee RV Campground, Bldg. V-4113, Sigsbee Park, NAS Key West, FL 33040
Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Concrete 70 W/S/E $16.00/30A $18.00/50A $? $?
Overflow 300 Cent. W $9.00 $? $?
Tent Spaces Open Cent. W $7.00 $? $?

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves, DOD Civilians
Amenities/Services: Fishing, Paddle Boats, BBQ Grills, Gas, Sport Fields, Beach, Picnic Area, Swimming, Playground, Boat Rental, Ice, Restrooms, Laundry Facilities, Water Sports, Marina
Notes: 14 day limit for sites with hookups.
Input from members: Florida Keys are so busy during winter season, it is practically impossible to find camping sites and the price outrageous. Wait till it quits snowing in north or close to Easter. The snowbirds go home for Easter. The Keys are fabulous, however. Suggestions: Long Key State Park at Islamorado, John Pennycamp State Park in Key Largo, Bahia Honda State Park at Marathon, and Sigsbee at the Naval Station in Key West. Good Luck.
E Bleyer
March 23, 2000

To the best of my knowledge (I have never stayed there), the CG station on Marathon has four sites, and is pretty tough to get into. In Key West are two/three camps. Sigsbee RV Park on base at Sigsbee has 83 FHU sites at $16 (30a) and $18 (50a). At Trumbo Point Annex are in excess of 300 available dry camping sites at $7/night. During the winter searson, stay in Sigsbee is limited to 14 days, after which a stay of 5 to 12 days (avg) at Trumbo will be necessary before you can get back into Sigsbee. For the last couple of years, MWR KW has allowed up to 30 +/- site at Truman Annex to be used at $7/night, but restricts them to rigs planning to stay the season. In and outs are discouraged. There are many rumors/plans/promises to upgrade a number of sites at Trumbo, perhaps as many as 50, to FHU, but so far it's just talk. All three camps have pros and cons, but the overall offerings at KW are excellent. We have spent 7 of 8 fulltiming winters there and love it dearly.
Frank Conery
March 26, 2000

Just an update on the Sigsbee RV Park Key West Naval Air Station. It is a nice 70 full hookup facility 30 Amp service. They have 2 excellent shower and laundry facilities open 24 hours a day. If you don't have satellite TV capabilities you will not be able to view any TV since the only way is on cable and they want to charge the park $60.00 per site per month plus large charge for initial run. There is a computer hook up and computer stations at office Mon-Fri 0800 to 1700. There is a commissary/exchange 3 blocks away, and a 24 hour gas station (only credit cards will work). The price is a little high $16.00 per day and no Golden Age discount. There is a 200 site dry camp overflow located at Trumbo Point.
Bernie Ussery
May 08, 2000

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Tyndall Famcamp (FL14A)

Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000

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Telephone: 850-283-2798
Season: All year
Reservations: Not accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Concrete 59 W/S/E/CTV $15.00 $? $?
Concrete 31 W/E/CTV $15.00 $? $?
Tent 8 None $7.00 $? $?

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, DOD Civilians
Amenities/Services: Archery, Fishing, Nature Trails, Snack bar, Paddle Boats, BBQ Grills, Gas, Sport Fields, Golf, Stables, Picnic Area, Swimming, Tennis, Boat Rental, Hunting, Restrooms, Laundry Facilities

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Hurlburt Field Famcamp (FL15A)

Updated: Monday, November 20, 2000

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Location: Directly across Hwy 98 from main gate of Hurlburt Field. 
 About 10 miles west of Ft. Walton Beach.

Telephone: (904)884-6939 Season: All year Reservations: Accepted only from Active Duty
Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Concrete 25 W/S/E $12.00 $? $300.00
Tent Spaces 10 None $5.00 $? $120.00

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves, National Guard, DOD Civilians
Amenities/Services: Nature Trails, Snack bar, Paddle Boats, Sport Fields, Golf, Beach, Picnic Area, Tennis, Boat Rental, Laundry Facilities, Camping Eqpt. Rental, Water Sports, Shower Facilities
Notes: Check in at Outdoor Rec. or Marina Office. Maximum stay 30 days, can be extended another 30 days.

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Choctaw Rec. Area (FL16R)

Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000
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PROJECTED CAMPGROUND. MAY NOT YET BE OPEN.
Telephone: (904)882-6581
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Gravel 30 W/E $10.00 $65.00 $250.00
Tent 20 ? $5.00 $30.00 $155.00

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Kars Park (FL17O)

Updated: Saturday, May 27, 2000
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Telephone: (407)867-3891
Season: All year
Reservations: Contact park

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Camper Spaces ? W/E $15.00 $90.00 $?
Tent ? ? $2.00 $? $?

Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Guests
Amenities/Services: Fishing, Paddle Boats, Picnic Area, Restrooms, Water Sports, Shower Facilities
Notes: Priority to Kennedy Space Center Organizations and individuals. 3 week limit. Open only to Active, Retired and Civilian Space Program Employees and their guests and those who support the space program. (From Spring 1999 Traveler)

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Pelican Roost RV Park (FL18N)

Updated: Tuesday, October 17, 2000

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Directions AIA to Mayport. Follow sign to Naval Station (right at "Y"). Turn right at 2nd stop light, turn left at Autoport (just past MWR) and follow road to right. There are "RV Park" signs.
Telephone: (904) 270-5221
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Paved 45 W/S/E/CTV $12.00/$13.00 $? $?

Notes: Rates are $12 for retirees 62 and older, $13 for the young folks, 7th night free.
Member Input: We're at the new Pelican Roost RV Park at Mayport Naval Station east of Jacksonville., FL. It is very nice! The park is on the St. Johns River where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. There are 45 sites (18 long pull-thrus on waterfront), water, 30/50 amp elec., sewers & cable TV. Fishing from rip-rap. Bill & Sue Ayland June 01, 2000

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