Every campsite at Twelve Oaks RV Resort in Sanford has 20/30/50-amp connections, plus water
hookups. The streets and sites are paved, and the 247-site park has 34 pull-through sites, Wi-Fi, a pool and laundry. The lake's water level sometimes drops, leaving a shallow wetland, but does not dry up, giving campers the opportunity to observe ibis, cranes and other waterfowl, and perhaps sight a fox or wild turkey getting a drink. Deer are plentiful in the area. The Great Florida Birding Trail is nearby, as is a state park that offers hiking, biking and water sports.
Twelve Oaks RV Resort
6300 West State Road 46
Sanford, FL 32771
407-323-0880
800-633-9529
twelveoaksrvresort.com
Located in a gated community of permanent and traveling residents, Town & Country RV Resort in Sanford offers 300 grassy sites, full hookups, a swimming pool, Wi-Fi and planned winter activities for guests and permanent residents. Several golf courses are nearby and fishing is good at the St. John's River, only two miles from the park. Sites may be tight for big rigs.
Town & Country RV Resort
5355 Orange Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32771
407-323-5540
townandcountryrvresort.com
A former farming complex purchased by the County of Volusia, Gemini Springs in nearby DeBary offers primitive camping, playgrounds, ADA-compliant picnic areas, nature trails and both paved and unpaved hiking and biking trails. Two natural springs are on the property. Comfort stations, water fountains and restrooms are available. Launch your canoe or kayak and explore the area by water, or check out the observation pier and dog park.
Gemini Springs
37 Dirksen Dr.
DeBary, FL 32713
386-668-3810
volusia.org/parks/gemini.htm
Just 14 miles from Sanford, Wekiva Falls Resort has 817 tent and full hookup RV sites, cable TV, cement patios, a laundry and a clubhouse with full kitchen, library, game room and heated outdoor pool. Swim in the park's lagoon or pool or go onto the Wikevia River for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.The resort has a picnic area and Tiki bar.
Wekiva Falls Resort
30700 Wekiva River Rd.
Sorrento, FL 32776.
352-383-8055
888-493-5482
wekivafallsresort.com
State law requires bicyclists under the age of 16 to wear a helmet. Anglers must have a state license, which can be purchased at county tax collectors' offices, some fish camps, bait shops and sporting goods stores.
