Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center, White Springs, FL

[GA Judy]

The Festival of Lights is running at this Florida state park and campers get in with no extra charge (thru 12/31/10). Besides the beautiful light displays, there is a "Gingerbread Village" of craftspeople teaching/creating, displaying, and selling their wares; the carillon bell tower playing Christmas tunes throughout the day and early evening and a small museum in the tower; the Stephen Foster ("Way Down Upon the Suwannee River" guy) museum; varying evening entertainment, and Santa Claus walking through the village and gift shop.

Comfortable campground adjoining the Suwanee River (which has the only Class 3 rapids in FL -- river is very low right now), and gracious, attentive campground hosts. All the rangers were great, and restrooms/bathhouse were very clean as well as all sites. Highly recommend this campground, especially when there are events going on in the park. Quiet and nicely situated sites too.

[scrubjaysnest]

Have camped here many times, it is a great place. There are also great hiking trails and around 60 miles of mountain biking trails in the area.

We've been to a bunch of Florida State Parks this winter and have been very impressed. Will try to get up to this one in the Spring.

Originally Posted by GA Judy

The Festival of Lights is running at this Florida state park and campers get in with no extra charge (thru 12/31/10). Besides the beautiful light displays, there is a "Gingerbread Village" of craftspeople teaching/creating, displaying, and selling their wares; the carillon bell tower playing Christmas tunes throughout the day and early evening and a small museum in the tower; the Stephen Foster ("Way Down Upon the Suwannee River" guy) museum; varying evening entertainment, and Santa Claus walking through the village and gift shop.

Comfortable campground adjoining the Suwanee River (which has the only Class 3 rapids in FL -- river is very low right now), and gracious, attentive campground hosts. All the rangers were great, and restrooms/bathhouse were very clean as well as all sites. Highly recommend this campground, especially when there are events going on in the park. Quiet and nicely situated sites too.

Thanks for mentioning the Stephen Foster … State Park. DW and I were there too many years ago for one of their annual (every Memorial Day) Folk Festivals and enjoyed every minute of it. DW likes to quilt, and they have some quilting events there also. Perhaps we might see some of you all there come next Memorial Day?