Explore Newnan’s Lake and the Gainesville Hawthorne Trail
Kates Fish Camp is completely surrounded by extraordinary wilderness with many trails to explore. Our campground is directly connected to the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Bike Trail with a map located here and Kates Fish Camp has total access to Newnan’s Lake. Fishing information is available on Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website. All of our sites are “pull-through sites” and each site comes with electricity (30, 50, and 20 amp), water, Gigablast high-speed Wi-Fi, and the complementary use of our canoes and kayaks. Kates Fish Camp does not offer sewage hookups because of the recognized natural, ecological and cultural values of the surrounding land. All campers must be self-contained and there is only RV camping available although we do offer a restroom and a shower for your use.
Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Gainesville, FL
where you can visit The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Heartwood Soundstage, Blackadder Brewing Company, Bo Diddley Plaza, The Historic Thomas Center, Swamp Head Brewery, The Hippodrome Theatre, The Devils Millhopper Geological State Park, The Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, The Harn Museum of Art, The Florida Museum of Natural History, and the Newnan’s Lake Boat Ramp at Earl P. Powers Park.
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Happy Campers Rule:
- Quiet hours are between 10 PM and 7 AM
- No loud music, barking dogs, or disturbing other campers allowed
- No dogs tied up outside or left unattended
- You are welcomed to make campfires, firewood is available, but no cutting standing green trees or burning trash
Prices and Availability:
- RV, travel trailer, and pop-up Camping welcome
- Class B Recreational Vehicles or Travel Trailers less than 25′ are $35.00
- Class C Recreational Vehicles or Travel Trailers less than 30′ are $40.00
- Class A Recreational Vehicles or Travel Trailers more than 30′ are $45.00
There are only nightly rates. Campers/RVs are to have no more than four adults, and additional adults are $10 each.
To book your site give us a call at (352) 372-1026.
September 24, 2020 at 8:23 pmWe only have daily rates and stays are restricted to 2 weeks unless you have extenuating circumstances.
October 3, 2020 at 7:09 pmI see you don’t have a dump station. Do you know if there is a “honey wagon” service in the area? Do you have a bath house?
October 4, 2020 at 10:44 amThere is a dump station about 10 minutes away in Hawthorne at the Love Truck Stop. We do have a public restroom and a shower but, you have to be self-contained. We do however offer water, electricity, and wi-fi.
October 7, 2020 at 3:48 pmgreat place get in contact with nature
October 8, 2020 at 6:14 pmAre back renting kayaks or canoes? If so, what are the rates?
June 13, 2021 at 3:21 pmWe do not rent boats, canoes, or kayaks, our vessels are for the exclusive use of our campers.
October 10, 2020 at 9:09 pmMike & Monica, Clayton & Connye Osbon here. Enjoyed our long phone interface today. Thank you for all your time! Cant wait to meet you guys! It seems we have a lot in common.
Will advise tomorrow our ETA. Thx for holding a spot for us. (3-7 days) rates? 2019 Tiffin 36′ , 14′ H, 13’5″ wide slides extended. 50amp, although we can live with 30. Thx again! 912-704-6932
October 11, 2020 at 1:13 pm45 dollars per night plus tax is our standard rate for that size rig,
October 12, 2020 at 4:17 pmLooking to bring our RV this weekend, a 31′ travel trailer. Do you have availability? Dates are Friday, October 16, checking out Monday, October 19th.
October 12, 2020 at 7:43 pmSure we do but call 352 372 1026 for reservations Thanks
October 14, 2020 at 1:11 amIn your opinion, is Prairie Creek currently passable by canoe/kayak from Newnan’s Lake to Hwy 234? Thanks for your help.
October 14, 2020 at 11:01 amIt depends on how motivated you are. Sure, if you are determined you will succeed, but it is not for the faint of heart. It is one of many State of Florida named Canoe Trail and should be kept clear and a group of volunteers does clear it occasionally, but that hasn’t happened since Hurricane Irma came through here.
October 25, 2020 at 2:29 pmGood morning, we have left. Thanks for the stay. It was very nice.
January 17, 2021 at 4:04 pmDo you have any open spot on March 13th and 14th. Thanks
January 18, 2021 at 12:20 pmcall for a reservation 352 372 1026
January 29, 2021 at 2:18 amDo you have pull through sites?we just need an overnight stay?
January 31, 2021 at 6:55 amWe do, all of our sites are pull-through plus we have a large area for turning around. It is never a problem at Kates’s Fish Camp.
June 13, 2021 at 11:09 amDo Do you have any campsites for a camper on July 2 through July 5?
June 13, 2021 at 2:15 pmRVs and Pull Behinds are fine but there is no tent camping allowed. Reservations are usually made over the phone with a credit card, please call 352 372 1026 for further information and to make reservations. We do take reservations through email but you would have to send me all your credit card information in an email.