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 at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website. 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. Our bathroom and shower are off-limits due to the Corona Virus and Kates Fish Camp does not offer sewage hookups. All campers must be self-contained and there is no tent camping available.
Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Gainesville, FL
We’re also located near the Newnan’s Lake Boat Ramp at Earl P. Powers Park.
Plan your trip today!
Happy Campers Rule:
- Quiet hours are between 10PM and 7AM
- 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:
- No tent camping
- Pop-up campers are $26.75
- Campers/RVs less than 25′ are $32.10
- Campers/RVs less than 30′ are $37.45
- Campers/RVs more than 30′ are $42.80
Nightly rates and weekly rates only. Campers/RVs are expected to have no more than 4 adults. Additional adults are $10 each.
To book your site give us a call at (352) 372-1026.
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, both have been closed since March due to the COVID Plague, so no, 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?
October 9, 2020 at 7:45 amNot yet, We’re waiting on the COVID to diminish its grip.
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 pm40 dollars per night plus tax is our standard rate for that size rig, but if you book 6 days we’ll give you the 7th night free. 🙂
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 21, 2020 at 9:11 pmDo you rent out kayaks? If so, should we have a reservation?
October 26, 2020 at 9:54 amNot yet, We’re waiting on the COVID to diminish its grip.
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, and we have a large area for turning around. It is never a problem at Kates’s Fish Camp.
March 9, 2021 at 6:21 amDo you have kayak rentals available
April 15, 2021 at 9:35 amSorry, No, we don’t
May 15, 2021 at 11:08 pmYall have boat rentals,if so how much?
May 16, 2021 at 11:45 amWe’ve stopped renting boats