Explore Newnan’s Lake and the Gainesville Hawthorne Trail
Kate’s Fish Camp is more than just a place to park your RV, it is an exclusive campground 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 comes with electricity (30, 50, and 20 amp), water, and Gigablast high-speed Wi-Fi. Kate’s Fish Camp does not offer sewage hookups because of the surrounding land’s recognized natural, ecological and cultural values. All campers must be self-contained, and only RV camping is available, although we offer a guest 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 welcome 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 $40.00
- Class C Recreational Vehicles or Travel Trailers less than 30′ are $45.00
- Class A Recreational Vehicles or Travel Trailers more than 30′ are $50.00
We only offer nightly rates. Campers/RVs can have up to four adults; additional adults are $10 each.
To book your site, please give us a call at (352)372-1026. All cancellations and rain checks must be made five workdays before your reservation.
September 24, 2020 at 8:23 pmWe only have nightly rates and stays are restricted to 2 weeks.
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 guest restroom and shower, so you have to be self-contained. We do, however, offer water, electricity (30,50 amp), and ultra-high speed wi-fi.
July 11, 2022 at 9:36 pmToilet & shower available. Loves truck stop has dump station. Here in 2022. Nice camp especially for fishing.
October 7, 2020 at 3:48 pmgreat place get in contact with nature
January 23, 2023 at 3:38 pmHere’s a list of things to do in Gainesville, Florida
1- Bike the Gainesville/Hawthorne Bike Trail.
2- Check Out Historical Artifacts At the Museum of Natural History
3- Soak in Culture At The Samuel P. Harn Museum
4- Perk Up At Volta Coffee, Tea and Chocolate Shop
5- Gaze At The Stars At Kika Silva Pla Planetarium
6- Get Lost In The Bamboo Garden At Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
7- See A Live Show At The Curtis M. Phillips Center for Performing Arts
8- Make Friends With The Wildlife At Lake Alice
9- Go Vegan At Curia on the Drag
10- Float On A Tube On Natural Springs In Ichetucknee Springs State Park
11- Watch A Gator Game At Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
12- Tour the Matheson History Museum
13- See Exotic Creatures At Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation
14- Listen To The Walls At The Historic Haile Homestead
15- Pick Your Berries And Make A Custom Wine
16- Hike The Trails At Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
17- Get a Private Tour Of Lubee Bat Conservancy
18- Explore The Interactive Exhibits At Cade Museum
19- Satisfy Your Need For Speed At Gainesville Raceway
20- Bar Hop Down University Ave
October 8, 2020 at 6:14 pmAre back renting kayaks or canoes? If so, what are the rates?
June 13, 2021 at 3:21 pmAlthough we used to rent boats, canoes kayaks, now we are solely focused on providing an excellent experience for RV and travel trailer 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! Can’t 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!
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 amSure, with a few portages depending on water levels.
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. There are never any problems 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 all we accommodate, and we take reservations over the phone with a credit card. Please call 352 372 1026 for further information and to make reservations.
May 28, 2022 at 10:58 pmWonderful small campground. Mike and Monica are really nice. They gave a sample of their homemade soap and it’s Wonderful!
The water pressure is great and wifi. We are so glad we found them on Memorial Day weekend because a lot of places were booked up and didn’t know what we were going to do. Thank you Mike and Monica!!
October 17, 2022 at 1:19 amDo you have available dates Oct 29-31 2023
January 13, 2023 at 12:34 pmYes, we do. Would you like to book those nights?
March 12, 2023 at 9:58 pmwe are so excited about our stay, arriving, Monday the 13th of March!!!