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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

We watch every site at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.

100% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak Oct–Dec·45 sites
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The 10 most popular campsites at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (Oct–Dec). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site 001

Best here
Ranked #1 of 45
RV · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 007

Top pick
Ranked #2 of 45
RV · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 048

Top pick
Ranked #2 of 45
RV · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 042

Standout
Ranked #4 of 45
RV · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 046

Standout
Ranked #5 of 45
RV · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 036

Standout
Ranked #6 of 45
RV · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 009

Standout
Ranked #7 of 45
RV · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 016

Decent
Ranked #8 of 45
RV · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 002

Decent
Ranked #9 of 45
RV · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 045

Decent
Ranked #10 of 45
RV · Sleeps 8 · Electric

These sites rebook within minutes of being cancelled. Set an alert at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and we’ll email you the moment one opens up.

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About this park

Far from the Far West, herds of wild horses and bison roam the prairie in this surprisingly diverse preserve south of Gainesville. Paynes Prairie is unique in many ways. Nowhere else in Florida can visitors experience wild-roaming bison and horses. Nearly 300 species of birds also frequent the park along with alligators, deer and many other animals. The park’s eight trails, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, allow one to explore the park’s interior and observe wildlife, while a 50-foot high observation tower provides for panoramic views. Fishing and canoeing on Lake Wauberg are popular along with a shaded campground. During a visit to Paynes Prairie, one can easily understand why Seminole Indians once occupied a village along this vast savannah.