Title: Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground Campsite in Chiefland with kitchenette ## Photo gallery for Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground ![Outdoor dining - Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground (Chiefland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104380000/104373500/104373489/12311c1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground (Chiefland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104380000/104373500/104373489/60fb9ae1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground (Chiefland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104380000/104373500/104373489/44525f5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground (Chiefland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104380000/104373500/104373489/ad318a05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground (Chiefland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104380000/104373500/104373489/449e2632.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled near Fanning Springs and Manatee Springs State Park, Primitive Campground offers a serene escape from modern life. Immerse yourself in the sounds of nature, trade screens for campfires under starlit skies, and create lasting memories surrounded by crystal-clear waters and hidden trails. ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Barbecue grill £26 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground Welcome to our Primitive Campground, Nestled near the enchanting Fanning Springs and the pristine Manatee Springs State Park, our camp is your gateway to breathtaking natural wonders. Escape modern life and immerse yourself in the symphony of rustling leaves. Camp under starlit skies, trade screens for campfires, and create lasting memories surrounded by the beauty of nature. from crystal-clear waters to hidden trails. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Chiefland is home to this campsite. Levy County Quilt Museum and Cedar Key Museum State Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cat Island and Southern Cross Sea Farms. [Visit our Chiefland travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chiefland.dx6094701) [View more RV parks in Chiefland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chiefland-Caravan-Parks.d6094701-aaCaravanParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.409508,-82.93433&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7CorDpbeyN%3FQ%3FQ%3FO%40S%3FQ%40Q%40O%40Q%40SBO%40QBQ%40QBQBOBQBQDOBQDODODQDODODQDOFODOFOFOFMFOFMHOFOHMFMHMHOHMHKHMHKJMJKHMJKHKJKJKJKLIJKJIJILKJGLKLGLIJGLGLILGLELGNGLELENGLELCNELENCNCLCNELANCNANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40LDNBNBLBNDLDNDLBLFNDLDLFLFLDLFLHLFLFLHLFJJLFJJJHLHJJJHJJJJJJJJJJHLJJHLHJJLHJHLFNHLHLHLFNFNHLFNFLDNFNFNDPFLDPDNDNDPDNBNDPBNBPBPBNBPBP%40PBP%40N%40R%40P%40N%40P%40P%3FR%3FN%40P%3FP%3FPAR%3FN%3FPAPAPAPAPAPAPCPAPCNCPCPCNCPCPENCPENENEPENEPGLEPGNGNELGNGLINGNGLINILILGLILILKLIJILKJILKJKJKHKLKJKHKHMJKHKHMHKHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMFMDODMFMBODMDOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40OBO%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMCOAOAOCOAMCOCMCOCOEMCOEMCMEOGMEMEOGMGMGMGMGMGKIMGMIMIKIMIKIKKKIMIKKKMKIIKKKIMKKKMIKIMIMIMIMIMGMIOGMIOGOGMGOGMGOEOGOEOEQEOEQEOEOEQCOEQCQCOCQCQAOCQAQCQAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FO%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xQzBvfoRR0FiUODR0fZSre9VhSg=) Chiefland, FL ### What's nearby - ![Elegant Swallow-tailed kite forages for large insects flying over a melon field outside the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge, Cedar Key, Florida, which is the key habitat for this bird.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653821/3402a1c4-58d2-4d0f-9eaa-d5a4d09dc569.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge 16 min drive \- 10.5 miles - ![This bright blue springs is a great place to kayak out to see manatee, alligators, vultures that migrate here in mass and plenty of other wildlife. Also fun for scuba and swimming!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653994/c6aa8974-7ff1-418d-8e24-cbed00912388.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Manatee Springs State Park 20 min drive \- 16.5 miles - Eddie Buie Park 14 min drive \- 11.7 miles - Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 16 min drive \- 12.1 miles - Waccasassa River 23 min drive \- 21.0 miles ### Getting around - Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) 79 min drive ### Restaurants - Tickled Pink Grillers 15 min drive - Treasure Camp 13 min drive - Country Store 11 min drive - willis playground 13 min drive - The Kilted Grill 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground ? ### How much is parking at Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground ? ### What time is check-in at Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground ? ### What time is check-out at Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground ? ### Where is Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground located? ## Have a question? 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