Firefly Farms
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- Quiet rural retreat five minutes’ drive from Waldo in central Florida
- Gainesville 20 minutes’ drive; Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 35 minutes
- Working farm with free-range animals, wildlife and a fairy shop
If you’re looking for an unusual rural hideaway, there’s one right here at Firefly Farms, five minutes’ drive from Waldo in central Florida. A former sanctuary for retired circus animals, this small farm is being renovated and currently has friendly hens (you’ll have lots of fresh eggs for breakfast), ducks and geese for you to meet, as well as goats, a tortoise and a spoiled turkey called Percy.
This property is home to hand-raised squirrels and flying squirrels, while lightning bugs flitter during their seasonal arrival and the stars are amazingly bright on clear nights. It has a backdrop of thousands of acres of woods, swamps and wilderness that are home to panthers, bears and bobcats. Luckily, they shy away from humans and the owner’s two dogs keep an eye out 24 hours a day, so there’s no problem with predators.
Sitting in 20 tree-shaded acres, the camping area is at the northern end of the property, where you can pick any spot and set up your tent. As this is wild camping, there are no facilities beyond the stunning scenery, so please pack drinking water and torches to bring with you.
There are fairy nooks in the camping area, as well as a shop selling a selection of handmade fairy-related items. The owner is also happy to help you pot your own cuttings and plants to take home with you – and you can book tarot readings while you’re there too.
Site type
10
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10Open all year
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
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Reviews
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Arrival date (latest first) 
No frills, just a good “off grid” experience.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked It was exactly what I expected, which was a place to park, setup, and use my own resources. The Sunday morning eggs were an added bonus.
Disliked The noise from US-301 was a bit much, but I had earplugs to deal with it. I should have parked further back to alleviate this.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Firefly Farms
8901 Northeast US Highway 301
Waldo
Florida
USA
32694
Directions Timezone
America/New_York Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-04:00)
GPS
29.73614°N
82.13994°W
Route directions
Use the South Gate, with a “Fairy Shop” sign. If the gate is shut, you can easily open it.
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Firefly Farms is close to lots of popular Florida destinations. If you fancy an urban day out, the lively university city of Gainesville (20 minutes’ drive) has buzzing street markets and an equally buzzing foodie scene. You can treat the kids to a day at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens or boardwalk strolls at Tree Hill Nature Center in Jacksonville (an hour), before settling down to eat local seafood at restaurants on the Mayport Shrimp Trail.
If you’d rather be out in the country with your offspring, the flat, marshy expanses of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (half an hour) lend themselves to gentle bike rides and easy ambles. Older kids might like to head for Silver Springs State Park (50 minutes) and watch for manatees swimming in the pristine creeks, take guided cruises in glass-bottomed boats or go kayaking.
Keen on sustainability? Check out the conservation work being done to help endangered bats at Lubee Bat Conservancy (half an hour), or have an amble through the hummingbird gardens at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (35 minutes).
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- Does Firefly Farms have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Firefly Farms dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Firefly Farms? Firefly Farms is close to lots of popular Florida destinations. If you fancy an urban day out, the lively university city of Gainesville (20 minutes’ drive) has buzzing street markets and an … Read more
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Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime On-site accommodation Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Firefly Farms? From €18.83 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.