Title: Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6094701&destination=Chiefland%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=104373489&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Fanning and Manatee Springs Exclusive Primitive Campground ## 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/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) ![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) - 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. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. Book your stay and discover the joy of genuine connection with nature. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/52900/52826/c5ad8776.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Chiefland Chiefland - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet friendly 6.2 1,000 reviews CA $131 CA $145 total includes taxes & fees Mar 30 - Mar 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=52826&PinnedHotelID=52826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3800/3774/9ae8443d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Inn near Manatee Springs State Park Chiefland - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 7.6 Good 893 reviews CA $110 CA $122 total includes taxes & fees Mar 30 - Mar 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=3774&PinnedHotelID=3774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Comfort Cabin | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101950000/101945200/101945120/4c18d772.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Good Times Motel and Marina Steinhatchee - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 103 reviews CA $113 CA $125 total includes taxes & fees Mar 29 - Mar 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=101945120&PinnedHotelID=101945120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88360000/88355400/88355341/50c270d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fiddler's Restaurant and Resort Steinhatchee - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 296 reviews CA $159 CA $179 total includes taxes & fees Mar 21 - Mar 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=88355341&PinnedHotelID=88355341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36430000/36420300/36420212/d96b17f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carriage Inn Motel Cross City - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 5.8 135 reviews CA $103 CA $128 total includes taxes & fees Apr 13 - Apr 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=36420212&PinnedHotelID=36420212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895600/119895569/7771094d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cross City Motel by Hotel O US 19 Cross City - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 4.8 12 reviews CA $73 CA $89 total includes taxes & fees Mar 20 - Mar 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=119895569&PinnedHotelID=119895569&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111340000/111335100/111335028/c1e69b96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dock, 6 Mi to Manatee Springs! 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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 campground. 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.ca/Chiefland.dx6094701) [View more RV parks in Chiefland](https://www.expedia.ca/Chiefland-RV-Parks.d6094701-aaRVParks.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 \- 16.9 km - ![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 19 min drive \- 26.6 km - ![Small stream created by a tiny spring that feeds the main swimming area of Fanning Springs.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/630134297279148032/3e1b5e94-1edf-4f7f-8aba-f5c8421b5b7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fanning Springs State Park 24 min drive \- 33.1 km - Eddie Buie Park 14 min drive \- 18.7 km - Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 16 min drive \- 19.4 km ### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 79 min drive ### Restaurants - Tickled Pink Grillers 15 min drive - Treasure Camp 13 min drive - Treasure Camp 13 min drive - Country Store 11 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? ### 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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