Paynes Prairie State Park
Gainesville, Florida
We've stayed here 3 times · Most recently: October 2025 · 1 night
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About Our Stay
The Puc Puggy Campground is such a cool place, and a real slice of nature, so close to 75. The highlight is being able to go out and hike on the "plains" and the chance to see the wild horses and bison. This is an awesome place we have been to twice, and would be back again!
Route Unwritten Rating
4.0 / 5Price tier
Easy on the Wallet
Typical nightly rate: $40–69/night
Rates vary by dates, site type, season, memberships, taxes and discounts.
Connectivity & Facilities
Our Starlink experience during our stay. Performance can vary by site, obstructions, weather and network conditions.
Cell Reception
What We Liked
- The hiking is pretty awesome here
- Stargazers will love the dark skies
- Trying to see wild horses and bison are the highlight
What We'd Change / Things to Know
- Poor cell and starlink reception. Prepare to check out
Campsite & Hookups
Nice large sites with water and electric. This is a wooded campground.
Amenities
Family & Kid Notes
- A few miles from the campground are trails through the woods and down to the prairie
Things to Do Nearby
- Visit Micanopy for some Florida History
- Gainesville is a few miles away
Would We Stay Again?
Our Visit History
We've stayed here 3 times.
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