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Camper’s Corner
Here at Camper’s Corner we provide our Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park campers with exclusive Adventures, activities, and services.
We hope that you find everything that you are looking for. But if we have forgotten something, please visit the Gilchrist Blue Springs Smokehouse & Mercantile to let us know.
Not Camping With Us Yet?
Camper's Corner services and Adventures are designed especially for registered guests of Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park. If you would like to stay at the park, click below to check campsite availability and make your reservation through the official Florida State Parks reservation system.
Park Exclusive Paddle Adventures
Discover the Santa Fe River and its springs with Anderson's Outdoor Adventures. Registered campers can begin their experience at Gilchrist Blue Springs, use the included shuttle service, and finish their adventure back at the park. Advance reservations are recommended.
Adventures and Shuttle Offerings
● Blue Springs Hopper - Park Exclusive: Check in at Gilchrist
Blue Springs, ride the shuttle to Poe Springs, and paddle back to Gilchrist Blue Springs.
● 8 Springs in 8 Miles® - Park Exclusive: Check in at Gilchrist
Blue Springs, ride the shuttle to Poe Springs, paddle to the Highway 47 takeout, and ride the return shuttle back to
Gilchrist Blue Springs.
● Personal kayak, paddle board and canoe shuttle service
● Kayak and canoe rental options
● Advanced online reservations
● Shuttle service included with AOA rental Adventures
Firewood Reservation and Delivery
Spend less time searching for supplies and more time enjoying your campsite. Reserve bundled firewood before or during your stay and have it delivered directly to your campsite.
Initial Firewood and Campfire Offerings
● Bundled firewood
● Campsite delivery
● Fire starters
● Campfire color packets
● Premium reusable metal roasting skewers with wooden handles and split ends
● Disposable wooden skewers
● Grilling utensils
● Future additions such as s'mores kits and complete campfire packages
Gilchrist Blue Springs Smokehouse and Mercantile
The Gilchrist Blue Springs Smokehouse & Mercantile is the campground's convenient stop for supplies, souvenirs, paddling information and, once permitted, food and beverage service.
Camp Store and Merchandise
● Gilchrist Blue Springs merchandise
● Florida springs and Santa Fe River themed merchandise
● Keychains
● Stickers
● Decorative items and keepsakes
● Camping and campfire accessories
● Visitor essentials
Please be patient as our inventory slowly arrives
Food Service at
Gilchrist Blue Springs Smokehouse and Mercantile
BBQ by Super Tasty BBQ Co.
● Food and beverage service pending permit approval.
Swimming and Spring Essentials
Pick up useful swimming and snorkeling supplies before heading to the water. Initial inventory will include:
● Swimming goggles
● Snorkels
● Masks
● Other basic swimming and spring essentials as inventory expands
Please be patient as our inventory slowly arrives
Exclusive Offers
All Items Here
Require A Gilchrist
Blue Campsite
With these Adventures you get shuttled to and from Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park.
Blue Springs Hopper -
Park Exclusive
You Check-in at the Gilchrist Blue Springs Smokehouse & Mercantile.
Here, you await your shuttle to Poe Springs Park.
You will then, launch at the Poe Springs Boat Ramp.
Next, you paddle gently downriver visiting a few springs along the way and then up the spring run at Gilchrist Blue Springs.
Finally, dock your paddle craft and check-in again at Gilchrist Blue Springs Smokehouse & Mercantile.
8 Springs in 8 Miles® -
Park Exclusive
You Check-in at the Gilchrist Blue Springs Smokehouse & Mercantile.
Here, you await your shuttle to Poe Springs Park.
You will then, launch at the Poe Springs Boat Ramp.
Next, you paddle gently downriver visiting well over 8 springs along the way.
You will eventually arrive at Santa Fe River Park (47 Bridge)
Here, you will bring your paddle craft to the side of the boat ramp at Santa Fe River Park and call us to send the shuttle.
Finally, your shuttle will arrive to take you back to Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park.