We used to stay at Crystal Isles resort in Crystal River, Fl. The last 2yrs. we stayed there the no-see-ums ate us and our dog alive {last yr. was 2011}. Would like to go back to that area in march and are looking for a good park. Lake Rousseau and Rock Crusher look good but reviews don't mention bugs. We like to Kayak and love a warm swimming pool and/or hot tub. We were not sure if the bugs were only bad close to the coast or were they all over the area {I remember we couldn't eat outside at Dan's Clam Shack either} ? Have searched Fl. park review sites w/out any luck ! Thank You for any insights !

You are going to find them just about every where there is water in Florida. Two friends of mine that Full Time stayed in Crystal River last year but are coming back to Leesburg because of the no see ums. They said that they could not leave to windows open on cooler days as they would come in right thru the screens.

And you have camped other waterfront places and NOT had Mosquitos, bugs? Did this last all night or just sunset?Usually if there is a breeze, it helps with bugs but otherwise it seems it comes with the territory.Last year, at 7800' elevation on a lake, sunset had bugs, later it was fine!Nancy

Rock Crusher will not have the noseeums, but can't say the same for Lake Rousseau.

No-see-ums are a fact of life in the coastal areas of the south.

No We're not on the water now. The last 2yrs. we've stayed in Orange City near Daytona. We visit the Springs and St. Johns River. Few bugs but no no-see-ums. Last time at Crystal River I had no-see-um screens and still spent every night killing no-see-ums inside the trailer. We hooked-up at 8am and I spent 3 days driving home scratching. We tried fans didn't work, 50% deet and all other recommended sprays they worked for 20-30 mins., during the day time too. I live in northern Vt. and know what black fly's and mosquitos are like at least you can see them but these no-see-ums were worse.

Looking for a park in Crystal River area w/out no-see-ums

Dog_Folks
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Oct 12, 2013
TugCE wrote:
You are going to find them just about every where there is water in Florida. Two friends of mine that Full Time stayed in Crystal River last year but are coming back to Leesburg because of the no see ums. They said that they could not leave to windows open on cooler days as they would come in right thru the screens.

X2w wherever there is a body of water. Fans help as they will not fly in a stiff breeze.
lakeman48
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Oct 12, 2013
No We're not on the water now. The last 2yrs. we've stayed in Orange City near Daytona. We visit the Springs and St. Johns River. Few bugs but no no-see-ums. Last time at Crystal River I had no-see-um screens and still spent every night killing no-see-ums inside the trailer. We hooked-up at 8am and I spent 3 days driving home scratching. We tried fans didn't work, 50% deet and all other recommended sprays they worked for 20-30 mins., during the day time too. I live in northern Vt. and know what black fly's and mosquitos are like at least you can see them but these no-see-ums were worse.
fla-gypsy
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Oct 12, 2013
No-see-ums are a fact of life in the coastal areas of the south.
The_Texan
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Oct 12, 2013
Rock Crusher will not have the noseeums, but can't say the same for Lake Rousseau.
nancyjerry
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Oct 12, 2013
And you have camped other waterfront places and NOT had Mosquitos, bugs? Did this last all night or just sunset?
Usually if there is a breeze, it helps with bugs but otherwise it seems it comes with the territory.
Last year, at 7800' elevation on a lake, sunset had bugs, later it was fine!

Nancy
TugCE
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Oct 12, 2013
You are going to find them just about every where there is water in Florida. Two friends of mine that Full Time stayed in Crystal River last year but are coming back to Leesburg because of the no see ums. They said that they could not leave to windows open on cooler days as they would come in right thru the screens.

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