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JoeH
Explorer III
Jan 26, 2014

Site near Gainesville FL for Gator nationals ???

Hi, We decided to go to the Gator Nationals this year and I was looking for a big rig friendly campsite reasonably close(within 40 miles) to Gainesville. I contacted Starke KOA and they have a 5 ...
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Markiemark32
Explorer
Jan 26, 2014
Right off Alachua exit for Hwy 441, 441 which runs into the side of G'ville with the dragstrip, is this campground:

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Big rig friendly, gets mixed reviews, I believe sites kind of on top each other.

22 miles to the dragway, with most of that on 441 (super easy drive)!

Campground has been there for 30+ years (I grew up in the area), in general a safe aera, etc.....

Have a great trip, Gator Nats is a great event!

Markiemark:C

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