FLORIDA FIDDLERS CONVENTION

OTTER SPRINGS CAMPGROUND - TRENTON, FL

The 2011 FSFA Annual Convention will be held at Otter Springs Campground in Trenton, FL, on October 14th - 16th.  Photos and more details about the campground are available on their website at www.ottersprings.com  

Camping & Cabin Information

RV & Pop-Up Camping:  RV & pop-up camping is $24 per day, with full water & electric hookups.  If you are RV camping please call Otter Springs to reserve your space in advance (352-463-0800  or 800-883-9107).  A deposit for RV reservations is required.  The best RV sites that are closest to the tent camping areas are numbers 108-110 or 58-60 or 34-41. (see highlighted map). No RV’s or pop-ups of any kind allowed in the group tent area - but these RV sites are close to the tent sites. 

Tent Camping:  There is a group tent camping area for FSFA that has been reserved exclusively for our group (see highlighted map).  Tent campers do not need to reserve space in advance.   Specific sites are not pre-assigned.  You just select your site when you arrive.  There are NO electric hookups in the tent camping area – just water.  Some sites have picnic tables and fire rings.  The group camping area is nice and shady, and borders the spring on one side and a foot path that goes down to the river on the other.  Tent campers using this group area pay no camping fees!  You only have to register with FSFA (registration table outside the Lodge) and pay the usual weekend convention fees.   (note:  if you don't want to camp in the group camp area and will be tent camping, Otter Springs offers separate tent camping sites for $20 per night - no electric, just water hookups). 

ALL CAMPERS (RV'S AND TENTS) PLEASE CHECK IN FIRST AT THE MAIN OTTER SPRINGS OFFICE WHEN YOU ARRIVE BEFORE SETTING UP CAMP OR REGISTERING AT THE FSFA REGISTRATION TABLE. 

Cabins:  There are a few small cabins (including bathroom/shower and kitchen - sleeps up to 4) available for $65 per night.  Besides these cabins there is a stilt house available for rent.  The stilt house is $85 per night, and it sleeps up to 6 people. The stilt house is a bit further away than the other cabins & tent area, but not a bad walk.  To reserve cabins or the stilt house you need to call the park to make reservations and pay a deposit in advance.  Otter Springs Phone:  352-463-0800 or 800-883-9107  (see map for cabin locations).  Linens are also available from Otter Springs for $10.  Otherwise, you need to bring your own linens.

IMPORTANT:  Please note that Otter Springs Campground now accepts credit cards! 

Friday Night Potluck Dinner and all Saturday Events 

The Lodge building will be used for all of our organized events, such as the Friday potluck dinner, concerts, stringband contest, dance, Saturday catered dinner, and annual meeting.  There are plenty of tables & chairs available, and there is a small kitchen for our use during the festival.  The Lodge also has a huge wrap-around covered porch with seating (great for jams!). 

Check-In/Out Times

All campers may check in beginning at 3:00 pm on Friday, October 15th.  Check-out time on Sunday is 12:00 noon.  Please be sure to leave your camp-site as you found it, and help us make sure everything is cleaned up and back in place. 

Driving Directions
From I-75 take Exit 387. Take ramp toward W Newberry Road (SR 26); go 0.2 mile. Turn west toward Newberry on W Newberry Road (SR 26); go approximately 30 miles. Exit soft right just past Wilcox & Otter Springs signs; go 0.2 mi. Turn right on CR 232; go 1.6 miles. Turn left on SW 70th Street; go 1.0 mile. Turn right into entrance at 6470 SW 80th Ave.

From Highway 19 (US ALT 27) in Fanning Springs, bear left on SR 26; go 1.4 miles. Turn left on CR 232 (on curve, just past Otter Springs sign); go 1.7 miles. Turn left on SW 70th Street; go 1.0 mile. Turn right into entrance at 6470 SW 80th Avenue.

Otter Springs is approximately 45 minutes from Gainesville, and an hour and a half from Tallahassee.  The address is 6470 SW 80th Avenue, Trenton, FL 32693.

Campground Rules
Fires permitted in pre-approved fire rings only
Pets must be on a leash at all times, no pets in buildings
No alcohol or drugs
Speed Limit 5 mph (please watch for kids)
No smoking inside any buildings
Swim at your own risk
Place trash in dumpster before leaving

Questions?
If you have any questions about camping or about Otter Springs in general, please contact
FSFA President, Kay Van Treese at 850-342-3536 or kayvan@nettally.com.