GINNIE SPRINGS REVIEW WORST CAMPING EVER

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

For those who support the "party" atmosphere and what happens here read this news report on the first night we were there a woman was raped this is inexcusable nobody heard her over your stupid music! www.google.com/amp/s/www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/is-ginnie-springs-above-the-law/article_dfe30206-d0fe-11ea-90a6-2383b848c7aa.amp.html

[@darlastarnes-lee1579]

I wonder if the community could all put in a complaint or do like a civil suit?

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

There is a Facebook group calling for the partys to end its residents that are tired of hearing it from 1 to 2 miles away they feel the springs are above the law. They are trying

[@ReyhaofMidgard]

Born and rasied Floridian, lived here my whole life. Been to the springs my whole life too.There's always two kinds of a type of people. Don't judge or hate us younger kids when, majority of the new generation are hippies. If you researched you would have noticed the high decline in deaths and rapes. Yes, alot of those people are selfish and horrible, but theres also groups of hippies, like myself, who pick up trash, and take care of the river when alot of yall older folk and tourist really destroy our springs. No hate, just sayin. Otherwise, beautiful video and footage. Peace

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

@@ReyhaofMidgard Again I am NOT a tourist 2 seconds looking at my channel you would figure that out thats too much effort right? I am not a hippie before my time never said it was just kids I showed all ages being stupid

[@aliennemesis0663]

I guess women are only raped at places listening to loud music and Ginnie Springs according to you

[@nathanmack1734]

As someone who goes to ginnie springs every year and has been going annually for 5 years I can tell you it’s definetly not a spot for someone looking for a quiet peaceful family outing. Lots of college kids partying and being loud.

[@flanative6668]

@@flavionavarro9687 When did God put up a sign anywhere in His vast nature creations that designated an area specifically for a particular age group? If all you want to do is get drunk and/or do drugs and make noise, then you don't need a beautiful natural resource to do it in.

[@flanative6668]

It is a shame, because they trash the area and ruin it for everyone else.

[@scottsmith5908]

@@flavionavarro9687 ginnie springs is overrun by the young crowd. That does not mean it is only for young partiers to enjoy. It means the older generation needs to organize and shut that shit down. 100 percent disrespectful.

[@squarecracker]

@@scottsmith5908 no just that, dangerous too. people die there all the time. constant fights. massive amounts of trash in the river. locals hate the management.

[@captainsteve5475]

I dove here in the 90’s, it was a peaceful campground, especially for out-of-state divers. Now it’s for year round spring break drunk kids, they ruined it for sure. But the owners are making more money now than ever before, so they will NOT stop it.

[@morelia1028]

Yes, its really sad. Such an amazing place ruined by irresponsible people. I hope one day the state will buy out the owners. Unlikely, but I can dream right?

[@Imsparky441]

Nothing like the government sticking their nose into private business... Uncle Joe wants you to remember your mask during this global PLAN-DEMIC and to boost your boosters.

[@aliennemesis0663]

@@morelia1028 irresponsible ppl or is it just ignorant on your part? Im thinking its ur ignorance that u find it a problem that Ginnie Springs is predominantly a park where younger folks can have a great time & let loose. Why is that sad? Entitled folks as yourself have many more others parks like ginnie available & are a dime a dozen in north florida. If Ginnie springs new atmosphere is not your cup of tea, u are free to zip ya lips and choose one of the numerous amounts of other parks that are just like Ginnie. Shank mw lata 🤣

[@scottsmith5908]

The owners outdoor like they need a good ass whooping.

[@selenafields6316]

i Know … So Sad . Mother Nature mourns … 🌴🌎😕

[@luiscortes158]

Thanks for posting this video, my wife and I was thinking about going camping there but now with all this great info we will go somewhere else, we are 65 yo and the last thing we want is problems

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Your very welcome glad the video helped Blue spring state park is amazing the right time of year you can see manatees there also Suwanee river state park is nice and quiet and is not hard to get a reservation at your on the Suwanee river (not as nice as a spring) lots of walking trails and things to see there

[@captainsteve5475]

I use to camp there 20 yrs ago, all you heard at night was frogs and gators. Now, it’s all young kids trying get laid by impressing the girls with music and beer. 😢

[@appleapple8841]

so basically if you don't like drinking, parties, volleyball and music don't go during the summer

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Volleyball? Music yes I love it did you not watch the video? Idiots bringing concert speakers in excess of 130 db us excessive! I like my music I dont force what I enjoy on a whole camp ground. I know its hard to fathom reapect and peoples opinioms anymore in todays woke society yes keep your music to yourself. No I dont like drunks tripping though my campsite at 4 am I dont need to see a drunk mans penis as he pees into the spring sounds like a wonderful place try growing up a little bit somewhere down the road you might grow up enough to learn respect for others and value ones opinion if it defers from.yours. yes people like me that served have our reasons to not like loud noise which would give you nightmares.the rest of your life

[@appleapple8841]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife nah I was just saying it’s more for partying college kids

[@jazzmonallen8168]

Lol I’m her when she’s pissed off lol “it would be nice if my husband wasn’t a dick” lol 😂 I had to watch that a few times! Great video. Me and my friends want to visit so bad when we’re not broke anymore lol. Student life 🤪

[@birdablaze]

Lol and the best part of this video is that it wasn’t even that busy. I went at the end of last summer and the water was jammed packed and every single camp site was full. Absolute madness. Huge HUGE HUGE groups of people everywhere and music playing non stop.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Its bad when security told me that lol he said weekends the line to get in was down the street. Funny thing us how many comments I get people thinking I was there on a holiday weekend I couldn't even imagine that

[@bethmurphy9684]

Next trip drive three miles east on County Road 340 and camp at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park. It's a beautiful park with limited camping spaces. There are miles of hiking trails and one of the most beautiful spring basins and spring runs in north Florida. There's a reasonable park fee with a concession for renting kayaks and canoes. The boardwalk to the river was destroyed in a hurricane a few years back but they are going to replace it. It's a much nicer place for campers and families.

[@cabledaug37]

I agree!! It is beautiful and peaceful, well, other than what sounded like an owl and coyote fighting at 2 in the morning

[@birdablaze]

Agree! Gilchrist is super chill and the run is gorgeous. Much more family friendly.

[@ericyancey738]

It's a party/college campground . It's fun in your 20s .but as one gets older like myself, I enjoy quite .

[@gregtucker4927]

Used to be a quieter family place. I used to night dive and then sit by the campfire to warm up afterwards. No idiots back then.

[@alanchizik8328]

We are going in the second week of december. Park staff says it will be quiet as most activity goes on in the summer. Hope it's a good experience... the springs are beautiful and it's our first time camping.

[@peterpashtenko5199]

I’m going tomorrow and I hope u r right

[@bwsmithrrt]

First, thank you for your service. There are several other campgrounds close by that fit your style and are very beautiful. This place is geared towards a younger crowd to give them a place to go and be what you would expect irresponsible young adults to be. This keeps them out of the other places. Come back in the off season and you can experience it totally different.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Thank you for the respectful reply there have been way too many rude ones. My wife was told by a coworker about this place and she wanted to see the springs definitely was not expecting this. This was the one time we deviated away from military, state or federal parks. I made the video to let people know if you want to party its your place if you want it quiet look some where else its good to have an informed decision. Thank you for watching and the comment

[@Madamblue]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife Thank you for your service first and foremost! I love all types of Springs and tubing and kayaking and boating and I live nearby Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon Florida which has many many more rules than Ginnie Springs. If you have not been here yet, I think it would be more to your liking since they do not allow alcohol on the river although there's not very many people smoking, you may find people smoking here and there - It is outside of course. I know a lot of the people including myself (I am in my fifties now) like to go someplace where they have less rules and they can play their own music and they can stay up all night and nobody is going to give them a hard time so that's why people go to Ginnie Springs. (I'm young at heart & when I'm on vacation I like to have no one ordering me to go to sleep at a certain time. (Personal preference) I'm sure if you do some checking into Rainbow Springs in Dunellon, FL you can do all the same things - tubing, kayaking, canoeing Etc... But you will find that there are much more rules! and no drinking Etc I think it would probably be more to you and your wife's liking. Just a suggestion... it is a beautiful spring and has all the amenities including a campground with strict rules.

[@scottsmith5908]

@@Madamblue it isn't about having curfews it is about playing your music so loud the rest of the campgrounds are forced to listen. I have camped many times and we always play music. We just keep it at a level that is reasonable. You only need to hear it at your site. What is the excuse for a rave scene? That is just irresponsible ownership and I hope they get sued for the rape culture they have created.

[@KateDemary]

Thanks for the review! We live close to ginnie springs and have thought of going...but you can pay $6 for a spring right down the road and it's just as beautiful!

[@coffee_singing2315]

Can you let me know what quieter area to book thanks

[@carlospretel204]

Hello . What's the location?

[@edramos975]

Thank you for the review. I will not be going. I cant take my family to a place like this. We need peace and quiet.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Glad it saved you from that mistake

[@johnsonnguyen2932]

We took our little girl on a day trip, and left before dark. Seemed like we left right before all the party started, it’s definitely a party campground sadly, beautiful place, but people get wild.

[@flanative6668]

You got that right; wild AND rude.

[@jessicadixon5937]

We just went for thanksgiving and it is not for families. It’s a party place. Loud and obnoxious. If you want sleep then pick another place.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Sorry to hear that it definitely sucks and mgt wont refund if you leave I wish you found this video before you went.

[@jessicadixon5937]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife me too 👍🏻

[@potosside177]

Thank you so much for the review. It's been really helpful. I thought during weekdays it was gonna be quieter so I really appreciate it.

[@josephpearlman4010]

Camping etiquette is gone! Once they began putting speakers and obsessively bright lights on the outside of campers, it started going downhill. It's getting that bad in state parks too!

[@glockoma3360]

Went during spring break 7 years ago, taking my wife next month. Looks like they updated their rules on utvs and sidexsides to only golf carts. I am not sure if the rules have always been the same but they state that noise and behavior is being regulated

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

They had those rules when I went sounded like a real strict campground nope nothing was enforced they are too afraid of loosing the party crowds

[@glockoma3360]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife how unfortunate, i appreciate the feedback though. Years of living in Florida but i try to avoid these attracting areas for that exact reason. Hopefully it’s still empty towards the end of April

[@dayyigmail8904]

We just came back yesterday from there and this video is 100% accurate. Super loud music "all different genres" camp sites one on top of the other. Not clean and the river was dark and murky. Way to many people huddled in the small spring areas so not much room. I can totally relate to your experience.

[@llb6623]

Thanks for the video, we were going to go there for a day trip but nope! Plenty of other places to visit

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Glad I saved you the headache definitely a lot nicer places in the area

[@Sk8Evangelist]

I went in 1995 and it wasn’t like that, back then I would have hoped that it would had been because I would had for right in back then. But it was quiet and chill. I have great memories of Ginnie Springs.

[@AnthonyD1986]

I completely feel you on the rude ass people. It's supposed to be camping, peace and quiet and going exploring. Not loud music and parties. I'm looking for a camping spot with my girlfriend somewhere in Florida, that's peaceful and quiet. I have a tent not at rv so I'm looking for something remote. I would have been pissed off too. Glad I saw this video, I know now to avoid this spot.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Thank you I am glad I saved you from this place would think it being sold as a campground it would be like any other camp site just a peaceful place to enjoy. If you want springs I would check out Blue Spring state park I have been there it was very nice. If you just want a nice campground check out Suwannee river state park its on a river and very quiet I have a video on it under camping in my play list.

[@AnthonyD1986]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife Thanks I’ll check it out for sure.

[@AnthonyD1986]

Dania Beach used to be a nice peaceful beach to go to right next to my house. Unfortunately people exist and it’s been completely ruined with the same thing. Litter, people partying and ruining what used to be a beautiful beach. Pisses me off.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Sucks people cant be responsible and respectful anymore and if you dont like it you are a Katen or old and grumpy lol. At least state and federal parks enforce rules

[@chrissyclark7091]

I live close, it has had many OD's, deaths, an issues this summer 2023. Open drug use has been blatant. But to let you know in Florida we have to have insurance on our razors, atvs, and golf carts. Other then that, I agree with everything you said!

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Sorry you have to deal with that. I am a Floridan born and raised I enlisted out of Tampa where I grew up retired out of the Army and live in the panhandle. Florida doesn't require insurance on my waverunner or utility trailer so I doubt off road vehicles are required and if they are I am sure they dont have it unless its a tagged golf cart I don't see it. They are ruining a precious resource there I wish Florida would go in and stop it the river is for everyone not some drunks to party. Sad when I grew up Daytona beach was the scene MTV was there they dont even know what a good time or partying really is but they call me old lol

[@chrissyclark7091]

@L2theWcarscoffeelife When I moved here it was required to have insurance and tag my registered atv. But there you may be right cause it's private owned. That's the reason it gets so crazy! I don't mind Florida but I also can't wait to leave Florida. I miss the mts!

[@robertgrace4734]

Thanks for the warning.I’ll make sure I don’t camp there on week ends.I like to have peace as well,along with respect and consideration from other campers,when I’m out to enjoy nature in Floridas beautiful state parks.Aren’t the camp hosts responsible for enforcing the parks rules and policies?

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

@robertgrace4734 first it was not a weekend why does everyone think that I have said it multiple times not a weekend not a holiday. Its privately owned thats why they do what they do its all about profit

[@CJGfarm]

We went yesterday for the day. We have 2 kids age 18 and 20 and we loved this place because our kids fit right in with the crowd. They were invited on the rope swing with a bunch of others their age. Everyone seemed to be chill and having a great time. Yes, there was music, but we didn't mind, it added to the party atmosphere. We tubed down river and swam in the springs (there are 7 of them, so if one is crowded, just head to the next) We found drivers to be respectful. You do have to walk on the dirt road to get around and everyone slowed down or pulled over to give us space. For out-of-staters looking for a unique experience, I'd say this was a hit. Otherwise, if your looking for a quiet peaceful night sleep, go elsewhere. This video was spot on about everything! BTW, this area is best for tubing or kayaking vs canoeing. The river is warmer than the springs. You can swim in both, take your pick.

[@cicifinest9284]

Thats why you go Sunday through Thursday you want peace and the weekend is for a party

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Hey genius we were there Wednesday and Thursday try again

[@selenafields6316]

went on a Tues , off season , and it was SAME … Party Central

[@alucard5949]

I work at the Marathon gas station 2 miles down the road on the busy weekend nights, if you come to Ginnie, come see me and tell me hey :)

[@Bloodshock230]

If you are still working there I’ll come stop by and say hey tomorow :)

[@cmorgan-tb6ir]

I'm wondering if it's better at different times of the year, I'm getting a kayak and this was one of the places I wanted to camp but that music and being so crowded would be annoying. And no fire pits? That's lame.

[@catdaddy3164]

L2THEW IS BACKKKK

[@catdaddy3164]

Can't wait L2THEW..

[@joelograsso4631]

Try Wekiva or Salt Springs. Both very nice and quiet. Camped both before and no issues with noise.

[@christyculver8427]

And Fanning Springs, but he needs to know ALL springs run about 72 degrees. If he wants warmer water he needs to go to a beach or lake. I really appreciate this review, though. We were wondering why a "per person" rate was charged and now we know why. I'm sure these students are spending the week learning about how humans are destroying the planet and then spend the weekend destroying this park.

[@ballin59]

Beautiful scenery all around but this place seems more like a tourist trap than a campground. I'm with you, I don't want all that loud mess when I'm camping.

[@ballin59]

@@Mattdotnfo I gotcha, I guess I could see that.

[@thomasfuller4671]

I would like to put out that the Grounds crew of the park cannot keep up with the bathrooms. they just don't have enough people on the crew also in 2020 they were the only place open for people to go to for a vacation due to many popular places being closed due to covid. It may appear that there's a lot of trash on the ground but compared to what the crew picks up constantly is not that bad. I have personally been to Ginnie springs on a Monday to see the staff walking around the park picking up any small trash that was not picked up during the Weekend.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

You are correct I saw them picking up beer bottles from the spring area and trash bags from sites they do what they can you are correct. Unfortunately the owners dont care and allow way to many people in and dont let security do thier jobs enforcing the supposed rules like quiet hour.

[@SkitTheBug]

As a person who went their before here's my experience: so I arrived their in Ginnie springs I was kinda disappointed I live in Florida and it took us like 6 hours? I can't remember but it was kinda cold later it got colder I was shivering and I had no wifi so I went to the lake spot and it got worse it was very deep I'm like 5 foot 1 or 3 I'm only 10 years old and when I was done with the lake I went to the shower place so I was done went back to my tent relaxed a little and my dad made a campfire because it was freezing in their

[@MAGEBEATS]

so when i was about 8-10 years old my dad would take me a few times each year it was kinda a fun thing we just did cause its a 2 hour drive from the house. granted i was young but things must have changed cause it was fun and inclusive when we went

[@jessicadixon5937]

I’m a new tent camper. I just subscribed to your channel. I’m going to juniper springs for my birthday. Have you been there?

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Thank you for subscribing I have not been there. I went to blue springs state park and that was amazing but that was before youtube all my other camping trips are under my camping play list

[@jessicadixon5937]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife thank you so much. I love your channel. I will be watching all of your videos.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Thank you very much. Hopefully I am going to be doing a lot of backpack camping next year not exactly the same as regular camping but very similar just everything is smaller and lighter lol. I am looking to do the Appalachian trail it will be quite the adventure

[@jessicadixon5937]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife i love watching videos of people doing the Appalachian Trail. So awesome 👏

[@jessicadixon5937]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife thank you for your service 🙏🏻. I can’t wait to watch your adventures on the Appalachian Trail.

[@rockyroadartstudio]

Thanks for the review and for saving us the trip. It's a shame, it looks like it could be a beautiful place. Looking for a quiet, kid-friendly spring where we can distance from others... we will keep on looking, lol. If you have a good recommendation, please let me know!

[@neldahernandez1697]

Rock Springs at Kelly Park is pretty family friendly with a huge almost separate recreation area that is nice and shallow. If you are looking to bring little ones that would be the Springs I would recommend. ☺️ Hope this helps

[@Gekumatz]

Kelly park Orlando or blue water springs would be a start.

[@tenzinsmith]

Go to Madison Blue

[@helentroy5815]

where you want to go is ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK There isn't a camping area on site, But the camp down the road (Ichetucknee Springs Campground is excellent and family friendly)

[@martybrasher]

This is a huge scuba site. The cave goes a lot deeper. As a diver we don’t like the swimmers boats floats or the wild bunch

[@wordupninja]

The reviews on this are hilarious. I live right by GINNIE and yes it can be quite ludicrous at certain times. Especially holidays where students are out of school as University of Florida is only 40 mins away. Ginnie is a beautiful park and if you go at the right time it can be very relaxing.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

When is the right time? This WAS NOT a weekend like everyone seems to think

[@biancakealoha2226]

Damn i totally forgot this place is THE party spot for all college kids in FL. All my memories are coming back of this place being wild. I’m so glad I found this video because I haven’t been in like 5 years and forgot! I was about to go for a romantic camping weekend with my bf. That would’ve been a mistake.

[@biancakealoha2226]

L2theW ya beautiful springs but I would’ve been pissed if I was trying to chill and enjoy nature. It’s good if you’re trying to drink with friends. So glad I dodged a bullet 🙏🏼

[@KACHOWKEITH]

Orgies in the woods ARE romantic!

[@johnbeer32955]

Firs of all , thank you for your service! Wife and I just got back from Ginnie last night. 8 days, 7 sevens night, tues - tues. It was interesting to say the least. We've been going there for over 10 yrs, usually 1 or twice yearly. We have always loved it. The one thing you failed to mention is the number of springs that you can actually swim & play in. i believe there are 7 on the property and 2 across the river. most other parks only have one. The place has always been historically the local U'F party spot on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends (and fourth of July), but this summer is different. There's a festival concert crowd that has no festivals to go to, so they travel to different private campgrounds to party. Then there's the south Florida party crowd, ALL of south Florida is still shut down, so the latino rave community has also found this place on the weekends. It is now like Memorial and Labor day every weekend. Kinda sad, but hopefully things will chill out once things open back up. We actually are planning on going back next month, but are going to limit it to Mon - Fri. Thanks for the review. You weren't wrong. Hope you can go back again when its quieter and enjoy it more.

[@teeslife4211]

Hey can u tell me what day u went like was it on the weekend I hope u reply 🙌🏾

[@cash_2398]

Depends when yu go to Ginnie Springs like Memorial Weekends is a party zone everybody Kno tht and they tell you be4 you pay but if yu go on a regular day not any holiday it is not tht loud if it was tht big of a problem yu could went to another spring close by Wer there rules Wer there is no drinking etc….

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

As your sooo smart if you would read the comments before you posted you would have seen for the thousandth time this was a Wednesday thru Friday morning NOT on a holiday so there you go what do you say now? Its a sbit show any day of the week. Pathetic you need booze, drugs and loud music to have a good time really sad you need outside influences to do anything I do feel sorry for all of you especially you cant type a coherent sentence with spell check.

[@ashandblake]

I do think the staff should have that posted- it’s a party spot with loud music, people may be naked, etc. lol I can hear children in your video so it makes sense that management would make that clear to people coming in.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Before you book a site there is a list of rules it appears this place is very strict its a complete joke nothing is enforced it should not be called a camp ground looserville for loosers who cant have a good time unless they are drunk

[@BrooklynDoge]

Went here over the weekend starting Thursday with my squad, we are all 27-30. We are from Georgia, hold each other accountable as friends, and this was our first time to Ginnie. Thursday night we settled down around 22:00 and tried to get some rest in the heat. Our teenage neighbors played drinking games and occasionally woke us up through 02:00 the next morning - nothing really terrible. Friday we had all manner of neighbors pitch up at their site. One of the groups nearby played barrio music very loudly for the next 48 hours, while another group ran a generator close to our campsite, far from theirs (nice). It rained Friday evening so alot of people turned in early and only played music til midnight. Saturday is when everyone and their grandma showed up. People showed up in such great numbers, I honestly couldn't believe it. The spring heads were totally overcrowded, but the river was a blast to float. We ran into countless people who all got along with us and celebrated our trip downstream. Saturday night was absolutely insane - maybe 5000 at the entire campgrounds and it showed. I only ever saw one group of kids totally smashed during our time there. Imo we got off the hook from bad neighbors/encounters and made a great time of it. Some campsites are more isolated than others, so families can theoretically set up and enjoy the place - the amount of alcohol and obscenities going around counteracts this though. Teens twerking on moving vehicles, tits out, children (yes) smoking weed and drinking. It's all kinds of fucked from an outside perspective. I can see why it gets a bad name honestly. The staff are friendly and helpful, but there is little to no enforcement of posted rules, especially after sunset. It can totally be an unsafe place. Please research this place before you go and be prepared for anything if you decide to take the plunge.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

In 2020 with covid at a peak it was insane during a weekday like when we were there its pretty bad security even warned us about weekends your right there is this whole list of rules they give you and its a complete joke zero enforcement

[@Garage-wt5jl]

I'm going 😂

[@Particleman50]

Hold on!..... you saw teenage tits out?

[@Rauwi-dk3kr]

It is not really that loud it dippeds where you choose to set up you stuff

[@wyattflamont636]

The primal campsites are first come..sadly. I get that u had a bad experience, but unfortunately thats just the type of crowd this campground attracts. Its private owned..near a college and they allow alcohol on property, hell they even sell alcohol. i'll be there this weekend. Ive been over 20 times to this place and its always the same type of crowd.

[@chriswilliams6896]

They don’t sell alcohol, but it’s a lot of drinking and smoking.

[@scottsmith5908]

Just because they sell alcohol does not mean it is meant to be party town springs. Try being considerate of others who would like to enjoy the springs. I have kids who would like to see it, but I can not bring them. All because people are inconsiderate to those around them. I could deal with the crowdedness, but not the drunks and loud music. How pathetic that you defend this.

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

This is where we pick up 98%of the trash from out of the river is from this park. They need to just take away open containers and add a 11pm quiet time....but they won't bevause they make too much money as you said

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife We clean up that area atleast once sometimes twice a week and still feel like we never make a dent.

[@Rauwi-dk3kr]

I’m leaving Ginni spinning and it is sooooooo cold

[@calebrhoades9603]

Do you need a reservation just to swim for a day?

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

No just pay a day use fee

[@johnnyboy4389]

Hey all I can say is welcome the Florida

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

This place is not a representation od Florida

[@Sandkei]

Nice, but way too crowded for me :(

[@ryangranada6867]

Damn you wine a lot

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Your comment sounds like whining to me also learn how to spell 😅😅😅😅

[@loganironside343]

Try going again around december and october its not as crazy👍

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Nope never going back too cold for me to camp in December I will stick to state or Federal lands much more peaceful. Thank you for the comment

[@divyasasidharan2960]

omg cigarettes in the spring??? y florida like this?

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

No just this crap shownofna supposed camp ground. Yeah piss, alcohol, cigarettes and trash because they are drunk and dont care. Its sad.

[@JBLynch]

Avoid Silver Glen Springs as well. Gorgeous spring, lots of shade to keep you cool while you're out of the water. But, shamelessly LOUD. Had to let some guy borrow my phone for some f'ed up altercation that happened, so be warned: watch your kids around other people in this park.

[@jenglenntosh]

I couldnt agree more, this place is one of the worst places we have ever been...and we have been to a lot of places. We went for the day thank goodness.....we wanted to kayak and hang out. This place is really expensive to get into for one day, but reviews said it was really pretty so we wanted to see it. As soon as we parked, we heard terrible music blasting throughout the park, hundreds of cigarette butts all over the place, smoking pot ( which is fine, but theres a time and a place ). As soon as we got to the water with our kayak, there were people wasted drunk, drinking in the springs, puking all over the place , there was dried puke all over the deck. Beer cans floating all in the water, bottles at the bottom....we have to literally go through puke to get to the river...we picked up the kayak and left. we went to the shop first to see if we could get our money back, the jerk at the office laughed in our face and said that the owner "doesnt care about our experience and wont give us a dime back".....and he was right. I cant believe this place makes it on any list......this place is for a special kind of group.....i wont get into that.......but anyone with any respect do yourself a favor and go a few miles down the road to gilchrist and get a much better experience for 1/4 of the price with no trash. Great review, more people need to know about this place and the state really should step in and take care of this precious water system.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Wow sorry you had to experience that we wanted to leave after the first night and like you said Nope! They dont enforce any rules but keep your money.

[@brandonwoodham]

Should have went to blue springs or Poe springs

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Yup been to Blue springs its a beautiful park. For the record I told the wife if another coworker has a suggestion walk away lol.

[@angelakealhofer9434]

You are about 45 minutes from Gainesville (UF) and Ginnie Springs is private, therefore there’s lots of drinking and partying. Go to a state park where drinking isn’t permitted. Sorry you had a crappy time.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Thats generally what we do some coworker of my wifes told us how great this place was lol I did soring break with mtv on Daytona Beach good times deployments change you loud noise is unsettling depends what your looking for if this place works for you definitely didn't expect this out of a campground thanks for the nice comment and watching

[@jmannx21]

Lol. I am not allowed to pan that way😂😂 sounds like my wife

[@oscarpalacios731]

Sucks the owner sold the spring to zephyr hills for more water bottle to be made

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

They sell the water to Nestle which owned Zephyrhills its not sold they go by 7 springs water they own the park not Nestle a big corporation wouldn't want to own that park with what happens there. They got approval.to pump close to 1 million gallons a day for bottled water. Anheiser Busch should buy it a.test showed the water is 10 percent alcohol because of so much being spilled and poured in it.

[@SandraPoole0916]

Nice pics of the girls in bikinis! We only cave dive there, we’ve never stayed all night. I guess we get there before the party people get up. It’s perfect for our use. Sorry it was a bust for you and the Mrs and thank you for your service. The springs are beautiful. I laughed when your wife called you a dick...disrespectful but funny! 🤘🏼 Safe travels! Thanks for the review.

[@FGCUBEAR]

Midnight is when the noise order acne is in affect for weekends.

[@allenaponte4838]

It’s honestly fun

[@bradleevickery4210]

Some very nice scenery THUMBS UP FOR THAT 😉😁

[@carlosa6070]

I loved it, but I’m not sure what days you went. I had an opportunity to go during a work week. So it was not really that bad... but as soon as Friday came, you bet those college kids were there

[@Takealiltripnsee]

It's a cool party scene it seems like. If I was young it would be nice lol.

[@TheTurtleOfGods]

I'm sorry you didn't get the Pleistocene camping experience. Mammoths and early human ancestors came to this beautiful place we must protect. TBH I think you are in the wrong for censoring all the negativity / not spreading activism for cleaning the parks, because you can only kill those people with kindness, legally. I guess the FWC does not regulate this area because it's private property - so as reviewer states don't come here for luxury camping I like freediving so I go to these places when it is empty and no people come out. But it is nothing more than a 2020 experience to see kids and their loud 🍍

[@TheTurtleOfGods]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife What I mean is, obviously you would do well leading the younger generation to clean that park. So I am justifying the dislikes. Doing the backbreaking labor yourself is something i try to do every time I visit... I appreciate your review. Also godspeed for your service for the military. I don't appreciate how the military destroyed so many poor kids backs in iraq. One of my best internet friends was disabled from iraq backpacking and had multiple spinal fusions, met him on Space Engineers and he was 35 wheelchair bound, with like 4th or 5th surgery.

[@TheTurtleOfGods]

YEP private owners is "make it or break it" mentality in america. The private prisons are corrupt, private state parks are corrupt, but hey in good ol america we have private companies like spacex who can thrive!

[@amymccain297]

Oh THANK YOU for this review video. We’ve always wanted to go to Ginnie Springs and just got our new RV and we were seriously thinking about heading up there for a weekend soon. But not now. You saved us. That’s NOT what we want out of a camping experience either. We’ve dealt with people in past camping trips that wanted to blare loud music waaaay past quiet hours. It was horrible and was only one group near us. I can’t imagine a whole f’ing campground full of it. I was young once and loved to party with friends (Navy vet here) but I was always considerate of other people. So anyway...Thanks for the video. We’re definitely changing our plans. Hope your next trip is much more relaxing and quiet.

[@leonarko]

best time to go for quiet time is during the coldest months in FL

[@kayleighbrianne7693]

Well I am about that party life so I’m good! I do enjoy peace and quiet but I’d probably go to another campground for that. Sorry you had a bad time though.

[@scottsmith5908]

This should not be a party spot. It is pretty disrespectful and inconsiderate to everyone else. If you want to get drunk and party go find a spot where it isn't going to ruin everyone else's time. Or simply keep it down.

[@kazantip6437]

Отличное видео,а мусор он везде,это же люди такие👍

[@flavionavarro9687]

you go to a camping ground on a summer school vacation ( july )and expect it to be quiet ? if you know a place I can go camping on a busy holiday such as labor day or memorial, or school vacay that is NOT packed please let me know. Every place is crowded on holidays and unfortunately people dont respect. anyway, great video. Thanks for the tips and showing the park. But if I go there , it will be on a weekday, school day...LOL cheers.

[@scottsmith5908]

This was on a weekday you complete and utter moron.

[@stellaartois3881]

so your bad experience was loud music.? Did your report this?

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Yes loud music as in concert speakers rattling stuff inside my rv loud us an understatement, public urination, public intoxication, littering, restrooms uncleaned, trespassing yeah its all reported deapite the rules you sign nothing is done . If you cant have a good time without being stoned, drunk, or letting everybody know your taste of music is have fun. You will lobe some dude whipping his stuff out pissing in the spring throwing his beer can on the ground yeah loud music is my problem

[@CountCraigula]

Arrive on monday and leave on thursday. Otherwise Ginnie is a nightmare.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

@CountCraigula thats what we did I dont understand why everyone thinks this was a weekend it was not a holiday and not a weekend so you can imagine how bad a weekend is

[@mamarobyn]

Living in Miami going to check out these Springs actually for the 1st time EVER! Super excited not camping so I'm not watching the whole video (sorry add ....)... I do hope you enjoyed the Springs obviously the camping issue was subpar.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Your going to find the springs overloaded with people on inflatables and barely any room to move

[@alucard5949]

Working at the gas station during COVID, lots of people from Miami were coming in our store every weekend because the whole state was shut down except for ginnie springs. If you don't mind a little partying, its a fun time but not for kids lol

[@Martinez-ip1pp]

I been there its so cold

[@heavenlyvibes7102]

i love this place !!

[@Martinez-ip1pp]

Theirs all so some lakes there

[@Roaming_Realms2B]

so where can an adult female go that's peaceful & quiet & safe to go camping then??

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Stick to anything State or Federal not private you probably wont have too many problems outside of this place. There are a lot of parks in Florida that have springs like Blue Springs State park is very nice with a spring.

[@Roaming_Realms2B]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife thank you. I will definitely check it out. 😊

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

@@Roaming_Realms2B you are very welcome. Check out my camping playlist to.see some of the places we camped that should help as well

[@Roaming_Realms2B]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife In your opinion, since I will be attempting to camp solo, do I need to register for a gun? I never owned one but with the way the world is lately.....

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

First most if not all State and Federal parks prohibit firearms. Privately owned would be up to them. I do believe in our right to bear arms I would just say get training on how to use it and be familiar with laws carrying one especially across state lines not all states accept another ones concealed carry. Just be sure you will use one you pull a gun and hesitate or wont fire now the bad guy has your gun its a huge deal to pull a weapon just make sure you can handle it and get training just be careful.

[@dylanwedgwood1095]

stay out of florida. its not for you

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Born and raised here looser stay off youtube its not for you drunk rapists are not what Florida is about get a life!

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

boo hoo hurt your feelings did I 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@realfranciscolopez]

"You have some really nice scenery.... really nice" 🤣🤣🤣 Something I would do 💯

[@teeslife4211]

Look at all the squirrels 😂😂😂

[@charlieklein5279]

what a negative look on everything.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Pretty sure the young women whom were sexually assulted agree with assessment no your right its very good thing that people litter, blast music so loud the residents that live there are fed up and the spring has an alcohol content higher than most canned beer its awesome to ruin a natural resource 🤔

[@eatonkevin]

It's is a funny review. I mean sometimes you gotta go with the flow. Do some acid and hit the water and forget the rest

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Sorry blasting music, rape, drugs aint my thing

[@scottsmith5908]

Its nice we can't bring younger kids to this park because the older ones are inconsiderate about everyone around them. Go drop acid at a fucking music festival and stop ringing our state parks.

[@selenafields6316]

and now there has been a Murder !! does not suprise me . Ginnie is a joke now

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

I saw that its damn sad state needs to shut it down

[@ThePalmettoPoltergeist]

Looks like a nightmare.... ummmm

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Definitely not my idea of camping we head out to enjoy nature listen to birds chirping not loud music and watch drunks stumble around and smell drugs being smoked the younger crowds enjoy it lol

[@hav2havretailtherapy720]

Wow....so disappointing to hear. Thank you for the honest review. I have been wanting to go so bad....husband read some not great reviews, but I was still tempted to go. We have 2 kids, so I will definately "take this off the list"...such a shame. I want to try Kelly park...heard it's nice. Thank you for your service to our country.

[@chriswilliams6896]

Don’t go during holidays, but if you go during spring time like early April or March there’s literally so few people there.

[@kirilltvt9029]

👍

[@xxTyphoid]

You love her so much

[@michaelroberts5111]

U need to find the right time holidays are not the time

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

For the millionth time!! IT WAS NOT A HOLIDAY!! IT WAS MID WEEK!! Read the comments smart one the place is crap at all times