KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
From Orlando
From FL-408 W take the Florida's Turnpike exit toward Ocala. Keep Left to stay on Florida's Turnpike for 41.2 miles. Take exit 307 toward Inverness. Turn left on to FL-44 W for 15 miles. Turn right onto US-41 N which becomes Main St. Continue on FL-44 for 7.5 miles. Keep right to stay on FL-44 for 7.4 miles. Turn right on to N Turkey Oak Dr for 0.2 miles. Crystal River KOA will be on your left.
From Tampa
From I-275 N take exit 53 to merge onto I-75 N toward Ocala for about 55 miles. Take exit 329 for FL-44 toward Inverness. Turn left onto FL-44 W and take to N Turkey Oak Dr and turn right. Crystal River KOA will be on your left.
OR
From I-275 S take exit 39 to merge onto FL-60 W. Continue onto FL-589 N for 67.1 miles. Turn left onto FL-44 W for 4.7 miles. Turn right on to N Turkey Oak Dr for 0.2 miles. Crystal River KOA will be on your left.
From Gainesville
From I-75 S take exit 350 toward Dunnellon. Merge onto FL-200 for 16.1 miles. Take a slight right onto County Rd 491 for 10.2 miles. Turn right onto County Rd 486/ W Norvell Bryant Hwy for 3.9 miles. Turn right onto FL-44 for 1.5 miles. Turn right on to N Turkey Oak Dr for 0.2 miles. Crystal River KOA will be on your left.
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Just 20 minutes south of our campground you can reach Homosassa Florida. They offer their own tours exploring the Homosassa River giving you the opportunity to experience the beauty nature provides and to spot some manatees as well. However, there is also the opportunity to take a tour on their river and stop by Monkey Island!
This island did not always exist. It was originally a small rock outcropping right in the middle of the river that boats kept hitting. Local and popular developer G.A. "Furgy" Furgason, who was working on a new project at the time now known as the Homosassa Wildlife State Park, told his crew to cover the rock outcropping with some dirt to make it more visible and prevent any further accidents. The crew got a little over-zealous and turned this small group of rocks into a very noticeable small island. Always optimistic Furgy turned this unattractive pile of dirt now in the middle of the river into less of an eye sore with a small light house and some trees before going back to finishing the work at the new wildlife state park. He planned for the park to feature local plants and wildlife, including a group of retired research monkeys.
Unsurprisingly, these monkeys turned out to be escape artists that would cause havoc to the local area and the park. Fed up with their monkey business Furgy started to wish he could send them to a monkey "Alcatraz". He then remembered the small island his crew accidentally created, and an idea came to light. After few minor adjustments Monkey Island came to life.
Over the years, monkeys came and went from the Monkey Island. Today you can see five well cared for spider-monkeys living on the island. They are fed twice a day with a special diet made for them, provided with enrichment features regularly and new houses for them to live in when they are not out playing. The monkeys also love when boats come out to visit them.
There are several boat charters in Homosassa that offer you tours to stop by and visit monkey island from the water. Book your tour and come stay with us at Crystal River KOA. Don't forget to check out the wonderful Homosassa Wildlife State Park as well!
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