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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Starting July 1st, the local waters open up for scallop season!
From Alligator Pass (the daybeacon #4 near the mouth of the Suwannee River in Levy County) to the Hernando-Pasco County Line enjoy a day out with friends and family as you search the shallow spring waters. Peak scallop season is late July to early August when waters are clear and the scallops are abundant. If you prefer a calmer experience come in September towards the end of the season when crowds thin but the scallops are larger.
Tips for a successful scallop season:
- If you plan on using a charter, book sooner than later as spots fill fast especially for the start of the season. (You do NOT need a saltwater fishing license on licensed charter boats)
- Keep an eye on the weather and tides. You want to go when the tide is low and the weather is calm and sunny, making it easier to spot scallops along the grass beds. Charters will generally take you out during low tide!
- Be respectful to nature! Please do not discard shucked shells back into the shallow waters. This damages the sea grass and can risk injury for fellow scallopers and local wildlife.
You and your friends are able to collect either 2 gallons of in shell scallops or 1 Pint of shucked scallops. There is a ten-gallon in shell limit per vessel with a 1/2-gallon shucked limit. Please note that vessel limit does not allow individuals to exceed their personal limit.
Book your stay with us this July and go hit the water this scallop season! Need helping to find a great charter to take you scalloping call or stop by the front office, and we would be more than happy to point you in the right direction!
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