Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Campground

One person's opinion of good can also be another person's opinion of bad. We all have our own opinions of things. With that said, my wife didn't like this place (too woodsy). For me, I really enjoyed the woodsy, almost jungle feel. It's a pretty big camp area with lots to do, fishing, beach, bike riding, boat rentals, etc. The roads are in decent shape although they are narrow...feels like they were designed for one-way driving. The park could use a good cleanup (especially the bathrooms/showers and could really benefit from some additional signage throughout the park. Other than that, I would stay again...but my wife would probably be against it. Lol

Overall the park was nice however there is definitely some things to consider when booking here. First and foremost, the roads are VERY narrow. We have a 35’ travel trailer and a 2500 crew cab and barely made it in our site which they advertise for a 40’ rig. At night it’s very dark when walking our dogs. There are zero sidewalks and with the many turns traffic comes quickly. The site was nice once we were parked and in good working order.

We spent 4 nights here as we visited friends in the area. The campsite was large and easily accommodated our 25’ travel trailer and truck. During the day the park was full of kids having fun on bikes or walking around. At night it got a little smoky with all the campfires. This park is quite a ways from downtown. The bathrooms/showers were just ok. The one thing we hated was that the sewer was located away from the site and about a foot off the ground. Impossible or very difficult to empty the tanks. The price was reasonable for FHU, but we could only use Water + Electric. Could not use STARLINK as the campground is in a very overgrown forest.

We enjoyed our stay here in our Ford Transit Camper Van. The staff was very friendly. Full hookups, dirt site which would get muddy if it rained. Included picnic table and fire pit. Sites are close, but there's lots of trees between each one and even though we could see the camper across the road from us, we were angled differently so it still felt halfway private. The bathroom had two bathroom stalls and one shower. Could have been cleaner but it was okay. We weren't there long enough to use the shower. We enjoyed biking on the streets of the campground and on the sand on the beach. Can bike or walk to the beach from the campground.
We would stay here again!

I'm glad I didn't listen to the prior van camper review and went ahead booked for a week here. It is absolutely NOT true that you can't camp without hookups if you are in a van. I am completely self contained with solar, stayed here for a full week in a Water/Electric site and no one bothered me. The park is beautiful and my rig is small that I didn't have issues parking in one of the smaller spots. Absolutely recommend for dog owners especially as Florida is notorious for not allowing dogs on the beach. I would come back in a heartbeat.

The campground is clean enough, some sites are private (read descriptions carefully) and it's great to be able to walk to a big and dog friendly beach. Bath houses are adequate, nothing fancy, in need of a little care.

However, we were woken up in the middle of the first night and told to either pitch a tent or leave because our converted camper van does not have full hook ups. Apparently a city ordinance exists which allows tent camping but not van camping. We paid extra for an RV site, not a tent site, but still had to leave. Van campers, avoid this one, you aren't welcome here. For an RV or presumably a tent, this would be a nice enough place to stay and among the cheaper options in the area.

We didn’t like how nasty it was when it rained, but we loved the privacy we had. All the trees make it feel homey and private. I also felt very safe since we were behind 2 guarded gates back there. You can ride your bikes around, hike, and more. The camp store has everything you need. Wish they had wifi though. Also wish they had a cheaper monthly rate.

Our family spent the weekend here with 2 dogs. Easy access into the park, but be prepared for a line if arriving on Saturday or Sunday as this is a popular local beach.

We were in spot 112, which was tight for our 33’ TT, but worked with literally inches to spare. Hookups are mid-site, so if your dump valves are on rear make sure you have extra length for the waste hose. Our site was semi-private but others had no privacy, so just depends on luck with what’s available.

Our bathhouse was not the cleanest, but for a busy city run campground it was thankfully not as bad as some reviews have claimed. It’s not an RV resort or hotel, so manage your expectations accordingly.

Lots of shade from tree cover, very jungle like as others have posted. Beach access is within walking distance and is dog friendly. There’s also a splash pad for kids on the north side of the lake.

This is a popular spot, with a good mix of families, couples and young adults. Normal noise levels with some occasional dog barking. Noticed security driving through both nights as well as JSO, so no issues with safety.

We would definitely return.

If you enjoy staying in a jungle, you'll love it here. Recent rains made for some enormous puddles both on the numerous roads and in some campsites. My site was level enough that I didn't have to unhitch my trailer. It was muddy and the only way I could park had the firepit right at my door. The electrical outlets were on the wrong side though reachable. The best thing was the Atlantic ocean beach. That deserves 5 stars. My dog loved it.