- The Cove Resort & Pub in Inverness, Florida, ranked as the top “hidden” gem campground in the country in a recent study by Campspot, a booking platform.
- The campground was once a fish camp and offers easy access to Lake Henderson—and it has a waterfront pub.
- Rent RV sites or cabins.
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Campspot is a booking platform for campgrounds that set out to discover the “hidden gem” campgrounds in its database. Best Campgrounds in North America list. It analyzed over 3,000,000 data points to determine the ranking, including guest ratings, reservations data, and park characteristics.
Campspot searches for understated, yet unique camping spots The Cove Resort & PubInverness, Florida was ranked number one. Very few campgrounds have a beloved waterfront pub on their premises—and perhaps even fewer are accessible by boat or boast a storied history as a fish camp, an area where people fished and stayed to cook their catch.
Ten RV sites are landscaped under a canopy. Each site is large and outfitted with amenities—there are electric and water hookups, septic services, as well as WiFi. If you do not have an RV, The Cove offers other types of lodging. The Cove offers 400-square foot cabins and a large home with an awninged porch, which can sleep 11 people.
The RV sites offer direct access to Lake Henderson and guests can use kayaks. Withlacoochee Bicycle Trail is 47 miles long, making it one of the longest bike trails in Florida. paved rail-trails The Cove in Florida is less than 3 miles. Inverness’s downtown is only a six minute drive away.
In a press statement obtained by Campspot’s Erin Stender (CMO), she said: “The Campspot awards aim to recognize parks that deliver outstanding guest experiences, and embody the spirit of modern campgrounds.” Travel + Leisure. “This year’s award winners reflect the depth and variety of camping available in North America.” We’re proud to highlight parks that are truly outstanding. From quiet retreats to adrenaline-pumping family destinations, we’re happy to showcase parks which are truly exceptional.
The Cove was followed by Byrd’s Branch Campground, Doe River Landing, Foxfire of Murphy RV Park, Murphy, North Carolina, and Stone House Lodge, Los Ojos in New Mexico.
