Commentary: GO!
We spent eight delightful nights at Flamingo Lake RV Resort in late November/early December, camping on a regular lot on the north edge of the resort. On warm days, we ate our lunches at the picnic table under the shade of loblolly pines. From our front windows, we could watch the fountains in the lake shoot sprays of water skyward. Our dog Sonya loved taking walks with us around the lake and chasing her red ball in the ample, fenced-in pet exercise area. The strong signal on the free WiFi was an amenity we especially appreciated. And the large laundry facility (8 washers, 8 dryers) meant no waiting to wash our clothes.
The lakeside café makes answering the question, "What's for dinner?" simple. We're partial to hearty breakfasts and give kudos to the chef and staff for making everything exactly as ordered and serving it the moment it's ready. The biscuits and sausage gravy were especially yummy - doubly so when enjoyed on the deck overlooking the lake.
The resort's location (near the juncture of I-95 and I-295) made exploring the sights of greater Jacksonville and the northeast coast of Florida easy. We explored downtown, the Jacksonville Zoo, Amelia Island, the historic district of Fernandina Beach, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Fort George Island and more. We also visited family scattered around the city.
Highlights:
With a freshwater lake as its focal point, the Flamingo Lake RV Resort offers a restful, natural setting for both destination RVers and for those traveling through northeastern Florida. Sites range from affordable ones along the resort's tree-lined perimeter to luxury, lakefront sites with private decks over the water.
From lake recreation to live entertainment, there's plenty to do without leaving the resort. Anglers cast their lines into the state-certified swimming and fishing lake. Guests enjoy swimming in the lake or pool, sunning on the sand beaches and exploring the lake in canoes, inner tubes and paddleboats.
The lakeside cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and weekly dinner specials. Diners can enjoy the meals inside, on the deck or back at their RVs. On weekends, the cafe features karaoke and live entertainment.
Location:
Jacksonville, Florida, off I-295, Exit 32 at the juncture with I-95. Its location provides easy access to downtown Jacksonville, beaches, Amelia Island, and other coastal islands of northeast Florida.
Amenities:
- 17-acre state-certified swimming and fishing lake with sand beaches
- Watercraft rentals
- Lakeside cafe with full menu (breakfast, lunch, dinner), inside and outside seating
- Ice cream shack
- Live entertainment on weekends
- Swimming pool (closed October - March)
- Large laundry facility
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cable
- Clean bathhouse with consistent hot water
- Weekly and monthly rates available
- Front office and store
- Large pet exercise area
- Friendly staff
- Full hookups
Area Attractions:
Riverside Arts Market, special events on Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, beaches and coastal islands of northeast Florida.
Considerations:
The resort borders Interstate 295, which can be an issue for noise-sensitive people like me. Our site was as far away from the road as possible, so the road noise was minimal—and compared to most private resorts I've stayed at, it was barely audible. My spouse, by the way, is rarely bothered by noise.
For more information: Visit Flamingo Lake RV Resort.
