Accommodations

Shindig Accommodations

At the Lake Swan Camp, several types of accommodations are offered for Florida Shindig participants.

See the list of accommodations.

As you decide where to stay, please note:Camp Map NF Shindig
* There are no kitchens in any of the bunk-bed private rooms or motel rooms.
* There are no refrigerators in any rooms.
* There are no microwaves in any rooms.
* There are small sinks in the bunk-bed and motel rooms.
* There is a small kitchen available in the Lake View Lodge conference room. It is first-come, first-served. It has a small stove/oven and one house-style refrigerator.

For Families & Friends

Bunk-bed private rooms
(Lake View Lodge, Two Story, Low Blocks, Anniversary Lodge, Everglades)

$130 per family per night (up to 12 people). All people must be related to the same family. Children under three free.
$250 per “friend-group” per night (up to 12 people).

Up to 12 can sleep in bunk-beds in a single, large room. Each room has a private shower and restroom. The rooms are air conditioned and heated. Each “Low Block” room has a queen bed with linens. The other beds do NOT have linens.

NEW/IMPROVED for 2025!
* Low Block rooms now have one queen bed in addition to the bunk beds in each room.
* Two Story now has one queen bed in room #20, in addition to bunk beds.
* Lake View Lodge now offers one full-size bed in each room, in addition to the bunk beds.
* Anniversary Lodge now offers one full-size bed in each room, in addition to the bunk beds.
* Most rooms have new mini-split air conditioners/heaters
* Most rooms have new locks
* Most rooms have new flooring

Note: Bring your own towels, toiletries, and bedding (sleeping bag or twin sheets, blanket, and pillow).

Motel rooms
(Lake Side and Lake View Lodge buildings)

$35.00 per person per night (up to 4 people). Children under three free.

Up to four people can sleep in motel rooms. The rooms are air conditioned and heated.

There are five rooms with two king beds in each, and one room with one king and one full bed.

Note: Linens and towels are included. Bring your own blankets.

RV & Pop-up Camping

$60 per night. Children under three free.

There are 12 spaces for full-size RVs and pop-up campers. Two spots offer water, electric, and sewer. A water disposal and dump station is nearby. The other spots have water/electric, but no sewer.

All RV spots are 50 amp service. Make sure you bring a 50 amp-to-30 amp adapter if your unit is 30 amp.

There are many other flat, shady spaces for RVs and pop-up campers on the camp property, but they do not have electric or water hook-ups. There are water spigots where you can fill water containers. There is one bath house with private restrooms and showers for campers.

Tent Camping

$45 per night. Children under three free.

There are dozens of flat, shady areas where you can set-up camp. There is no electric. There are water spigots where you can fill water containers. There are two bath houses with private restrooms and showers (one in the camping area and one in the camp).

For Singles

* $35.00 per person per night

Singles stay in the Two Story. There are men’s (20, 21) and women’s rooms (16-17) with bunk beds. Each room has at least one bathroom/shower.

Note: Bring your own towels, toiletries and bedding (sleeping bag or twin sheets, blanket, and pillow)

Off-Site

If you stay off-site, there will be an $8 per person per day “camp” fee. Children under three free.

How to keep your off-site fees down: if you have more than 5 in your family each day, register as a “tent,” which is $45 per day.

If you prefer more comfortable, private, and less primitive lodging, there are many hotels in Gainesville, about 20 minutes away. Several families have rent Air B&Bs.

In addition, Goldhead State Park, with cabins and full-service RV and pop-up camping spots, which is about 10 miles away.