Photo thanks to Piddler’s Pointe RV Resort
Piddler’s Pointe RV Resort
A small, family-run RV park on the Jena side of Steinhatchee, with full hookups, a saltwater pool and a kids’ fishing pond, minutes from the marinas and the scallop flats.
Steinhatchee, Florida · Jena side, about 5 minutes from the river and marinas
Season
Year-round
Peak May–Sep (scallop season)
Elevation
Near sea level
Jena side of the Steinhatchee River
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp, water and sewer
Big rigs
Small rigs
Back-in sites; reviewers call them tight
Updated October 19, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Jena side of Steinhatchee
The Piddler’s Pointe experience
A small, family-run park on the Dixie County side of the Steinhatchee River, a few minutes from the marinas, seafood restaurants and summer scallop charters. About 15 back-in sites have full hookups with 30/50-amp power, and there’s a saltwater pool with a covered deck and a fishing pond for the kids.
Full hookups30/50 amp, water and sewer
Saltwater poolWith a covered deck
Kids’ fishing pondOn site
Boat parkingMarinas and ramps are nearby
Laundry & bathhouseSmall and clean, per reviewers
Wi-FiListed, but reviewers call it weak
Camp storeIce, snacks, ice cream and gifts
Campfire areaShared fire area
Pet friendlyPer the park
Tents welcomeTents and pop-ups, $25 a night
Life at camp
What campers say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the scores we found are solid: campers praise the friendly owners, the clean bathhouse, the pool and the old-school small-park feel. The common complaints are tight sites, little shade, weak Wi-Fi and no-see-ums at dusk.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers reportNot reported
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4GAT&T 4G
Last reported nightly rate$40 Jan 2022
As reported by Campendium users, with only two reviews, the latest from January 2022. The park’s current rates are higher; see the rate table above.
On SW Hwy 358 in Jena
Getting there
Piddler’s Pointe sits on SW Hwy 358 in Jena, just across the river from Steinhatchee. From Perry, take US-19/98 south and SR-51 to the coast, about 50 minutes; from Gainesville, it’s about 1 hour 45 minutes via US-19 and SR-51.
From Perry: US-19/98 south, then SR-51 southwest to Steinhatchee; cross the river to Jena and SW Hwy 358From Gainesville and Cross City: US-19/98 north, then SR-51 at Tennille to the coast
SR-51 / HWY 358 · STEINHATCHEE
Set your GPS
4802 SW Hwy 358, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
To the river & marinas*About 5 min
To Steinhatchee FallsAbout 13 min
To downtown PerryAbout 50 min
From Gainesville Regional AirportAbout 1 hr 45 min
Call to book. The park books by phone only and doesn’t publish check-in times or a cancellation policy, so ask when you call (352) 498-5979.
Mild winters, hot summers. January highs average about 66° with nights near 41°; July highs reach about 92°, which is when the pool and the scallop season are at their best.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Steinhatchee & the Big Bend
Around Steinhatchee & the Big Bend
The river, the marinas and Fort Steinhatchee pier are about 5 minutes away, and Steinhatchee Falls is a short drive inland.
Photo thanks to Mjrmtg (CC BY 4.0)
Steinhatchee River
A small fishing town at the river mouth, with marinas, seafood restaurants and scallop charters in summer.
Photo thanks to Dorothy Finley (CC BY 2.0)
Steinhatchee Falls
One of Florida’s few waterfalls: a wide, knee-high limestone ledge on the Steinhatchee River, with a picnic area and a paddle launch.
Photo thanks to Chastizement (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Hagens Cove
A small picnic area on the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area, where shallow grass flats draw waders and scallopers in summer.
Photo thanks to DiscoverTaylor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Keaton Beach
A small county beach park on the Gulf with a boat ramp and a pier, rebuilding after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene; check what’s open before you go.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
Three more places to stay up the coast, by drive time.
Photo thanks to Ms. Lynn’s Old Pavilion RV Park
Ms. Lynn’s Old Pavilion RV Park
A family park right on the Gulf at Keaton Beach, with waterfront sites, a pier and a boat ramp.
Photo thanks to Old Highway 19 RV Park
Old Highway 19 RV Park
Pull-thru full hookups under live oaks south of Perry, with a fishing pond and a big dog park.
Photo thanks to Gulf Front RV Park
Gulf Front RV Park
A dozen concrete pull-thru pads facing the Gulf marsh at Keaton Beach, with a boat ramp nearby.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Piddler’s Pointe fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a friendly, old-school small park close to everything in Steinhatchee, with a pool that earns its keep in scallop season. Sites are tight and phone booking is the only option, so it’s best for small to mid-size rigs and people who don’t need strong Wi-Fi.
Park ratesPublished rates · plus tax · based on 2 adults
RV site, Oct–Apr$50 /night
RV site, May–Sep$75 /night
Fiddler Crab Festival$75 /night
Tent site$25 /night
Rates from the park’s rates page (undated), plus tax, for 2 adults; each extra adult is $5 a day. The Fiddler Crab Festival is Presidents Day weekend. For weekly and monthly off-season rates, call (352) 498-5979.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s rates page or call (352) 498-5979.
Typical January afternoon
Perry66°
Chicago32°
Mild winters: 34° warmer than Chicago in January; July highs reach about 92°.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why campers like it.
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Site types
Seasonal nightly rates from the park.
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Rates & policies
Booking, pets, guests and seasons.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Piddler’s Pointe RV Resort and Campground is a small, family-run park in Jena, across the river from Steinhatchee. It suits anglers and scallopers in small to mid-size rigs who want full hookups and a pool close to the marinas.
Best for
- Scallopers: the marinas and charters are about 5 minutes away.
- Families: a saltwater pool, a covered deck and a kids’ fishing pond.
- Off-season visitors: $50 a night from October to April.
- Tent campers: tents and pop-ups are welcome at $25 a night.
Consider this
- Back-in sites only, and reviewers say they’re close together.
- Little shade; only one site is shaded, per The Dyrt.
- Weak Wi-Fi, and no-see-ums at dusk.
- Phone booking only, with no published cancellation policy.
Winter in Perry
Typical January afternoon
66°
Perry
Perry-Foley Airport (NOAA)
32°
Chicago
Chicago O’Hare
34 degrees warmer than Chicago, with nights near 41°. Normal January highs, 1991–2020.
Every RV site has full hookups with 30/50-amp power. Rates change with the season, and tents and pop-ups have their own lower rate.
RV site, off season $50/night
A full-hookup back-in site; call about weekly and monthly rates.
RV site, in season $75/night
Summer rates, also charged on Fiddler Crab Festival weekend.
Tent or pop-up $25/night
Tents and pop-ups are welcome.
Extra adult $5/day
Rates are based on 2 adults.
Off season$50Oct–Apr, plus tax
In season$75May–Sep, plus tax
Tents$25Plus tax
BookingPhone(352) 498-5979
Guests2 adultsExtra adults $5 a day
Long staysCallWeekly and monthly off season
Check-inAskNot published
CancellationAskNot published
PetsAllowedPet friendly, per the park
SeasonYear-roundBusiest in scallop season
Checked against piddlerspointe.com on October 19, 2026. Rates and rules can change; see the park’s rates page or call (352) 498-5979. Steinhatchee flooded during Hurricane Idalia (2023), and we found no recent reviews, so ask about current conditions.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Will my rig fit? Sites are back-ins; tell them your length and slide-outs.
- What’s the cancellation policy? It isn’t published.
- Is there a weekly or monthly rate? Off-season, call for long-stay rates.
- Can I park my boat at my site? There’s boat parking; ask how much room.
- What are check-in and check-out times? They aren’t published.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for scallop season in Steinhatchee?
Call the park to book a site, then line up a charter or launch at one of the marinas down the road.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The park photos come from Piddler’s Pointe RV Resort, with our thanks. Video and video stills: Visit Dixie County in Florida on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Mjrmtg (Steinhatchee River; CC BY 4.0), Dorothy Finley (Steinhatchee Falls; CC BY 2.0), Chastizement (Hagens Cove; CC BY-SA 4.0), DiscoverTaylor (Keaton Beach; CC BY-SA 4.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Ms. Lynn’s Old Pavilion RV Park, Old Highway 19 RV Park and Gulf Front RV Park (see their pages for credits). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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