Perry · Hampton Springs Road off US-98 · County historic site
Hampton Springs Hotel Historic Site
Wander the foundations, fountains and still-flowing sulfur spring basins of the 1908 Hampton Springs Hotel, a free, shady county park a short walk from Rocky’s Campground west of Perry.
Opens Taylor County’s visitor site. The historic site is a free county park, open from sunrise to sunset.
Details checked October 2026
Type
Historic site
Ruins of a 1908 spring resort hotel
Admission
Free
No fee; county park
Hours
Sunrise–sunset
Daily, per published visitor coverage
Time needed
30–60 minutes
Our estimate for the paths and marker
Parking
Small lot
No published RV limits; walkable from Rocky’s
Hotel opened
1908
Burned in 1954; now a county park
What you’ll see
Ruins of Dixie’s famous spa
A free county park west of Perry where the foundations, fountains and spring basins of the 1908 Hampton Springs Hotel sit under the oaks.
Start here
The hotel grounds
Paved walkways lead past the outlines of the old hotel: brick foundations, the base of a fountain and the concrete basins where sulfur spring water still flows. A footbridge crosses the spring run, and you’ll smell a little sulfur as you get close to the spring.
RV tip: Rocky’s Campground on US-98 is about a 10-minute walk from the site, so you can leave the rig hooked up and stroll over.
More to see
- The spring basinsConcrete basins and channels from the old baths still carry spring water. In 2018 county crews filled the historic pool, and commissioners voted days later to remove the fill after a public outcry.
- The historical markerA 2007 Florida Heritage marker tells the hotel’s story, from its 1908 opening to the 1954 fire.
- Picnic tables and a footbridgeThe county added picnic tables, parking, fencing and a walking bridge over the spring run.
- The wartime yearsFrom the mid-1930s to the mid-1940s, the hotel housed military personnel testing aircraft at nearby Perry-Foley Airport.
Why go
When Perry had a resort hotel
The Hampton Springs Hotel opened in 1908 around sulfur springs known for their claimed healing powers. At its peak it had gardens and fountains, a covered pool with foot baths fed by the springs, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, stables, a casino, a ballroom and its own railroad depot. After serving as barracks during the war years, it burned in 1954.
Taylor County uncovered the ruins, with archaeological work revealing the hotel’s layout, and turned the site into a free park. For RVers it’s an easy, shady hour, about 13 minutes from Perry KOA Holiday and just down the road from Rocky’s Campground.
Come on a cool morning or late afternoon; the oaks give shade, but bring bug spray. One visitor report noted the restrooms were locked, so don’t count on them.
Photo: Michael Rivera on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Why it made our list
- Free and open sunrise to sunset
- Walk the ruins of a 1908 spa hotel
- Sulfur spring water still flowing
- A 10-minute walk from Rocky’s Campground
- Shady picnic tables under the oaks
For RVers
Visiting from camp
The practical stuff we wished someone had told us before we pulled in.
Easy parking
The park has a small parking area off Hampton Springs Road. There are no published RV limits, so bring the tow vehicle, or walk over from Rocky’s Campground on US-98.
Stay off the ruins
The basins and walls are old and uneven. Stay on the paths, keep kids away from the edges and don’t climb on the structures.
Pets
We couldn’t find a published pet rule for the park. Keep dogs leashed, clean up after them and keep them out of the spring water.
Bugs and shade
The site is shady and damp near the spring, so bring bug spray, especially from spring through fall.
What visitors say about Hampton Springs Hotel Historic Site
The visitor report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews. This site has no Tripadvisor listing, and we couldn’t confirm a Google score. Checked October 28, 2026.
The hotel was world renowned for its sulphur springs and baths.
Florida Heritage marker, 2007 · hmdb.org
What visitors often mention
What visitors mention
HistorySulfur smellShade
Travel coverage and visitor reports describe peaceful, shady grounds, the sulfur smell near the spring and the feel of a lost resort; one visitor found the restrooms locked. Checked October 28, 2026.
How far from camp
Drive times from our Perry-area RV park guides, estimated with OpenStreetMap routing on October 28, 2026.
Good to know
EntryFree county park
OpenSunrise–sunset daily
Hotel years1908–1954 burned in 1954
BringBug sprayWaterCamera
Hours and fees from published travel coverage; the county doesn’t post a page for the site. Call Taylor County tourism at (850) 584-5366 to confirm.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Hampton Springs Hotel Historic Site
- AddressHampton Springs Rd, Perry, FL 32347
- HoursSunrise–sunset
Daily, per published visitor coverage - Phone(850) 584-5366
- Area infotaylorflorida.com or call (850) 584-5366
- Getting thereFrom Perry, head west on US-98 (Hampton Springs Avenue) about 4 miles, then follow Hampton Springs Road to the park. The marker is on the right when you’re traveling west.
- ParkingSmall lot at the park. No published RV limits; Rocky’s Campground is a short walk away.
Open from sunrise to sunset; free.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near Hampton Springs Hotel Historic Site
These are the Perry parks we have visited and written up. Rocky’s Campground is practically next door, and the other two are within about 16 minutes.
Rocky’s Campground
Simple full-hookup pull-thrus behind a store and gas station on US-98 west of Perry.
Perry KOA Holiday
A well-kept KOA Holiday under live oaks, with long pull-thrus, dog-yard sites and a heated pool.
Old Highway 19 RV Park
Pull-thru full hookups under live oaks, with a 2-acre fishing pond and a big dog park.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
The questions RVers ask most before pulling in.
Daily · sunrise to sunset
Ready to walk the old spa grounds?
Bring bug spray and a picnic, read the marker and follow the paths down to the spring.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos: Ebyabe (the spring basin, fountain base, footbridge and foundations; CC BY-SA 3.0) and Michael Rivera (the site sign and spring outflow; CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons; the images were resized. Video: Dray’s World on YouTube (the ruins of the Hampton Springs Hotel). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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