This is the cleanest fish camp I have ever had the pleasure of staying. The cabins are spacious and great for single, couple or family trips. Cabins have a kitchen area, bedroom, restroom with shower and living room area! There is a bass pond to practice your fishing and also guided tours where you are sure to catch fish. You can also rent your own boat and the office staff with give you a map and point you in the right direction. The scenery is also amazing. Taking a boat from the camp to the river is absolutely beautiful. It looks like untouched Old Florida and is very serene. Definitely a great place to do some glamorous camping at a reasonable price! I would recommend Highland Park Fish Camp to anyone!
Highland Park Fish Camp is a fantastic place to get away from it all (yet close enough to shopping so that it’s not a big deal if you forget something). It only takes a few minutes by boat to get out into nature, and there is plenty of river so you can fish all day without seeing another boat and you’ll never run out of places to try. Even if you’re not interested in fishing there is all kinds of wildlife to see…watch out for manatees.The cabins have everything you need but groceries. But if you’re spending a lot of time in the cabins you missing the whole point of the place.One of the things I really like about Highland Park is the people who run it. Everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful and, since its family run, you get see the same folks each time you visit and get to know them and they get to know you. And as an added bonus you get to play fetch with Ranger, the camp mascot.We just got back for Highland park and we’re already talking about next years visit.
I've been visiting Highland Park fish camp going on 30 years now. The family that owns Highland Park have become good friends of mine and have always treated me like family. They're always willing to give you advice to help you with your fishing experience. The grounds of the camp are very well kept. I enjoy taking my grandson there to fish in their stocked pond, that's where he caught his first bass and crappie, it's an experience he'll remember for the rest of his life. I enjoy taking friends and family from out of state there to enjoy the Florida wildlife such as the otters, turtles, manatees, bald eagles and alligators. The scenery is unbelievable. I live in Daytona beach near a lot of great salt water fishing, but nothing compares to the certain months out of the year that i enjoy the most that the Specks are running and I can go fishing out of Highland Park fish camp. -Rick Laduca
We decided to take a guided bass fishing tour on the coldest nastiest day in Feb. Our guide was James Hillman, he made sure we were dressed warm and had jackets. We took about a 15 minute very cold trip out to some of his favorite fishing holes. It really wasn't so bad when were where not moving. Even though the weather did not cooperate nor did the fish the St Johns river and Lake Woodruff are just breathtaking. We got to enjoy a beautiful sunrise, saw several alligators and bald eagles and osprey all day. Unfortunately the fish were just not biting there was a front coming in the fishing was just not good. We are going back on a better day and when its a little warmer. Butour guide made it a wonderful day. Every stop he baited out lines and threw them out into the perfect spot. We did have several bites and I caught one small bass. We also lost a few not knowing how to set the hook just right. But the whole experience and beautiful surroundings was so worth the day. We will be back to this great little hideaway on the St Johns. Ask for JAMES HILLMAN as your guide. Super nice guy great fishing captain.
Highland Park Fish Camp is one of the best kept secrets in Florida! I haven't been to a fish camp as good as this one. The staff, fishing, facilities and owners are all great! We rented a cabin with some friends and I couldn't imagine a better place to relax, especially after a long day of fishing. The camp guides are more than willing to point out the best spots to fish and that's if you decide not to have them take you out. We ended up getting a pontoon boat, bait and tackle then headed toward the St. Johns River. The map we got from the staff was very easy to follow and we stayed out on the water all day. We fished the stocked pond at the end of the day before having a bonfire outside the cabin. They also have rocking chairs on the front porch of every cabin! Awesome people! Awesome place!
We promise our grandson a we would take him somewhere where he could fish all weekend!! Well he got what he wanted and some. Very peaceful and quiet place! The people there are super nice. We hired a guide James and he was amazing and very patient with our 5 year old grandson! Kaden caught a 10.9lbs, 7.5lbs and 6.7lbs and some!! also caught some nice one in the pond!! More than we expected!! We will be going again in the near future!
Wonderful weekend! Such nice people-especially Mr. James! We had a great time, fishing, renting a pontoon boat-wonderful weather helped too! They were kind to our boys, instructing them how to handle fish after caught. The two dogs, Ranger and Rooger, were a great hit! Had campfires everynight, enjoyed the rustic cabin. Thanks so much for a memorable weekend!
Family Have been coming here for several year's. ever time i leave I'm ready to come back love this place ,people and the fishing of course The Criswell family
This is the second time we've had the brother reunion at the camp and I came away wondering why the heck I don't spend allot more time there. The fishing for big bass and specks is as close to a sure thing as I've experienced. Top notch bait and reliable boats available. Even tackle rental. Take time to appreciate the scenery when on the water. It's like going back in time and it's hard to believe there is civilization anywhere close. We rent the cabins and I could spend a month and be very comfortable. As others have stated, the folks that run the camp are there to make your stay, not just enjoyable but great, and they do so with a smile and enthusiasm. My one warning is if Ranger, the Yellow Lab that makes sure is all is well, brings you a rock to throw, don't plan on doing it just once.
This place is great.It is a family owned camp and will not find nicer people anywhere,if you need anything just ask,you will be taken care of with a big smile.The cabins are very nice and were very clean,we rented three of them.If you want some good fishing,this is the place,the bass fishing is oustanding.If you want to see what Florida looked like a thousand years ago,rent a pontoon boat and cruise the the river and lakes ,the wildlife and beauty is unbelievable.I would rate this place a 10 if i could.Call and ask for Bryn ,you will be very pleased. Ken Reagh