[Ocala, Florida] - FREE CAMPING- A bear visits our campsite & paddleboarding with ALLIGATORS 🐊
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- Davenport Landing
Coordinates (29.4731847, -81.7734366)
Ocala National Forest has its surprises….. like bears!!! Who would have thought there were bears in Florida!!
Hikers have a saying….”Early Bird gets a spiderweb to the face” VERY TRUE! If you wake up early…just as the sun is coming up…the forest shows you beauty that you cannot see at any other time of the day…… say like spiderwebs! For a VERY SHORT time the Forest covered in foggy mist transforms into a magical, beautiful, fairytale land!
SO BEAUTIFUL!!
BUT THERE IS A DARK, DIRTY, STINKY side to this forest! Unfortunately, it’s caused by man! HUMAN WASTE EVERYWHERE! Come prepared people!!!! Pack it in-Pack it out!!! My heart hurts for this location as it is only a matter of time before camping is shut down all together!
Until then, I hope you get to visit! There is a quiet beauty! You’ll need to be looking for it…and I hope you find it!
ENJOY!!! And PLEASE, practice LEAVE NO TRACE!
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I personally saw Dave spend about an hour helping two ungrateful men change their tire. They barely said thank you and Dave was as pleasant as could be. Dave and Carrie are what is best about Van Life and it is a pleasure to follow their Advantures . Merry Christmas and I hope we all can enjoy your talents and travels forever.
I was always taught to dig a hole (at least 30 ft or more from a water source like river or creek.) A foot deep ..if possible and cover waste back up with dug out dirt and pack it firmly....off the trail 6 feet or so and out of sight. This should be common sense anyway. That is a last resort if not even primitive out-house type facilities aren't even provided. What a bunch of lazy, nasty inconsiderate campers. I partially blame the state park rangers for not posting signs what show proper disposing procedures and strictly enforced...with expensive consequences..if caught not properly disposing one's waste.
Imagine how nice it would be if every single person took just a minute to even try to be respectful of nature and humanity. Thank you guys for the effort and respect shown to others, outstanding examples of unselfish human behavior.
Dave, you are truly a hero! Shoveling other people's s*** is way above and beyond. Kudos to you two for your constant environmental concern and personal commitment.
I reckon Dave is worth his weight in gold!
Thanks again Dave for the clean up. Enjoy the weather & all the wild life there.
He’s a hero and an inspiration. He has inspired me to also make our camp area better than it was..
The old saying, if you’re not part of the solution, then you’re part of the problem. It holds true.
As a Florida native, I have hiked and camped many backwoods areas over the years. Unfortunately, few people are as generous as you to pick up and dispose of trash (yours and others'). Thanks much and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. 🌳🐦🌴⛺
Dave what a great guy you are. Wish more people would be like you. So thoughtful and kind. Love watching you both.
Thank you, Sarah! 😀😀 It's our pleasure.
My hero! Like my grandfather said all the time... "You can't fix stupid!"... but I guess you can pick up after them.
You’re a good soul Dave. Thank you for caring about the environment and the future of camping in these beautiful places.
My pleasure Thank you. 👍😀
I’ll never understand how people can just trash our beautiful natural world. It is unconscionable and so very sad. Good on you, Dave, for cleaning up that disgusting mess! Carrie, you were braver than I would’ve been going on the water in that inflatable! 👏❤️👍
Thank you so much for continually emphasizing the need to keep sites clean. You guys are true ambassadors of responsible camping. Fun, beautiful video, as always!!
Thank you, Cesalt! We has a few locals that drove through while we were cleaning and said “thank you” that was encouraging. 👍😀
Alligators, bears, giant spider webs😳 You are so brave for getting in the water. Beautiful spot though. Your photos are amazing
I love these two. But getting in any fresh water in Florida is taking your life into the alligators mouth. Lol. The dog should never sit anywhere near the water.
I loved your photography of this location!! Thank you Dave for taking the time and making the effort to clean up the garbage. I am so saddened to see this type of behavior and abuse by people who just don't care. So sad.... I hope others follow your lead. Thank you again for gifting me your kayak 🥰🥰. It is safely tucked away in the shed, waiting for summer weather. Take care and safe travels!!
Thank you, guys! A few locals drove through while I was cleaning up and thanked us. Then the forest service guy took the trash bags so it worked out good. We miss you guy two and your private spot on the river...and those steaks were to die for! Merry Christmas! 😀
Terrific video! This video is a perfect example of the excellent quality we can always expect from Dave and Carrie! Photography, as always, superb and I love, love, love the spider webs! You two are the real deal and truly are "stewards of the land" where ever you go! Thank you so much for always going "above and beyond" in your diligence! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Thank you, Joyce! Merry Christmas! 😀😀😀
agree! agree!
Wow! You cleaning up! You are fantastic. Shame on those who did the mess and leaving a campfire hot.
Many thanks for picking up after people who don’t mind leaving a mess after they leave…very thoughtful of you
I am so thankful for people like you guys, thank you so so much for cleaning and helping preserve this beautiful place. It’s so sad many other people just don’t care 😢 thank you guys are the best
Dave, you are a good man for cleaning up the campsites. It takes a lot to clean up other people's crap. Some people are so disgusting. They at least could've buried it. Thank you for being so courteous. Carrie, I was so nervous when you were out on the river with the alligators...that took courage. Great video!👍
Alligators just chillin - way cool - Wonderful information - And thank you for being a wonderful soul and picking up after other people
How sad. Thank you for all you do!
The wildlife won't hurt you it's the humans. Check out highway 98 on the Northwest of Florida.
We just moved back to New England from St Augustine. Thanks for the beautiful video. Miss Florida. I know tourist areas are not your thing but there is so much history in St Augustine. I love how you pick up after others. When I was a kid, we lived in the woods. Our farmer neighbor used some of his land as a local landfill. Every Sunday my dad would take us on a hike along the road to pick up any trash that fell from vehicles. To this day I cannot walk by garbage without picking it it. Don't know how you did though Dave! I've never had to pick up human waste. You are amazing!
I see that you did your homework about the alligators but when I see your dog within even 10 feet of the waters edge I hold my breath. On the other hand as a Floridian since childhood we would regularly swim in the Hillsborough river in Tampa and never thought about the alligators at all but there was always a group of us kids splashing and making a lot of noise and we also had a rope swing. Unless someone has been feeding them they shy away from humans. I thank you for cleaning up that mess!
Get we get some hands up in the air for Dave and Carrie. They are the MOST amazing responsible campers I have ever seen. They Rock my world!!!
Thank you! We have to try and keep these areas open. 👍👍😀
Thank you! We have to try and keep these areas open. 👍👍😀
Dave!!! Thank You so much for your cleanup work. As a Floridian Van Camper, Backpacker & Hiking enthusiasts with a TH-cam channel I appreciate this so much. Kudos 👍👍😎✌️
It disgusts me to think anyone would do such a thing:(. Thank you and Carrie for your kind and loving ways. Be safe and enjoy.
That spiderweb was crazy!! It covered so much space 😮 Thanks for cleaning up that mess Dave. It’s so sad the condition people leave these beautiful spots in!
So sad. Thank you for cleaning up the area and the trails. 🙏
Our privilege! 👍😀
You are what a good camper and custodian of the earth is all about. Bless you
Thank you, Cindy! 😀😀
“Florida man…” strikes again. Picking up trash is all our responsibility, and a sad reality of vanlife is that many people “didn’t get the memo.” But we feel good when it’s tidied up, so it’s worth it. Thank you! Beautiful video, as usual.
I commend you for taking the time to clean up after the lazy not caring people that should stay at home. Thank you
Thank you for doing that clean up. People can be so uncaring and cruel to nature. Thanks for the information on these campgrounds in FL/ didn’t know about them.
Wow! Over and above cleaning up other peoples waste. Thank you so much Dave.
You guys are amazing. I hope everyone follows your example and picks up after the other selfish people.
Dave thank you so much for caring about are world woods, trails. ❤️❤️❤️🙂👍👍👍
Thank you, Ben! 👍😀
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Ocala national Forest has very many of these hidden gems all over the Forest. One of my favorites is Fore lake. It is a beautiful beach at the lake and awesome campground.
Thanks for sharing! We just went to a state where they closed all free camping in every state forest. Ocala is definitely a gem like you said. 👍😀
Thank you for cleaning up the mess. Too bad it was necessary. As we mentioned a couple weeks ago, we would not feel safe camping in Ocala Nat'l Forest. Heard too many negative stories. Carrie, you are too brave!! Would never get in the water with those gators. As always, beautiful photos. We hope you find some nicer places to stay. Looking forward to your FL adventures. Bundle up!! Artic temps blowing down this way!! Blessed Christmas!
Thank you for cleaning up! If more of us did this and spread the leave no trace / pack it in pack it out message, we could preserve our free campsites.
Thanks again for being awesome and cleaning up after inconsiderate trashy people. 🏆
People need to bring a small shovel or trowel to dig a hole for 💩 and tp. It's part of primitive camping to bury your 💩 people, just do it.
Dave you are truly a wonderful soul. You have a beautiful heart and God will see all your good deeds.
Carrie, the still photos of the trees and spider webs were incredible! Thanks for sharing those with us. 👍
Glad you like them! Thank you, Nancy! 👍😀
Paused at 12:00 to say that music with the tranquil morning was so perfect. Also, deep sigh, people can be SO trashy. Dave, you went above and beyond. Much respect man. I've done something similar at walking trails here in Ventura where people let their dogs just dump and leave it. It smells so bad, and yeah, that bag was heavy and full by the time I was done. Great job man.
Great! Thank you for sharing! Greetings from Canada! Wish you have a nice weekend!
Good on ya Dave. Not many folks would do what you did. We need more folks like you and few of the offenders in the outdoors. Something else cleaning up a campsite does is maybe set a better example for the next folks. If folks see you-know-what all around they many times think it's OK for them to do the same thing. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
thanks for your hard work, you're a Godsend. people throw sooooo much trash on the road around where we live. thank goodness for the groups that pick it occasionally. I just don't get it : (
I think Dave should be awarded the "Camper of the Century" for his efforts in cleaning up that disgusting mess.
How do you like the cool weather now? Will be nice and cool for a few more days. 😎 Any body of water here in Fl., you will have a gator and woods you will find Black Bears. Most who defecate sadly will ruin it for the rest. I see the same in Ocala forest, when the townies come for the weekend and trash it. .thank you for doing what you did. LONG LIVE AND PROSPER.
Thank you so much for the bird song...
That was so nice of you to pick up that trash. I loved the video of the early morning. So peaceful.
Thank you, Patricia! 😀😀
Your a good man Dave
Thank you!!!!!! This is my home for 40+ years! 🙌🏼
I consider myself a risk taker, but no way would I've been on that water. Lol. So, thanks for doing it for me. Another great spot!!
You're a good man, thank you for doing that.
Thanks for all the clean up you do!
So nice to meet you both at the laundromat off I-75. God's Blessings in your travels!
Thanks for ur effort in pickup campgrounds.
We are so happy to watch your videos and see all of the wonderful things you do, You are the example of what true stewards are in life adventures. We just started following you guys and look forward to experiencing the adventures you have shared.
Thank you guys for subscribing! We look forward to sharing our adventures. We have broken all of the states down in a separate playlist if you want to check out a certain area. Let us know if you have any questions. 👍😀😀🐕🎾
Despicable condition people can leave a campground in. I apologize for all those despicable people. Thank you Dave for cleaning up after them.
I like the idea of being a hour away from the beach and tourist area’s. I Thank you for cleaning up the trash.
Glad you like Florida camping, I've yet to ever enjoy camping in Florida. Beautiful film work..... Stay safe
Back in the 1980s some places went to a $1,000 fine plus court costs for human waste, a good $5,000 fine plus costs would help to get some to bring their own bucket and toss their own waste in a bin. Need the local gas stations to sell the 3 gallon bucket with a toilet seat on top it would give the unprepared a method to use. Hope you guys have a Merry Christmas and stay safe and healthy.
You guys rock. Thank you for cleaning up everywhere you go!
Above and beyond, Dave.
Thank you, James! 👍
I cannot believe you went in the river on that paddle board! Alligators are very large and can knock you off of a paddle board and make you disappear in an instant. PLEASE don't go out there again. Roodle was also way to close to the shore. Alligators lurk at shorelines and you can't see them in that murky water. Be safe. I was so worried about you while watching this! The images of nature are as usual incredibly beautiful, the spiderwebs between the trees look like parachutes. Thank you for picking up trash, picking up human waste, p[eople should know and do better. Hopefully it will be kept clean now if people find it cleaned up? I just got back from FL myself but was visiting family and have not been out in nature much other than in County Parks and on beaches. It's not the same. Thank you for posting. I so much enjoy and follow your travels. Merry Christmas to you!
Outstanding early morning nature footage; especially luv the uniquely strong spider webs. 👏
That web net was awesome!!!!!!!!!
On the up side they released wild horses in Florida few years back.....Great Video, love the adventure !
Wild horses! We will keep an eye out for those. Florida never stops surprising us. 😀👍
Luv how the blue sky and cloud formations are mirrored on the river. Many paddle the river; as for me I’d rather have more structure beneath me and hidden gators. Don’t be fooled as they’re everywhere; massively large and small; often known to invade one’s screened in swimming pool. 🐊
We Appreciate you Guy's!!🙏🏾
I wish there's more people like you! Thanks
Dave your like johnny apple seed, instead off planting seeds you plant kindness and cleanness , Florida will be a better place when you'all leave. Thank's
Your photography was absolutely beautiful. But it was made me very nervous watching this.
Thanks! Dave , you lead your fellow free campers by example. I wish we had more people realizing how much damage they make by their sloppiness
Thank you both! If one couple in 10 could have a heart like you two-week could change the course humanity is on 🙏 May God bless and hope you have a very blessed Christmas ❣️ Oh-it's the crocodiles and water moccasins you need to fear! Might as well get in the water if your gonna stand so close to the shore. 💋
Merry Christmas to you! One visitor a week would be enough to keep it clean. 👍😀
You have made my day, thank you to my fellow enviromental ambassadors
It's a shame people ruin these free sites. We camped in the Everglades a few years ago and we loved it.
Spectacular images and courageous adventurers.
The state or county could put up portable johns.
Thank you! 👍😀
wow, you are a saint.! people are so terrible, thanks for being you!
Thank you! We do the same thing when we arrive at places.
Dave you are super … Carrie your videos over years are the best… RuddLe ruff … thanks gb
Nice spiderweb footage!
I watched a Dry Bar comedian and he was in an airport and a Karen's dog pooped and she didn't clean it up. She said "they have people for that". 🙁
Carrie! no way no how would i boat with alligators! Loved your video. I use coconut oil on my puppers and kitties, ticks dont like it. Have a Merry Christmas!
Interesting! Carrie, I can't believe you went paddle boarding with the gators! I'm pretty brave, but not that brave. Thanks for your good work in cleaning up. I so wish people were more responsible and had more class.
I am not sure Carrie will paddleboard again with the gators, she was a bit freaked out. 😂🐊
Great video, as always. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Sherri. 😀
Love all your hard work making great videos for us. Yes people can be pigs.. I thank you for picking up trash. We have RV and travel. We always leave are site clean. I pick up my Bailey poo and others peoples dogs poo . A few bad people ruin it for everyone. But You both are special. God's blessings
Be you guys, yet please eyes open, and enjoy eachother,peace....
Awesome music choice !
Wonderful video!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I don’t do alligators! Therefore, my Florida camping would be somewhat limited. Thank you for your diligence in picking up trash that the “camping hogs” leave behind. I find that some people value their experiences based on what they pay for it, therefore, if something is free, in their mind, it has no value. Thus they trash it. Thanks again for restoring its beauty. FWIW, I’ll probably get an Advanced Element inflatable kayak for my paddling.
If you’re still in the area consider kayaking within the Silver Springs Park on Hwy 40, Silver Springs Blvd near Ocala, as there are escaped monkeys from Tarzan movie filmed years ago living in the trees back yonder. Local news showed footage from a fella that came upon them. 🛶
You are brave to paddle there!
Merry Christmas to you two , and rudel happy new year, thank you Dave for that clean up ,your awesome we need more like you😊
Thank you Dave for picking up the area. You both are truly ambassadors of van life. And Carrie..Your pictures are awesome as always!
How awesome of you to take your time to clean up for the Jugg heads,,and ive been out at night on a couple of the rivers in Fla,,good idea to keep Roodle out of the water,,at night all you see is many many eyes ! ,,All Gators,Hope your Holidays are special and the New Year brings you 2 nothing but happiness!
Great videography too.
Back in the late eighty's five of us family's towed our 25/26 foot family cruisers down to the Keys from MN. On the way back we stopped in Sanford Florida and went on the St. Johns river. Weird fact is that it flows North. The water was very brackish and reminded me of boating on the Mississippi. Where the river narrowed it was a no wake zone. We talked to some guys and they were amazed we were from MN. We asked them why they were in a water ski boat? They said to waterski. We asked them where? They said as soon as we got out of the no wake zone they would start skiing again. We didn't believe them as we saw plenty of Gators on the shore and a few swimming. Sure enough right after the no wake zone one of the guys jumped in and slowly swam back to get the line tight and then started skiing. They said the Gators don't bother you. I would NEVER want to find that out. It did have small tributaries that were spring feed and crystal clear.
Thank you for doing the part to clean up. I appreciate folks like you who care. I am a native of Florida and grew up in Jacksonville. Looking back, I really never thought to much about alligators or ticks. I just go swim and run thru the forest without giving a second thought. Never had any issues.
That's how we were with rattlesnakes in the west as children 👍😀
Do y’all have a brochure on Florida’s snakes? Watch out for coral and pigmy rattle 🐍. Keep Roodle away from the palmetto bushes as the pigmy rattlers I’ve been told are known to hide out around the base of them.
Dave Dave Dave!!!! You are by far THE BEST!! People can be so nasty, sad. Carrie, you got some beautiful pictures..... The morning shots, with the fog 👍👍. Although the spider webs were amazing....... NO THANK YOU, they freak me out 🤣🤣😂😂. Merry Christmas 🎄🎄
Just remember there's a few of us like you,outnumbered yet roll out. Coolbeans!!!
you have got to check out Homosassa beautiful river and also as long as you have a crowd ,Boats people swimming the gators are not a problem! Enjoy Fla guys!
It wouldn't hurt the national forest to put an outhouse and trashcan in that campground if they know its such a problem, I hope you showed them or complained, thats a shame people do that. Thank you for cleaning it up, it is such a beautiful area.
Before I forget it's hunting season in the forest