Your Packing Guide for a Relaxing North Florida Getaway
What to Bring to Wildflower Ranch
Getting ready for your stay at FL Wildflower Ranch? Whether you're pitching a tent, bringing your pop-up camper, staying in our furnished bell tent, or enjoying the comforts of Senna Cabin, a little preparation will help you make the most of your time here.
Use this guide to be ready for your North Florida adventures.
Staying at a Private Tent or Pop-Up Campsite?
Bring Your Camping Setup
- Tent, pop-up camper, hammock, or other sleeping setup
- Tent stakes, mallet, and any required guylines
- Sleeping bags, blankets, or bedding
- Sleeping pads, air mattresses, or camp beds
- Pillows
- Camping chairs
- Lanterns, flashlights, or headlamps
- A cooler and ice, if needed
- Food, drinks, and snacks
- Phone chargers and other personal electronics
- Cooking equipment suitable for your setup (or use the outdoor kitchen)
- Plates, cups, utensils, and any cookware you need (or use the outdoor kitchen)
- Fire-starting supplies (only firewood is available for purchase onsite)
Remember: These Are Primitive Campsites
The campsites do not have individual electricity or water hookups. Plan to bring the equipment and supplies you need for your own camping setup.
You will, however, have access to the ranch's shared amenities, including climate-controlled bathrooms, hot showers, an outdoor kitchen, swimming pool, and recreation areas.
Staying in the Wild Indigo Bell Tent?
The furnished Wild Indigo Bell Tent lets you enjoy camping without bringing your entire setup.
- Personal clothing and sleepwear
- Any preferred bedding or comfort items not specifically listed as provided
- Toiletries and personal medications
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes for exploring the ranch
- Swimwear and a towel for the pool
- Food, drinks, and snacks
- A flashlight or headlamp for nighttime trips to shared facilities
- Phone chargers and other personal electronics
- Cooking equipment suitable for your setup (or use the outdoor kitchen)
- Plates, cups, utensils, and any cookware you need (or use the outdoor kitchen)
- Fire-starting supplies (only firewood is available for purchase onsite)
The bell tent is not climate-controlled.
Remember that the bell tent is still an outdoor accommodation. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and anything that will help you sleep comfortably.
Staying in Senna Cabin?
Senna Cabin is the more traditional lodging option, with air conditioning and a private bathroom.
For your stay we recommend packing:
- Clothing and sleepwear
- Personal toiletries and medications
- Any preferred personal care products
- Food, drinks, and snacks
- Swimwear and a towel for the pool
- Comfortable shoes for outdoor activities
- Phone chargers and other personal electronics
- Fire-starting supplies (only firewood is available for purchase onsite)
The cabin is climate-controlled.
Check the accommodation details for the specific items provided in the cabin so you don't bring things you won't need.
Bringing an RV?
If you're staying at Tropical Sage, our RV boondocking site, plan for a self-contained stay.
Bring the equipment and supplies you normally use for boondocking, including:
- Food, drinking water, and other provisions
- Your usual RV power and battery equipment
- Flashlights or headlamps
- Outdoor chairs and any personal recreation equipment
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Any supplies needed to manage your RV's water and waste systems
- Fire-starting supplies (only firewood is available for purchase onsite)
Hookups are not available.
Check the accommodation details for the specific items provided at the site.
Planning to Use the Ranch Amenities?
For the Pool
- Swimwear
- Pool towel
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Poolside cover-up or change of clothes
For Games and Recreation
- Comfortable clothes for outdoor activities
- Athletic shoes, if preferred
- Your own favorite games, if you'd like
The ranch has a game cabinet with options such as Crossnet, volleyball, croquet, ring toss, Pickle 360, Kubb, bucket golf, and bocce, along with table-top recreation options.
For Exploring
- Walking shoes
- A camera or phone for photos
- Binoculars, if you enjoy watching wildlife
- A flashlight or headlamp
- A small day bag for carrying water and essentials
Keep in mind that the ranch is a natural environment. Watch where you walk, respect wildlife, and avoid disturbing plants or animals.
Planning to Stargaze?
North Florida's night sky is a wonderful reason to spend an evening outside.
If stargazing is on your itinerary, consider bringing:
- A blanket or reclining camping chair
- A red-light flashlight, if you have one
- Binoculars or telescope
- A star chart or stargazing app
- A camera and tripod for night photography
- An extra layer for cooler evenings
Plan around the moon!
For darker skies, consider planning around a new moon and checking the weather forecast before your trip.
Bringing Kids?
A little extra preparation can make family camping much easier.
Consider packing:
- Extra changes of clothes
- Comfortable outdoor shoes
- Swimwear and pool towels
- Favorite bedtime items
- Kid-friendly snacks and refillable water bottles
- Insect repellent and sunscreen appropriate for your children
- Flashlights or headlamps
- Any needed medications
- A camera or phone for the ranch's photo scavenger hunt
Plan around the moon!
Kids can explore the property through our photo scavenger hunt. When they complete the hunt, they can choose a prize from our treasure chest!
You don't need to plan every minute of the trip. Leave some room for swimming, games, wildlife watching, and simply enjoying time outside together.