Is camping safe at 5A?

kgretiree · February 18, 2011, 08:09:01 AM

I'm a concerned mom who just registered to get some insight into the safety and conditions of the campsite at 5A in Mims, FL. My son wants to go with some friends, age 17-20, this afternoon and camp for the weekend. Is there electricity to charge a phone? Is it safe? Thanks so much for any information an adult can send my way. Thanks.

asmart82 · February 18, 2011, 08:31:35 AM

I'd say it was safe but I've never actually seen anyone camp there. There is definitely no electricity or running water. I wouldn't want to camp there but I'm not 17-20 either! I can guarantee there will be drinking going on though. I'll be out there tomorrow around 11am so if I see any teenagers acting dumb, I'll let you know!

Baileygunns · February 18, 2011, 08:41:00 AM

There is no electricity, anywhere... It's not a campground it's just an area of woods with a nick name. They call it 5A because that's the county road that dead ends there. Google "5A Scottsmoor" and you'll find plenty of video and pictures of the place.

Define safe... lol

People camp out there but it's usualy a bunch of kids or rednecks with lots of beer and big fires... I wouldn't camp out there but that's just me.

kgretiree · February 18, 2011, 09:39:02 AM

Thank you so much for the info ... and for offering to keep a look out for stupid teen behavior! Lord, give me strength ... he's going no matter what I say.

pineiroj · February 18, 2011, 09:51:58 AM

lots of folks partying at 5a tell him to be very careful riding around at night. Mom at least you are concerned enough to check it out good job on finding this resource. He should be okay my teens go to 5a sometimes at night

asmart82 · February 18, 2011, 11:00:30 AM

He will be alright. It's not total chaos and anarchy or anything that I'm sure is running through your mind!

Chevy1500z71 · February 18, 2011, 06:28:00 PM

iv camped out there a few times. its safe if you camp back in the woods and stay away from moose pond, out by moose ponds is were any trouble would be at because thats where everyone goes to party.

zman03 · February 19, 2011, 11:21:14 PM

Why not go with him? get a feel for what is really happening and not someones opinion on a website. If your there you can see for yourself!!!!

strubby · February 22, 2011, 09:34:21 PM

I've done lots of night riding out there and it's been sketchy a few times. As long as you're in a decent sized group, the biggest problem will be how much you drink, and the people you've brought with you, ha. I wouldn't camp out there either, unless I got a big group together...

hatchdemon89 · February 22, 2011, 10:35:17 PM

I'd never camp out their comming from ny these jungles scare me LOL

Is camping safe at 5A?

Baileygunns