Jororo Woods
(pronounced 'Ho ro ro')

Jororo Woods was heavily damaged from the three hurricanes in central Florida in 2004. The main campsite (screen room, shower building, and chapel) are still unuseable. Currently, it is now possible to drive a vehicle to the parking area, and some camping space is again usable - the "Carr Camp" next to the parking area, and the Cherokee Campsite can be used, but has no running water. There is still a lot of work to do, but the property is campable again! Thanks to Mike and his nephews, and Billy and his family for their tremendous help so far. If you are interested in using the place or helping out, email me.

Jororo Woods is my own 20 acre retreat located near Davenport, Florida (about 20 minutes from Disney World, 30 minutes from Universal Studios, and 25 minutes from Cypress Cove). It is a tract of unspoiled woods with a private semi-primative campsite. Naturist camping is always welcome here (for free). For information, Email me . Reservations are first come - first serve, and non-naturist groups do use the site, so give me some advance notice if you want to use it for naturist camping. I only ask that you use the property responsibly so it is not spoiled for others.

The entrance to one of the campsites in the main camp. The sites are named for American Indian sites, including Cherokee, Seminole, and Timocuan.

There are deer, opposums, racoons, wild turkeys, armadillos, and other wildlife in the area which you may see if you are quiet and observant.

A number of edible plants grow there year round, as well as a couple of types of berries and grapes in the summer.

This is the Skrean Lodge, a screen room dedicated to the memory of Wendell Skrean, a man who hated flying insects. It was damaged heavily in the 2004 hurricanes. It will probably need to be torn down and replaced

This is the main "road" leading to the parking area for the campsite. The best time to camp here is from November through about May. The bugs are not bad (you still may need mosquito repellent), and it is not too hot during this time. Unfortunately, there is no lake or stream to cool off in during Summer.

This is the shower house It is completely open to the sky. The walls allow for privacy while showering, but the total lack of a roof gives you the feel of bathing in nature.This was also heavily damaged in the storms

This well runs on 12 volts. It's only about 7 feet deep, so it's not drinkable, but okay for cooking and showering.

The well pump has a pressure switch, so just opening the hose valve turns on the pump. You can wash dishes or clothes here.

This is the camp chapel. It's a unique place where you can worship the Creator in the suit He designed for you (see the book of Genesis). Of course clothing is allowed too, if you prefer. (The taller cross on the right is a natural pattern of tree shadows.)This entire clearing disappeared under fallen trees during the storms.

This is the car camping area. If you just can't leave the car behind, you can camp right next to (or inside) it.

Cooking in the car camp. (No tables here like in the main camp unless you bring one. Of course you can use your ingenuity instead.) Cooking bacon like this may not be a good idea.

This chainsaw shot probably should be scary. This was part of the preparation for the car campsite.

The "Reconstruction" begins

Between work details, Mike (right) and myself pose for a picture by Mike's Jeep.

Unless otherwise announced, all work projects at JW are clothing optional.

Billy and his family have done a lot of re-opening the trails

Removing trees from the bridge after the hurricanes.

More trees fell in later months, though.

Fortunately, you don't need to use the bridge to get to any campsites. (It's still broken as of 10/28/09).

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