A cove along the Oklawaha River sets the layout at Gores Landing, where tent sites sit close to the water and the campground fills on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are accepted, so weekday arrivals have a clear advantage. Weekends draw crowds. The camp runs under the watch of a long-standing host, which reviewers note adds a sense of security when leaving gear behind for a day on the river.
Paddlers and anglers are the core users here. The Oklawaha provides direct river access for kayaks and canoes, and bank fishing draws repeat visitors as well. Sites are open-layout rather than separated by vegetation, so privacy is limited and hammock spots are scarce. Lighting at night is fairly bright across the grounds. Campers who have stayed report the outdoor showers run sulfur water, and Susan P. notes "great tent sites right off river," though the campground can flood in wet conditions with drier ground available elsewhere on site. The Fore Lake Campground and Lake Shore Group Camp are nearby alternatives for those who want a fallback if Gores Landing fills.
Nightly rates run from $0 to $17, making it one of the more affordable options for campsites near Fort Mccoy. Cell service is available, toilets and showers are on site, and pets are welcome. Bug spray is worth packing, especially during Florida's rainy season. If river access and low cost matter more than site separation, this county park is worth the drive down its rural roads.
Description
Gores Landing is located in northeast Marion County & offers primitive camping, a boat ramp, restroom and picnic tables on the Ocklawaha River. Camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This state-owned property is leased to the county commission, which has managed the facility since 1966.
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Map & DirectionsGores Landing is located in Florida near Fort Mccoy
Address
13750 NE 98 St
Fort McCoy, FL 32134
Coordinates
29.29056904 N
81.92761775 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/28/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/28/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 25 min from Ocala, FL
- 48 min from Wildwood, FL
- 57 min from Gainesville, FL
- 1 hr 8 min from Homosassa Springs, FL










