Reservations are available at Grateful Hammock, a privately managed forested campground in Fort McCoy, Florida, with nightly rates running $40 to $75. Sites are accessible by vehicle, on foot, or via short hike-in, and the property provides electric hookups, drinking water, showers, toilets, a dump station, and WiFi. Pets are welcome. The campground sits near a river corridor in a wooded setting, which shapes both the atmosphere and the bug situation, especially in summer.
Reviewers consistently note the quiet character of the property. It runs as a small community rather than a conventional commercial operation, and the host has flagged that bear awareness is relevant here. Summer visits are doable but come with Florida heat and insects. Fall through spring draws the most consistent interest, and the surrounding campgrounds near Fort McCoy give campers flexibility if Grateful Hammock is full or not the right fit.
The campground's counterculture feel is part of its identity. As reviewer Archie J. put it: "If you experienced the 60s and like the Grateful Dead you'll be right at home." Nearby spring swimming is accessible at Juniper Springs and Salt Springs, both roughly 30 minutes away by car. Neighboring options in the area include Wilderness RV Park Estates and Lake Waldena Resort for campers who want a more conventional setup.
Grateful Hammock tends to work best for campers who appreciate a low-key, community-oriented environment and don't mind trading some polish for a forested riverside setting.
Description
Grateful Hammock is on 8 acres of land in the beautiful Ocala National Forest. This is an intentional, progressive community of music lovers. Grateful Hammock offers primitive tent sites as well as RV/Trailer camping. There are 6 total sites, with up to 6 guests per site.
The nearby Silver River offers opportunity to see lots of wildlife including wild monkeys, alligators and a myriad of birds. The Ocklawaha River is also a great place to go for fishing. Horseback riding is available at Captain Jacks.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGrateful Hammock is located in Florida near Fort Mccoy
Coordinates
29.23000086 N
81.958 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/4/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 20 min from Ocala, FL
- 43 min from Wildwood, FL
- 51 min from Gainesville, FL
- 1 hr 3 min from Homosassa Springs, FL








