Lake Waldena Resort, near Silver Springs, Florida, is a cozy spot that offers a mix of relaxation and fun right by the water. With a beautiful lake at its heart, campers can enjoy free access to kayaks and boats, making it easy to spend your days paddling around or just soaking up the sun.

The campground features a large pavilion and two wooden docks, perfect for fishing or simply enjoying the view. Many visitors have noted the friendly vibe, especially among the seasonal campers, which adds to the welcoming atmosphere. One camper shared, “The site itself was wonderful! We enjoyed the view & sunset every night.”

For those traveling with pets, this place is pet-friendly, so your furry friends can join in on the adventure. While the facilities could use a bit of sprucing up, the overall experience is enhanced by the natural beauty surrounding the campground. If you’re looking for a quiet retreat with a touch of community spirit, Lake Waldena Resort is a solid choice for your next camping trip.

On the shores of beautiful Lake Waldena in Silver Springs, Florida, nestled in the Ocala National Forest, is a restful, quiet camping resort.
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Lake Waldena Resort

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I personally do not like camping in slots like a deck of cards. Most of this place is permanent residents. They have a nice private beach and a small game room. We had a camper next to us who.was living there for a month and was nasty because he had his antenna on our site

Mostly permanent residents

Amazing staff and owners, free to use kayaks and water sports, my son learned how to ride a bicycle for the first time today with one of their bicycles! The lake was really a joy to swim on, the kids were in it all day. Paved roads and small store for all your needs. Definitely a great place to go with your RV.

Amazing time by the lake

This was an amazing experience! The staff was extremely helpful and the sites were clean and well maintained.

Awesome campground

We camped here many times in the 80-90’s when our girls were young, we always enjoyed it there. This was our first time back since then, our oldest wanted a birthday camping weekend there, she’s in her 30’s now. We still enjoyed our time there and feel the sites while a little closer together than our memories, were improved from our visits before. 

We like it!

This is a quiet little park that sits around a lake with some woods. 

Let’s see, the Wifi is poor, but we still were able to stream our favorite show at night. Our dog enjoyed all they left behind toys at the park.  

Everyone is really friendly. If you decide to stay here, check out Harry’s Seafood bar and grille.

Fun time..

 We weren't expecting a lot when we pulled in. You pass the lots with the seasonal campers &amp; mobile homes- some were nicely kept &amp; others not so much.

  

 We found the office &amp; lake area &amp; it's great! The boats &amp; kayaks are free for campers. You just have to sign one out at the office. 

  They have a large pavilion &amp; 2 wooden docks- one with a covered seating area. Swimming is in the lake &amp; there were some people doing that during our stay.

 Fishing was fair according to my fisherman. The grounds are very nice &amp; so is Lake Waldena!  

  

People that are seasonal are very friendly. Aside from karaoke night at the pavilion Saturday night(I think it was a party for a seasonal who was leaving the next day) it was very quiet. 

   We had site 3, which is labeled as a prime site. We had a concrete pad, but the other sites did not. There were 4 sites with water &amp; electric only. Site 1 looked like a nice tent site. 18 sites which I think are for temporary campers. The rest are permanent camper sites. Site 1-13 had a view of a marshy area with the lake beyond. 

  

  We had sandhill cranes roaming around the campground who visited once in a while. The site itself was wonderful! We enjoyed the view &amp; sunset every night. The sites aren't too close, but side by side with no foliage between. Traffic noise from Hwy 40 wasn't noticeable.

  

The reason only 4 stars? The bathrooms were awful! They need an update, a paint job, something. A deep clean would be good too. I would rank the cleanliness as state park clean, which is sketchy clean. Put in a new bathhouse &amp; this campground would be stellar!

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