Fort Mccoy sits in north-central Florida amid a mix of freshwater lakes, pine forests, and oak hammocks at approximately 75 feet above sea level. The area experiences humid subtropical weather with summer temperatures regularly reaching the 90s and mild winters typically above 50°F. Cell service varies by carrier throughout the region, with AT&T showing stronger coverage than other networks at most campgrounds.
What to do
Fishing and boating access: Grand Lake RV & Golf Resort offers direct lake access with dock facilities. "Fishing permitted off dock and from shore. All roads were paved. There are both RVs and vacation rentals," notes Ashley W. The resort provides excellent water recreation opportunities on Orange Lake.
Golf opportunities: Several RV parks near Fort Mccoy feature golf amenities for visitors wanting to spend time on the links. "There is a full 18 course golf course and putting green. There are also onsite golf cart rentals and a golf pro shop," according to reviews at Grand Lake RV & Golf Resort.
Winter wildlife viewing: The region around Fort Mccoy serves as winter habitat for many bird species and occasional manatees in nearby springs. Runaway Bay Lodge offers a premium viewing experience where guests can "hang out in the hot tub while looking at the lake" to spot wildlife, according to reviewer Ashley F.
What campers like
Community atmosphere: Citra Royal Palm RV Park receives high marks for its welcoming environment. "Great location, simple, clean, safe, good people. Tents, vans, skoolies, pop ups, rvs/motorhomes. A mix of long term and short term," reports reviewer citra R., highlighting the diverse camping community.
Quality amenities: RV parks in the Fort Mccoy area maintain well-kept facilities. At Ocala North RV Park, campers appreciate the "new heated saline pool" and note that "staff is very attentive" and there's a "great pool and fitness center," according to reviewer "Name."
Seasonal events: Winter visitors particularly enjoy the organized activities at rv campgrounds near Fort Mccoy. "Food trucks come in, their facilities are nice and kept up as is the campground," notes Thomas H. about Wild Frontier RV Resort, which also features regular activities like bingo nights.
What you should know
Campsite variations: Sites at Fort Mccoy area RV parks range from basic to premium. At Old Florida RV Resort, "34 FHU (30/50 amp electric, water and sewage) slots dot a small, simple single loop" with "diagonal pull-through sites in the center and back-in spots along the exterior perimeter," according to Stuart K.
Reservation timing: Summer allows for more flexibility, but winter months require advance planning. "Stopped here as we needed a place to camp after having an RV repair and didn't have reservation anywhere (FL campgrounds are jam packed)," notes Michael M. about Ocala Sun RV Resort.
Rules and regulations: Each park maintains specific policies about pets, fires, and camping types. Wild Frontier RV Resort has "no on ground fire but covered fires pits can be used" and some parks have age restrictions where "no children allowed more than a week stay," according to reviewer KASKEN.
Tips for camping with families
Pool options: Many parks offer swimming facilities with varying seasonal availability. Carey R. reports about Wild Frontier RV Resort: "Our kids enjoyed the exceptionally clean pool. And the bathrooms were spotless."
Recreation activities: Look for parks with organized events and amenities for various ages. Compass RV Park has "lots of things for kids to do at the campground (pool, playground, cornhole, ping pong table, fishing pond, etc)," according to Daniel G.
Location considerations: Some parks cater more to adults than families. One reviewer notes about Wild Frontier RV Resort: "It's definitely catered more to the Senior crowd (they had Bingo the night we were there & there seemed to be regular activities-Bible Study, etc)."
Tips from RVers
Late arrival procedures: Many Fort Mccoy area campgrounds accommodate after-hours check-ins. Steven A. explains that at Ocala Sun RV Resort, "We pulled in after hours without a reservation. The set up was nice. The site had a box at the front for both reservation arrivals and non reservation arrivals."
Site surfaces: RV sites vary from paved to grass throughout the region. "Sites are very close together and pricey," notes reviewer T S. about Grand Lake RV & Golf Resort, while others mention "freshly paved patios" at different parks.
WiFi reliability: Internet access varies significantly between parks. "The cell service (for both T-Mobile and Verizon) didn't work very well, and the Wi-Fi is iffy at best," according to Daniel G. at Compass RV Park, while others report strong connectivity at different locations.