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My husband and I love spending time here and overlooking the water, the sunsets and taking our boat out spending time with our family ,everyone there is super nice and friendly 😊
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Campgrounds near Homosassa Springs, Florida offer diverse experiences along the scenic Homosassa River and surrounding areas. Nature's Resort provides waterfront sites with boat access, while Happy Hannah's Hound Haven offers a more intimate camping experience with pet-friendly accommodations. Most facilities in the region support both tent and RV camping, with several locations also featuring cabin rentals. The Withlacoochee State Forest maintains multiple developed campgrounds including Holder Mine and Mutual Mine recreation areas that provide electric hookups and basic amenities for campers seeking a more natural setting.
Access to camping areas remains available year-round due to Florida's mild climate, though summer months bring higher humidity and temperatures along with increased precipitation. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly for waterfront sites which tend to fill quickly during winter months when northern visitors seek warmer weather. The region features mostly level terrain with well-maintained roads leading to established campgrounds. Visitors should note that waterfront camping spots often have limited space between sites. A visitor commented that at Nature's Resort, "If everyone books a waterfront site and brings their 23' boat and parks it behind their 18' site it adds up to a problem. People are generally friendly and willing to work it out."
Several campgrounds in the area feature proximity to natural springs and river access, making them popular for manatee viewing and water activities. Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park provides wooded sites with full hookups in a location convenient to Crystal River attractions. Campers report high satisfaction with the waterfront locations, particularly for fishing and boating opportunities. "We ended up with a spot on the water where we fished, barbequed, and otherwise hung out," noted one review of Nature's Resort. Most developed campgrounds include amenities such as showers, restrooms, and electric hookups, while some also offer organized activities, swimming pools, and on-site stores. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region's camping areas, though coverage may vary at more remote sites within Withlacoochee State Forest.
Best Campgrounds near Homosassa Springs (332)
1. Encore Crystal Isles
"Excellent park, great attractions nearby! We have tried to come here each year. It is a larger park, with many residents or longer term or leave the rig weekenders."
"We had a spot on the lake which was very nice. The staff is super nice. When we arrived someone was parked in our spot but they were not around."
2. Holder Mine Campground
"I had site 1, which sites 1 and 2 are next to the entrance gate. It was fairly quiet at night. There was a few times I heard loud vehicles gojng down the road but not enough to complain about."
"Best thing about this place is the surrounding area: lots of (walking only) trails but my favorite, the seemingly endless off roading sandy Jeep trails throughout this forest state park - lovely!"
from $23 / night
Check Availability3. Nature's Resort
"Perfect location on the springs, right next to the famous Homosassa Springs park. The site has its own marina where you can easily rent pontoon boats."
"The sites are less than 18' across but you get boat parking behind your site."
4. Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park
"Great spot with amenities and close to everything we want to do. Just make sure you don't get a site along the road."
"Site 127A was so close to us that our picnic table was beside their septic hose. Would stay here again just in an inner site."
from $40 - $63 / night
Check Availability5. Mutual Mine Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest
"My group goes to this campground several times a year due to the location to home and for being able to play off road in the surrounding trail system."
"This is an excellent place to camp because it is secluded with large private campsites surrounding a clear swimming hole. It is a short drive from the Chaz, and affordable."
from $14 / night
Check Availability6. Rainbow Springs State Park Campground
"I have been to quite a few campgrounds in Florida over the past 20+ years."
"The primitive camping is tucked back away from most of the RVs and has a bathhouse with very hot water/ toilets and hot hand dryers. Each site is spaced properly so not each person is too close."
from $30 / night
Check Availability7. Tillis Hill Equestrian Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest
"Overall, a great place to get away from city lights, noise, etc. It is about 1-1 1/2 miles off main road. Be mindful and take your time on the dirt road leading to the campgrounds."
"The "right" road is a 1 1/2 mile drive(see reservations) on for the most part, smooth limestone. 20-30-50 power and fresh water at sites. We have a 34' class A and had no issues with trees."
from $9 - $23 / night
Check Availability8. Chassahowitzka River Campground
"It’s a clean park with easy access to boat rentals (kayaks, canoes) and a boat launch if you have your own. Publix and Walmart are ~10 minutes away if you need anything."
"You can camp right by your car and then it’s a short drive to the dock where you can put your kayak in or rent one. You will SEE MANATEES!!!! ITS SO MAGICAL!"
from $31 - $55 / night
Check Availability9. Happy Hannah’s Hound Haven
"My son and I spent two separate weeks at this campground and the accommodations and location made for a peaceful, relaxing yet fun experience. We spent nights by the fire and days out on the kayak."
from $30 - $50 / night
Check Availability10. Nature Resort Campground
"We bring out pull behind camper typically. They have been building it up with new space as well that’s gorgeous. You can rent golf carts to drive the whole thing."
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Recent Reviews near Homosassa Springs, FL
1002 Reviews of 332 Homosassa Springs Campgrounds
- Theresa K.
GuideRainbow Springs State Park Campground
Unclear new rules & condescending ranger
Site 004 has a river running through it when it rains and floods the fire pit. You will have to set tent up on compacted super hard gravel surface. Fire ants around table and fire ring. The ranger has no tact whatsoever. She was grumpy and nit picking everything
Nancy W.
LegendWorld Equestrian RV Resort
Great for horse lovers
This campground is located on the grounds of the World Equestrian Center– a premier equestrian facility in the US located in Ocala. The campground is large (300 sites) campground and capable of fitting any size RV. The roads in the park are really easy to navigate and easy to back into for any size RV. All sites are back-in with 50/30A full hook-up. Sites 600-733 have more space between them and would be my preferred sites. There is really no check-in lane, you just stop on the road going into the campground and other have to go around you. The laundry is open 24-hours but be aware that people are washing horse blankets, dog beds, and other pet items, so stay away if you are allergic. Conveniently located before the campground is a fuel station (with gas and diesel). The campground is located on a venue that primarily holds equestrian events but also accommodates other sporting events. Some of the venues are quite a long walk away and parking can be difficult. Golf cart rentals are available at the campground. The camp store is nice and more of a gift shop but has a great selection of a range of items from clothes to drinks to food and RV items. They have a coffee bar and also sell alcohol. Restaurants on-site ranging from a coffee shop with pastries to fine dining and everything in between. Our site was long and level and the WIFI worked well. We had nice space between us and our neighbor and were treated to nice sunsets. Overall, we really liked this campground and would come back. We were there when equestrian events were going on and liked that we could watch them for free. Downtown Ocala is about ten minutes away and a cool town. We had lunch, walked around the square and checked out the painted horses. Lunch at the airport restaurant was great!
- CCristie L.Scout
Champions Run RV Resort
This place is fantastic!
I would highly recommend Champions Run. Sites are wide, clean and beautiful. Staff were friendly and helpful. Pool area is spacious, clean and beautiful. Drinks at the tiki bar were delicious.
Dajah B.
TravelerFind Out Farms
Beautiful and peaceful
It's very peaceful. Chickens roam free and we were able to see cows and get farm fresh eggs. 50 AMP and water connections, I saw reviews about the road being bumpy but we didn't have that experience. Everything was smooth. 10/10.
- KKevin B.Scout
Nature Resort Campground
Expensive Old RV Resort.
Old RV park where most of the people seem to live there. They initially charged me $200 for 2 nights (a Thursday and Friday). They had me by the dumpsters so the smell was pretty strong depending on the breeze. Tried to get a different site but was denied on the options I chose but atleast it was only 2 nights.
Dinah R.ScoutEncore Crystal Isles
Very Crowded
The facilities were very clean but no room in between campers and most look like seasonal. No trees or bushes for shade or privacy. Kids all over in golf carts and scooters. Would not come back again.
Cory R.ScoutLakeside haven rv park
Garbage
WARNING: DO NOT STAY HERE. Absolute Slum Conditions & Toxic Management. If I could give Lakeside Haven RV Resort negative stars, I would. Do not be fooled by the beautiful pictures they post online—those are from years ago when the park first opened. Today, this place is a neglected, hazardous dump run by a toxic, completely unprofessional management team. We moved in on December 27th, renting a lot and an 18-foot camper for $750/month. We were assured it was "move-in ready." That was a blatant lie. On our first day, I opened the fridge/freezer combo, and hundreds of German cockroaches fell out of it like Niagara Falls. It required three separate bug bombs just to make the place semi-livable. On top of that, Mario, the manager, left a whole turkey in the freezer that thawed out and leaked putrid turkey juices all over the appliance. There was also absolutely no hot water because the water heater had a massive crack in it. It leaked so severely that it saturated the floor, causing the kitchen floor to visibly sag. When they finally came to "fix" the water heater, they smashed a massive hole in the side of the camper and just left it wide open. Because of their negligence, my cat escaped, and my girlfriend and I spent three agonizing days waiting for him to return. Thankfully, he did. The windows were also broken and just covered with cardboard and tape, and the sink was completely backed up because the previous tenant had dumped a hoard of pennies down the drain. When I confronted the manager, Mario, about these biohazards and structural failures, he didn't offer to fix them immediately. Instead, he coldly offered a refund. He knew exactly what he was doing—he put us in a position where we either had to live in a roach-infested, broken camper or be homeless. We had to stay and watch them take their sweet time doing bare-minimum repairs. When anyone has a legitimate issue with the park, Mario gets incredibly rude, nasty, and aggressive. If you express how unhappy you are with the conditions, management's official response is literally: "Don't like it? Move." Management is rarely even on-site—maybe once or twice a month—but they sure know how to cause drama. They constantly spread lies around the park claiming we weren't paying our bills, which is defamation. We have every single receipt proving we have paid on time, every single month. Furthermore, the utility situation is a massive rip-off. There is only one meter for the entire park. Management leaves the lights on and the AC blasting at 68 degrees constantly in common areas, and because of the single meter, the tenants are forced to split the bill for their energy waste. You are also paying out of pocket for "amenities" like a laundry room that should be covered. The park looks like absolute shit. The boat dock is in such disrepair it will literally ruin your boat if you try to use it. Worse than the infrastructure is the total lack of safety. They will let anyone move in here, including active drug users and people with violent, dangerous criminal records. To give you an idea of how dangerous this place is, I accidentally butt-dialed the police once. When the cop arrived, he literally told me that they get so many emergency calls for this park—ranging from domestic abuse to drug issues—that they are forced to come out and physically verify everyone is okay, even for a confirmed accidental dial. The police are fully aware of how awful this place is. There is also zero confidentiality. Management acts friendly to get your money, but once you are locked in, they treat you like garbage and spread your personal business. They literally told brand-new tenants intimate, private medical details about a resident living here with cancer. It is deeply disrespectful, unethical, and disgusting behavior. They trap you, lie about you, neglect the property, and treat you like absolute shit. For the love of God, stay the hell away from Lakeside Haven RV Resort and Mario.
- ccraig D.Scout
Seven Sisters Campground
Stumpy
Nice campground but with only one bathroom and one shower for men. So you may have to wait in line
Guide to Homosassa Springs
Camping spots near Homosassa Springs, Florida cluster around the spring-fed rivers with water temperatures maintaining a constant 72 degrees year-round, creating ideal conditions for wildlife viewing. The terrain consists primarily of wetlands and coastal lowlands with elevations rarely exceeding 20 feet above sea level. The camping season extends throughout the year with winter (November-February) being the driest period and offering temperatures between 50-70°F during the day.
What to do
Kayaking the springs: At Rainbow Springs State Park Campground, campers can access the emerald-clear waters for paddling. "The water was crystal clear and bright blue in some areas. We plan to go camping here in August because we've heard nothing but marvelous reviews," shares one visitor who enjoyed kayaking on the river.
Wildlife viewing: The Withlacoochee State Forest provides excellent opportunities to observe native species. A camper at Mutual Mine Campground noted, "This place is secluded with large private campsites surrounding a clear swimming hole. It is a short drive from the Chaz, and affordable. The hosts were extra friendly."
Off-roading and trail riding: The forest contains extensive trail networks for various vehicles. A visitor at Holder Mine Campground observed, "The only thing is that the Park Ranger is pretty rude and has the personality of a wet mop and will scold you if you park in the grass at all.... The dump station is no longer in use so you have to use the bath house or dump elsewhere."
Cave exploration: Some areas feature unusual limestone formations. "We met some lovely people. Our dogs barked a bit only because they saw other people and pets they wanted to say hey to. The people we met here showed us a great trail you can hike on that brings you to some awesome caves, yes in Florida, that you could explore in," shares a camper about Holder Mine Recreation Area.
What campers like
Spacious, wooded sites: Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park offers tree-covered camping areas. "Enjoyed a nice weekend stay here on the maiden voyage of our new-to-us Class A. 30 and 50 amp service, with water, sewer, and cable hook-ups. Park has nice facilities, including a rec room, heated pool, and spa," notes one reviewer.
Access to water activities: Many enjoy the direct river access at Nature's Resort. "Perfect location on the springs, right next to the famous Homosassa Springs park. The site has its own marina where you can easily rent pontoon boats. We did a manatee tour and they picked us up right at the dock," mentions a camper.
Privacy between sites: Crooked River Campground offers secluded camping spots. "My boyfriend, myself, and 3 kids spent 4th of July weekend here and LOVED it! The spacious, private campsites were a plus. It truly felt like we were camping alone in the forest and the kids loved getting to explore," writes a reviewer.
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention well-maintained bathrooms. "This was a great spot. We visited during the week and hardly had any neighbors. There is a gate code to get in which made me feel very safe and secure. Gorgeous trees throughout the sites and nice little paths to explore," notes a visitor to Mutual Mine Campground.
What you should know
Gate access codes: Most state forest campgrounds require gate codes for entry. At Holder Mine Campground, "This is primarily an RV campground. I'm a tent camper and felt like I was in an RV zoo. However, the facilities are very good with toilet/shower facilities. Electric and water at each site. CG is patrolled by park rangers. Host has firewood for sale. Gate code required (comes with reservation)."
No pets at some locations: "Crooked River Campground is my favorite primitive site, but no pets allowed," warns a regular visitor. Not all campgrounds allow dogs, so verify pet policies before booking.
Site flooding concerns: Some campsites experience drainage issues during storms. "Our site was flooded when we arrived and had to be moved. Lots of noise from fellow campers after hours. Very overpriced for what you get," notes one camper about Crystal Isles RV Resort.
Varying cell service: Connectivity can be unreliable, particularly in forest areas. "Cell signals: T-Mobile was great, AT&T was decent," reports a visitor to Crystal Isles RV Resort, while others mention spotty reception at state forest campgrounds.
Tips for camping with families
Look for swimming spots: Chassahowitzka River Campground provides direct water access. "This place has a boat/kayak launch right into crystal clear spring. The campground is well kept. Laundry and restroom facilities more than adequate. Very restful and peaceful," notes a camper.
Consider wildlife encounters: Children enjoy observing local animals. "Lots to do for kids here. Facebook page for campground tells you what the little bar/restaurant is serving. We went for pizza night (frozen, but priced right and I didn't have to cook!) The restaurant nearby though... phenomenal (Margherita Grill)," shares a visitor to Nature's Resort.
Book waterfront sites early: Prime locations fill quickly, especially in winter. "We stayed 3 days Monday-Thursday(check out). Upon arrival the staff at check didn't have that welcoming vibe. But all the grounds staff were friendly. The bathroom was very clean. The grounds have beautiful flowers well manicured. Lots of activities for families," reports a visitor about Nature's Resort.
Prepare for insects: Florida's humidity supports abundant mosquito populations. "My boyfriend and I just camped here for 4 days. Weekends have a different vibe on the weekdays it's quiet. Each campground has its primitive camp charm all come with a picnic table, parking spot, a wooden pole you can hang your garbage, and a water spout near by. There's mosquitoes but that is Florida camping bring bug spray and keep the fire going helps."
Tips from RVers
Check site access before arrival: Tillis Hill Equestrian Campground presents navigation challenges. "Try to get a sense of the space before picking your site. The photos etc made it look like easy back-in but gets are some sites with trees very close and the lane is super narrow. I had a rough time backing in, even with help because there wasn't room to pull forward to maneuver."
Consider site location carefully: Road noise affects certain areas. "When making reservations make sure to book towards the center of the park. We were in site 129A. The road noise was constant and loud. Site 127A was so close to us that our picnic table was beside their septic hose," advises a Rock Crusher Canyon visitor.
Monitor water pressure: Some campgrounds experience utility issues. "It's a long campground easy to get turned around in. Most of the occupied spaces are filled with full timers. The pull thru sites they direct the short timers to are the smallest sites we've ever used. The water pressure is very poor," reports a Nature's Resort guest.
Plan for dump station alternatives: "The dump station is no longer in use so you have to use the bath house or dump elsewhere but don't question Ms. Personality on it....trust me!" warns a visitor to Holder Mine Campground, indicating the importance of verifying facility availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Homosassa Springs, FL?
What camping is available near Homosassa Springs, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, Homosassa Springs, FL offers a wide range of camping options, with 332 campgrounds and RV parks near Homosassa Springs, FL and 5 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Homosassa Springs, FL?
Which is the most popular campground near Homosassa Springs, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Homosassa Springs, FL is Encore Crystal Isles with a 3.9-star rating from 24 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Homosassa Springs, FL?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Homosassa Springs, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Homosassa Springs, FL.
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