Best RV Parks & Resorts near Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Lake Panasoffkee offers several established RV parks with full hookup capabilities. South Shores Mobile Home & RV Park provides big-rig friendly sites with 50-amp electrical connections, sewer hookups, and water. Nearby, Sunny Shores MH & RV Resort caters to the 55+ community with 44 sites featuring full hookups and amenities like picnic tables and trash service. Thousand Trails Three Flags in Wildwood accommodates both large and standard RVs with pull-through sites, water hookups, and electric service. Sumter Oaks RV Park in Bushnell features market access alongside standard hookups for motorhomes and travel trailers. Site spacing varies considerably between parks, with some offering more privacy than others. "Large sites are big rig friendly, many pull through sites. The owner is very appreciative and continues to make recommended improvements," noted one visitor about a nearby resort.

Seasonal considerations affect availability throughout the region, with winter months bringing significantly higher occupancy rates. Most RV parks in the Lake Panasoffkee area remain open year-round, though advance reservations become essential during peak season. Cell service is generally reliable across the area, with AT&T and T-Mobile providing consistent coverage at most locations. While some parks maintain pristine facilities with solar-heated pools and well-maintained shower buildings, others show signs of aging infrastructure. A review mentioned that "there are more RVers here in the winter than I thought possible in one place." Pet policies vary between properties, with most allowing dogs but implementing specific restrictions or designated pet areas. Dump stations are available at most parks, though their cleanliness and maintenance can fluctuate. For RVers needing supplies, Publix grocery stores are conveniently located near several of the parks.

Best RV Sites Near Lake Panasoffkee, Florida (327)

    1. Ocala Sun RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Belleview, FL
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 307-1100

    $54 - $75 / night

    "Well maintained RV resort with short term guests and long term residents. All folks were very hospitable and grass spots were relatively level! Nice shade and public areas available."

    "The dog park was amazing! The cite was grass pull through but spacious! I loved the feel of this place."

    2. Encore Clover Leaf Forest RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Brooksville, FL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We recently stayed at Clover Forest RV Park in our 40ft Class A Motorhome, and overall, it was a pleasant experience."

    "Would try to not park close to the main road. Just one row back is a lot quieter. Easy going vibes around the campground."

    3. Encore Clerbrook

    6 Reviews
    Groveland, FL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It’s not common to find a spot that you can plant your RV on and go out to hit the links for the day all in the same location, but here at Clerbrook Golf & RV Resort you can hit par on both fronts."

    "The staff at the front gate were very welcoming and accommodating as the first site we were assigned was too small for our TT and was further away from the amenities (like the heated pool and hot tub)"

    4. Encore Crystal Isles

    22 Reviews
    Crystal River, FL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Dog friendly and golf carts are allowed. Friendly staff. Pontoon boat rentals. Close to Three Sisters Springs where you can kayak with the Manatees."

    "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."

    5. Thousand Trails Three Flags

    11 Reviews
    Wildwood, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Beautiful location off of a major highway but due to lots of trees - very little road noise.  Sites were huge!! Semi shaded with picnic tables and great full hookups.  Nice roads to walk your dog. "

    "**_Quiet campground near I-75 and Florida turnpike. Pool is small but very clean. Campground is well maintained with open sites up front and more shaded sites in the back section."

    6. Encore Southern Palms

    9 Reviews
    Eustis, FL
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Parking all back in on grass with no cement, table or fire pit. Next to a highway so it can be noisy."

    "This is a Thousand trails Trails collection. Nice size park. We stayed for a couple of days as we prepped for our trip to the Northeast."

    7. Trails End RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Floral City, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 341-4440

    $60 - $99 / night

    "I looked for a campground close to home for our first trip in the new travel trailer. We found trails end and they had room for us on short notice."

    "Bernie was super helpful and met us at the gate and drove in front of us to help us find our campsite, he then stood with us while we backed in and helped guide us into the lot."

    8. Sumter Oaks RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Nobleton, FL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 793-1333

    "Campground is quiet with very clean bathhouse and property. Conveniently located one hour north of Tampa, one hour south of Gainesville and one hour west of Orlando and Ocala. "

    "We cannot say enough thanks to Mike and Tracy who worked the park during our stay, happened to be our next door neighbors, and went above and beyond to help us with some trailer technical difficulties"

    9. South Shores Mobile Home & RV Park

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    Lake Panasoffkee, FL
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    +1 (352) 793-6633

    10. Sunny Shores MH & RV Resort 55+

    1 Review
    Lake Panasoffkee, FL
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 569-4256

    $40 - $50 / night

    "Sunny Shores keeps you close to the lake and has tons of activities to make your stay a fun one.  Check them out and make sure to leave a review about what you enjoyed on the Dyrt!"

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  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 21, 2025

    Red Oaks Campgrounds

    Well-Paved Early Retirement RV Outpost

    This is a 55+ resort for either the early or soon-to-be-retired community who happen to be toting around in an RV. Red Oaks, which is owned by the large RV conglomerate Sun Outdoors, is pet-friendly and offers up 200+ pull-through and back-in RV slots with FHUs offering 30 / 50 amp electric and well-apportioned grassy or, for slightly more $’s, concrete or paved asphalt pads for regular-sized and XL RVs alike. Most sites come with the prerequisite picnic table and cable as well as offering enough space for slide outs with some of the spots offering more shade than most. Net-net, if you are looking for a mini-RV village to live in with a tight-knit community of retirees looking to kick back, enjoy the simple life and grab some Florida sunshine while doing it, you’ve just hit the RV park lottery!

    With a population that actually rivals that of nearby Bushnell itself, Red Oaks RV Resort is organized pretty much like a little town in its own right with a grid-like paved street complex where the primary residential set-up is an oversized RV – but trust me, this place isn’t like many are simply housing long-term residents, although this location will definitely conjure up some residential vibes. What I like most about Red Oaks RV Resort is its central location to a ton of natural spaces to stretch your legs or get some oaring in like Flying Eagle Wildlife Management Area to the north, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park to the west, Lake Apopka to the east as well as artificial playgrounds like Disney World, Legoland and Universal Studies in Orlando to the south.

    From an amenities standpoint, this place packs a decent punch offering the following: incredibly clean and well-maintained restroom and shower facilities, WiFi / Cable TV, Mail Center, laundr-O-mat, on-site storage, doggie park, clubhouse, covered pavilions with picnic tables and benches, swimming pool w/ deck patio and lounge chairs, jacuzzi, fitness center, shuffleboard, horseshoes, hiking trails & biking paths, game room, pickleball, volleyball, billiards, fishing, library, car wash, dumpster and dump station, on-site catering, scattered community halls and open air pavilion with picnic tables and seating, comfort station, woodshop as well as planned activities like (you guessed it) Bingo, live music, karaoke nights, line and square dancing, ice cream socials, water aerobics and quilting contests (yes, this review actually mentions 'quilting contests').

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) IMHO the best sites at this place are either the ones on the eastern perimeter as they place you as far away from the roaring traffic shooting up and down I75, plus this area is heavy-laden with good ground cover and a decent thick treeline granting both shade and a healthy bit of privacy, versus many of the other spots here; (2) In the event that you wanna get off the reservation here and try some local fare there’s Big Bass Grill Lakefront Restaurant & Marina, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Wood Shed, Coney Island, Odd Cuples (misspelt on purpose) Café and a smattering of fast food joints closer to I75; and (3) If you are looking to catch up on some local history, head on over to Dade Battlefield Historic State Park.

    Happy Camping!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 28, 2025

    LeLynn RV Resort

    Lakefront RV Pitstop Stone's Throw From I4

    Located just 45 minutes SW of the Magical Kingdom conveniently resting just a stone’s throw from I4, LeLynn RV Resort is a spacious, pet-friendly property that is definitely more geared for the RV driving or 5th wheel toting crowd. Surrounded by lakes in every direction – Little Lake Agnes sits directly west of the property, with its bigger sister Lake Agnes just further northwest, Lake Tennessee to the southwest, Lake Juliana to the south and Lake Mattie to the southeast, while Lake Helene can be found to the north and a smaller unnamed lake due east a smidge.  If you were surrounded by any more water, you'd be starring opposite Kevin Costner in 'Waterworld!'

    While LeLynn RV Resort will accommodate you for about as long as you’d like, this place impressed upon me more of a layover than an actual destination. The community that we discovered here was incredibly friendly and inviting, but nearly everyone we met was enroute to some other, better place in the great Sunshine state ... and quite a few folks look like they have no business moving from this place any time soon. This RV depot somewhat lives up to its name as a resort as it does offer an inground pool that is lake facing (again, not that challenging to do here in Central Florida) along with decent (not excellent) restrooms & shower facilities, laundry-O-mat, boat ramp, metered LP gas, dump station, shuffleboard and horseshoes along with WiFi and cable TV options. If you desire kayaking, canoeing or fishing, you need only access the nearest lake of your choosing. There’s 220 sites with FHU’s offering 30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a handful: (1) IMHO the best sites are those that are lakefront on the property’s northwestern most perimeter; (2) While the parking accommodations are concrete pads that will provide a nice level plain for the stay along with a solid accompanying patio, there’s virtually no trees and hence shade anywhere on the property, so while that might not matter for a single night, if staying longer, you’ll likely want to bring your own shade with you; (3) Should you need to load up on supplies while on your trip, just due south of LeLynn RV Resort is a Publix that will cater to all of your grocery needs; and (4) While you’ll feel like you’re out in the boondocks in these parts (and trust me, you are), there’s a number of great little eateries like The Back Porch, Frescos Southern Kitchen, Purple Pit Stop, Polk City BBQ Co., Savage Tacos and Old Man Frank’s to choose from.

    Happy Camping!

  • Ian R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 29, 2023

    Thousand Trails Orlando

    What an RV Show!

    There are more RVers here in the winter than I thought possible in one place not the Hershey or Tampa RV Show.  Lots of families, lots of older folks, overall a good mix of people.  

    There are multiple sections here each with a completely different feel.  D section is old-school, Florida State Park-like camping.  You have that romantic, southern charm and foliage.  It's tight for big rigs, lacks internet and getting your Starlink out there can be a challenge.  T-Mobile and AT&T work great out there but, it depends on what you need.  The new section is immaculate with large grass sites, nice pads and easy back-in sites for even the biggest fifth-wheels.  This is the best place if you have a need to work from your camper.  If, like us, you like to work from a tent, you cannot put anything on that beautiful grass campsite.  This is why we stay in the older section.  It's run-down, crumbling concrete pads that need to be repoured, decent sized sites AND you can use the grass.

    This is our third time here and we will keep coming back due to community and locality.  Not far from Disney though traffic makes it harder to get to the other parks.  Wawa and Publix are just outside the gate for your coffee and grocery needs.  

    Get here at noon ON THE DOT if you want a new site.  D section I recommend 35 feet or under, and enjoy the parade on Saturdays and Sunday as 40-100 new rigs come in.  

    STAY AWAY FROM THE SITES NEXT TO THE SEWER ACCESS, THEY STINK!

  • A
    Jul. 6, 2018

    Nature's Resort

    Mostly long-term RV tenants

    Close to town, mostly long term RV tenants live here, very friendly staff, very clean restrooms/showers/campground, restaurant/tiki bar on site, fishing available, shared outdoor cooking area and fire pit, recreation room, pool, parrots, quiet and laid back, more for older folks (no offense)

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2023

    21 Palms RV Resort

    Don't Mistake This Place For Palm Gardens

    Whether there is 21 Palm trees here or not, I was not able to tabulate, but this off-the-beaten path RV reclusive respite is conveniently located in central Florida just off the I-4 corridor on Exit 58 and just a 3 mile drive east on highway 532. This location features 70 or so pull-through and back-in RV slots complete with outdated and heavily cracked concrete slabs for your parking pleasure. Half of the slots here looked as though they are occupied by year-on-year residents who have given up moving their RV any further than this place. There were a good dozen or so free spots to park your RV in when we passed through.


    There’s a handful of amenities, although I will warn you, mostly everything here is fairly outdated. Here’s a line-up of what to expect: 30 / 50 amp electrical, water and waste hook-ups, laundr-O-mat, fitness center/ gym, a small lake for fishing, horsehoe pit, propane refill station, shuffleboard court, recreation hall, telephone hook-ups, small in-ground heated pool and surrounding patio with lounge chairs and a fairly decent lakeside view. This place is pet-friendly and aside from all of the dogs you’ll come across, you’ll see no shortage of long-necked cranes walking around as though they owned the place. Lovely. 

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) The small lake in front of 21 Palms is actually great for some lightweight kayaking, just beware of a few points where the water is shallow enough to get you stuck; (2) If you’re looking for something to do locally, check out Orland Tree Trek Adventure, which is an elevated outdoor obstacle course full of ropes, pulleys, suspended bridges and nets that will test your high altitude agility – tons of fun with the kiddos!; (3) If you are looking for a local restaurant, you will be pretty challenged to find much, but we did stumble across a spot called Reunion Café (www.reunion.cafe)) that ended up being quite a little Mediterranean culinary gem – be sure to order the chicken kebab, Shawarma and finish it off with the homemade Baklava! 

    Happy Camping!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Arrowhead Campsites & Mobile Home Park

    Budget-Friendly Stay Just Off I-75 in the Horse Capital of the World

    Sitting quietly just off I-75, Arrowhead Campsites & Mobile Home Park in Ocala, Florida is located on one of the busiest thoroughfares that runs through Ocala. This place is a no frills, straightforward, budget-friendly campground where grass pads, shady trees and neighborly vibes create a cozy Old-Florida atmosphere. First impressions? This isn’t a resort, but while there is a community pool (that wasn’t working when we stopped by and TBH was incredibly cringe-worthy), it’s a practical, easygoing basecamp that gives you everything you need while keeping you close to Ocala’s natural gems ... as long as you manage your expectations before arriving here.

    Facilities are simple but sufficient (unless they aren't working at all). There are around 100 sites with full hookups (30 / 50 amp electric, water, sewer), most on grass with decent leveling. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi, cable TV, mediocre bathrooms and subpar showers, a laundry facility, picnic tables and a recreation room. Long-term residents mix with short-stay campers, so expect a lived-in, welcoming feel. The campground also features a dining hall and small community events, adding a sense of 'cringy neighborhood' to your stay.

    Ocala itself is the star attraction nearby. Known as the ‘Horse Capital of the World,’ you’re just minutes away from equestrian centers, rolling farms and the glass-clear waters of Silver Springs State Park. The Ocala National Forest offers endless hiking, kayaking and wildlife watching, while downtown Ocala brings restaurants, art galleries and Southern charm.

    Insider Tips? Here’s a smathering: (1) IMHO the best sites are the ones with grass pads near the front loops for the easiest pull-in and better spacing, especially if you’re arriving late, which is convenient as well for those that want to make an early, discreet and trouble-free exit in the morning; (2) Should you need to stock up on anything, there’s a Walmart Supercenter, Publix, Home Depot and Lowe’s all within a 10-minute drive; (3) A nearby hidden ‘easter egg’ you’ll want to explore are the lesser-visited trails at Silver Springs State Park where you’ll find quiet boardwalks and an historic pioneer village that many tourists (and even local residents) miss; (4) If you’ve come with your kayak, a great place to launch is at Silver Springs State Park where you can paddle down the Silver River. Expect to see turtles, manatees and wild rhesus (not Reese's, but sounds the same) monkeys that somehow call the riverbank home; (5) Because there are long-term residents here at Arrowhead, it’s best to request a short-term site closer to the entrance for less foot traffic and quieter evenings; and (6) When you get tired of conjuring up that next meal from the depths of your Cordova roto-molded cooler, then check on some local joints like Big Lee’s Serious About BBQ for its nationally acclaimed BBQ brisket, ribs, and sides or Ivy on the Square with its upscale comfort food in a historic downtown building and there’s also Latinos y Mas serving up fusion Latin classics with Mediterranean touches.

    Happy Camping!

  • M
    Nov. 6, 2021

    Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park

    Nice wooded park!

    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. Staff very pleasant and rate was great. Sites vary in layout, but mostly back-in with plenty of space. All have picnic tables and you can bring a portable fire pit if it has a screened enclosure. Will return!

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Thousand Trails Orlando

    Friendly, Low-Key Mega Park

    We enjoy this park a lot because it has so much to offer in the park, nearby, and we often see our friends here each winter. They have approximately 850 sites depending on the tortoises (sometimes they get a whole spot if their best is there). They are adding about 180 sites on the south side of the park. Full hook ups, generous yards, decent landscaping. There are some permanent structures, mostly rentals and the cabins. There are some personal sites as well. The park is about 2.63 miles all the way around the outer loop. Sometimes the cows from next door get loose and come visit. Sometimes there are alligators underneath RVs.

    With so many guests they also have a gate guard shack thing and lots of staff members. They have dark green polos ride around on golf carts. They are super friendly. Most of them are RVers at the park as well.

    They have many sections. A- Lots of pull throughs B- Giant Field where the kids play C-Not sure where this section is... D- Jungle, Secluded, Private, also with snakes but a lot more shade E/F/G- Normal RV Park in the grass, some shade in some parts. H- Residents of the park and some staff I- Residents and long term guests.

    Getaway Cabins- they are adorable from the outside, they look massive compared to an RV.

    Cell signals: This park is in Clermont, FL and it’s not a huge town but decent sized town. There isn’t great cell service. The park is further from a tower and there are so many RVers in the area that don’t count towards the population, it becomes a bandwidth issue. This park does have some kind of DSL for long term contracts. They have WiFi for a few throughout the park, and in the Club House they have better WiFi.

    They have: 2 Pools 1 Hot Tub Mini Golf Tennis Courts Pickle Ball Courts Shuffle Board Club House Mail Room Camp Store A small Lake with Kayak rental Alligators Sand Hill Cranes Tortoises A Garden Basketball Kids play room and play area Arcade Gym Several pretty ponds and a giant lagoon

    Most of all we come here repeatedly because we love to see our friends and being a member we can all stay for free.

    We recorded several videos about Thousand Trails Orlando:

    https://youtu.be/xiMkg_pDEoM

  • Brenda S.
    May. 1, 2018

    Lake Griffin State Park Campground

    Fun marsh trail!

    Tight roads, nice big campsites full hookups with picnic table and fire ring. Restrooms clean but need some touch ups. Two nice trails and playground. Pet friendly. Boat ramp. Great for kayaking and fishing.


Guide to Lake Panasoffkee

Lake Panasoffkee sits in central Florida's Sumter County, covering about 4,460 acres with an average depth of just 5 feet. The shallow lake makes it popular for fishing and wildlife viewing, with water levels fluctuating seasonally. RV camping options near Lake Panasoffkee include several parks with varying amenities and access to local attractions within a 30-mile radius.

What to do

Fishing from docks: At Trails End RV Park, you can access fishing directly from the property. "They have a canoe, kayaks and a paddle boat for their guest to use free of charge," notes David R., making it convenient to get out on the water without bringing your own equipment.

Visit The Villages: Thousand Trails Three Flags provides easy access to this popular retirement community. "Close to The Villages with lots to do. Easy drive to Disney but we never did go. We did drive over to the gulf coast and it was a fairly easy trip," shares Charles F.

Manatee watching: Crystal Isles RV Resort offers proximity to Three Sisters Springs. "Close to Three Sisters Springs where you can kayak with the Manatees," reports Sonya A., making this a unique wildlife experience available to campers.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many RV parks maintain high standards for their bathhouses. "The cleanest bathroom/showers I have ever seen. We ended up staying 5 nights and chilled here, very relaxing," Michael M. commented about Ocala Sun RV Resort.

Friendly staff: Park employees often go above and beyond for guests. At Sumter Oaks RV Park, one camper appreciated the personal attention: "We cannot say enough thanks to Mike and Tracy who worked the park during our stay, happened to be our next door neighbors, and went above and beyond to help us with some trailer technical difficulties when we really needed it!"

Spacious sites: Finding room to spread out is important for many RVers. "The site had a nice selection of pullthroughs and back ins. It can accommodate even the biggest of trailers," noted Steven A. about his stay at Ocala Sun RV Resort.

What you should know

Traffic noise: Some parks experience road noise that might affect your stay. At Sumter Oaks RV Park, one guest mentioned: "This is a visually nice park with a lot of shade, full hook ups, showers and laundry. The big downside is the road is heavily trafficked in the morning by construction type dump trucks."

Age restrictions: Several RV parks near Lake Panasoffkee cater specifically to older adults. Sunny Shores MH & RV Resort is designated as a 55+ community with 44 sites, while Encore Clover Leaf Forest has a similar demographic: "It's your typical Florida park with tight spots and tons of permanents, it's also very quaint. Our neighbors are wonderful and the staff is friendly," notes Derick B.

After-hours check-in: Many parks offer convenient arrival options. "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. Each map is labeled and directs you to your spot," explains Steven A.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Look for parks with dedicated play areas. "Facilities were great. Pool was amazing as was the playground. Would stay again," Erica D. shared about Crystal Isles RV Resort.

Protected swimming: Encore Clerbrook provides supervised water activities. "The campground is family friendly but there is a big senior/retiree presence, they also have a decent playground and a fenced in Dog Park," Bryan B. mentioned about his stay.

Natural education opportunities: Wildlife viewing can engage children. Near Trails End RV Park, you'll find "lots of trees, shade, fishing, nice facilities, and friendly volunteers," according to Matthew M., creating opportunities for outdoor learning.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: When staying at Encore Clover Leaf Forest RV Resort, one camper advises: "Would try to not park close to the main road. Just one row back is a lot quieter," showing that strategic site selection can improve your experience.

Connectivity options: For those needing internet access, some parks offer solutions. "If you stay long term you can get your own internet service from one of the providers around," notes Jacob C. about Clover Leaf Forest RV Resort.

Arrival timing: In many RV parks Lake Panasoffkee area, flexibility helps. "Only a little over a mile from the I-75 with easy in and out. Spaces are close together but adequate. Made the reservation the day before and they were able to accommodate us," Jerry S. shared about Sumter Oaks RV Park, highlighting that last-minute planning can sometimes work out.

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