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TravelerAnastasia State Park Campground
We are in the tent section and the site is secluded with a forest feel. Rustic. The comfort station is clean and could use a little updating but works fine
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Several RV parks near Ocala National Forest provide full hookups for recreational vehicles. Pine Island RV & Marina offers 14 sites with 30/50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections along Lake George with boat access. Encore Southern Palms in Eustis accommodates big rigs with 50-amp service and sewer hookups on spacious pull-through sites. Rivers Edge RV Park features lakefront sites with full hookups and boat-in access, while Encore Bulow RV provides year-round availability with multiple hookup options. Many parks maintain paved or gravel pads suitable for larger motorhomes. "Large park although it was only half full when we arrived. When we arrived we were guided back to our site and we were offered help backing in."
Seasonal considerations affect availability throughout the region, with winter months seeing higher occupancy as snowbirds migrate south. Most RV parks near the forest maintain clean restroom facilities with showers, and many feature laundry services for extended stays. Pet policies vary between locations, though most allow leashed dogs within designated areas. Cell service can be inconsistent within the forest boundaries but improves at established RV resorts. According to one visitor, "We didn't use any of the facilities but the park was very nice. Nice pull through sites. Good power. Good water pressure." Dump stations are available at multiple locations including Encore Southern Palms and Pine Island RV & Marina, while some of the smaller parks may require using nearby public facilities. Reservation requirements become stricter during peak tourist seasons, particularly from November through April.
Best RV Campgrounds near Ocala National Forest (299)
1. Runaway Bay Lodge
"Immerse yourself in this quiet and relaxing getaway. Splurge a little and spring for the private chef meals, we heard they are amazing!! Hang out in the hot tub while looking at the lake."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $160 / night
2. Encore Southern Palms
"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."
3. Encore Bulow RV
"No WiFi but the restrooms were clean, they have a bar if needed. Nice flat spots for my pop up. Bathrooms very clean. Will definitely return."
"Another nice stop on our East Coast bike tour! Spacious sites with picnic tables and water. Charge phone in the bathroom."
4. Encore Sunshine Holiday Daytona
"Activities include tennis/pickleball courts, putt-putt, playground for kids, volleyball, and a swimming pool. Conveniently located close to I95 with restaurants and shopping within 10-15 minutes."
"Has a large dog park with a faucet in the park to wash the bowl out and get clean fresh water for the dogs. Several dog walk areas with waste bags and disposal."
5. Pine Island RV & Marina
"Located on the outskirts of the Ocala National Forest, Pine Island RV & Marina offers up 9… that’s right, count‘em up, just 9… lakefront RV slots."
"Great very quiet RV park with a little bait shop, store, bar, boat ramp, and marina. This give you access to Lake George and some of the most amazing sunsets ever seen."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $55 - $85 / night
6. Compass RV Park
"The pull through sites were quite close to each other where the back in sites provided more room, this was especially true near the front of the CG."
"Great location, clean facilities, helpful and friendly staff. Lots of things for kids to do at the campground (pool, playground, cornhole, ping pong table, fishing pond, etc)."
7. Rivers Edge RV Park
"The setting is classic 'Old Florida' with long bearded Spanish moss draped over ancient oaks, wide river views and that slow moving, fish-filled water stretching out toward Lake George."
"Should you find yourself in north-central Florida and / or near Lake George and looking for a spot to call ‘home for the night’ (or many as it might be) then you’ll definitely want to plan a stay here"
8. Port Cove RV Resort
"Beyond coming close to having its own on-site restaurant, the second biggest draw here is of course the amazing pier and dock with EZ access to the beautiful body of water sitting in front of Port Cove"
Check Availabilityfrom $55 / night
9. Georgetown Marina, Lodge & RV Park
"If your idea of a sublime slice of heaven includes being surrounded by a body of water, complete with docks to tie up your boat so that you can rise early to hook lake trout, smallmouth and largemouth"
10. Ocala Sun RV Resort
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $54 - $75 / night
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Stuart K.
LegendCountryside RV Park
Wild West Meets Old Florida
This Old Florida location has a Western bent to the place with the covered wagon motif and ranch-styled main office with what looks to be a horse tie up on the porch, so whatever the theme might be, this RV enclave is a good stretch away from the I75 highway that you moseyed onto in to find this 55+ retirement one lane (OK, there’s a simple loop) cowboy retirement OK corral. You’ll access Countryside RV Park via Country Rd 489 just off of Route 470 and if you blink (you know, because of all that dust blowing off the prairie), you’d miss the turn-off, so keep your eyes peeled, pardner, and about 20 yards into the property, you’ll swing by the office on what looks to be freshly laid, small single vehicle lanes and check in with the sheriff (er, the RV manager), who will direct you to your humble piece of very flat land, which no doubt will be draped in shade provided by the scattered ancient and live oaks that are sweating Spanish moss creating a very (trust me) un-wild, wild west vibe.
There’s some basic amenities here in addition to the standard pull-through parking pads and FHUs offering 20 / 30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage, including: sanitary dump, impeccably clean his / her restrooms and shower facilities, picnic tables, WiFi, cable TV, coin-operated laundry, horseshoes, side X side shuffle boards that are in pristine condition, recreation room with billiards, dog park, fire pit, retention pond, on-site storage, exercise equipment and gym. There’s even a proper mail room in case you plan on staying long enough that you need to receive mail here or have it forwarded (beats waiting for the Pony Express to arrive). Due to this being a semi- or full-retirement zone, Countryside offers additional diversions and activities like bingo, Karaoke, bowling, arts & crafts as well as Bible study, in addition to learning how to lasso your very own steer (OK, I made up this last one).
Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If your ID or social security card doesn’t clearly state that you are 55+ you won’t have any luck at this hideout; (2) If you do manage to stay here, IMHO the best spots are those either on the western - but of course - side of this depot (#6 – 22) or eastern (#46–#59) perimeters; (3) Should you need to load up on anything while here, there’s not much nearby apart from a Dollar General and Kal’s Food Grocery, but if you don’t mind driving slightly further afield, there’s a Publix NE of here and a Winn-Dixie and Walmart due south of here towards Bushnell; and (4) In the event that you’d like to grab some local grub, there’s Big Apple Café and a Subway nearby in the small town here, or up on Lake Panasoffkee there’s Big Bass Grill Lakefront Restaurant & Marina, which I highly recommend.
Happy Camping!
- Stuart K.Legend
Boogerville Hideout
Biker Bar Meets RV Layover
Pulling into Boogerville Hideout right off US 17 feels less like arriving at a campground and more like rolling into a full-on Roadhouse movie sequel where you’d expect Jake Gyllehnhaal (nee Patrick Swayze) to be bouncing at the front door. Upon entry, you might hear the rumble of bikes, the glow of string lights and the pulse of a live music set the tone before you even park. Located just south of Green Cove Springs, this biker bar and restaurant has recently carved out roughly a dozen RV slots behind and surrounding the property, creating a unique overnight option that blends convenience with a high-energy, social atmosphere. The setting is open and informal, with gravel and packed dirt surfaces, easy pull-in access and a layout that wraps around the main bar, stage and outdoor beer garden patio area.
The RV sites themselves offer basic hookups, making it functional for a quick overnight, but amenities beyond that are minimal. There are no traditional bathhouses, no playgrounds and no campground-style comforts, just port-a-potties that are shared with patrons of the bar. The vibe here is unapologetically lively, especially on weekends when live bands, karaoke, and DJs turn the outdoor beer garden into something closer to a small festival than a campground. Navigation is simple enough, and setup is quick, but this is clearly not designed for quiet evenings, early bedtimes and families with small kids - trust me - would not want to ‘drop anchor’ here for sure.
Surrounding the property, you are positioned along US 17 with quick access into Green Cove Springs for supplies, where you will find grocery options like Dollar Tree and El Supremo, gas stations like BP and casual dining spots like The Pub @ Magnolia Point, Roger That Wings & Things. If you are looking to balance the energy of Boogerville with a bit of calm, nearby parks and the St. Johns River offer opportunities to reset during the day before returning to the action at night.
Insider’s tips? Here’s a handful: (1) Choose a site as far from the stage and US 17 as possible if you plan to turn in early, as music can run late on weekends; (2) Expect noise, this is part of the experience, not a drawback to be avoided; (3) Bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper; (4) Plan to use your own onboard facilities if possible, as port-a-potties are shared and can get busy (and somewhat messy, particular closer to midnight on the weekends); (5) This is best treated as an overnight stop tied to enjoying the bar and music rather than a traditional campground stay; (6) If you are looking for any great grub in the vicinity, you’ve just hit the BBQ jackpot as less than a 20 minute drive from here, you’ll discover the legendary Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ that will be – without any contention – the greatest spot for smoked grub you will find IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA (yeah, I know, that's a big statement - so prove me wrong); and (7) If you’ve had 1 or 2 too many, you want to be incredibly careful and not try your luck up or down US 17 as this stretch of pavement is continuously patrolled by Florida’s finest, which is just yet another reason you should consider laying up for the night here @ Boogerville Hideout.
Happy Camping!
- CCindy W.
ScoutWilderness RV Park Estates
We are in a travel spot. Lots of highway noise. Pretty area mostly owners only
- Mary B.Traveler
Fore Lake Campground
Roads are rough, Bathrooms are clean, host seemed like a good guy. Here during off season but the beach looked like fun
Stacey R.
GuideSilver Springs State Park Campground
All amenities on site
Sites have full hookups which is awesome for a state park. Also picnic tables, grills and a fire pit. The sites are big and relatively private. To visit the spring you can hike or drive. Being you camping receipt to get in free. Glass bottom boat tour is $15 for adults but there is a nice walking path and you can see manatees in the spring from the shore. The restaurant was nice, good pizza!
- TTim K.Scout
Lake Point 55+ RV Park
Restrictions
Exercise caution with this reservation. The website says pet friendly but only after you reserve the site do they make you aware of pet size limit and breed restrictions. And your reservation is not refundable.
Eric K.GuideLake Dorr Dispersed
Lake Dorr Dispersed Camping
Spent two nights here again. Sept. 27th and 28th. During the day time there were a lot of Love Bugs. My camping kitty loved chasing them. At night or at sun down I was bombarded with bugs. Even if I tried to attract them to a higher light and I was in the dark, didn't help. So this time of the year, sunset = go inside.
Also, the description above is wrong.
This dispersed camping area within Ocala National Forest DOES NOT provide water hookups, restrooms, and picnic tables along with standard amenities like trash service and campfire permissions.
The campground DOES NOT maintain water availability throughout the site and DOES NOT HAVE ANY clean restroom facilities.
Other than that, I will be back.
- Eric K.Guide
Lake Dorr Dispersed
Lake Dorr Dispersed camping
Spent two nights here again. September 27th and 28th. This is a great dispersed camping area. You only need to know your limits with soft sand. During the day there were a lot of love bugs and the water was great. As soon as the sun sets, at this time of the year the bugs were terrible. Even if you tried to attract them up in the air with a Devos light you will be bombarded. Sunset = go inside. Other than the night time bugs, it's a great place. I will be back.
Guide to Ocala National Forest
Recreational vehicles enjoy multiple access points around Ocala National Forest. The forest spans 387,000 acres across central Florida, with elevations rarely exceeding 100 feet above sea level. Campgrounds near the forest's eastern edge provide convenient lake access, while western campgrounds offer proximity to natural springs.
What to do
Airboat rides and gator spotting: Georgetown Marina offers specialized tours for wildlife viewing. "Great place if you're looking for a peaceful stay in the middle of nowhere. The lake views are beautiful," notes Elisa J. about Georgetown Marina, Lodge & RV Park.
Hiking local conservation areas: Multiple trail systems connect to camping facilities. "If you are looking for decent trail hiking, then head back from whence you came to discover Lake George Conservation Area, where there's some decent, albeit non-descript trail hiking to be had," reports a visitor to Pine Island RV & Marina.
Boating with convenient launches: Several campgrounds offer direct water access to Lake George. "Great very quiet RV park with a little bait shop, store, bar, boat ramp, and marina. This give you access to Lake George and some of the most amazing sunsets ever seen," explains a Pine Island RV guest.
Visiting historic sites: Sugar mill ruins provide cultural context near camping locations. "The area is nice, it is next to a historic sugar mill, and not far from the beach," mentions a camper about the surroundings at Bulow RV Resort.
What campers like
Heated swimming options: Many resorts maintain year-round pool facilities. "We did not use the laundry and the pool but both looked clean and well kept. Staff was very helpful and friendly," reports Robert M. about Encore Southern Palms.
Waterfront locations: Lake-facing sites command premium prices but deliver unobstructed views. "If your idea of a magnificent campsite includes the opportunity of waking up to an endless blue horizon eclipsed by the sinking sun at dusk, then look no further than this very quaint, out-of-the-way boutique lakeside gem," describes Stuart K. about Rivers Edge RV Park.
Pet-friendly amenities: Dedicated dog areas accommodate four-legged travelers. "The dog park was amazing! The cite was grass pull through but spacious! I loved the feel of this place," shares skylar T. about Ocala Sun RV Resort.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers rank highly among camper priorities. "Very clean and well organized. Stopped for a week to start and ended up for the month," reports Dave B. about Ocala Sun RV Resort.
What you should know
Site availability varies seasonally: Summer months offer more flexibility while winter requires advance planning. "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," notes Robert M.
Proximity to major highways: Some campgrounds experience road noise from nearby interstates. "Located within a stone's throw (or two) of I95 – Florida's major highway artery running due north and south – you'll come across Sunshine Holiday Daytona just due west of the main exit to Daytona Beach," explains a visitor to Encore Sunshine Holiday Daytona.
Check-in procedures differ: After-hours arrivals require specific protocols at many locations. "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," says Steven A. about Ocala Sun RV Resort.
WiFi connectivity varies: Internet access fluctuates between campgrounds and even sites. "The only down side is that the cell service (for both T-Mobile and Verizon) didn't work very well, and the Wi-Fi is iffy at best," reports Daniel G. from Compass RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain dedicated play areas for children. "If you've got kids and need a much bigger space to let them run around, nearby this campground is a very nice kid's playground as well as a soccer field," notes a visitor to Rivers Edge RV Park.
Activity scheduling: Family-oriented campgrounds offer organized programming. "Has a nice selection of pull-throughs and back ins. It can accommodate even the biggest of trailers," explains a visitor to Ocala Sun RV Resort.
Swimming options for children: Pools provide safer alternatives to natural water bodies. "Lots of things for kids to do at the campground (pool, playground, cornhole, ping pong table, fishing pond, etc)," reports Daniel G. about Compass RV Park.
Transportation options: Some resorts provide shuttle service to nearby attractions. "The park has a deal with Old Town Trolley where they will pick you up from the office and take you into historic town," shares Deb P. about Compass RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: Some rv sites near Ocala National Forest have specific size limitations. "Every single slot faces an unobstructed view of blue bliss, so you'd be lucky to get any one of these waterfront vistas. Let's just say, book your slot early as the pickins' are slim here," advises Stuart K. about Pine Island RV & Marina.
Parking assistance: Staff at certain parks help with vehicle positioning. "One thing that separates them for the other campgrounds is the unique style they have of getting you to your spot. You follow a person to your spot and they then stretch a rope for you to back along," explains Robert M. about Southern Palms.
Electric amperage options: Most rv campsites near Ocala National Forest provide multiple hookup configurations. "Individual Sites include Fire Rings, Picnic Tables and 30 / 50 electric Amp," notes Stuart K. when describing campground amenities.
Propane availability: Refueling stations eliminate the need for off-site trips. "In addition, there's RV storage, ballroom/ banquet hall, horseshoes, mini-golf, sand volleyball court, designated picnic/bbq areas, clubhouse/lounge, dog park and all the WiFi for your social media surfing pleasure," explains a visitor regarding amenities at Bulow RV Resort.
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