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Located near Silver Springs State Park, the glamping options near Ocklawaha include canvas accommodations at Lake Waldena Resort and safari-style structures at Grateful Hammock. These luxury outdoor stays feature comfortable beds, electricity, and private settings that blend modern comforts with natural surroundings. Lake Waldena Resort provides glamping tents alongside traditional camping, offering guests access to kayaks and water activities on their private lake. Grateful Hammock boasts unique yurt accommodations with drinking water and electric hookups while maintaining a rustic ambiance. One guest shared, "This was an amazing experience! The staff was extremely helpful and the sites were clean and well maintained."
The Silver Springs area serves as a natural backdrop for these glamping destinations, with opportunities to spot wildlife including birds, monkeys, and alligators in their natural habitat. Guests staying at Lake Waldena Resort enjoy complimentary use of kayaks and water sports equipment, with the lake being a central feature for recreation. The surrounding Ocala National Forest provides additional exploration opportunities with hiking trails and natural springs. Proximity to Silver Springs State Park offers glampers access to glass-bottom boat tours and crystal-clear waters. According to a visitor, "We even did the scavenger hunt as adults! The education center and museum were awesome." Most glamping sites in the area remain open year-round, allowing visitors to experience Florida's natural beauty regardless of season.
"Silver Springs Silver Springs SP Beautiful Florida campground with 60 sites, many pullthrus. The sites are huge with lots of space and privacy. Lush surroundings."
"The spaces were relatively private, and the bathrooms were neat and tidy and there was water and trash on site. We tent camped and after enjoying the springs we went and had dinner 5 minutes away!"
from $24 - $110 / night
Check Availability"They have a large pavilion & 2 wooden docks- one with a covered seating area. Swimming is in the lake & there were some people doing that during our stay."
"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."
from $35 - $65 / night
Check Availability"Best site around. Outdoor kitchen and shower both with hot water! Flush toilets. Adorable tiny cabin rental is available. Social distancing is being practiced. Creativity is bounding."
"If you are true champions like us and can handle the Florida bugs and heat then the summer is fabulous here too."
from $40 - $75 / night
"Everyone here, especially the staff, was so welcoming and friendly. SSRV is definitely going to be home for a long time."
"The bathhouse is very nice and spacious. 5 showers/6 stalls. There is a nice pool area. We made the reservation in January for our June visit."
"Although the spring is quite a walk, with floats in tow, driving is an option also and there is always lots of parking, and it goes in a curve so your never to far from accessing the springs no matter"
"The camp site was nice with a pit and grill on site. Only complaint I have was that we’re near the airport and heard a lot of planes flying by overnight. Also heard loud cars in the area."
from $24 / night
Check Availability"Big park so lots of walking if you don’t have the cart (or you can bring your own and/or bikes). Our grandsons loved the golf cart!"
"We stayed in a tent loop right across from the swimming pool, walking distance to the pool and Bike Barn (where you rent everything and play)."
from $56 - $201 / night
Check Availability"The east side of Lake Dorr is DISPERSED CAMPING. "
"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 bathrooms were spotless. The tent sites were very large, adequately spaced with varying degrees of privacy. The boat ramp is well kept and there is ample trailer parking nearby."
"with 6 or so sites on either side and provides you with direct and easy access to a very well-maintained restroom and shower facility."
from $12 - $22 / night
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GuideSites 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!
GuideSpent 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.
GuideSpent 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.
GuideGreat little spot, easy access to silver springs. Glass boat tour was cool - just the right amount of cruising time before little ones breaking points! Ice cream afterwards of course and good local pizza joint.
ScoutI love this campground very clean and has nice big sites.
GuideNice state park. Plenty of lakes, but also plenty of gators at this time; hatching season. Wide open space, great roads. Not all sites have sewer hookups, it’s worth finding out which one before booking, if it is important for you. Even glamping tents and cabins are available, cabins are right next to the lake. Swimming area at Lake Louisa has a playground with swings and even a beach/swimming area, but that seems awfully dangerous, given the noises the gators make about 30 feet away. Unfortunately there is not a lot of things to do near the state park if one wants to do anything outside of camping, at least not a lot I could find, maybe you are better at that. Apparently it is very popular with bikers and triathletes, I have seen at least 10 today, using the great roads.
GuideI know, I know, it’s not real camping. But I love it just the same. I love coming here even if I never step foot inside the theme parks. There plenty to do here. You can rent golf carts or bring your own. I love just driving around on the golf carts. They have campfires and trivia. Outside movies. The Trails End to get food at.
Horse stables. Halloween time is the best time to come. I love looking at everyone’s decorations.
ScoutIt has a lot of activities to do with the family. Only thing I don’t like is the restrooms. Had a bad experience. Someone was recording one of my family member in the shower. The other person was standing on a seat and recording when someone goes and shower. Disney couldn’t do anything by the time we notice the person left running from the bathroom units. Did not see a face but just a hand and a iPhone with a flashlight on. Be careful. Don’t go alone to the restrooms. Bathrooms are supposed to be lock at night and need a key card to open , but Disney always have it open. If it was locked Disney could had know who enter the restroom when the incident happened.
GuideReading the reviews, people are confused. The east side of Lake Dorr is DISPERSED CAMPING. This dispersed camping area within Ocala National Forest does NOT provide water hookups, restrooms, or picnic tables and does NOT have standard amenities like trash service and campfire permissions.There are two Lake Dorr camping areas. The west side of Lake Dorr is called Lake Dorr Campground. The east side of Lake Dorr is Ocala National Forest Lake Dorr DISPERSED CAMPING. There are NO amenities here. There is soft sand ares due to the ATV use. Spent 4 nights here with no problems.
Silver Springs State Park Campground provides traditional camping options near Ocklawaha, Florida. Located between the Ocklawaha River and Silver Springs headwaters, this region has an elevation just 69 feet above sea level with average year-round temperatures of 82°F during summer and 61°F during winter. The state park offers developed sites within a pine and oak hammock habitat that stays relatively dry even during Florida's rainy summer months.
Glass-bottom boat tours: Explore the crystal-clear waters and see underwater wildlife at Silver Springs State Park Campground where visitors can experience the iconic attraction. "The glass bottom boat tour is an absolute must, we had such a wonderful time and the boat captain had lots of interesting information," notes Carlos R.
Kayaking on private lakes: Paddle at your own pace with complimentary equipment for campers at smaller properties. "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!" shares Dayanis P. about her experience at Lake Waldena Resort.
Hiking forest trails: Wander through the surrounding Ocala National Forest on foot. "Full facilities. Extensive trails. River access. Beautiful forest. What's not to love," explains Bob S. about his camping experience at Silver Springs State Park.
Spacious, private campsites: Many campgrounds in the area provide well-separated sites. "The sites are big and have plenty of space between them. The the park staff we interacted with were friendly and informative," explains Carlos R. about Silver Springs State Park Campground.
Water recreation access: Swimming and fishing opportunities abound throughout the Ocklawaha area. "The lake was really a joy to swim on, the kids were in it all day," shares Dayanis P. about her stay at Lake Waldena Resort.
Clean facilities: Several campgrounds maintain high standards for bathrooms and common areas. "Let me start by saying park is very clean and well maintained. Sites are big with gravel, fire pits, grill dining tables and did I say clean," reports Teresa R. after staying at Silver Springs State Park.
Yurt camping options: For those seeking yurt camping in Ocklawaha, Florida, Grateful Hammock offers this unique accommodation type. "This place is so wonderful, I'm never leaving!! We have lots of fun out here, especially in the Fall, Winter and Spring," shares Donna B., who hosts at the property.
Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially during winter months. "Two days before travel were able to get 2 nights in a pull thru site w full hook up. Large sites with ample separation from your neighbors," explains Jody O. about her last-minute booking at Silver Springs State Park.
Age restrictions: Some RV parks have specific demographics they cater to. "This is a 55+ RV park. But we saw families with children here. They have sites for the camper to stay a few nights or sites for staying here permanently," notes Michelle S. about Silver Springs RV Park.
Educational opportunities: Take advantage of learning experiences available throughout the region. "We even did the scavenger hunt as adults! Just a beautiful state park, with that old Florida feel," reports Carlos R. about his family's visit to Silver Springs with children ages 4 and 10.
Swimming options: Many campgrounds feature lakes for swimming rather than pools. "We found the office & lake area & it's great! The boats & kayaks are free for campers. You just have to sign one out at the office," explains Cynthia K. about Lake Waldena Resort.
Wildlife viewing: Children enjoy spotting animals in their natural habitats. "From glass bottom boat tours to kayaking to camping Wildlife. Hiking food. alligators monkeys Birds beautiful Springs and River," shares Noah R. about the diverse wildlife visible at Silver Springs State Park.
Site access challenges: Some campgrounds have tight turns despite being big-rig friendly. "Our neighbor across from us had to move his truck and several neighbors were helping direct us into our spot. Everyone we spoke with complained about the lack of space to get a big rv into these spot," cautions Samantha O. about her experience at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, which applies to many Florida parks.
RV photo requirements: Older RVs may need approval before booking at certain parks. "If your rig is more than 10 years old, they will ask for pictures. They sent a reminder email the day before and gave us a courtesy phone call to let us know how to check in after hours," explains Michelle S. about Silver Springs RV Park.
Amenity variations: Not all campgrounds offer the same hookups despite similar pricing. "The sites aren't too close, but side by side with no foliage between. Traffic noise from Hwy 40 wasn't noticeable," notes Cynthia K. about Lake Waldena Resort, explaining that bathroom conditions were basic despite excellent waterfront access.
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