Cliftwood Mobile Home & RV Resort

Cliftwood Mobile Home & RV Resort is a 55+ age-restricted community at 7101 W Anthony Road in northern Ocala. As both a manufactured-home neighborhood and a full-hookup RV park, Cliftwood serves snowbirds, seasonal residents, and active retirees who want a quiet, oak-shaded base in horse country. Spacious RV sites offer full hookups (water, sewer, electric), and on-site amenities include a clubhouse, shuffleboard court, horseshoes, and a library — all geared toward the active 55+ lifestyle. Travelers under 55, including families and children, should plan to stay at a non-age-restricted RV park instead.

Marion County has become an increasingly attractive destination for RV travelers for several reasons. The Ocala National Forest, which stretches across nearly 390,000 acres to the east of Ocala, is one of the most visited national forests in the southeastern United States. The forest contains numerous natural springs, including Juniper Springs, Alexander Springs, and Salt Springs, all of which offer swimming, kayaking, and camping opportunities. Hiking trails, including sections of the Florida Trail, wind through the forest's sand pine scrub, hardwood hammocks, and longleaf pine ecosystems. For RV campers, having a park like Cliftwood nearby means they can explore the national forest during the day and return to a site with full hookup services in the evening.

Silver Springs State Park, located just east of Ocala, is another major draw for the region. Known for its crystal-clear artesian springs and the famous glass-bottom boat tours that have operated there since the 1870s, Silver Springs attracts visitors from around the world. The park also offers kayaking and canoeing on the Silver River, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing opportunities that include a resident population of rhesus macaque monkeys. Cliftwood RV Park's proximity to these attractions makes it a logical choice for visitors who want to experience the natural side of Florida.

The broader Ocala area provides additional reasons to use an RV park as a base camp. Downtown Ocala has developed a vibrant restaurant and entertainment scene, with locally owned restaurants, craft breweries, and cultural venues. The World Equestrian Center, one of the largest equestrian competition facilities in the world, hosts events throughout the year that draw competitors and spectators from across the country. The area's horse farms, historic sites, and small-town communities like Dunnellon, McIntosh, and Micanopy provide day-trip destinations that give visitors a taste of real Florida beyond the theme parks and beach resorts.

For RV travelers, the decision of where to park often comes down to balancing location, amenities, and cost. Cliftwood RV Park positions itself as a straightforward, value-oriented option in a region where larger resort-style parks command premium rates. While it may not have the pools, golf courses, and organized activity programs of bigger RV resorts, it provides what many travelers fundamentally need: a site with hookups in a location that puts Marion County's best attractions within easy reach. Whether you are passing through on a longer Florida road trip, spending a few weeks exploring the Ocala National Forest, or settling in for a season as a snowbird, Cliftwood RV Park offers an accessible entry point to everything the Ocala area has to offer.