RV Parks and RV Resorts in Ocala, Florida
A comparison of RV parks and campgrounds in Ocala, Marion County, Florida: private resorts, state park campgrounds and Ocala National Forest campgrounds, with addresses, hookups, age rules and pet rules taken from each operator's own pages. Looking for day-use parks in Marion County instead? See the public parks guide.
By Darrin DeTorres, Only In Ocala. Last checked November 10, 2026.
What are the best RV parks in Ocala, Florida?
Ocala, Marion County, Florida, has private RV resorts, state park campgrounds and national forest campgrounds. This guide compares 17 of them by address, hookups, eligibility and pet rules, each checked against the operator's or agency's official website or listing. Which fits depends on rig length, power needs, age limits such as 55+, and whether sewer is required.
Which private RV resorts are in and around Ocala?
Thirteen private parks are listed below. Details come from each park's own website; a blank answer such as "Not listed" means the park's site did not state it when checked. Nightly, weekly and monthly rates are left out on purpose because they change by date and site type, so use the park link for current pricing.
| Park | Address or area | Sites and hookups | Eligibility and pets | Big rigs | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions Run Luxury RV Resort | 4213 NW 27th Place, Ocala, FL 34482 | Water, sewer, 20/30/50-amp electric on 20-by-70-foot concrete pads | Non-aggressive pets only, up to 3 per site. RVs older than 15 years need advance approval | Described as big-rig friendly; all sites are back-in; no maximum length listed | Sunlight Resorts page (Champions Run Luxury RV Resort website, opens in new tab) |
| Ocala Sun RV Resort | 2559 SW Highway 484, Ocala | Full hookups with 50-amp electric | Up to two dogs per site; the park rules list banned breeds | Long pull-through sites and 100-plus-foot Super Sites | Park website (Ocala Sun RV Resort website, opens in new tab) |
| Wild Frontier RV Resort | 3101 NW 16th Ave, Ocala, FL 34475 | Full hookups with 50-amp electric; the park lists over 300 RV sites | Pets welcome; no age restriction listed | 50-amp full-hookup sites meant for the largest RVs | Park website (Wild Frontier RV Resort website, opens in new tab) |
| WEC RV Park (World Equestrian Center) | 8510 NW 21st Street, Ocala, FL 34482 | Full hookups (water, sewer, electric); "nearly 300" full-hookup slips | Small and large dog parks on site; full policies are on WEC’s site | Described as trailer-friendly; no length limit listed | WEC RV Park page (WEC RV Park (World Equestrian Center) website, opens in new tab) |
| Holiday Trav-L-Park Ocala | 4001 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34482 | Water, sewer, 30- and 50-amp electric; 111 RV sites | Dog walking area; year-round park | RVs up to 50 feet; mix of pull-through and back-in sites | Park website (Holiday Trav-L-Park Ocala website, opens in new tab) |
| Camp Margaritaville Resort Orange Lake (formerly Orange Lake RV Resort) | 18365 NW 45th Ave Rd, Citra, FL 32113 | Full hookups with 30/50-amp electric at every flat site; 430 RV sites | Fenced dog park on site; the RV pet policy is on the resort’s FAQs | Pull-through sites are 110 feet; back-in sites are 75 feet | RV sites page (Camp Margaritaville Resort Orange Lake (formerly Orange Lake RV Resort) website, opens in new tab) |
| Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake | 18545 NW 45th Ave Rd, Citra, FL 32113 | Not listed on the resort’s home page | Not confirmed; see the resort website | Not listed | Resort website (Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake website, opens in new tab) |
| Lake in the Forest Black Bear Resort | 19115 SE 44th Street, Ocklawaha, FL 32179 | 50/30-amp full-hookup RV sites | Listed as pet-friendly; conditions are not explained on the website | Not listed | Resort website (Lake in the Forest Black Bear Resort website, opens in new tab) |
| Wilderness RV Resort | 2771 NE 102nd Ave Rd, Silver Springs, FL 34488 | Not confirmed; call (352) 625-1122 | Not listed | Not listed | Google Maps listing (Wilderness RV Resort website, opens in new tab) |
| Nelson’s Outdoor Resort | 19400 State Road 42, Umatilla, FL 32784 (Marion County; Umatilla is the mailing city) | Full-hookup or electric-and-water RV sites; number of sites and amperage not listed | Not listed | Not listed | RV Park page (Nelson’s Outdoor Resort website, opens in new tab) |
| Southern Springs RV Resort (55+) | 156 SW 33rd Terrace, Ocala, FL 34474 | Full hookups; every RV site has 150-amp electric | Gated adult community for ages 55 and older | Not listed | Resort website (Southern Springs RV Resort (55+) website, opens in new tab) |
| SunKissed Village RV Resort (55+) | 14330 S US Hwy 441, Summerfield, FL 34491 | Not listed on the resort’s home page | Luxury RV and park model resort for ages 55 and older | Not listed | Resort website (SunKissed Village RV Resort (55+) website, opens in new tab) |
| Cliftwood 55+ RV and Home Community | 7101 W Anthony Road, Ocala, FL 34479 | Full hookups; amperage not listed | 55+ manufactured home community and RV resort; pets welcome | Not listed | Community website (Cliftwood 55+ RV and Home Community website, opens in new tab) |
Which Ocala properties call themselves RV resorts?
Seven properties in this guide describe themselves as RV resorts on their own websites: Champions Run, Ocala Sun RV Resort, Wild Frontier RV Resort, Southern Springs RV Resort, SunKissed Village RV Resort, Cliftwood and Camp Margaritaville Resort Orange Lake. The list below quotes the wording each operator uses.
- Champions Run: Sunlight Resorts titles its Ocala page an "RV resort" and lists the property under "RV Resorts" in its locations menu.
- Ocala Sun RV Resort and Wild Frontier RV Resort: both use "RV Resort" in their names and page titles.
- Southern Springs RV Resort: its home page reads "A 55+ RV Resort in Ocala, FL."
- SunKissed Village RV Resort: its home page describes a "luxury RV and Park Model resort."
- Cliftwood: its operator calls it "a 55+ manufactured home community and RV resort in Ocala, FL."
- Camp Margaritaville Resort Orange Lake: its RV sites page is headed "RV Resort on Orange Lake." The resort is in Citra, in Marion County.
The other listed properties are not counted here because this guide did not confirm that wording on an operator's own site. Lake in the Forest Black Bear Resort and Nelson's Outdoor Resort use "resort" without "RV," and the state park and national forest campgrounds are public campgrounds, not resorts.
Which state park and national forest campgrounds take RVs near Ocala?
Public campgrounds are run by Florida State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service. Their fees and reservation rules are set by those agencies, so the table links to the agency page for each.
| Park | Address or area | Sites and hookups | Eligibility and pets | Big rigs | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs State Park campground | 1425 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470 (camping entrance) | 59 sites, each with water and 50-amp electric; dump station in the park | Well-behaved pets allowed in the campground, not in the cabins | Maximum RV length 50 feet | Florida State Parks page |
| Rainbow Springs State Park campground | 18185 SW 94th St, Dunnellon, FL 34432 | Every site has water, sewer and 20/30/50-amp electric; dump station near the RV staging area | Pets welcome in the campground, not in swimming areas or buildings | Maximum RV length 103 feet | Florida State Parks page |
| Salt Springs Recreation Area campground (Ocala National Forest) | Salt Springs, Ocala National Forest | The Forest Service calls it the only Ocala National Forest campground with full RV hookups | Pets are welcome in most National Forests in Florida areas on a leash | Not listed | Forest Service page |
| Hopkins Prairie Campground (Ocala National Forest) | Ocala National Forest | Described by the Forest Service as a designated camping area with minimal facilities | Pets are welcome in most National Forests in Florida areas on a leash | Low branches over the entry road may limit vehicle height | Forest Service page |
The Forest Service also describes a campground at Juniper Springs Recreation Area on SR 40; see the Juniper Springs guide and the Ocala National Forest camping guide for the rest of the forest.
Which Ocala RV parks suit big rigs?
Rainbow Springs State Park lists a 103-foot maximum RV length, Camp Margaritaville lists 110-foot pull-through sites, and Ocala Sun RV Resort advertises 100-plus-foot Super Sites. Holiday Trav-L-Park accepts RVs up to 50 feet, and Silver Springs State Park also caps rigs at 50 feet. Champions Run calls itself big-rig friendly but lists only back-in sites, so check site dimensions before booking a long rig.
Where can RV travelers stay for horse shows in Ocala?
The WEC RV Park sits on the World Equestrian Center property in northwest Ocala and lists nearly 300 full-hookup sites. Champions Run Luxury RV Resort and Wild Frontier RV Resort are also in northwest Ocala; this guide has not verified drive times to any show venue, so confirm distances with the venue before choosing. See the Ocala RV Show page for that annual event.
Which campgrounds are near Silver Springs and the Ocala National Forest?
Silver Springs State Park's campground is on NE 58th Avenue, separate from the main entrance at the headspring. Inside the Ocala National Forest, Salt Springs is the only campground the Forest Service lists with full RV hookups, and Hopkins Prairie is a minimal-facilities campground that the Forest Service describes as seasonal. Lake in the Forest Black Bear Resort is a private resort at 19115 SE 44th Street, Ocklawaha. More options are in the camping in Ocala guide.
How do you choose an RV park in Ocala?
- Check eligibility first. Southern Springs, SunKissed Village and Cliftwood are 55-plus communities.
- Match your rig to the park. Compare your length against the limits in the table, and note that Champions Run requires advance approval for RVs older than 15 years and does not allow pop-up campers or truck campers.
- Match your power and sewer needs. Rainbow Springs, Champions Run, Camp Margaritaville and Holiday Trav-L-Park list water, sewer and electric at the site, while Silver Springs State Park lists water and electric with a dump station.
- Read the pet rules. Champions Run allows up to 3 non-aggressive pets per site, and Ocala Sun RV Resort allows two dogs per site with a banned-breed list.
- Book through the right channel. Use the park's own page for private resorts, Florida State Parks for the state campgrounds, and Recreation.gov for Salt Springs.
- Ask for current rates and availability in writing or on the booking page, since this guide does not list prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Ocala RV parks are for ages 55 and older?
Southern Springs RV Resort, SunKissed Village RV Resort and Cliftwood are all described by their operators as 55-plus communities. The other parks in the table do not describe an age restriction for their RV sites.
Do the state park campgrounds near Ocala have sewer hookups?
Rainbow Springs State Park says all of its campsites have sewer hookups in addition to water and 20-, 30- and 50-amp electric. Silver Springs State Park lists water and 50-amp electric at each of its 59 sites and a separate dump station for holding tanks.
How do I reserve a campsite at the public campgrounds?
Florida State Parks takes reservations on its reservations website or at 800-326-3521. The Forest Service says Salt Springs campground reservations can be made on Recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777.
Why does this guide list no nightly rates?
Rates change by date, site type and event week, so a printed number goes stale quickly. Each park’s own website or booking page, linked in the table, shows current pricing.
What else can you explore near Ocala?
- Camping in Ocala: tent and RV camping across Marion County
- Ocala National Forest camping: forest campgrounds and rules
- Ocala RV Show: the annual RV trade show
- Hotels in Ocala: if you would rather not tow
- Things to do in Ocala: attractions, springs and events
- Lake Waldena Resort and WhimCycle Trail Resort: more places to camp
Details were checked against each park's own website, Florida State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service on November 10, 2026. Policies and availability change, so confirm with the park before booking. See our editorial guidelines and team page. AI tools helped gather the sources and draft this page; each fact was checked against those sources before publishing.
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