93% (2.5K) • 27 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Leesburg
J & T Hideaway / Silver Springs, FL
1. J & T Hideaway / Silver Springs, FL
96%
(74)
28mi from Leesburg · 1 site · RV
Beautiful high and dry corner lot with privacy hedge and full hook ups in the highly sought after Wilderness RV Resort. Our property is nestled within the tranquil Ocala National Forest, complete with tons of resort amenities! Did we mention our resort is located on a portion of the Florida Black Bear Scenic Highway!
Come Explore the Local Area!
The Florida freshwater springs are a natural and tropical central Florida paradise with pristine crystal clear waters. Enjoy the wide array of wildlife the Ocala National Forest and the Florida freshwater springs offer! Our property is located just minutes from Silver Springs State Park, Silver Springs, Salt Springs, Juniper Springs, and Alexander Springs! Do you love the "Lake Life?" Central Florida is known for their beautiful lakes such as Lake George and Lake Kerr! Love to canoe or kayak? There are tons of canoe runs throughout this area of central Florida. In fact, you can canoe or kayak on the Ocklawaha River with direct river access from the resort!
Love mountain biking? Check out the Santos Trailhead which offers over 30 miles of mountain bike trails with three levels of difficulty! One visit to Santos Trailhead and you'll see why so many people say that these are the BEST bike trails in Florida!
Explore a Bit Farther!
From our property's location and with a short drive, you can easily access the following towns and/or cities:
Orlando - 1.5 hour drive
Daytona Beach - 1 hour drive
Gainesville - 30 minute drive
Crystal River - 1 hour drive
The Villages - 45 minute drive
Enjoy the many amenities that Wilderness RV Resort offers:
* Community Pool and Hot Tub
* Full Hook Up Service
* Direct Access to the Ocklawaha River (canoe/kayak rentals through resort)
* Direct Access to Florida Greenway Hiking Trail
* Clubhouse/Lodge
* On Site Restaurant
* On Site Candy Shop (w/ Whoopie Pies)
* Laundry Facility
* Bathhouse
* Recreation Room (Ping Pong, Pool, Darts)
* Private Mail Box
Pets
Full hookups
from
$58
/ night
Ocala National Forest
2. Ocala National Forest
83%
(61)
635 sites · Silver Springs Shores, Florida
This watery wilderness is perfect for hikers, campers, and outdoor explorers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
93% (2.5K) • 27 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Leesburg
J & T Hideaway / Silver Springs, FL
1. J & T Hideaway / Silver Springs, FL
96%
(74)
28mi from Leesburg · 1 site · RV
Beautiful high and dry corner lot with privacy hedge and full hook ups in the highly sought after Wilderness RV Resort. Our property is nestled within the tranquil Ocala National Forest, complete with tons of resort amenities! Did we mention our resort is located on a portion of the Florida Black Bear Scenic Highway!
Come Explore the Local Area!
The Florida freshwater springs are a natural and tropical central Florida paradise with pristine crystal clear waters. Enjoy the wide array of wildlife the Ocala National Forest and the Florida freshwater springs offer! Our property is located just minutes from Silver Springs State Park, Silver Springs, Salt Springs, Juniper Springs, and Alexander Springs! Do you love the "Lake Life?" Central Florida is known for their beautiful lakes such as Lake George and Lake Kerr! Love to canoe or kayak? There are tons of canoe runs throughout this area of central Florida. In fact, you can canoe or kayak on the Ocklawaha River with direct river access from the resort!
Love mountain biking? Check out the Santos Trailhead which offers over 30 miles of mountain bike trails with three levels of difficulty! One visit to Santos Trailhead and you'll see why so many people say that these are the BEST bike trails in Florida!
Explore a Bit Farther!
From our property's location and with a short drive, you can easily access the following towns and/or cities:
Orlando - 1.5 hour drive
Daytona Beach - 1 hour drive
Gainesville - 30 minute drive
Crystal River - 1 hour drive
The Villages - 45 minute drive
Enjoy the many amenities that Wilderness RV Resort offers:
* Community Pool and Hot Tub
* Full Hook Up Service
* Direct Access to the Ocklawaha River (canoe/kayak rentals through resort)
* Direct Access to Florida Greenway Hiking Trail
* Clubhouse/Lodge
* On Site Restaurant
* On Site Candy Shop (w/ Whoopie Pies)
* Laundry Facility
* Bathhouse
* Recreation Room (Ping Pong, Pool, Darts)
* Private Mail Box
Pets
Full hookups
from
$58
/ night
Ocala National Forest
2. Ocala National Forest
83%
(61)
635 sites · Silver Springs Shores, Florida
This watery wilderness is perfect for hikers, campers, and outdoor explorers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
c
chuck
December 2025
17 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great location, nice community, easy to back into
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chuck
December 2025
17 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great location, easy to back trailor in. Great community, resteraunt on premise , great food.
Actually thinking about buying a lot there
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Kate
November 2025
13 ft travel trailer
With pets
A beautiful place to camp! The restaurant on property is amazing and I was literally a kid in the candy shop!
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Sara
November 2025
34 ft Class C
With pets
Easy parking! Convenient location. Quiet park. Fun restaurant on site! We needed it as a stop for the night but look forward to coming back for a long stay! Highly recommend a golf cart!
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Sarita
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
Quiet and very nice community. Everyone was friendly. Nice spot for the camper. We enjoyed ourselves. The only drawback about this community is there is no Wi-Fi.
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Kimberley
July 2025
30 ft travel trailer
This is a great 55+ RV community that was so welcoming and friendly!! It was our first trip out in our RV and we hadn’t anticipated the challenge of backing in the RV but a nice couple out walking helped us get the RV backed in properly so we didn’t have any issues. The hosts were very responsive to texts and calls, super helpful and accommodating! There are several lots for sale in this community but we didn’t find any others on Hipcamp. We did not use any of the amenities but it is a great option to have them available so close. The resort is only a short distance from town so you can run to Walmart, Starbucks, or Bob Evans if you need anything. You are also a short distance from several springs as well. We will definitely be back again!!
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Heather
June 2025
26 ft travel trailer
This spot was so perfect for what we needed. The site is clean and level and the deck provided such a nice spot for morning coffee or relaxing at the end of the day. The pool and hot tub were a nice addition. Laundry was really fairly priced. The cafe had great breakfast and you must get a Whoopie pie from the candy store! This spot is in a park but there are other RVs. Everyone was nice and friendly. Would go back!
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Nicholas
June 2025
36 ft fifth wheel
With pets
It is in a great location. The site is very nice and quiet.
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Douglas
June 2025
39 ft fifth wheel
Group trip
J & T Hideaway / Silver Springs, FL was a clean, well appointed site, only a short drive from Silver Springs. The pool was nearby and open until 10pm and the Bath House had AC and clean hot showers. Tina was a welcoming and attentive host and we recommend this site to anyone visiting the area.
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Shannon
April 2025
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
Campsite and park were nice. We would stay again. Hosts respond quickly.
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Terri
March 2025
32 ft Class C
Very nice site on the corner with a little deck. Nice trail in the to walk on in the woods. Nice campground we didn’t get to see it all. Wished we would have stayed longer. Close to Silver springs. We did check the little candy store out in front before we left.. make sure you don’t miss stopping there. Everyone there was friendly. Would like to come back and stay longer next time!
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Gary
February 2025
24 ft travel trailer
Tina’s property is located in 55+mobile CB home park. The park is in a beautiful setting including many ponds, a river and all the amenities you would expect ( swimming pool/hot tub, laundry room, rest rooms with showers). Tina’s space is on a large corner lot with a level cement pad and ample room for parking your vehicle. A wood deck provides a great place to sit and relax. Fire pits are allowed but you must provide your own. The best part about this property is its proximity (4 miles) to Silver Springs State park where we spent all three days of our stay here.
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Larry
February 2025
26 ft Class C
Nice park with amenities. Clean and quiet in the morning. Would stay there again.
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Marina
February 2025
33 ft travel trailer
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay and the resort. The site was nicely decorated, spacious, well-kept, comfortable, and easy to back our RV in to. We also liked the proximity to local activities and attractions. There's also a little country store there that sells homemade Whoopie Pies. We will definitely recommend this site to anyone looking for nice place to glamp in Ocala, Fl.
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Elizabeth
January 2025
48 ft Class A
Safe, clean, organized, optimal location. Nice amenities (nature trail, restaurant, candy store).
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Lori
December 2024
39 ft fifth wheel
We stayed here for a week to visit with family in the area, and see Silver Springs State Park.This is in an exclusive RV community, for 55 & older. (Which we are)We didn’t know that when I reserved it, not that it mattered, just putting that info out there.The dogs loved the huge dog park.it’s a bit of a walk~a couple of blocks,many residents use golf carts.We didn’t use the laundry, pool or hot tub, or mail service.It all looks nice!We were gone much of the time. There is a dumpster onsite, approx.a block or 2 walk.I checked out the Sweet Shop onsite,famous for their Whoopie Pies~delicious!There is a cafe, but we went off site to eat with family, in Ocala. Many restaurants in Silver Springs & Ocala. As well as Lowes, Walmart, and Winn Dixie. Silver Springs State Park is up the road, approx 10 min.The RV spot is far enough away from Hwy 40 that you can’t hear the traffic. FHUs worked well, backing in is at an incline, so we had to recenter a few times to make sure our levelers didn’t scrape or drag.The patio deck was a nice touch,allowing us to grill one evening, and the ability to enjoy our Solo fire.It’s a corner lot, so there aren’t neighbors on the patio side.There are also large bushes that provide some added privacy.Another Bonus is the coded entrance to this community.We walked the dogs on the River Access Greenway Trail,which starts nearby the dog park. We saw a Kayak launch and some to rent.I think I covered the big highlights! Thanks for sharing you spot with us!
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Barbara
November 2024
20 ft campervan
This was a great place to stay if you want a convenient easy place to park. It is a trailer park so there is no feeling of camping but for an overnight the hookups were easy.
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Jaclyn
November 2024
41 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Nice spot for RV, hot tub was great! Neighbors were friendly and helped us park our 41 foot RV.
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Mark
November 2024
36 ft Class A
With pets
We were not actually able to stay there but the host was kind and gracious and issued a prompt refund
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The best waterside camping near Leesburg guide
Where to go
Leesburg Area
Leesburg has docks, boat launches, and fishing access to both Lake Griffin and Lake Harris. Both Leesburg and nearby Tavares offer RV travelers a variety of RV parks and RV resorts with full hookups and wifi to choose from.
Lake Griffin State Park
Lake Griffin State Park is just 10 minutes north of downtown Leesburg. This tranquil park offers kayak and canoe rentals and boat tours on Lake Griffin. There’s a 2-mile sandhill and swamp trail here, plus a 400-year-old live oak tree that sits at the park entrance. Book a spot at the campground for an RV or a tent—both come with picnic tables, fire pits, and restrooms.
Lake Louisa State Park
For an even more immersive lake park, head 40 minutes south of Leesburg to Lake Louisa State Park. In addition to six lakes, this 4,500-acre park has seven miles of paved trails and 20 miles of multi-use trails through hilly terrain. The park has a developed campground for RV and tent campers, as well as primitive campsites for backpackers, and bike and kayak rentals.
Central Florida Springs
For incredible spring sites close to Leesburg, the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Rainbow Springs State Park are each an hour away.
Ocala National Forest
The massive Ocala National Forest can satisfy any nature lover’s craving for wilderness, wildlife, and outdoor adventure. Home to alligators, black bears, and over 100 bird species, this preserve has miles of hiking trails and multiple primitive camping options.
When to go
Each spring, Leesburg fills up for Bikefest, a 3-day music festival and motorcycle rally. Otherwise, the area is busiest in winter and on weekends. You can enjoy outdoor activities in Leesburg’s subtropical climate year-round, but summer tent camping can be a challenge due to high temperatures, humidity, and rainfall. Summer travelers may be happiest in lodging or RVs with climate control.