95% (3.9K) • 705 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Mount Dora
Jax’s Place
1. Jax’s Place
100%
(16)
40mi from Mount Dora · 3 sites · RVs
1/3 acre on private property. The yard is completely fenced and gated. Owner lives on site. It’s a quiet rural neighborhood. Lot is located across from the Withlacoochee River. There are several parks in the area with access to the river and Hog Island.
Learn more about this land:
1/3 acre lot in quiet rural neighborhood. All new full hookups! Great for single person traveling for work. Adults only. dogs allowed as long as they are on a leash or in a pen. Long term guests preferred. Internet available for long term guests at guest’s expense. 2 miles from Withlacoochee State Trail and park with dock and boat ramp. Rent includes utilities.
Full hookups
from
$20
/ night
Jungle Oasis
2. Jungle Oasis
97%
(29)
42mi from Mount Dora · 4 sites · Lodging
Hi! We are a small family run 501c-3 wildlife sanctuary. We live on the property, and are available for any needs you might have.
During your stay you will be able to see many exotic, and domestic animals. We also have at the sanctuary, and work with many critically endangered animals like the New Guinea Singing dog.
Our sanctuary is located in one of the few hilly areas of Florida, with the Trilby Trails just minutes away.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$90
/ night
Spotted Dance Ranch
3. Spotted Dance Ranch
99%
(90)
42mi from Mount Dora · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
We opened to the public on Labor Day 2014. Most people come to stay either in our rental cottage or in their horse trailers/RVs with their horses to ride the awesome trails in the 20,000+ acre adjacent Croom Forest. However, because our ranch is so peaceful, many stay here without horses just to enjoy the peace and quiet. There are many opportunities to recreate in the area, including outstanding mountain and road biking, OHVing, hiking, golfing, and canoeing/kayaking. Many full-time and working RVers stay for extended periods. Note that our camping area is small and intimate, so you will be close to other campers. We have 5 30-amp hookups, and 2 50-amp hookups; if you need 50-amp service, please request it. Note that a minimum of a 2-night stay will typically be required on weekends, especially during our busy season. WiFi is available, but we call it "Country WiFi" since it sometimes can be slow and may or may not be accessible from where you are parked; also, Verizon cell service in our area is terrible. If internet access is important to you, we suggest having your own hotspot or internet service (many working RVers have Starlink). Note that GPS can be very mean in our rural area; make sure your turn off Highway 50 is onto paved High Corner Road, which is 2 miles west of I-75 (if GPS tries to turn you down unpaved, dead-end roads, DO NOT LISTEN..you will get stuck!).
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$60
/ night
Patmos Island
4. Patmos Island
100%
(43)
43mi from Mount Dora · 3 sites · RVs
We have 3 acres right in the middle of town in New Smyrna Beach. It's a quiet setting behind Sacred Heart church, sandwiched between a large open field and the railroad tracks far in back behind trees.
We've worked hard to make it a cozy retreat - like setting where people can spend a few nights in an affordable manner just 5 minutes from the beaches and fun New Smyrna Beach attractions.
Biking, boating, sunning, fishing, paddle-boarding, kayaking, eating... all within a few minutes of your quiet retreat.
Our house is on the property but it's 200 feet away behind trees/bushes. It's a 100 year old house built from the wood of a church in NSB. Lifted up on a Coquina rock wall it is quite unique.
There is a large secluded area where your dogs can be run. We have dogs too but there's plenty of room to share.
Full hookups
from
$52
/ night
Roots ReTREEt in Old Florida
5. Roots ReTREEt in Old Florida
100%
(55)
45mi from Mount Dora · 3 sites · RVs
The Roots ReTREEt is situated on 4.5 acres tucked away in Old Florida of Volusia County. The name comes from the roots that stretch throughout the property with the TREEs providing a sanctuary for all who come to rest. Our little piece of paradise has so much serenity with a fully wooded landscape while its only miles from fun things to do: surfing, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, paddling, swimming and more!
If you're lucky enough to experience the wildlife that shows up regularly, you could have the pleasure of seeing wild animals like: turkeys, deer, pigs, armadillos, hawks, dragonflies, butterflies, turtles and many others.
We're proud of our oasis and thrilled to share it with folks that appreciate protected land as much as we do. The land is part of the resource corridor, which is protected wetlands and it is environmentally sensitive and ecologically significant. This means that it is an ecosystem that supports the wildlife and cannot be touched or manipulated in any way.
Lucy's place is our community space for you and your family's use. It has lots of seating, plenty of places to relax, a grill and outdoor sink for cooking, and a gas fireplace to enjoy the scenery at night. A hot tub awaits you, which is open to the stars and great after a day of lounging or fun out and about.
We are close to everything but far enough for you to relax after a fun day of exploring. Daytona Speedway is a 30 min. drive. You can be on the beach in 20 min. or putting your boat/jet skis in the river in 15 min.
We'd be honored to share what we consider to be heaven on earth with you. :-)
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$53
/ night
95% (3.9K) • 705 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Mount Dora
Jax’s Place
1. Jax’s Place
100%
(16)
40mi from Mount Dora · 3 sites · RVs
1/3 acre on private property. The yard is completely fenced and gated. Owner lives on site. It’s a quiet rural neighborhood. Lot is located across from the Withlacoochee River. There are several parks in the area with access to the river and Hog Island.
Learn more about this land:
1/3 acre lot in quiet rural neighborhood. All new full hookups! Great for single person traveling for work. Adults only. dogs allowed as long as they are on a leash or in a pen. Long term guests preferred. Internet available for long term guests at guest’s expense. 2 miles from Withlacoochee State Trail and park with dock and boat ramp. Rent includes utilities.
Full hookups
from
$20
/ night
Jungle Oasis
2. Jungle Oasis
97%
(29)
42mi from Mount Dora · 4 sites · Lodging
Hi! We are a small family run 501c-3 wildlife sanctuary. We live on the property, and are available for any needs you might have.
During your stay you will be able to see many exotic, and domestic animals. We also have at the sanctuary, and work with many critically endangered animals like the New Guinea Singing dog.
Our sanctuary is located in one of the few hilly areas of Florida, with the Trilby Trails just minutes away.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$90
/ night
Spotted Dance Ranch
3. Spotted Dance Ranch
99%
(90)
42mi from Mount Dora · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
We opened to the public on Labor Day 2014. Most people come to stay either in our rental cottage or in their horse trailers/RVs with their horses to ride the awesome trails in the 20,000+ acre adjacent Croom Forest. However, because our ranch is so peaceful, many stay here without horses just to enjoy the peace and quiet. There are many opportunities to recreate in the area, including outstanding mountain and road biking, OHVing, hiking, golfing, and canoeing/kayaking. Many full-time and working RVers stay for extended periods. Note that our camping area is small and intimate, so you will be close to other campers. We have 5 30-amp hookups, and 2 50-amp hookups; if you need 50-amp service, please request it. Note that a minimum of a 2-night stay will typically be required on weekends, especially during our busy season. WiFi is available, but we call it "Country WiFi" since it sometimes can be slow and may or may not be accessible from where you are parked; also, Verizon cell service in our area is terrible. If internet access is important to you, we suggest having your own hotspot or internet service (many working RVers have Starlink). Note that GPS can be very mean in our rural area; make sure your turn off Highway 50 is onto paved High Corner Road, which is 2 miles west of I-75 (if GPS tries to turn you down unpaved, dead-end roads, DO NOT LISTEN..you will get stuck!).
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$60
/ night
Patmos Island
4. Patmos Island
100%
(43)
43mi from Mount Dora · 3 sites · RVs
We have 3 acres right in the middle of town in New Smyrna Beach. It's a quiet setting behind Sacred Heart church, sandwiched between a large open field and the railroad tracks far in back behind trees.
We've worked hard to make it a cozy retreat - like setting where people can spend a few nights in an affordable manner just 5 minutes from the beaches and fun New Smyrna Beach attractions.
Biking, boating, sunning, fishing, paddle-boarding, kayaking, eating... all within a few minutes of your quiet retreat.
Our house is on the property but it's 200 feet away behind trees/bushes. It's a 100 year old house built from the wood of a church in NSB. Lifted up on a Coquina rock wall it is quite unique.
There is a large secluded area where your dogs can be run. We have dogs too but there's plenty of room to share.
Full hookups
from
$52
/ night
Roots ReTREEt in Old Florida
5. Roots ReTREEt in Old Florida
100%
(55)
45mi from Mount Dora · 3 sites · RVs
The Roots ReTREEt is situated on 4.5 acres tucked away in Old Florida of Volusia County. The name comes from the roots that stretch throughout the property with the TREEs providing a sanctuary for all who come to rest. Our little piece of paradise has so much serenity with a fully wooded landscape while its only miles from fun things to do: surfing, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, paddling, swimming and more!
If you're lucky enough to experience the wildlife that shows up regularly, you could have the pleasure of seeing wild animals like: turkeys, deer, pigs, armadillos, hawks, dragonflies, butterflies, turtles and many others.
We're proud of our oasis and thrilled to share it with folks that appreciate protected land as much as we do. The land is part of the resource corridor, which is protected wetlands and it is environmentally sensitive and ecologically significant. This means that it is an ecosystem that supports the wildlife and cannot be touched or manipulated in any way.
Lucy's place is our community space for you and your family's use. It has lots of seating, plenty of places to relax, a grill and outdoor sink for cooking, and a gas fireplace to enjoy the scenery at night. A hot tub awaits you, which is open to the stars and great after a day of lounging or fun out and about.
We are close to everything but far enough for you to relax after a fun day of exploring. Daytona Speedway is a 30 min. drive. You can be on the beach in 20 min. or putting your boat/jet skis in the river in 15 min.
We'd be honored to share what we consider to be heaven on earth with you. :-)
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$53
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jim
1 week ago
33 ft travel trailer
With pets
We loved our stay at Jay's property! The retreat is beautiful and well maintained. The property manager, Liz, was very friendly and helpful! Jay was very responsive to inquiries and made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable!
We definitely recommend Steely East at Roots ReTREEt! You won't be disappointed!
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Gena
2 weeks ago
24 ft Class B
With pets
We thoroughly enjoyed ringing in the New Year at Spotted Dance Ranch! Kym & John were wonderful hosts. They have a lil slice of paradise to share and it is oh so peaceful. They have 7 full hook ups for RV and a cute lil cottage on-site available for rent as well. We will definitely return in the very near future! Thank you both for sharing your ranch via Hipcamp!
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Jennifer
2 weeks ago
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great getaway from the big cities, but everything you need nearby! Tracey’s site is within walking distance to the river for quick access for canoeing or kayaking. This site is quiet and spacious, while also fenced in for your pet’s safety. You’ll wake up to the sandhill cranes everyday! All of the neighbors are extremely friendly as well. T-Mobile cell service is 1-3 bars, Verizon cell service is 2 bars and T-Mobile home internet is 2 bars.
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Vincent & LeAnn
3 weeks ago
30 ft travel trailer
Excellent host and great directions. Communication was fantastic. Will definitley be back!
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Kate
December 2025
19 ft travel trailer
With pets
Jay’s place is such a gem! I booked last minute for one night on my way to south Florida and wish I could have stayed longer. The property is huge and beautiful, with big shade trees and a relaxed, old Florida vibe. Jay was out of town during my stay but Todd and Liz, the hosts/caretakers, could not have been nicer or more accommodating (thanks again for everything Liz!) Highly recommended!
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Jaren
December 2025
45 ft fifth wheel
With pets
What a great spot, just make sure to read everything about getting there and avoid the sand road!! Jay was great, we are just shy of 45’ and were able to swing in and get comfortable. Nice country style setting but close to entertainment and beach. Thanks Jay!!
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Lisa
November 2025
34 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Great central location! The host is very helpful and accommodating! Had everything we could want!
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Daniel
November 2025
20 ft campervan
Craig is a very welcoming host, and the location is fantastic - 5 minute drive and you’re on the beach!
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Henry
October 2025
With kids
It was a wonderful relaxing stay!
Dona was a fantastic host and the tour was amazing! To see that many foxes up close, to feed them eggs was a bucket list moment!!
Relaxing on the porch listening to the melodic howl of the papa new guinea dingo was something I didn’t know I needed in my life!!
Also, the horses literally running around playing together is something I have never seen despite staying at horse sanctuaries before.
Book now you won’t regret it!
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Kailly
October 2025
35 ft fifth wheel
Nice concrete pad which is super helpful in FL rainy season. There are no RV parks in NSB with concrete pads so this was a nice option for us while we were in FL to work on our house. Liz and Jay were super helpful and we would stay here again. Thank you for hosting.
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Mark
September 2025
14 ft toy hauler
Always a relaxing time at Spotted Dance. Very nice hosts and very accommodating. I've stayed twice and will continue to come back very my quick getaways. So many outdoor activities to do around there!
Mark
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Matt
September 2025
15 ft travel trailer
Peaceful, secluded, beach isn't to far away, water and power at site.
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Matt
September 2025
15 ft travel trailer
Most site have water and pwr which is a plus. No issues with no see ums at all in late sept.
I had a spot all the way in the back that was secluded and quiet.
If you not use to train noise then take a sleeping pill there are trains that pass by at any hour and the horn is loud.
Overall it's a great quiet location not to far from the beaches. To drive on the beach is 32 bucks for non-residents. Craig and his wife are real cool.
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Toni
September 2025
35 ft Class A
With pets
Fantastic area, great base camp. Jay is a great host that answers questions and provides ideas for a variety of things to see and do. Very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely return. .
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Michaelah
August 2025
2 nights at Jungle Oasis
We had a great time staying here. It feels secluded but was just a short drive to town. Lots of great options within a couple hours drive for day trips, and we appreciated Dona showing us the animals in the sanctuary and sharing her story. Thank you for the accommodations!
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Amy
July 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
Jay has a lovely spot in town. Close to the coast and town as well as the bike trail. He's a very attentive host and quick to help and respond as needed. Welill be back when the weather is a bit cooler. Thanks for a nice stay.
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Daniel
July 2025
20 ft campervan
Super convenient to the beach. Felt very safe and secluded. We’ll definitely be back!
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Karen
July 2025
28 ft Class C
With pets
We can’t wait to go back to Spotted Dance Ranch! Kym approved us quickly and was very communicative regarding directions, offered info on nearest grocery, restaurants and more. (It was easy to get in and out thanks to following host directions vs gps.) John was super helpful and answered all of our questions upon arrival as well. Leveling and set up was a breeze. Everything was well maintained and cared for. Our dogs enjoyed stretching their legs on the property after our dog show. We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere after a hectic day too. 1000% would stay again, but next time we hope to stay longer so we have time to meet the horses. Don’t hesitate if you are considering booking here. It’s a great place to stay! John & Kym are wonderful hosts with a lovely ranch.
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Jessi a
July 2025
45 ft Class A
With kids
Great location! You can bike ride to the beach or Uber. Located in a nice area and we even walked to dinner one night. We enjoyed not only the beach and restaurants but the lighthouse too (about 20-25 min drive). They were great hosts and it was a great camping site! Thanks for having us!
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fred
July 2025
With pets
The property had three different places to stay. We chose the “Florida Breeze” which was a two bedroom “Barndominium”. Although we didn’t need a two bedroom this particular property was very large inside and had plenty of room for us and our three greyhounds. The property was well maintained, clean, and had everything we needed. On site the host runs an exotic animal sanctuary where they rescue rare animals. We took a tour of the property and saw a huge variety of different birds, some foxes, prairie dogs, lemurs, sheep, deer, horses, and tortoise. The host was very accommodating and friendly, plus we only saw them if we needed something. I would definitely stay here again if I’m ever traveling in the area.
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