97% (3.1K) • 154 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ocala
Timakwa Lakeside Campsites
1. Timakwa Lakeside Campsites
18mi from Ocala · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
TIMAKWA Lakeside Campsites are located on the west side of Orange Lake, Florida—once inhabited by Timucuan Indians, Spanish missionaries, and local fishermen. The campsites sit beneath shady cypress tree limbs on the north side of the property, which is teeming with sandhill cranes, eagles, cattle, and other wildlife.
Relaxation is built into the landscape. Whether you enjoy kayaking, fishing, or birdwatching, our campsites offer something for everyone. You’ll also have access to a private boat ramp and covered boat slips.
Each campsite includes or has access to the following amenities:
• Picnic tables
• Private bathrooms
• Outdoor showers
• 110V power outlets
• Potable water
By Special Request:
• 30/50 amp RV partial hookups
• Boat ramp access
• Fish-cleaning station
• Firepit access
• Grill
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Riverside Lodge Resort
2. Riverside Lodge Resort
23mi from Ocala · 18 sites
Welcome,
To Riverside Lodge Resort Pet Friendly Florida Cabins Rentals & RV Sites.
Our Florida Cabin Rentals in Central Florida are the perfect weekend getaway and winter residence, unlike most Campgrounds and RV Resorts we offer free canoes and kayaks with your cabin rental, luxurious log cabins, economical cottages, and select waterfront RV sites. As pet-friendly, airboat enthusiasts, canoe clubs, bicycle, or motorcycle fans you are all welcome. Spend your Florida vacation in your own RV at our campground or rent a cabin at our RV resort. To learn more about the Riverside Lodge Resort waterfront RV and campground please look at some pictures of our pet-friendly Florida Cabin Rentals, before you plan your trip to Florida or Inverness in Citrus County. Waterfront camping, canoes, and bass fishing on the river is our specialty since 1956. Our vacation rentals are a hit for snowbirds during the winter season and great weekend getaways for visitors from surrounding metropolitan areas, like Tampa and St. Petersburg. All of our Florida Cabin Rentals have a Bathroom, a fully equipped Kitchen, all the dishes and utensils, sheets, towels, cleaning products and paper towels. They are Air-conditioned which is a real must in Florida, and you're welcome to use our Free canoes & kayaks for your fishing trip. Our Cabins are pet friendly, have WIFI and ROKU TV, which long term guests can upgrade. The Riverside Lodge Resort is a Waterfront RV Park and campground with all the RV Parks games, a fishing pier and all other camping facilities. We welcome canoe, bicycle and motorcycle clubs, airboats can be docked in front of your cabin.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$130
/ night
Private Getaway in the Woods
3. Private Getaway in the Woods
93%
(7)
30mi from Ocala · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging
Private Shaded Campsites with private drive and hook-ups included.
Travel Trailer Rental available, or bring your own.
Close to all Crystal River water attractions, shopping and dining.
Perfect spot for a couple or small family.
Property is on a private dirt road. Conditions may change with weather.
Please Note: There is currently County Road work taking place on weekdays.
Electrical hookup
Showers
Water hookup
from
$40
/ night
Ocala Forest Cottage
4. Ocala Forest Cottage
31mi from Ocala · 1 site
Looking for a peaceful and inspiring place to work remotely and recharge? Our cozy cottage inside Ocala National Forest, FL offers reliable high-speed internet and a quiet setting surrounded by nature.
The forest was named one of National Geographic’s 25 Best Places in the World to Travel in 2025. You’ll be a short drive from five stunning natural springs: Silver Glen Springs, Salt Springs, Juniper Springs, Alexander Springs, and Silver Springs State Park — all just 5 to 30 minutes from us.
Start your mornings with a cup of coffee on the patio, surrounded by nature, or head straight into the forest for a peaceful hike — then spend your afternoon soaking in some of Florida’s clearest spring waters.
Perfect for remote workers, couples, or small families looking to blend productivity with nature. There’s plenty of hiking, kayaking, and wildlife to explore just beyond your doorstep.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$148
/ night
Forest Retreat Sanctuary
5. Forest Retreat Sanctuary
83%
(6)
32mi from Ocala · 15 sites
Love meditation, yoga, music, and the deep woods? The Gainesville Retreat Center is located on 108 acres of gorgeous conservation land in the forests near Gainesville, Florida. Nestled in a cornucopia of habitats including hardwood and pine forests, palm scrub, and wetlands, we are also only ten minutes from the University of Florida. This land once belonged to the Timucuan Indians as a hub for canoe making. We are only one mile from boat and lake access as well as the Hawthorne bike trail that takes you through Payne's Prairie. Choose from tent/RV camping, cabins, or a room in the retreat center. Vegetarian kitchen access. Teacher-led and personal retreats available--request info on meditation, yoga, kirtan, more. Learn more about this land:***NOTE: DUE TO COVID 19, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE MONTH, FOR CAMPERS WHO ARE OBSERVING QUARANTINE AND/OR SOCIAL DISTANCING.***The Gainesville Retreat Center is a sanctuary for yogis, meditators, and nature lovers. The retreat center is situated on 120 acres of conservation property near Newnan's Lake, with miles of hiking trails. Many lodging options, from staying in the center itself to cabins to tent and RV camping. Meditation instruction, yoga, guided nature hikes, and more available upon request.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$60
/ night
97% (3.1K) • 154 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ocala
Timakwa Lakeside Campsites
1. Timakwa Lakeside Campsites
18mi from Ocala · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
TIMAKWA Lakeside Campsites are located on the west side of Orange Lake, Florida—once inhabited by Timucuan Indians, Spanish missionaries, and local fishermen. The campsites sit beneath shady cypress tree limbs on the north side of the property, which is teeming with sandhill cranes, eagles, cattle, and other wildlife.
Relaxation is built into the landscape. Whether you enjoy kayaking, fishing, or birdwatching, our campsites offer something for everyone. You’ll also have access to a private boat ramp and covered boat slips.
Each campsite includes or has access to the following amenities:
• Picnic tables
• Private bathrooms
• Outdoor showers
• 110V power outlets
• Potable water
By Special Request:
• 30/50 amp RV partial hookups
• Boat ramp access
• Fish-cleaning station
• Firepit access
• Grill
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Riverside Lodge Resort
2. Riverside Lodge Resort
23mi from Ocala · 18 sites
Welcome,
To Riverside Lodge Resort Pet Friendly Florida Cabins Rentals & RV Sites.
Our Florida Cabin Rentals in Central Florida are the perfect weekend getaway and winter residence, unlike most Campgrounds and RV Resorts we offer free canoes and kayaks with your cabin rental, luxurious log cabins, economical cottages, and select waterfront RV sites. As pet-friendly, airboat enthusiasts, canoe clubs, bicycle, or motorcycle fans you are all welcome. Spend your Florida vacation in your own RV at our campground or rent a cabin at our RV resort. To learn more about the Riverside Lodge Resort waterfront RV and campground please look at some pictures of our pet-friendly Florida Cabin Rentals, before you plan your trip to Florida or Inverness in Citrus County. Waterfront camping, canoes, and bass fishing on the river is our specialty since 1956. Our vacation rentals are a hit for snowbirds during the winter season and great weekend getaways for visitors from surrounding metropolitan areas, like Tampa and St. Petersburg. All of our Florida Cabin Rentals have a Bathroom, a fully equipped Kitchen, all the dishes and utensils, sheets, towels, cleaning products and paper towels. They are Air-conditioned which is a real must in Florida, and you're welcome to use our Free canoes & kayaks for your fishing trip. Our Cabins are pet friendly, have WIFI and ROKU TV, which long term guests can upgrade. The Riverside Lodge Resort is a Waterfront RV Park and campground with all the RV Parks games, a fishing pier and all other camping facilities. We welcome canoe, bicycle and motorcycle clubs, airboats can be docked in front of your cabin.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$130
/ night
Private Getaway in the Woods
3. Private Getaway in the Woods
93%
(7)
30mi from Ocala · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging
Private Shaded Campsites with private drive and hook-ups included.
Travel Trailer Rental available, or bring your own.
Close to all Crystal River water attractions, shopping and dining.
Perfect spot for a couple or small family.
Property is on a private dirt road. Conditions may change with weather.
Please Note: There is currently County Road work taking place on weekdays.
Electrical hookup
Showers
Water hookup
from
$40
/ night
Ocala Forest Cottage
4. Ocala Forest Cottage
31mi from Ocala · 1 site
Looking for a peaceful and inspiring place to work remotely and recharge? Our cozy cottage inside Ocala National Forest, FL offers reliable high-speed internet and a quiet setting surrounded by nature.
The forest was named one of National Geographic’s 25 Best Places in the World to Travel in 2025. You’ll be a short drive from five stunning natural springs: Silver Glen Springs, Salt Springs, Juniper Springs, Alexander Springs, and Silver Springs State Park — all just 5 to 30 minutes from us.
Start your mornings with a cup of coffee on the patio, surrounded by nature, or head straight into the forest for a peaceful hike — then spend your afternoon soaking in some of Florida’s clearest spring waters.
Perfect for remote workers, couples, or small families looking to blend productivity with nature. There’s plenty of hiking, kayaking, and wildlife to explore just beyond your doorstep.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$148
/ night
Forest Retreat Sanctuary
5. Forest Retreat Sanctuary
83%
(6)
32mi from Ocala · 15 sites
Love meditation, yoga, music, and the deep woods? The Gainesville Retreat Center is located on 108 acres of gorgeous conservation land in the forests near Gainesville, Florida. Nestled in a cornucopia of habitats including hardwood and pine forests, palm scrub, and wetlands, we are also only ten minutes from the University of Florida. This land once belonged to the Timucuan Indians as a hub for canoe making. We are only one mile from boat and lake access as well as the Hawthorne bike trail that takes you through Payne's Prairie. Choose from tent/RV camping, cabins, or a room in the retreat center. Vegetarian kitchen access. Teacher-led and personal retreats available--request info on meditation, yoga, kirtan, more. Learn more about this land:***NOTE: DUE TO COVID 19, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE MONTH, FOR CAMPERS WHO ARE OBSERVING QUARANTINE AND/OR SOCIAL DISTANCING.***The Gainesville Retreat Center is a sanctuary for yogis, meditators, and nature lovers. The retreat center is situated on 120 acres of conservation property near Newnan's Lake, with miles of hiking trails. Many lodging options, from staying in the center itself to cabins to tent and RV camping. Meditation instruction, yoga, guided nature hikes, and more available upon request.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$60
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Lisa
3 days ago
With pets
Lee Anne and Michael were very accommodating and we enjoyed chatting with them about local activities and restaurants etc. loved the car show that they participated and invited us too. Our dogs had fun running and playing together too .
The camper was clean and well equipped with everything you would need. Nature walk around the property was great. Location was private and off the beaten path. We had lots in common when us which made for great conversation!
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Dalton Remodeling
2 weeks ago
With kids
Amazing tranquility the host was flexible, friendly and we will def try and come back.
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