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PermOcala

Hosted by Keith · Ocala, Florida
8 sites · RV, Tent
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38 reviews
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Jai Jungle is a natural health education center, as well as an active permaculture farm.  The property was purchased in 2018 by Keith Lopez and his young son Jai with the intention of building a sustainable farm and an overall positive environment for Jai and all those who choose to work or spend time on the farm.  You are warmly invited to come to Jai Jungle to enjoy the land as you please.  Thank you, hope to see you soon  Learn more about this land: We have a oak canopy as a campground with an outdoor shower and plenty of space at our 5 acre Permaculture retreat. 10 minutes from Private Beaches on Lake Weir such as Carney Island, Hampton Beach, and Gator Joe's Restaurant. 30 Minutes from Juniper Springs and 20 from Silver Springs. You will be able to tour a growing permaculture food forest. JAI Jungle is named after the 5 year old who lives here and loves guests to play on the trampoline or swim in our tiny pool with him. We have trails to explore and you can see the stars and hear old almost every night. We have over 10 swimming holes within the hour including 6 springs: Salt, Juniper, Alexander, Silver Glen, Rainbow, Kelly Rock, and 4 lake fed beaches: Carney Island, Hampton Beach, Mill Dam, Gator Joes (with food and sometimes music). You can also take an OGFit class while you are here: 10 minutes of world class Calisthenics. Breathe control and guided meditations also available. We have water available and an outdoor shower. We have plenty of room yet no electrical hookups and usually do not have very large rvs. Campfires (burn wood only- no plastic) and music with respect to being a bit more quiet when its dark. Please keep dogs on a lease and clean up after them. Please remove all garbage. Thank you. We also have a 16’ Canvas Tent available for an extra fee (77 total) or a 3 person 2 door tent for 40$ total, or a small pop up tent for 35$ total.We have a oak canopy as a campground with an outdoor shower and plenty of space at our 5 acre Permaculture retreat. Please come (at 5pm or earlier) before dark so that we can great you. 10 minutes from Private Beaches on Lake Weir such as Carney Island, Hampton Beach, and Gator Joe's Restaurant. Sometimes gps sends people around the block so I will include our greeting at the end of this here listing- be sure to read that or scroll down on the way so you can find your way in easily ;-) 30 Minutes from Juniper Springs and 20 from Silver Springs. You will be able to tour a growing permaculture food forest. JAI Jungle is named after the 5 year old who lives here and loves guests to play on the trampoline or swim in our tiny pool with him. We have trails to explore and you can see the stars and hear old almost every night. We have over 10 swimming holes within the hour including 6 springs: Salt, Juniper, Alexander, Silver Glen, Rainbow, Kelly Rock, and 4 lake fed beaches: Carney Island, Hampton Beach, Mill Dam, Gator Joes (with food and sometimes music). You can also take an OGFit class while you are here: 10 minutes of world class Calisthenics. Breathe control and guided meditations also available. We have water available and an outdoor shower. We have plenty of room yet no electrical hookups and usually do not have very large rvs. Campfires (burn wood only- no plastic) and music with respect to being a bit more quiet when its dark. Please keep dogs on a lease and clean up after them. Please remove all garbage. There is a garbage can near the house you may use :-) Thank you. We also have Tents for rent - a 3 person 2 door tent for 40$ total, or a small pop up tent for 35$ Our greeting: Welcome to JAI Jungle! Please let me know of anything that can be done to make your stay a 5 star one ;-). If you need directions: Of of 464 (Maricamp road) you will see Daves Mini Mart (or gps it) - that is 108 ave, drive past that and the light— it will be the next right on the same side as Daves Mini Mart. Take the left on 110th ave of off 464. You will a sign that says LVC and a mechanic shop- drive between them down the safe sandy road 1/4 mile straight then you will see a Jungle named after JAI the young boy who owns the land. The house is on the left just after the telephone pole, hard to miss with all the (edible) vegetation compared to other yards. Go PAST the DRIVEWAY to the second entrance for the CAMPGROUND please. 3 sites are around the trampoline, and a few other choices are also open- we let you choose 1st come 1st serve. We are happy to help guide you during daylight hours. Thank you so very much and may you have the greatest time Ever!!! PS - enjoy the springs they are wonderful, Juniper is 30 minutes away for a swim. Silver Spring is 20 with wild monkeys yet no swimming unless you fall off you canoe ;-

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JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 12 · Vehicles under 45 ft
We have a oak canopy as a campground with an outdoor shower and plenty of space at our 5 acre Permaculture retreat. Please come (at 5pm or earlier) before dark so that we can great you. 10 minutes from Private Beaches on Lake Weir such as Carney Island, Hampton Beach, and Gator Joe's Restaurant. Sometimes gps sends people around the block so I will include our greeting at the end of this here listing- be sure to read that or scroll down on the way so you can find your way in easily ;-) 30 Minutes from Juniper Springs and 20 from Silver Springs. You will be able to tour a growing permaculture food forest. JAI Jungle is named after the 5 year old who lives here and loves guests to play on the trampoline or swim in our tiny pool with him. We have trails to explore and you can see the stars and hear old almost every night. We have over 10 swimming holes within the hour including 6 springs: Salt, Juniper, Alexander, Silver Glen, Rainbow, Kelly Rock, and 4 lake fed beaches: Carney Island, Hampton Beach, Mill Dam, Gator Joes (with food and sometimes music). You can also take an OGFit class while you are here: 10 minutes of world class Calisthenics. Breathe control and guided meditations also available. We have water available and an outdoor shower. We have plenty of room yet no electrical hookups and usually do not have very large rvs. Campfires (burn wood only- no plastic) and music with respect to being a bit more quiet when its dark. Please keep dogs on a lease and clean up after them. Please remove all garbage. There is a garbage can near the house you may use :-) Thank you. We also have Tents for rent - a 3 person 2 door tent for 40$ total, or a small pop up tent for 35$ Our greeting: Welcome to JAI Jungle! Please let me know of anything that can be done to make your stay a 5 star one ;-). If you need directions: Of of 464 (Maricamp road) you will see Daves Mini Mart (or gps it) - that is 108 ave, drive past that and the light— it will be the next right on the same side as Daves Mini Mart. Take the left on 110th ave of off 464. You will a sign that says LVC and a mechanic shop- drive between them down the safe sandy road 1/4 mile straight then you will see a Jungle named after JAI the young boy who owns the land. The house is on the left just after the telephone pole, hard to miss with all the (edible) vegetation compared to other yards. Go PAST the DRIVEWAY to the second entrance for the CAMPGROUND please. 3 sites are around the trampoline, and a few other choices are also open- we let you choose 1st come 1st serve. We are happy to help guide you during daylight hours. Thank you so very much and may you have the greatest time Ever!!! PS - enjoy the springs they are wonderful, Juniper is 30 minutes away for a swim. Silver Spring is 20 with wild monkeys yet no swimming unless you fall off you canoe ;-
Campfires allowed
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Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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Reviews

89% Recommend45 ratings · 38 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
I loved camping at Jai’s Jungle, and intend on camping here in the future!!
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Me P.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
We stayed at the site for one night only, arriving after dark which made it a bit difficult but the people on the property were very nice to help us out with orientation. It’s a beautiful piece of nature. Keith is a very welcoming, knowledgeable host. I wish we could stay for longer to get a full tour of the permaculture farming and next time we are in the area we would definitely revisit Jai’s Jungle.
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Aya D.
2 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· March 2025
Tent ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
The site i chose was nice - shaded, flat ground, not too close to others. The people there ( there are several permanent/long term guests who live on site) were friendly in our few interactions. I had a major safety issue though. After dark when I was already in my tent for the night someone ran through my site. I first heard someone run down the rough ride behind my vehicle and thought maybe someone was just running the perimeter for exercise. When they ran back the opposite direction they went out of their way to run full speed in the 5 feet between my tent and vehicle.
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Krystal W.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
It was really great to get a shower & have a load of laundry done. Lots of spots to set up, Keith was really friendly
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Jennifer P.
5 reviews
Not recommend
· March 2025
Tent ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
I didn't like this Hip Camp at all. It was run down cluttered. Seemed like the 2 other campers were permanent residents. There was a competing toontet that was dirty and smelled very very bad. I paid for 2 nights but only stayed one. I could not use the "outhouse " si since it was dark I peed in the brush. I would not be able to do that in the daylight. Honestly it felt like a homeless Camp.
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Linda W.
8 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Alone with nature
Tent · With pets ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Great place for a quiet get away. Easy to find, plenty of room even for a RV. Lots of shade for those hot days. Plenty of fire wood, nice fire pits, potable water, toilet cold shower ( feels good on those hot days) no one bothers you, you just do your thing. I really had a great time, highly recommendable !!!!
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Robert B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
A unique jungle experience
16 ft car ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Keith is an amazing host! His land is serene, beautiful, and abundant with mulberries and wild growing herbs:) I highly recommend, there's so much to do in the area. Silver Springs State Park is a wonderful place to visit, as well as the Marion Flea Market!!
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Dominic G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2024
Tent ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
We spent one night here. Rustic and quiet spot. we enjoyed the sanctuary of our chosen camp site and we’re welcome by everyone who was there on the land. Keith and his son jai were very welcoming and accommodating.
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Jonah S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2024
16 ft car ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
My wife and I had a wonderful camping experience on Keith's property. We spent a cozy night nestled in our 4Runner, surrounded by the lush growth on the property. The highlight of our stay was gathering around the bonfire, engaging in heartfelt conversations with Keith and Jai.
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Jay P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2023
ocala was a dream ✨
Tent ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
tent camping on Keith’s property was so much fun! we made use of a secluded clearing in the back but still made so much use of the communal firepit & we loved learning about permaculture & sharing likeminded ideas with both Keith & Mike, who works & lives on the land also! We were able to forage firewood on the property as well as some edible plants to add to our meals. Close proximity to the springs & easy to find. Not to mention, Jai was such a friendly angel as well to have around! 😇
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Alessandra M.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· December 2023
Tent ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Keith is a helpful nice person and gave options and explained the set up. For me it was the first night of camping in Florida and the mosquitos were a challenge. Could not sit in the car with closed doors because it was too hot , but when opening the door the mosquito invasion began. I admire Keith’s vision and the way he is building a sustainable life in this part of Florida. As a foreigner I see the challenges everybody faces there and growing a garden and living more independently is the right way to go. Also great learning for his son. The water tasted good and usually you cannot drink tap water in the US. The property is a bit wild, but that is not a problem.
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Susan P.
7 reviews
Recommends
· March 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
I went camping here with some friends and it was a great time! So many springs and wonderful nature in the area. Keith was super helpful and quick to respond with answers and solutions whenever a question or concern arose. Definitely recommend visiting the local springs and maybe in the drive-in theatre if you’re into that! Will be back!
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Brianna G.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2023
Hippie masterpiece
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Was friggin awesome would I’llld totally recommend to the easy going laid back camper
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Kai G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2023
Great place to chill
36 ft Class C ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Keith is super nice very helpful and always put his campers first.
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Cassy R.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2023
24 ft Class B · Group trip ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
It’s a vision in work. A dream for a permaculture orchard. As such, it’s a bit unique. Keith was very welcoming during my stay and was a bit nicely hidden away.
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David L.
3 reviews
Recommends
· December 2022
Tent ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Our stay at PermOcala was both relaxing and educational. Our kind host, Keith, and his awesome son, Jai, welcomed my husband and I to the property upon our arrival and gave us a memorable tour of their permaculture-inspired property. PermOcala is home to many unique, edible, medicinal plants. They grow abundantly throughout the property and Keith can tell you about all of them. Oregano, moringa, lemon, turmeric, ginger, and passionfruit were but a few plant species identified and tasted. Keith described the beneficial properties of each plant, and my husband and I loved learning all about them. It is a real inspiration when owners share their enthusiasm for the health and ecology of the environment. What was even more inspiring, however, was hearing Keith’s young son, Jai, casually identify and rattle off the names of numerous trees, shrubs, and flowers. The future is in good hands! During our stay at PermOcala, we pitched our tent under the shade of old-growth trees near the outdoor kitchen and bathroom facilities. At night, we built a great fire in the provided fire ring and slept soundly thereafter. The next morning, we got up and drove down the road to nearby Silver Springs. If you stay at Perm Ocala, we definitely recommend you visit these gorgeous springs. If you want to go paddle boarding there, Keith has an inflatable SUP available for rent. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at PermOcala. Thank you for your hospitality! It was a pleasure meeting you!
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Virginia P.
153 reviews
Recommends
· December 2022
22 ft Class C · With pets ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Jai's jungle is a special place, I was gifted with a night of owl music under a canopy of new oaks, spotted 4 cranes waltzing in a neighbouring field, and got to read Tarot for a resident sorcerer, would 100% stay again <3
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Rogan S.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· June 2022
Questionable camping site
Tent ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Area was not prepared for camping Fire pit was a major hazard It had leaves piled in it, we had to rake. We had to rake everywhere. The leaves attracted so many bugs. Every step you’d take, 20 bugs would move under your feet There were giant dangerous spiders bigger than brown recluses The area had trash littered around such as food boxes and other cardboard boxes, which attracted cockroaches. Also his child’s toys were scattered around and we’d prefer not to see those which expecting a nature retreat. The outdoor kitchen was unusable to us. Not worth the price. Place should be free considering it’s condition. Staying in the woods off the side of the road would’ve been about the same. Host was nice to talk to but didn’t make an effort to make our stay easier even after telling him about the bugs. He said bugs were necessary-true. But have specific areas for the bugs. Don’t make the entire campsite swarmed. Here is no place to camp.
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Francis C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2022
Most excellent 👌
26 ft Class A · Group trip ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Our family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay in Jai's Jungle. When we arrived, Jai greeted us with I love you cards (he's 5, adorable and a real life jungle boy:) Keith is an excellent host, we enjoyed the conversation and wish you boys the best of everything that comes your way!
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Jamie L.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2022
Tent ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
We enjoyed our stay it was private.
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Jason M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2022
Naturally Positive Vibes!!
Tent ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Keith and Jai were amazing hosts. The property was lush, spread out, and full of positive vibes as soon as you pull through the driveway. We had our choice of camp spot, and while we did have a few visitors (raccoons, an owl, and something else we never actually saw), we picked a perfect spot far enough from everyone to feel privacy but also security. Our dog, Reba, loved it as well! She helped us gather sticks for the fire; and found a ball on property to keep her occupied during the day. We’ll definitely be back.
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Makayla B.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2022
Explore the permaculture
Group trip ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Great place and innovative approach to agriculture. Place is a wonderland for kids and Keith is a caring host with good communication. This is one of the more interesting locations we have stayed
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Christoph R.
13 reviews
Recommends
· February 2022
Laid-back and welcoming!
Group trip ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Keith and Jai are great hosts! This is a laid-back, rustic campsite that we felt at home in right away. We had a great time hanging out at the campsite as well as exploring the surrounding area. A great place for families with kids if you enjoy being close to nature!
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Taylor C.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· February 2022
Weather delays camping. Still looki
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
I am very excited to stay here. Curious to see how permaculture is done in this biome. Unfortunately, had to postpone my visit, as its just too chilly to tent camp. I look forward to camping there when the winter rainstorms clear up and the temps warm up to the mid 40's at night. Cant wait! 🦋🌻🦋
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L. Jaye B.
4 reviews
Recommends
· February 2022
Beautiful camping experience!
Tent ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
We had a great time camping here! Keith & Kai were great hosts. Beautiful location, close enough to fun things like the springs and far enough away to feel like you’re truly camping in the woods!
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Jenifer B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2022
Good times with kind folks
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Keith and Jai are great hosts! I'm excited to see all of the projects they have coming together. Their food forest was full of tasty healthy options.
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Colin P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2022
Amazing family time in nature
Group trip ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
Our time at Jai’s Jungle did not feel like a camp site but rather like we were being hosted with genuine hospitality by a friend. A new friend, but Keith and Jai are the type of people you meet but feel like you’ve always known. They took time and energy to welcome us and share their knowledge and love for their beautiful land. We even harvested food from the farm and shared a meal. Jai Jungle is great for people who want to get away from city life and connect with the earth. We loved spending time amongst the plants and fruit trees, under the oaks and listening to the owls in the trees. We are a family of 5 and the children loved playing with Jai and exploring and running free on the land. If you’re considering staying here, just be sure you’re into high vibes, reggae music while farming, children’s laughter and Florida’s wilderness.
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Delmara C.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2021
Magic
Group trip ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
The only way to describe Jai’s Jungle is PURE magic. I went to visit the springs but my time at this amazing food forest was, by far, the highlight of trip. The property is a wonderland. You will enjoy discovering edible plants and watching butterflies dance in the food forest. The camping area is clean with an outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower and composting toilet. Truly a nature lover’s paradise. The best part, however, is the beautiful community and vibe of the people who live there. I will never forget my time at Jai’s Jungle and I hope to come back soon! ❤️
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Cara B.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2021
So healing
Group trip ·
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
So quiet and peaceful. Just a really awesome energy there.
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Rev Em B.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2021
*Refer to other Review*
JAI Jungle Permaculture Experience
This trip was previously reviewed. Refer to review.
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Gregory K.
2 reviews

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Ocala, Marion, Florida, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Keith L.

Joined in June 2020

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