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PermOcala

88%

36 reviews

· Ocala, Marion, Florida

5 acres hosted by Keith L.

8 RV/tent sites

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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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88% Recommend43 ratings · 36 reviews

Krystal W.

4 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.

Jennifer P.

5 reviews

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

Linda W.

8 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.

Robert B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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 !!!!

Dominic G.

11 months 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!!

Jonah S.

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.

Location

Ocala, Marion, Florida, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Seminole, Timucua, Miccosukee, and Mascogo First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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