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The RV Resort at Orange Lake

136 RV Sites

The RV Resort at Orange Lake in Citra, Florida, offers 136 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service in back-in and pull-through configurations, with a lazy river, water park, boat ramp, and boat docks on the lake. On-site dining and a clubhouse sit in the heart of North Central Florida's thoroughbred country. One hundred thirty-six sites run in back-in and pull-through categories, both carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, and a pavilion handle the practical side. A lazy river and water park anchor the summer, with an outdoor pool alongside. A boat ramp and boat docks give direct access to Orange Lake for boating and fishing, with pickleball, shuffleboard, corn hole, a clubhouse, dog park, and on-site dining filling the grounds. Birding along the lake is productive. Pets are welcome. The setting surprises visitors expecting the coastal or theme-park Florida they have seen advertised. This is thoroughbred horse country — rolling pastures shaded by centuries-old live oaks, iconic horse farms training on open tracks, and the pastoral calm of the Ocala region at its most quietly beautiful. Citra sits squarely between Ocala and Gainesville. The resort serves the North Central Florida season. Winter and spring draw the heaviest demand as snowbirds fill the state and the horse country's breeding and sales calendar peaks, with the lake recreation carrying summer. Reserve ahead for January through April.

Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake

28 RV Sites, 5 Cottages

In Citra, Florida—in Marion County's horse country where the Ocala National Forest's sandhill scrub and cypress dome ecosystem and the thoroughbred horse farms that the limestone-rich Floridan Aquifer's lush pasture grass sustains create the landscape that Marion County has built its dual identity as Florida's horse capital and nature destination around—Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake, a Sun Outdoors property, provides RV sites with full hookup service alongside a 9-hole golf course with driving range, putting green, and pro shop, a heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, pickleball, billiards, bocce ball, horseshoes, bike trails, boating and canoeing access, an on-site restaurant, a convenience store, a renovated fitness center, a recreation hall accommodating 250 guests for events, and WiFi, in a resort rated among the Top Nine Resorts in the United States by USA Today and carrying a 5-star Woodall's rating that the Marion County horse country environment and the resort's comprehensive amenity set consistently sustain. Golf, tennis, and an on-site restaurant—in Ocala horse country. Full hookup RV sites on the Orange Lake corridor provide the accommodations alongside the 9-hole golf course—with driving range, putting green, and pro shop—that makes Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake the only Sun Outdoors Florida property where the morning rounds of golf replace the pool lap as the primary before-breakfast activity option. The heated outdoor pool operates year-round in the Marion County climate, the renovated fitness center with cardio and weight training equipment serves the health-focused extended-stay resident, and the tennis courts, pickleball, billiards, bocce ball, and horseshoes create the recreational variety that the resort's consistently high rating reflects in reviewer experience. The on-site restaurant eliminates the daily drive-to-town meal obligation for guests who want the full-service resort experience, and the convenience store handles the daily supply logistics. The 250-person recreation hall's event capability serves the group gatherings and the community events that the resort's active social calendar schedules. Citra sits in Marion County on US-301 between Ocala and Gainesville, in the agricultural and horse-farm landscape of Central Florida's Thoroughbred Country. The Floridan Aquifer's limestone substrate creates the mineral-rich groundwater that the pasture grass absorbs, producing the calcium-dense forage that horsemen credit with developing the strong bones and the stamina that Marion County's training facilities and Ocala's thoroughbred industry sustain. The Ocala area's horse farms have produced Kentucky Derby winners, Breeders' Cup champions, and the concentration of equine veterinary and training expertise that makes Marion County the equine capital of the world by many industry measures. The Ocala National Forest, accessible via SR-40 east of Ocala, protects 383,000 acres of sandhill scrub, longleaf pine flatwoods, and the spring-fed rivers and lakes that the Floridan Aquifer's discharge creates at Alexander Springs, Salt Springs, and Juniper Springs—three of the most visited natural spring swimming areas in Florida. Silver Springs State Park, at the headwaters of the Silver River in Silver Springs, protects the glass-bottom boat tours and the crystal-clear spring run whose visibility in the Florida spring system attracted the earliest tourism infrastructure to Marion County in the 1870s. Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake operates year-round in Marion County's subtropical climate, with the November through April snowbird season the peak occupancy period and the summer months serving the golf and spring-swimming community whose warm-weather enthusiasm for the Ocala National Forest's spring runs and the on-site golf course extends beyond the winter tourist calendar. Reserve your site at Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake and let the 9-hole golf course, the USA Today top-rated amenities, and the Marion County horse country make the Citra address the resort-quality Florida stay that its 5-star Woodall's rating consistently earns.

from $40/night

Gainesville RV Park

61 RV Sites

Gainesville RV Park in Waldo, Florida, offers 61 full-hookup RV sites just off U.S. Highway 301, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 60 feet. Dedicated pond back-in and pond pull-through categories join deluxe 50-amp tiers and a 30-amp water-and-electric option, with a stocked fishing pond, recreation center, and on-site dining. Sixty-one sites span back-in water-and-electric 30-amp, deluxe back-in 50-amp, deluxe pull-thru 50-amp, pond back-in 30/50-amp, and pond pull-thru 30/50-amp categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with site WiFi, sized to 60 feet. The pond categories put you on the water at the site, which is what most guests here are after. Confirm your tier, as the water-and-electric category does not carry sewer. A laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. The park was formerly Dixieland RV Park; the current site is gainesvillervpark.com. A stocked fishing pond is the recreational anchor, with a recreation center, pavilion, and on-site dining filling the rest. The amenity set is focused rather than broad — this is relaxed, community-oriented camping rather than a programmed resort. Pets are welcome. Waldo sits within easy reach of Gainesville and the University of Florida campus, with Paynes Prairie and the north Florida springs corridor close by. Fall football Saturdays and the winter snowbird months drive the heaviest demand in the Gainesville corridor. Reserve ahead for home game weekends and for January through March.

from $55/night

Shell Harbour RV Resort

27 RV Sites, 2 Cabins

On the broad, tannin-stained St. Johns River in Satsuma, a small community in Putnam County midway between Jacksonville and Gainesville along Florida State Road 17, Shell Harbour RV Resort has created one of northeast Florida's most waterfront-complete RV and cabin destinations—a 14-acre property with two serene ponds, a full-service marina, and direct river frontage that puts guests on one of Florida's most ecologically significant and beautiful river systems. The resort's full-hookup RV sites, cozy cabins, motel rooms, and yurt rentals serve the full accommodation spectrum alongside an infinity pool, tiki bar, on-site restaurant, and the adjacent boat ramp access that makes Shell Harbour as much a river recreation destination as a campground. Full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp electric, water, and sewer service provide the utility infrastructure alongside on-site laundry and a general store, while cabin, motel room, and yurt rental accommodations extend the lodging options for guests who arrive without an RV. The infinity pool overlooking the river, a tiki bar, an on-site restaurant, and the vending services create the resort-level amenity package that makes Shell Harbour more than a transit stop for Florida River Road travelers. The pet-friendly environment and the regular social events—potlucks, community gatherings, and the campground culture that long-term guests develop—give the park a residential warmth alongside its resort amenities. The St. Johns River, one of America's most distinctive waterways in its northward course from central Florida to its Atlantic mouth near Jacksonville, provides the defining natural setting for Shell Harbour—a river wide enough at Satsuma to feel genuinely oceanic in scale and productive enough in its bass, crappie, and catfish fisheries to anchor a fishing-focused stay for multiple days without exhausting the accessible water. The adjacent public boat ramp gives guests with trailers immediate St. Johns River access, and the full-service marina provides fuel, slips, and support services for boaters arriving by water rather than by road. The St. Johns River's upper reaches in Putnam County preserve some of northeast Florida's most pristine riverine ecosystem—a corridor of cypress swamps, live oak banks, and the floating plant communities that support the river's legendary birdlife, including great blue herons, wood storks, anhingas, and the osprey that nest in the riverside cypress throughout Putnam County. Palatka, the Putnam County seat about 10 miles south, provides the historic downtown character of one of northeast Florida's oldest river cities, and the Ravines Golf Club's dramatic Ravines State Park—a deep ravine carved into the Putnam County plateau by ancient streams—provides an extraordinary natural landscape accessible within a short drive of the campground. Northeast Florida's subtropical climate supports year-round camping at Shell Harbour, with the most comfortable outdoor conditions arriving from October through April when the intense summer humidity moderates and the St. Johns River's fishing productivity peaks in the cooler-water periods that concentrate bass and crappie in the river's productive bends. Summer's warm water and the tiki bar's social atmosphere make July and August the most active period for boat-based recreation and the resort's pool and gathering spaces. The combination of river access, a full marina, pool, restaurant, and tiki bar makes Shell Harbour a genuinely self-contained resort destination rather than simply a campground with a riverside view.

from $55/night

High Springs RV Resort and Campground

52 RV Sites, 7 Tent Sites

High Springs RV Resort and Campground in High Springs, Florida, offers 52 RV sites and seven primitive tent sites minutes from Interstate 75, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 90 feet. Six categories cover grass and paved back-ins and paved pull-throughs, with an outdoor pool and on-site dining, open all year in north-central Florida's spring country. Fifty-two sites run in grass 30-amp back-ins, grass 30/50-amp back-ins, paved 30/50-amp back-ins, paved 30-amp pull-throughs, and paved 30/50-amp pull-throughs, carrying water, sewer, and electric, sized to 90 feet. The grass-versus-paved distinction is useful — paved sites hold up better in Florida's wet season. Seven primitive tent sites cover simpler camping. Laundry, restrooms, showers, and WiFi handle the practical side, with on-site dining for meals. An outdoor pool anchors the on-site recreation, with a playground and walking trails across the grounds. The real draw is what surrounds the property: snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, and fishing in the spring system, with hiking and boating nearby. Pets are welcome. High Springs sits in Alachua County amid one of the highest concentrations of first-magnitude freshwater springs in the world — natural limestone vents producing millions of gallons of 68-degree water daily, creating some of the most remarkable aquatic environments in North America. Gainesville's university culture is east, the Suwannee River's cypress-shaded corridor north, and a state park is close by. The resort is open year-round. Summer spring-diving season and the mild winter months both draw steadily — reserve ahead for holiday weekends.

from $40/night

Thousand Palms Resort

4 RV Sites

Thousand Palms Resort and Campgrounds in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, is a multi-format camping destination in Sumter County offering cabins, RV sites, and tent camping with a comprehensive amenity package for a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience in the heart of Florida's lake and spring country. Lake Panasoffkee's Sumter County position on CR-470 between Coleman and Bushnell gives the resort the specific inland Florida character of a lake and wetland campground in the Withlacoochee River watershed's spring-fed lake system, where Lake Panasoffkee's 4,400-acre shallow lake, the Withlacoochee State Forest's surrounding woodland, and the Jumper Creek Canal's connection to the Withlacoochee River give guests the central Florida freshwater ecosystem access that the springtime bass spawn and the year-round sunfish and catfish fisheries sustain in one of Sumter County's most productive shallow lake systems. Cabins, RV sites, and tent camping with a full amenity range give Thousand Palms the complete accommodation spectrum for the inland Florida lake vacation — the cabin option gives the family or couple the comfortable lakeside Florida accommodation without the tent camping logistics, and the full-hookup RV site gives the self-contained RV traveler the practical lake-adjacent campground infrastructure for the multi-day Sumter County fishing and nature visit. The resort's amenity package gives the on-site recreation depth that the lake access and the woodland setting extend into the broader Withlacoochee River watershed's natural landscape. Pets are welcome. Lake Panasoffkee, one of the largest natural lakes in peninsular Florida at 4,400 acres, is recognized by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as one of the most productive freshwater bass and panfish lakes in the state — a shallow, spring-fed lake whose emergent aquatic vegetation, the floating water hyacinth mats, and the littoral zone's diverse submerged plant community give the large-mouth bass, bluegill, and crappie the structure and food chain productivity that the lake's fishing guide operations and the spring bass tournament circuit specifically depend on. The lake's shallowness (average depth 5 feet) and its spring-fed clarity give it the specific warm-water panfish habitat that the central Florida spring-fed lake system sustains through the year. The Withlacoochee State Forest, surrounding the Lake Panasoffkee basin in Citrus, Hernando, and Sumter Counties, encompasses 157,479 acres of sandhill, flatwoods, and floodplain forest that protect the most extensive block of publicly accessible natural land in the central Florida ridge and valley landscape. The Richloam Tract's longleaf pine restoration project and the Citrus Tract's mountain bike trail system give the state forest's four geographically separate tracts the specific conservation and recreation programming that the Florida Division of Forestry manages in the most complex multi-tract state forest in Florida. Thousand Palms Resort serves guests year-round in Sumter County's subtropical Florida climate, where the mild winters sustain the snowbird and northern visitor market and the spring bass spawn season from February through April represents the most concentrated angling demand on Lake Panasoffkee. The Villages, Florida, the nation's largest active adult retirement community, occupies the eastern and southern Sumter County landscape 20 miles east of Lake Panasoffkee — a planned retirement community of 130,000-plus residents whose golf courses, town squares, and social programming give the Sumter County area its specific retirement community economic character. Reserve sites and cabins ahead for the winter snowbird season and the spring bass fishing tournament calendar.

from $61/night

Pine Island Campground and Marina

26 RV Sites, 2 Onsite RV/Trailers, 1 Tiny House

On the eastern shore of Lake George in Putnam County, Florida, Pine Island Campground and Marina offers the rare combination of direct lake access, a working marina, and comfortable RV accommodations on one of the most ecologically significant lakes in the St. Johns River system. Lake George—the second-largest lake in Florida—sits at the heart of a waterway network that connects springs, river channels, and wildlife refuges, and Pine Island's position on that network makes it one of the most compelling water-access RV parks in Central Florida. Whether your priorities run toward bass fishing, spring-fed swimming holes, or simply watching the morning light come across the lake, this is a campground that rewards guests who use the water. RV sites with 30 and 50-amp full hookup service are complemented by individual fire pits and picnic tables, coin-operated laundry, clean shower facilities, and a dump station centrally located for convenience. The marina operation adds a layer of capability that typical campgrounds can't offer: 20 covered boat slips, a boat ramp with easy launch access, pontoon rental, kayak rentals, and ethanol-free fuel on-site. A 22-foot Lexington pontoon is available for full-day rental—the preferred choice for guests heading to Silver Glen Springs, exploring the wildlife refuges along the lake, or seeking waterfront dining options accessible only by boat. A coffee and bait counter and camp store round out the daily convenience needs. Tiny house lakefront accommodations are available for guests who prefer to forgo the RV setup. Lake George is a landscape of exceptional ecological richness. The lake sits within the Ocala National Forest waterway system and provides access to Silver Glen Springs—one of the iconic first-magnitude springs of the Florida system—along with Alexander Springs, Juniper Springs, and the broad, tannin-dark waters of the St. Johns River itself. Manatee sightings near the springs are common in cooler months, and the lake's bird life—ospreys, bald eagles, great blue herons, and wading birds of every variety—provides constant entertainment for guests who keep binoculars on the picnic table. The broader Lake George region offers a historical depth that complements the natural setting well. The Ocala National Forest, one of the nation's oldest national forests, surrounds the waterway with hiking trails, off-road opportunities, and some of the most extensive longleaf pine restoration in the Southeast. The town of Palatka is within reasonable range for provisioning and historical exploration, and the Spring-to-Spring Trail connects multiple natural springs through the forest. Crescent City, Deland, and the St. Johns River corridor provide additional day-trip destinations for guests who want to range beyond the lake. Pine Island Campground and Marina operates year-round in the warm Central Florida climate, and each season brings distinct character. Winter is prime manatee season at the springs, spring and fall offer the best bass fishing conditions on Lake George, and summer brings the full subtropical lushness that makes Florida's freshwater corridor so distinctive. Waterfront sites and marina slips book ahead for holiday weekends and peak fishing season, so early reservations are recommended for preferred positions. Pack the fishing rods, arrange a pontoon rental, and let Lake George set the pace for a Florida water-country experience that goes well beyond the theme-park circuit.

from $59/night

Eleanor Oaks RV Park

55 RV Sites

Eleanor Oaks RV Park in Yankeetown, Florida, offers 55 full-hookup RV sites on the Nature Coast, with 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 45 feet. Back-in and pull-through categories join a solar-heated pool, marina, boat docks, fishing pier, kayak rentals, and recreation center in Levy County. Fifty-five sites run in back-in and pull-through categories, both carrying water, sewer, and electric on 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 45 feet. One thing to check before booking: service is 50-amp throughout, so bring an adapter if your rig runs 30. Furnished rental accommodations round out the lodging. A laundry, restrooms, showers, firewood, RV storage, and boat storage handle the practical side. A solar-heated outdoor pool anchors the property, with a marina, boat docks, fishing pier, and kayak rentals opening the water for boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. A recreation center, clubhouse, walking trails, playground, community fire pit, dog park, horseshoes, and corn hole fill the rest. Pets are welcome. Yankeetown sits at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River on one of the least developed and most ecologically intact stretches of the Florida Gulf Coast. The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve is a 413-acre parcel of undeveloped wetlands — hardwood and pine, tidal marsh, and salt ponds — with a 30-foot observation tower and walking trails, and it is a short trip from the park. Crystal River's manatees and Cedar Key are both close. Winter is decisively the season on the Nature Coast, with manatee season running November through March. Book well ahead for January through March.

from $69 $60/night

Crescent Fish Camp

16 RV Sites, 4 Cottages, 1 House, 2 Tiny Houses

At 100 Grove Avenue on the southern shore of Crescent Lake in Crescent City, Florida—in Putnam County where Crescent Lake's 15,000-acre natural basin and the St. Johns River watershed create the freshwater fishing and paddling environment that the northeast Florida interior maintains in one of the state's largest undeveloped natural lake systems—Crescent Fish Camp provides full hookup RV sites, a swimming pool, a full-service marina with boat fuel, a boat ramp, a fishing pier with fish cleaning station, kayak rentals, a bait and tackle shop, a fitness center, a dog run, yard games, and event venue facilities in the lakefront RV resort and marina configuration that the Crescent City outdoor recreation community has built its angling and boating identity around for generations. The full-service marina, the kayak launch for the Crescent Lake Paddling Trail, and the fishing pier with cleaning station together constitute the complete water-access infrastructure that makes Crescent Fish Camp genuinely different from a lakefront campground that simply occupies a lake-adjacent position without organized water access. Full hookup RV sites in the Crescent Lake waterfront setting accommodate the full range of RV sizes with electric, water, and sewer connections. An outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a gazebo, and lake views provides the aquatic recreation for paying guests and members. The marina provides three boat slips for rent, a fuel station serving both on-water fueling and land-based fill-up, and a boat ramp with free launch for registered guests—a $10 day-use fee applies for non-guests—giving the complete marina infrastructure for the fishing and pleasure boat guest who arrives with or without a trailered watercraft. A fishing pier extends over Crescent Lake with a fish cleaning station at the end, providing the bank fishing access with cleaning infrastructure that visiting anglers depend on after a successful morning on the water. Kayak rentals at $15 for a three-hour session provide the paddling option with direct access to the Crescent Lake Paddling Trail from the camp's dock. A live bait and tackle shop provides the terminal tackle, live shiners, and the local knowledge that Crescent Lake's bass fishing specifically requires. A general store, clubhouse with fitness center, dog run for pets, and yard games complete the non-water amenity profile. The event venue capability for weddings, fishing tournaments, birthday parties, and family gatherings makes Crescent Fish Camp a multi-use destination beyond its overnight camping mission. Crescent Lake's largemouth bass fishery—part of the St. Johns River system that produces some of the largest trophy largemouth bass in the eastern United States—provides the primary fishing attraction in the hydrilla beds, lily pad flats, and the natural spring-influenced water clarity that Crescent Lake's undeveloped shoreline maintains. FWC slot limit management has contributed to the large-fish presence that attracts tournament anglers from across northeast Florida. The Ocala National Forest—accessible from the Crescent City area—encompasses 607,000 acres of longleaf and sand pine scrub habitat with over 600 lakes and the Alexander Springs and Silver Glen Springs recreation areas that provide the cold-water spring swimming and snorkeling that northeast Florida's tourist infrastructure has marketed for over a century. Crescent Fish Camp is open year-round. The spring bass spawning season from February through April represents the most consistently productive bass fishing period on Crescent Lake. The winter months from November through March provide the snowbird camping season for the guests who park their rigs on Crescent Lake's southern shore for extended lakefront access. Reserve the lakefront site early for spring tournament season, rent the kayak for the paddling trail, and let Crescent Lake's bass-rich St. Johns River watershed earn the northeast Florida freshwater campground experience that the region's undeveloped lake country specifically delivers.

from $36/night

Sweet Citrus Acres RV Resort

23 RV Sites

Sweet Citrus Acres RV Resort is an active 55-plus community resort in Crystal River, Florida, operating seasonally from November through April on Florida's Nature Coast. Crystal River holds a rare distinction: it's one of the few places in the world where people can legally swim alongside wild West Indian manatees in their natural habitat, drawing thousands of visitors each winter to its spring-fed waters and making the surrounding springs among the most sought-after natural experiences in the state. The resort is gated and features paved sites with full hookups throughout. The centerpiece is The Grove, a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse complete with a bar, fitness center, billiards tables, card tables, and multiple gathering spaces. Outside, guests enjoy a heated pool, a hot tub, and pickleball courts. A seven-acre spring-fed lake on the property supports fishing, and a 1.5-mile walking trail circles the grounds. Additional amenities include a dog park, private bath and shower rooms, laundry facilities, a basketball court, a boat launch, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, and bike trails within the property. Positioned in Citrus County, Sweet Citrus Acres delivers the kind of lush, subtropical Florida landscape that defines the Nature Coast—live oaks draped with Spanish moss, palm-lined streets, and the constant presence of water. The resort's own spring-fed lake adds a quiet, natural focal point for the community, while the clean spring systems running through Crystal River make the surrounding region feel distinct from Florida's more developed coastal corridors. The 55-plus seasonal community develops genuine friendships and traditions over the course of each winter season. Kings Bay, the headwaters of the Crystal River, is the primary gathering point for manatees in winter, and Three Sisters Springs—accessible by guided kayak tour or glass-bottom boat—offers a close-up encounter with these gentle animals that few freshwater experiences can match. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, a short drive south, is home to a resident manatee rehabilitation program, Florida panthers, black bears, and river otters. The Rainbow River at Rainbow Springs State Park provides some of the clearest kayak paddling in Florida, and the Gulf Coast is within a short drive for saltwater fishing and waterfront dining in coastal communities like Crystal River and Homosassa. As a 55-plus seasonal resort, Sweet Citrus Acres draws an engaged community of regulars who return year after year for the social calendar as much as the location. The November-through-April season aligns perfectly with manatee season in Crystal River, making reservations essential for prime winter months. If you're looking for an active, social RV community in a uniquely Florida setting—where a morning swim with manatees is a realistic option—Sweet Citrus Acres RV Resort in Crystal River delivers both the amenities and the destination.

from $90 $78/night

Trails End RV Park

37 RV Sites, 2 Tent Sites

Trails End RV Park in Floral City, Florida, offers 37 RV sites and two tent sites along the Withlacoochee River, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 47 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Five categories cover water-and-electric and full-hookup back-ins plus premium back-in and pull-through options, with a boat ramp, docks, and kayak rentals on site. Thirty-seven sites run in 50-amp water-and-electric back-ins, 30-amp and 50-amp full-hookup back-ins, and premium 50-amp back-in and pull-through categories, sized to 47 feet, with picnic tables. Two tent sites and distinctive tree tent rentals round out the accommodations. Personal mailboxes, laundry, a dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood support longer stays, with WiFi throughout. The river carries the recreation. A boat ramp, boat docks, fishing pier, and boat and kayak rentals give guests direct access to the Withlacoochee, with canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, and paddle boats all running from the property. A clubhouse, dog park, and community fire pit fill the grounds. The oak hammock and cypress forest lining the river gives the park a state-park character that its 12-mile distance from I-75 belies. Pets are welcome. Floral City sits in Citrus County on Florida's Nature Coast, where the Withlacoochee State Forest and the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge sustain unusual wildlife density in the undeveloped interior between Ocala and the Suncoast. The Withlacoochee is one of Florida's most pristine blackwater river systems. Winter and spring draw the heaviest demand from seasonal residents and paddlers. Reserve ahead for those months.

from $31/night