Best camping near Ocklawaha
23 campgrounds · 23 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ocklawaha, Florida — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 23 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Santos Rec Area State Park
Fair
12.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Hot day · high 97°F· No active weather warnings
Santos Rec Area State Park Camping Area is a popular destination in Florida for outdoor enthusiasts. Located just south of Ocala, this camping area offers breathtaking views of…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Silver River State Park
Fair
12.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Silver River State Park in Florida offers a picturesque camping experience surrounded by nature. The campground provides a range of amenities to enhance visitors' stay. There are…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Fore Lake
Fair
12.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Fore Lake Campground in Florida’s Ocala National Forest offers 30 established campsites (tent & RV, no hookups) with picnic tables, fire rings/grills, drinking water, and…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Lake Shore Group Campground
Fair
13.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Lake Shore Group Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Florida. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Big Scrub
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
The Big Scrub camping area, located in the state of Florida, offers a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Gores Landing County Park
Fair
14.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Gores Landing County Park in Florida offers established campsites along the scenic Ocklawaha River, ideal for tent and small RV camping (no hookups). Reservations are recommended…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Big Bass Campground
Fair
9.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Big Bass Campground is a popular camping area located in Florida. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. Campers can expect clean…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Big Bass
Fair
9.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Big Bass camping area, located in Florida, is a fantastic destination for nature enthusiasts and fishing aficionados. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Lake Eaton
Fair
11.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Lake Eaton camping area in Florida is a charming and well-equipped campground that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides ample space for tents…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Lake Eaton Campground
Fair
11.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Lake Eaton Campground is located in the state of Florida and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides tent and RV sites, with spacious and well-maintained…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Juniper Springs Run Put In
Fair
12.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Juniper Springs Run Put-In is located within the Juniper Springs Recreation Area in Ocala National Forest, Florida. It offers established campsites only—no dispersed…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Buck Lake Group Camp
Fair
14.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Buck Lake Group Camp is a popular camping area located in the state of Florida. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 52 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Juniper Springs Run Take Out
Fair
16.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Juniper Springs Run Take Out camping area in Ocala National Forest, Florida, offers primitive, dispersed camping only—no established campsites. No reservations or permits are…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Hopkins Prairie Campground
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Hopkins Prairie Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Florida. Situated in the Ocala National Forest, it offers a serene and picturesque environment for…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Hopkins Prairie
Fair
17.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Hopkins Prairie camping area, located in the state of Florida, offers campers a peaceful and picturesque retreat. This campground provides a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Ocklawaha
The Ocklawaha area has 23 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Ocklawaha
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.