Ocala is known for horse farms, and for being a big RV hub on I-75. Silver Springs State Park, just east of town, has a campground. Past that is the Ocala National Forest, with campgrounds at springs like Juniper Springs, Salt Springs and Alexander Springs. West of town, Dunnellon sits on the Rainbow River.
Where we work
RV parks and resorts around Ocala and along I-75. Silver Springs. National forest campgrounds, which can be a long drive on two-lane roads, so allow extra time. Equestrian event parking, where horse trailers with living quarters are common. And storage lots across Marion County.
What we see here
Living-quarters horse trailers. These have house batteries just like travel trailers, but often get even less use. They sit for weeks between shows, and the batteries go flat.
Forest dry camping. Some forest sites have limited hookups. Batteries get drawn down hard, and lead-acid banks that are regularly drained deep wear out fast. Lithium or a bigger bank can help. See boondocking battery sizing.
I-75 through traffic. Plenty of calls come from travelers stopped at Ocala exits mid-trip.

Horse country and the forest
Ocala is known for its horse farms. The World Equestrian Center draws visitors and RVs year-round. The Ocala National Forest, to the east, has campgrounds at Juniper Springs, Salt Springs and Alexander Springs, some with limited hookups.
Dry camping
Forest campgrounds with limited hookups mean running on batteries. If your house bank struggles, see bank sizing.
Nearby
Gainesville to the north, The Villages and Wildwood to the south. See North Central Florida for all counties.
Ocala on the map
Map of Ocala and nearby city pages
Outline: the State of Florida, our whole service area. Pins mark places with their own page, not offices. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; state boundary from U.S. Census Bureau data.
What RVers in Ocala ask us
Can you reach campgrounds deep in the Ocala National Forest?
Yes. Some are a long drive from town on two-lane roads. Tell us the campground and site, and we will give you a realistic time.

