Dispersed Camping in Marion County, Florida
Showing 44 locations in Marion County.
Bream Pond Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options situated along Bream Pond Road and adjacent forest spurs in Ocala National Forest.
Cracker Barrel Ocala
An exceptionally large dedicated RV parking area situated across the street from the restaurant. Extremely popular and highly frequented by multiple classes of rigs.
Eaton Creek Forest Spur (32d28010)
A primitive forest road spur offering a quiet, isolated spot to camp in the national forest. Surrounded by typical dense pine and oak scrub vegetation.
Eaton Creek Forest Spur (ada961c2)
A native dirt road spur off Eaton Creek Road, providing quiet, primitive camping opportunities deep within the national forest.
Eaton Creek Road
An official National Forest road with a crushed aggregate or gravel surface. It offers access to quiet dispersed camping areas surrounded by typical Florida pine flatwoods.
Fore Lake Campground
A peaceful developed campground situated on the shores of Fore Lake within an oak and saw palmetto forest. It offers well-shaded, private sites with access to a swimming beach, a fishing pier, and a canoe launch. Ideal for a quiet lakeside retreat with convenient amenities.
Forest Road 1.5 / Silver Dollar Pond Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located off SE 47th St Road in the Ocala National Forest, providing access to scenic primitive campsites near Silver Dollar Pond and Lake Bryant. Rig camping is permitted along designated tracks such as Forest Road 1.5, while walk-in tent camping is allowed closer to the water. The access roads are sandy and can become soft and narrow, requiring caution for larger rigs.
Forest Road 6fbb Spurs
A collection of quiet forest spurs in the Ocala National Forest region, offering tranquil, wooded dispersed camping with native dirt surfaces accessible by standard vehicles.
Forest Spur (FR ecf4c624)
A secluded Forest Service spur road in Ocala National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities near the Fore Lake Recreation Area.
Forest Spur Dispersed - Citra
A primitive dispersed site set along an access road in the northern portion of Ocala National Forest. This area offers a quiet retreat under the pine canopy, ideal for self-contained campers.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A secluded national forest spur offering dispersed camping within the Ocala National Forest region. This dirt corridor provides a quiet, forested setting for self-contained campers seeking a primitive experience.
Gore's Landing Recreation Area
A scenic county-managed campground and recreation area situated directly along the Ocklawaha River, ideal for tent camping and paddling.
Gracie and Susie's Park
A quiet, private 2.5-acre residential campsite south of Ocala, offering level parking, utility hookups, and a hospitable environment. Conveniently close to local recreation trails.
Halfmoon Lake Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities located along Halfmoon Lake Camp road in Ocala National Forest.
Hopkins Prairie Road Dispersed
The Hopkins Prairie Road corridor provides excellent dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic pine flatwoods of Ocala National Forest. Spur roads branching off the main route offer secluded, sandy sites suitable for small to mid-sized rigs. The area is highly peaceful with minimal ambient noise, making it ideal for a quiet wilderness getaway.
I-75 Southbound Rest Area - Ocala
A standard highway rest stop along Interstate 75 southbound, offering basic amenities and paved parking. It is regularly patrolled by security, providing a safe option for quick overnight resting during long transits.
Indian Springs Campground
A quiet, established state forest campground nestled in a scenic natural environment. The campground offers basic, comfortable sites and is highly accessible from regional highways while remaining remarkably quiet.
Juniper Prairie Dispersed Area
Quiet dispersed campsites located along Juniper Prairie and surrounding forest spurs in the Ocala National Forest. The flat pine scrub terrain offers peaceful camping options, though roads consist of native sandy soils.
Lake Bryant Office Forest Corridor
A quiet forest corridor located within the Ocala National Forest near Lake Bryant, providing direct access to public lands.
Lake Bryant Road Dispersed Camping
Rustic dispersed camping spots situated along Lake Bryant Road and connecting spurs in the Ocala National Forest.
Lake Charles Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites located along Lake Charles Road and adjacent forest spurs within Ocala National Forest.
Lake Eaton Campground
A quiet and wooded developed campground situated next to Lake Eaton in the Ocala National Forest. Surrounded by tall pines and the Big Scrub, it features 14 spacious dry-camping sites with access to a boat launch and a fishing pier. The access road is unpaved and can be rough with washboards and large potholes, requiring slow driving.
Lake Shore Group Camp
A developed group campground situated on the north shore of Fore Lake in Ocala National Forest, offering shade, a picnic shelter, and facilities for large gatherings.
Mud Prairie Road Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping sites located along the pine-forested forest spurs and roads near Mud Prairie. Offers a tranquil national forest setting with plenty of space.
NE 14th Street Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along NE 14th Street Road within the Ocala National Forest. This paved/bituminous surface treatment road provides easy access to national forest lands, allowing for dispersed camping within the standard USFS guidelines.
North Lake Road Forest Zone
A network of quiet forest spurs branching off North Lake Road in Ocala National Forest. This area offers dispersed camping options amongst the pines with decent spacing between sites.
North Prairie West-East Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping corridor along North Prairie West-East road and adjacent forest spurs in the Ocala National Forest. Quiet wooded sites with sandy soil and typical pine-scrub oak forest scenery.
Ocala Drive-In
A unique overnight option at an active drive-in movie theater. For the price of a movie ticket and a concession voucher, RVs and vans can park overnight in the field.
Ocala National Forest - SE 161st Court Road
Dispersed camping corridor located within the Ocala National Forest along SE 161st Court Road and surrounding forest spurs. This area offers quiet, forested spots with typical native sand and dirt surfaces.
Ocala Southwest Retail Plaza Parking
A large commercial retail plaza offering tolerated overnight parking in various department store lots, conveniently situated near dining and highway access.
Orange Creek Restoration Area Camping
A quiet, reservable group campsite located within the St. Johns River Water Management District's Orange Creek Restoration Area. The site is officially designated for tent camping only; vehicle camping and RVs are strictly prohibited by district regulations.
Rainbow Springs State Park Campground
A highly rated developed state park campground offering electric and water hookups, modern restrooms with hot showers, and laundry facilities. It provides direct kayak and canoe access to the scenic Rainbow River, though it sits about 8 miles away from the main spring head.
Santos Trailhead Campground
Santos Trailhead Campground is a developed Florida State Park facility located adjacent to the popular Santos mountain bike trail system. It offers level campsites with electric and water hookups, modern restroom and shower facilities, and an on-site dump station.
SE 160th Avenue Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along SE 160th Avenue and its forest spurs in Ocala National Forest. Quiet pine and oak woods offer flat sites suitable for boondocking.
Shangri-La Campground
An official equestrian-friendly public campground adjacent to the Florida Greenway trail system. The campground features spacious pull-through dry-camping sites shaded by trees, with on-site restroom facilities and trail access for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Silver Springs State Park Campground
A spacious, highly-rated campground inside Silver Springs State Park. Features 59 well-shaded sites with potable water, electric hookups, and excellent privacy between spots, supplemented by clean, modern restrooms and hot showers.
Sportsman's Cove RV Park
An established private RV park in Citra offering full hookups, scenic views, and high-speed internet options.
Stronds Road (FR d804a41c)
Dispersed camping access along Stronds Road in Ocala National Forest, offering flat, pine-shaded clearings close to nature trails.
Tidewater Creek Trailhead Campground
A small, quiet campground nested within Goethe State Forest, featuring five shaded sites primarily suited for tents, vans, or small camper rigs. Amenities include flush toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and non-potable water, with access to extensive hiking and equestrian trails.
Tishler Road and Lake Eaton Forest Spurs
A network of sandy forest roads and spurs located in the Ocala National Forest near Lake Eaton, offering quiet dispersed camping. The terrain consists of typical Florida pine flatwoods and sand scrub vegetation. While most spurs are accessible to standard vehicles, drivers should be cautious of deep, soft sand on lesser-traveled spurs.
Tom's Park Street Parking Zone
On-street parallel parking located along the exterior fence of Tom's Park. This area is commonly used by local night fishermen and allows for quiet, short-term overnight stays outside the locked park gates. Nearby commercial transport facilities may generate late-evening light and traffic.
Walmart Supercenter
Overnight parking may be tolerated in the parking lot of this Walmart Supercenter, specifically on the side near the garden center.
Wawa Belleview
A paved, well-lit parking lot at a 24-hour convenience store. It serves as a convenient single-night rest stop with access to restrooms and food, though active traffic makes it loud.
WhimCycle Trail RV Camp
A specialized RV camping spot catering to trail riders and cyclists. Offering partial shade and utility hookups, it provides great proximity to local biking trails.