Glass-bottom boats at the park’s main entrance · Photo thanks to Jackdude101 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Silver Springs State Park Campground
A wooded Florida State Parks campground east of Ocala with 59 roomy water-and-electric sites, clean bathhouses and laundry, a short drive from the glass-bottom boats and kayaking at Silver Springs.
Ocala, Florida · camping entrance on SR-35 (NE 58th Ave), east of the city
Season
Year-round
Busiest in winter and on weekends; book up to 11 months ahead
Elevation
About 60 ft
Sandhill and hammock woods by the Silver River
Hookups
Water & electric
30/50 amp; sewer at about 12 sites only
Big rigs
Up to 50 ft
Gravel sites, many pull-thrus
Updated October 19, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Florida State Parks · east of Ocala
The Silver Springs camping experience
The campground at Silver Springs State Park, in the woods on the park’s south side, with 59 big gravel sites with water and electric, two clean bathhouses, laundry and 10 cabins, run by Florida State Parks.
Water & electric30/50 amp at all 59 sites
Room for big rigsUp to 50 ft; many pull-thrus
Two bathhousesHot showers, campers only
Coin laundryBring quarters
Fire ring & grillAt every site; firewood for sale
Picnic tablesAt every site
Glass-bottom boatsAt the main entrance, a short drive
Kayak rentalsPaddle the Silver River
Cabins10 two-bedroom cabins
TrailsHiking, biking and horse trails
Pets welcomeNot in cabins
No site Wi-FiWi-Fi at the ranger station
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but this campground scores about as high as it gets. RVers love the big, level, well-spaced sites, the spotless bathhouses and the price; the downsides are that few sites have sewer and the springs are a drive away.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report42 ft Feb 2018
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5GAT&T 4G
Last reported nightly rate$24 + fees Sep 2024
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Campendium’s scores come from 35 reviews. The Yelp score covers the whole state park, and Tripadvisor lists the campground under its old name, Silver River State Park. Confirm fees and rules with Florida State Parks before you go.
Camping entrance on SR-35
Getting there
The campground has its own entrance on SR-35 (NE 58th Avenue), south of SR-40, separate from the main springs entrance on East Silver Springs Boulevard.
From I-75: Exit 352 to SR-40 east through Ocala, then right (south) on SR-35 (NE 58th Avenue) to the camping entranceTo the springs and boats: back to SR-40, then east to the main entrance on East Silver Springs Boulevard
SR-35 · CAMPING ENTRANCE
Set your GPS
1425 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
To the springs & boats*About 12 min
To downtown OcalaAbout 20 min
To Juniper SpringsAbout 41 min
From I-75 (Exit 352)About 25 min
Room for big rigs. Sites take rigs up to 50 ft, with many pull-thrus. Only about a dozen have sewer, so plan on the dump station.
About 60 ft above sea level. Winters are mild (January highs average about 71° in nearby Ocala) and summers hot and humid.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Ocala
Around Ocala
The springs and glass-bottom boats are about 12 minutes away by car, downtown Ocala about 20 minutes and Juniper Springs about 41, and Alexander Springs about an hour.
Photo thanks to Ianaré Sévi (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Juniper Springs
A spring-fed swimming hole and a famous canoe run in the Ocala National Forest, east on SR-40.
Photo thanks to apasciuto (CC BY 2.0)
Alexander Springs
A clear spring with a sandy beach and swimming area in the Ocala National Forest, plus canoe rentals and a nature trail.
Photo thanks to Luv24jmg (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Downtown Ocala
A walkable historic square with restaurants, shops and painted Horse Fever statues, plus a farmers market on Saturdays.
Photo thanks to Ebyabe (CC BY 2.5)
Rainbow Springs State Park
A first-magnitude spring with gardens and small waterfalls, and the Rainbow River for tubing, kayaking and swimming.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV parks and campgrounds we’ve reviewed around Ocala, by drive time.
Photo thanks to DanTD (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Wilderness RV Resort
An owner-lot resort by the Ocklawaha River east of Silver Springs, with a pool, sauna, fishing pond and trails.
Photo thanks to Wild Frontier RV Resort
Wild Frontier RV Resort
An older, oak-shaded park on Ocala’s north side with a heated pool, a lodge-style clubhouse and a big dog park.
Photo thanks to Southern Springs RV Resort
Southern Springs RV Resort
A new, gated 55+ resort by I-75 Exit 352 with landscaped concrete sites, a heated pool and pickleball.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether the Silver Springs campground fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: one of the best-value campgrounds in Florida: big, level, well-spaced sites in the woods, spotless bathhouses and the glass-bottom boats a few minutes away, for about $31 a night. Book early for winter, and plan on the dump station.
Camping feesFlorida State Parks · checked Oct 19, 2026
Campsite$24 /night + tax
RV utility fee$7 /night
Reservation fee$6.70 per booking
Cabin (sleeps 6)$110 /night + tax
An RV pays about $31 a night plus tax, plus $6.70 per reservation; the fee includes park admission. Florida residents 65+ or with a qualifying disability pay half the base campsite fee (not the utility or reservation fee). Cabins need a two-night minimum and don’t allow pets.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the Florida State Parks reservation site or call (352) 236-7148.
Typical January afternoon
Ocala71°
Chicago32°
Mild winters: 39° warmer than Chicago in January; July highs reach about 92°, with near-daily afternoon storms.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why RVers come back.
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Site types
About $31 a night for an RV.
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Rates & policies
Check-in, stay limits, pets and fires.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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The Silver Springs State Park campground is run by Florida State Parks on the park’s south side, with 59 water-and-electric sites in two wooded loops and 10 cabins. It suits RVers who want a quiet, natural base for the springs, paddling and the Ocala National Forest.
Best for
- Value: about $31 a night for a big, level RV site.
- Nature lovers: woods, trails and wildlife right in camp.
- Paddlers: kayak the Silver River from the main entrance.
- Big rigs: sites up to 50 ft, many of them pull-thrus.
Consider this
- Only about a dozen sites have sewer.
- The springs and boats are at a separate entrance, about 12 minutes away.
- No swimming in the Silver River.
- No Wi-Fi at the sites, and AT&T is spotty.
Winter in Ocala
Typical January afternoon
71°
Ocala
Ocala, NOAA station
32°
Chicago
Chicago O’Hare
39 degrees warmer than Chicago, with nights near 46°. Normal January highs, 1991–2020.
Every site has water and 30/50 amp electric, a fire ring, a grill and a picnic table on a big gravel pad; about a dozen also have sewer. The fee includes park admission.
RV site $31/night
Plus a $6.70 reservation fee per booking.
Tent site $24/night
Tents can use the same sites without paying the utility fee.
Cabin $110/night
Plus $7 utility and tax; no pets in the cabin area.
Florida 65+ 50% offbase fee
Also for qualifying disabilities and licensed foster families.
Check-in3 p.m.No early check-in
Check-out1 p.m.Statewide rule
Stay limit14 nightsIn busy periods; then a 3-night break
Booking window11 months10 months for non-residents
Cancellation$17.75 fee$10 to change dates
Quiet hours11 p.m.–7 a.m.Statewide rule
Occupancy8 per siteOne family; 2 vehicles
PetsAllowed6 ft leash; not in buildings
CampfiresFire rings onlyFirewood sold on site
Sewer~12 sitesDump station on site
Checked against floridastateparks.org (Silver Springs amenities, hours and fees) on October 19, 2026. Reserve online or call 800-326-3521; for the campground, call the ranger station at (352) 236-7148 ext. 4.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Does my site have sewer? Only about 12 do.
- Will my rig fit this site? Check the length on the reservation site.
- When does the gate close? Camping-entrance hours aren’t published.
- Do I get a 65+ discount? Florida residents 65+ pay half the base fee.
- Can I stay longer than 14 nights? The manager may extend it.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to camp at the springs?
Book a big wooded site, ride the glass-bottom boats, paddle the Silver River and fall asleep to the quiet. Reserve up to 11 months ahead with Florida State Parks.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The campground and park photos come from Florida State Parks, with our thanks, and from Wikimedia Commons: Jackdude101 (glass-bottom boats; CC BY-SA 4.0), Mjrmtg (boardwalk; CC0) and Michael Rivera (video poster; CC0). The video tour is by Jouppi Outdoors. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Ianaré Sévi (Juniper Springs; CC BY-SA 3.0), apasciuto (Alexander Springs; CC BY 2.0), Luv24jmg (downtown Ocala; CC BY-SA 3.0) and Ebyabe (Rainbow Springs; CC BY 2.5); the images were resized. Other-park photos: DanTD (Wilderness RV Resort; CC BY-SA 4.0), Wild Frontier RV Resort and Southern Springs RV Resort. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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