Photo thanks to Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake
Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake
A big lakeside RV and golf resort north of Ocala, formerly Grand Lake, with 378 full-hookup sites, a 9-hole golf course, a heated pool, a boat dock on Orange Lake and long pull-thrus.
Citra, Florida · on Orange Lake, about 15 minutes east of I-75 Exit 368
Season
Year-round
Busiest December–March (snowbird season)
Elevation
About 80 ft
On the shore of Orange Lake
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp, water, sewer and cable
Big rigs
Up to 65 ft
Premium sites; standard and elite up to 45 ft
Updated October 19, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
On Orange Lake, north of Ocala
The Orange Lake experience
A big Sun Outdoors resort on the shore of Orange Lake, formerly Grand Lake RV & Golf Resort, with 378 full-hookup sites, a 9-hole golf course, a heated pool, a lakeside café and a boat dock.
Full hookups30/50 amp, water, sewer and cable
Long pull-thrus171 pull-thrus, premium pads up to 65 ft
PoolHeated, with a fitness center
9-hole golfExecutive course and pro shop
Rec hallEvents, rallies and food truck Mondays
Café & storeLakefront café; beer and wine sales
Restrooms & showersBathhouses on site
LaundryOn site
Wi-FiBasic free; upgrade for a fee
Fenced dog parkUp to two pets
Dock & fishingBoat slips and lake access
Pickleball & tennisPlus basketball and shuffleboard
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are good. RVers praise the friendly staff, tidy grounds, golf and long pull-thrus; the complaints are weak Wi-Fi, resort and site-lock fees, narrow pull-thrus and a 15-minute drive for groceries.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report43 ft Apr 2021
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4GT-Mobile 4G
Last reported nightly rate$60 Nov 2022
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Campendium’s scores come from 11 reviews; the last reported nightly rate was $60 in November 2022. The resort has no Yelp or Tripadvisor listing. Confirm rates and policies with the resort before you go.
Citra, on US-441 north of Ocala
Getting there
The resort is in Citra on NW 45th Avenue Road, off US-441 on the east side of Orange Lake, about 15 minutes from I-75 Exit 368 and 28 minutes from downtown Ocala.
From I-75 (either direction): Exit 368 to CR-318 east, then US-441 south to NW 45th Avenue RoadFrom downtown Ocala: US-441/301 north about 18 miles to Citra, then west to the lake
I-75 · EXIT 368
Set your GPS
18545 NW 45th Avenue Rd, Citra, FL 32113
To Micanopy*About 18 min
To downtown OcalaAbout 28 min
To Paynes PrairieAbout 28 min
To GainesvilleAbout 32 min
Pick the right site type. Premium sites take rigs up to 65 ft; standard and elite sites up to 45 ft. Units 10 years or older are inspected before entry.
About 80 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
Micanopy is about 18 minutes away, Paynes Prairie about 28 and downtown Ocala about 28, and Gainesville is about 32 minutes north.
Photo thanks to Michael Rivera (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Paynes Prairie Preserve
A huge wet prairie south of Gainesville with an observation tower, wild horses, bison and plenty of alligators.
Photo thanks to HarrietFest (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Micanopy
One of Florida’s oldest inland towns, with oak-shaded streets, antique shops, a bookstore and small cafés.
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 Jackdude101 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Silver Springs State Park
Glass-bottom boat tours over the springs, kayaking on the clear Silver River and wild monkeys along the banks.
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 Southern Hammock
Southern Hammock
A renovated all-ages resort in Reddick with over 200 pull-thrus, a heated pool and a shaded dog park.
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 Champions Run Luxury RV Resort
Champions Run Luxury RV Resort
A big new resort a mile off I-75 with 70 ft concrete pads, a pool and tiki bar, and pickleball.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Orange Lake fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a big, lively lakeside resort with golf, a dock and long pull-thrus, popular with snowbirds who like to stay put. It’s 30 minutes from Ocala and the fees add up, so compare the total with the in-town resorts.
Nightly ratesCampspot “starting at” prices · checked Oct 19, 2026
Standard full hookup$60 /night
Premium or concrete pull-thru$65 /night
Elite (paver patio)$73 /night
Annual, standard$630 /month
Annual, premium or elite$678 /month
Starting prices on Campspot; the exact rate depends on your dates, and a daily resort fee is added (an RVer reported $15 in 2024, plus a $35 site-lock fee). Annual rates exclude taxes and fees. Seasonal “Park & Play” 42-night packages ran $699–$1,049.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the resort’s booking page or call (352) 591-1251.
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
From $60 a night on Campspot.
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Rates & policies
Check-in, deposits, pets and rig rules.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake is a Sun Outdoors resort (Sun Communities) on Orange Lake in Citra, renamed from Grand Lake RV & Golf Resort. It’s all-ages, with 378 RV sites, cottages and homes, and suits golfers, anglers, snowbirds and rally groups.
Best for
- Golfers: a 9-hole executive course on site.
- Anglers and boaters: a dock, boat slips and Orange Lake access.
- Big rigs: 171 pull-thrus, with premium pads up to 65 ft.
- Snowbirds: monthly, seasonal and annual options.
Consider this
- A daily resort fee is added; ask about site-lock fees too.
- The free Wi-Fi is basic; paid upgrades are reported as unreliable.
- Groceries and gas are about 15 minutes away.
- Pull-thrus are long but narrow, reviewers say.
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 30/50 amp full hookups, cable and basic Wi-Fi. Sites run from standard back-ins to premium paved pull-thrus, elite sites with a paver patio and shed, and concrete pull-thrus.
Standard From $60/night
The largest group of sites (133 back-ins).
Premium From $65/night
Mostly pull-thrus, for the biggest rigs.
Concrete pull-thru From $65/night
53 concrete full-hookup pull-thrus.
Elite From $73/night
Elite back-ins and pull-thrus, up to 45 ft.
Check-in2 p.m.Early or late $30, if available
Check-out11 a.m.Card on file required
Deposit2 nights or half$500 for 30+ nights
Cancellation14 days out45 days for 30+ nights
Pets2 maxLeashed; fenced dog park
Quiet hours11 p.m.–8 a.m.No generators without approval
Rigs10+ years inspectedBy a manager before entry
CampfiresDesignated pits8 a.m.–midnight
Guests6 per reservation2 vehicles incl. RV
AgesAll agesNo age restrictions
Checked against sunoutdoors.com (site types, FAQs and resort rules) and the resort’s Campspot page on October 19, 2026. Book online or call (352) 591-1251 for annual sites.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- What’s the resort fee? It’s charged daily on top of the site rate.
- Which site fits my rig? Only premium sites take up to 65 ft.
- Is my RV over 10 years old? It will be inspected before entry.
- Is a boat slip available? Ask when you book.
- What’s the cancellation window? 14 days for short stays, 45 for 30+ nights.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for golf and lake views?
Settle in on Orange Lake, play nine holes, cast a line off the dock and explore Micanopy and Ocala. Book online, or call about annual sites.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The resort photos come from Sun Retreats Ocala Orange Lake on Campspot, with our thanks, and the video is by Sun Outdoors. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Michael Rivera (Paynes Prairie; CC BY-SA 4.0), HarrietFest (Micanopy; CC BY-SA 4.0), Luv24jmg (downtown Ocala; CC BY-SA 3.0) and Jackdude101 (Silver Springs glass-bottom boats; CC BY-SA 4.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Southern Hammock, Wild Frontier RV Resort and Champions Run Luxury RV Resort. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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