Photo thanks to DanTD (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Wilderness RV Resort
An owner-lot RV resort off SR-40 east of Silver Springs, by the Ocklawaha River and the Ocala National Forest, with a pool and hot tub, a sauna and fitness center, a fishing pond and a 3-mile nature trail.
Silver Springs, Florida · off SR-40, about 10 minutes east of Silver Springs State Park
Season
Year-round
Busiest December–March (snowbird season)
Elevation
About 70 ft
By the Ocklawaha River and the Cross Florida Greenway
Hookups
Full hookups
20/30/50 amp, water and sewer
Big rigs
Big lots
Preserve lots of 5,000+ sq ft for motor coaches
Updated October 19, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
East of Silver Springs, off SR-40
The Wilderness experience
A large RV resort of deeded, owner-held lots that are also rented to visitors, in three sections, with a pool and hot tub, a fitness center with saunas, a fishing pond and a trail to the Ocklawaha River.
Full hookups20/30/50 amp, water and sewer
Three sectionsVillage Park, Town Park, The Preserve Estates
Pool & hot tubWith a renovated deck
Social hall & lodgeBingo, dances and a screened porch
Fitness & saunaGym, wet and dry sauna, steam room
On-site caféJan’s Riverside Cafe
BathhousePrivate showers by the pool
Laundry8 washers and 8 dryers
1-acre dog parkFenced, with a small spring
Fishing pondPrivate pond with a dock
Nature trail3 miles to the Greenway and river views
GamesPool table, ping pong, shuffleboard, bocce
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, and this one is mixed. Google reviewers praise the friendly staff, shade, pool, saunas and river trail; the few Campendium reviews complain of tight sites, strict rig-condition checks and a deposit that wasn’t refunded.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report63 ft date not shown
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G
Last reported nightly rate$50 Apr 2021
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Campendium’s scores come from just three reviews (2016–2022), so they say little about the resort today. It has no Yelp or Tripadvisor listing. Confirm rates and policies with the resort before you go.
Off SR-40, east of Silver Springs
Getting there
Wilderness sits off SR-40 (East Silver Springs Boulevard) about 10 minutes east of Silver Springs State Park, on the edge of the Ocala National Forest and the Cross Florida Greenway.
From I-75: Exit 352 to SR-40 east through Ocala and past Silver Springs, then left on NE 102nd Avenue RoadFrom the Ocala National Forest: SR-40 west; the resort is just past the Ocklawaha River bridge
SR-40 · SILVER SPRINGS
Set your GPS
2771 NE 102nd Ave Rd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
To Silver Springs State Park*About 10 min
To downtown OcalaAbout 17 min
To Juniper SpringsAbout 25 min
To Alexander SpringsAbout 50 min
Section matters. Village Park has grassy lots (20/30/50 amp); The Preserve Estates has 5,000+ sq ft lots for motor coaches and luxury fifth wheels, with a one-week minimum.
About 70 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
Silver Springs State Park is about 10 minutes away, downtown Ocala about 17 and Juniper Springs about 25, and Alexander Springs is about 50 minutes east.
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 Florida State Parks
Silver Springs State Park Campground
A wooded state park campground with roomy water-and-electric sites, a short drive from the glass-bottom boats.
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 Wilderness fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a nature-side base between Silver Springs and the Ocala National Forest, with saunas, a pool, a fishing pond and a river trail. Rental availability depends on owners’ lots, rates may be out of date and rig rules are strict, so call before you go.
Park ratesAs posted on the resort’s website (undated)
Village or Town Park$59 /night + tax
Weekly$395 /week + tax
Monthly$895 /month + tax + electric
Preserve Estates$495 /week + tax
Park model cabinFrom $149 /night + tax
The resort’s rate page has no year, and the $895 monthly rate matches a 2022 report, so treat these as a guide and call for current prices. Rates are for two adults (extra adult $3/day, three people max). Good Sam and AAA pay $54 a night April–October. All reservations are prepaid.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the resort’s website or call (352) 625-1122.
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.
Open
Site types
From $54–$59 a night (call to confirm).
Open
Rates & policies
Booking, sections, pets and rig rules.
Open
Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Wilderness RV Resort (also called Wilderness RV Resorts at Silver Springs and Wilderness RV Park Estates) is a resort of deeded RV lots, many rented to visitors, in three sections. It suits nature lovers, paddlers and snowbirds who want quiet near Silver Springs and the national forest.
Best for
- Nature lovers: a 3-mile trail to the Cross Florida Greenway and river views.
- Springs fans: Silver Springs 10 minutes and Juniper 25 minutes away.
- Wellness: a fitness center with wet and dry saunas and a steam room.
- Big motor coaches: The Preserve Estates lots of 5,000+ sq ft.
Consider this
- Strict rig checks: an RVer was turned away in 2021 for paint damage.
- No online booking, and all reservations are prepaid.
- Posted rates may be from 2022; confirm by phone.
- Few independent reviews; Campendium’s three are poor.
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.
Sites are full-hookup lots in three sections: Village Park (grassy, 20/30/50 amp), Town Park (longer stays and park models, 30/50 amp) and The Preserve Estates (5,000+ sq ft lots for motor coaches and luxury fifth wheels).
Village & Town Park $59/night
Good Sam and AAA: $54 a night April–October (6 nights max).
The Preserve Estates $495/week
Motor coaches and luxury fifth wheels only.
Park model cabin From $149/night
The 7th night is free after six nights.
Buy a lot From $25K
Lots are sold to owners and often rented when they’re away.
BookingPhone or emailNo online booking
PaymentPrepaidAll reservations
Occupancy3 people maxExtra adult $3/day
DiscountsGood Sam, AAAApril–October, 6 nights max
Preserve1-week minimumCoaches and luxury fifth wheels
RigsGood conditionDamaged rigs may be refused
PetsDog park on siteAsk about limits
OfficeMon–Sat 9–3Closed Sunday
Check-inNot publishedAsk the office
CancellationNot publishedDeposits may not be refunded
Checked against wildernessrvparkestates.com (rates, amenities and sections) on October 19, 2026. The rate page shows no year, so call (352) 625-1122 to confirm current prices.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- What are this year’s rates? The website’s rate page is undated.
- Will my RV pass inspection? Ask about age and condition rules.
- Which section am I in? Village Park, Town Park or The Preserve.
- What’s the cancellation policy? It isn’t published.
- Are pets allowed on my site? There’s a dog park; ask about limits.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for the quiet side of Ocala?
Park by the river and the national forest, walk the Greenway trail, paddle the springs and finish the day in the sauna. Call the office to book.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The hero photo is by DanTD (CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped), the gallery stills come from video tours by brunswickbiker and Rv Wanderer, and the video drive-through is by brunswickbiker. 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: Florida State Parks (Silver Springs), Wild Frontier RV Resort and Southern Springs RV Resort. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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