Fort McCoy anchors the wild edge of Ocala National Forest, where crystal springs bubble from ancient limestone and bass strike lures in Lake Oklawaha. Ten RV parks scatter across this haven, offering everything from full-hookup luxury to primitive forest retreats. Camp here to launch kayaks at Salt Springs, hike the Florida Trail, and escape Florida's coastal crush.
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Fort McCoy hugs State Road 19 through Ocala National Forest. Anglers target trophy bass at Lake Oklawaha, just minutes from town. Swimmers plunge into Salt Springs' 72-degree headsprings, ringed by cypress knees. Off-roaders rev engines on the OHV trails near Shanty Pond Recreation Area. Hikers trace the Yearling Trail to Lake Delancy, evoking Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' scrub landscape.
RV parks turn Fort McCoy into your perfect base. Lake Oklawaha RV Park suits big-rig owners with 50-amp hookups, showers, and a dump station; rates run $58 to $120 nightly. Fort McCoy / Lake Oklawaha KOA Holiday draws families with WiFi and playgrounds from $49 per night. Ocala National Forest's Salt Springs Recreation Area lures budget campers to WiFi-equipped sites starting at $36. Shanty Pond Recreation Area fits tent-RV hybrids seeking seclusion. Lake Delancy West Campground immerses solitude seekers in pine flatwoods.
Fort McCoy crowns Ocala National Forest's edge with its natural springs and fishing lakes. Salt Springs draws thousands for its free-flowing headsprings at a constant 72 degrees. Lake Oklawaha yields largemouth bass up to 10 pounds, while OHV trails at Shanty Pond attract dirt bike enthusiasts. Hikers explore the 12-mile Yearling Trail loop near Lake Delancy West.
Find top options at Lake Oklawaha RV Park, Fort McCoy / Lake Oklawaha KOA Holiday, and Ocala National Forest's Salt Springs Recreation Area. These cluster along State Road 19 and Forest Road 14, minutes from town. Shanty Pond Recreation Area and Lake Delancy West Campground add forest immersion with basic amenities like WiFi at select spots.
Lake Oklawaha RV Park leads with reliable 50-amp service, showers, and a dump station right on the lake. This setup handles large RVs up to 45 feet, with rates from $58 nightly. Other parks like the KOA offer 30/50-amp combos; check Ocala National Forest sites for generator use in primitive areas.