Wild Frontier RV Park

Open-air activities beckon for outdoorsy types at Ocala National Forest, half an hour from the resort. There are more than 600 lakes, springs and rivers around the forest, for kayaking, motorboating, swimming and fishing, as well as snorkelling or scuba diving in the clear waters of the Alexander Springs Recreation Area. More watery fun can be found at Silver Springs State Park, 20 minutes from the RV park: paddle your own canoe or kayak on the river or climb aboard a glass-bottomed boat to see the wildlife, vegetation and old Hollywood film props lurking below. If you’d prefer to stay on dry land, hiking and guided horse treks are also available. If you’ve got a horsey type in tow, sign up for a farm visit with Farm Tours of Ocala – from their base 15 minutes away they’ll take you round some of the area’s working horse farms to meet jockeys and the professionals caring for the horses. Meanwhile, you can meet all sorts of animals at Petting Zoo Ocala, which is around 20 minutes away and has lots of friendly residents including emus, llamas, pigs and squirrel monkeys, plus ponies and camels to ride.