Trails End RV Park

Floral City, Florida


37 RV Sites, 2 Tent Sites

5.02 reviews
Trails End RV Park in Floral City, Florida, is a riverside nature sanctuary along the Withlacoochee River in Citrus County — a state park-like campground 12 miles from I-75 with oversized RV sites, tent camping, and unique tree tent rentals in the oak hammock and cypress forest that lines one of Florida's most pristine and most ecologically significant blackwater river systems. Floral City's Citrus County position in the Nature Coast's freshwater and spring corridor gives the campground the specific combination of riverside camping, spring-fed water clarity, and the extraordinary wildlife density that the Withlacoochee State Forest and the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge sustain in the undeveloped interior of Florida's Gulf coastal plain between Ocala and the Suncoast. Oversized RV sites, tent camping, and the distinctive tree tent rental option give Trails End the accommodation variety to serve the full range of Citrus County nature-camping guests — from the self-contained RV traveler seeking the riverside site and the Withlacoochee trail access to the adventure camper specifically pursuing the elevated tree tent experience that the campground's oak and cypress canopy makes possible in a genuinely unusual format. The state park-like setting reflects the quality of the surrounding natural environment rather than manufactured landscaping. Pets are welcome. The Withlacoochee River, one of the few Florida rivers that flows northward from the Green Swamp's headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico near Crystal River, sustains one of Florida's most intact floodplain ecosystems in the river corridor protected by the Withlacoochee State Forest — 157,479 acres of longleaf pine flatwoods, hardwood hammocks, and river swamp that make the state forest the largest in the Florida state system and one of the most biologically diverse forest blocks in the southeastern United States. The river's tannin-stained blackwater, its cypress tupelo swamp margins, and the Florida black bear, river otter, sandhill crane, and gopher tortoise populations in the surrounding forest give the Withlacoochee corridor the wild Florida character that its proximity to I-75 and the Tampa Bay metro obscures. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, 15 miles west of Floral City on the Gulf coast, protects the Kings Bay spring system where the warm 72-degree spring water sustains the largest concentration of West Indian manatees in the United States during the winter months from November through March. The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is the only place in the United States where swimming with manatees is permitted — a closely regulated snorkeling experience in the spring run that gives guests direct in-water proximity to the large marine mammals in their natural habitat. The spring's clarity and the manatees' gentle character make the Crystal River encounter one of the most memorable wildlife experiences available in the American Southeast. Trails End RV Park serves guests year-round in Citrus County's subtropical climate, where the winter manatee season from November through March and the spring and fall freshwater fishing seasons represent the campground's primary visitor demand windows. Rainbow Springs State Park, 15 miles southeast in Marion County, preserves one of Florida's first-magnitude springs at 400-600 million gallons per day of 68-degree crystal-clear water — a swimming area, kayak snorkeling trail, and historic 1930s water gardens in a state park that sustained a commercial attraction from the 1930s through 1974 before state acquisition. Reserve sites ahead for the winter manatee season and the spring and fall kayaking periods when the Withlacoochee River corridor draws the outdoors visitor market from the Tampa Bay region.

What does this place offer

  • Bathrooms
  • Big Rig Friendly
  • Boat Docks
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Rentals
  • Boating
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Dog Park

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5.0
Overall rating

2 reviews
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EugeneSpring Hill, Florida
September 2024
Very friendly people extremely quiet and clean very nice place highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality site to relax and enjoy the day they offer covers dock fishing very awesome they have full hook ups including sewer a nice cement pad with picnic tables
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MichelleHudson, Florida
January 2025
Wonderful place to stay. This place had a little bit of everything. Will definitely be back with the family again

Location

12900 E Trails End Rd, Floral City, FL 34436, USA


Things to know

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Rules

PARK HOURS: - The park office will be open from 10 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday. Closed on Sunday. - Access to the park will be limited to residents and registered guests only. - The manager/owner will be available to assist you with issues related to the park any other time by calling 407-234-5587. - Quiet hours of 9 pm to 9 am for the comfort and respect of others. No gas-powered generators during quiet hours. RESERVATIONS: - Our Reservation and payment policy is available online and in the office. REGISTRATION: - All guests must check in upon arrival and provide a valid ID. This includes our seasonal, short term and overnight guests. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. - Overnight visitors to your site must be registered with the office and limited to (2) day stay unless other prior arrangements have been made with management. Forms are available in the office and online. RENT/ELECTRIC: - Rent and electricity are due on the day of your billing cycle. Electric charges will appear on your monthly rent statement. - Late charges will apply after (3) days, and incur a $25 late fee. - We accept cash, check, charge, or money order for payment. MAIL: - Mail is available for pick up Monday-Sunday located in the Clubhouse. - Mail will be placed in the corresponding mailbox to your site number. - Larger packages or Express mail will be available for pick up from management in the office. A slip will be placed in your mailbox to notify you. - Outgoing mail may be placed directly in the outgoing mail slot in the mailbox at the entrance of the Park, with exception of outgoing packages. - When leaving for the season or vacating, please give the office forwarding address. RV UNITS: - Travel trailers, 5th wheels, and motor homes must be well maintained, in good working condition, and in good appearance. - Units older than (10) years must be approved by management. Treed Lots: - Treed lots are available, but we are not responsible for damage or liability for falling limbs or trees. PETS: - Pets are welcome per our Pet Policy. - Pet owners must sign and return the “Pet Policy” available online @ rvparkfl.com or at the office. VISITORS: - We welcome your visitors to our park. The resident must be present during the time the guest is staying in the park. - Each resident will make aware to their visitors the park rules and regulations. - Visitors spending the night must register with the office. An additional charge of $5.00 per night will be charged. - Residents staying with us are responsible for their visitors and their actions. SHOWER / RESTROOMS: - Showers and restrooms are open 24 hours, 7 days a week for our residents and their guests. Please help to keep them clean by removing your items when you leave. - Please use trash receptacles for a paper towel. - No hair drying in the shower or restrooms. - Restrooms are checked regularly for cleanness and restocking supplies. Please notify the office if attention is needed. - Please turn off the lights when leaving and close the door. WATER / SEPTIC: - DO NOT dispose of or flush condoms, sanitary items, flushable wipes, cooking oil, food, anti-freeze, or other harmful items through the septic system. This includes in your unit, restrooms, showers, and laundry drains. CARE / MAINTENANCE OF LOTS: - One vehicle per unit unless prior approval has been obtained by management. - Boats, utility trailers, and tow dollies are not allowed to be parked on sites. - Sheds are not allowed. - One pop-up canopy is allowed if the lot size will accommodate it. Dimensions not to exceed 12x12 in size. Please check with management to confirm placement. - Raked leaves (piles) are to be placed (not) bagged) at the roadside of your lot. Branches will be collected daily. - Sites must be kept free of clutter, debris, and trash. - No household appliances or house furniture, or clotheslines are allowed outside the unit. DOCKS AND BOAT RAMP: - The fixed covered dock, floating dock, and boat launch are available to our residents only. - We do not offer a public boat launch. - Resident boats must be removed from the water daily. Boat slips are available at an additional fee. - Fishing from docks for residents and their guests only. Beware of wildlife. Do not feed wildlife. Obey all posted signs. No swimming allowed. CLUBHOUSE: - The clubhouse will be opened daily and available to all residents and guests. - Scheduled events have preference over any other use of the clubhouse. - Persons in charge of an activity or event are responsible for clean-up and trash removal. SOLICITING: - Soliciting is prohibited within the park. If you are approached by anyone please notify the office. This excludes park-sanctioned fundraising. VEHICLE REPAIR: - Emergency repairs only (flat tire, dead battery, etc.). Oil changes and repairs are not allowed. - Nonrunning vehicles and expired tag vehicles are subject to tow at owners' expense. OUTSIDE VENDORS / CONTRACTORS: SALE OF UNITS: - Unit owners must notify management of a planned sale and fill out park-required paperwork. - No second-party sellers. - For sale, the sign may be placed in a window or on a door. No other sale signs may be placed without the approval of management. - Sub-leasing your unit is not allowed. - The unit must be removed at the time of sale. OPEN FIRES: - Open fires (fire pits) are allowed at your site if in a raised dish. - Fire ash will not be disposed of in garbage cans or dumpsters. Only in approved “ashcan”. - Propane and charcoal grills are allowed and must be attended to at all times. SMOKING: - This is a smoke-free park. Smoking is not allowed on park grounds, with the exception of smoking in/on your unit/site. ALCOHOL: Residents and guests staying at the park that are of legal drinking age in the state of Florida may drink responsibly on Park property. Drunk and disorderly behavior as determined by management will result in immediate eviction. No refunds. SPEED LIMIT: Park speed limit is 5 mph. Incoming traffic has the right away on the main road. TRASH/RECYCLING: Approved trash and recycle bins will be provided throughout the park. No outside trash containers are allowed on lots. There is a dumpster located off the main road across from site #32. FIREARMS: Legally licensed firearms are permitted when stored in your unit. No carry is allowed in the park, even with CWP. VIOLATIONS: Violations of the rules, regulations, and/or policies are handled as follows: - 1st violation will receive a verbal warning. - 2nd violation will receive a written warning. - 3rd violation will result in the resident(s), guest, or visitor being asked to leave the park and remove their unit from the park immediately. No Refunds. ANY ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES OR DISORDERLY OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR WILL BE GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF YOUR RENTAL RIGHTS AT TRAILS END RV PARK, INC. No Refunds.

Cancellation Policy

STRICT If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a 50% refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience or resort fees). If the guest cancels within 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund.