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Available Oct 31 – Nov 1 · 1 night9 sites open for every night
Available Oct 31 – Nov 1 · 1 night4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 31 – Nov 1 · 1 night6 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Sold out Oct 31 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a Florida State Parks campground in Micanopy, about 25 miles from Ocala. It lists 30 RV or RV/tent sites and 10 tent sites for rigs up to 58 ft (official limit). Florida State Parks lists water and electric, mostly 30-amp with a few 50-amp sites; dump station.
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Live from Florida State Parks, checked Oct 31. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Live from UseDirect, checked Oct 31. Showing 40 of 45 sites.
| Site | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 001 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 002 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 005 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 006 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 007 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 008 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 009 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 010 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 011 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 012 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 013 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 014 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 016 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 017 loop ppcg |
This weekend (Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Florida State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Official limit 58 ft maximum RV length. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Florida Rig Fit tool
100 Savannah Boulevard
24.8 mi to Ocala (straight-line)
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Welcome to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Far from the Far West, herds of wild horses and bison roam the prairie in this surprisingly diverse preserve south of Gainesville. Paynes Prairie is unique in many ways. Nowhere else in Florida can visitors experience wild-roaming bison and horses. Nearly 300 species of birds also frequent the park along with alligators, deer and many other animals. The park’s eight trails, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail , allow one to explore the park’s interior and observe wildlife, while a 50-foot high observation tower provides for panoramic views. Fishing and canoeing on Lake Wauburg are popular along with a shaded campground. During a visit to Paynes Prairie, one can easily understand why Seminole Indians once occupied a village along this vast savannah.
Picks are 58 ft or shorter: the official RV length limit here. Pickup area: Gainesville (Gainesville Regional (GNV)), about 12 mi straight-line from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. RV rentals in Gainesville
Pick up in Ocala
Pick up in Gainesville
Pick up in Gainesville| $18 |
| 018 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 034 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 035 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 036 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 037 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 038 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 039 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 041 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 042 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 043 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 044 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 045 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 046 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 047 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 048 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 050 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 019 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 020 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 021 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 022 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 023 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 024 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 025 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 026 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 027 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
| 028 loop ppcg | R | $18 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Agency / operator | Florida State Parks |
|---|---|
| Booking | Operator's own booking — Florida residents up to 11 months ahead, non-residents 10; new dates open daily at 8 a.m. ET [Florida State Parks] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Official limit 58 ft maximum RV length [Florida State Parks] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Water + electric — Water and electric, mostly 30-amp with a few 50-amp sites; dump station [Florida State Parks] |
| Max stay | 14 nights max |
Sources: Florida State Parks — Reservation Information (checked 2026-10-18); Florida State Parks — Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park: Experiences & Amenities (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Managed by Florida State Parks (Florida Department of Environmental Protection). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Florida State Parks listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, not driving.
