Campgrounds and RV parks near Inverness, FL

Inverness sits in Citrus County in west-central Florida, roughly 80 miles north of Tampa and 90 miles northwest of Orlando. The town is built around a chain of lakes and the Withlacoochee River, which shapes most of the camping and recreation in the area. Inverness sits along the Withlacoochee State Trail and is a popular starting point for cyclists. RV travelers have a mix of options within a short drive. Private full-hookup resorts near town include The Cove Pub Campground, Moonrise RV Resort, Moonrise Resort, Riverside Lodge RV Resort, and Thousand Palms Resort, most catering to snowbirds and short-term travelers with paved pads and pool access. State-run camping is close by: Fort Cooper State Park sits just outside town, with Crystal River, Lake Henderson, and the historic downtown waterfront within easy reach. For forest camping, Holder Mine Campground is located within the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, less than 15 minutes south of Inverness, and Mutual Mine Campground sits in the same forest a short drive further south.

State-managed sites use two separate systems. Fort Cooper State Park and other Florida State Parks are reserved through the Florida State Parks reservation portal operated by ReserveAmerica, with an eleven-month rolling booking window. Withlacoochee State Forest campgrounds, including Holder Mine and Mutual Mine, use the separate Florida State Forests reservation site. Private resorts in and around Inverness, such as The Cove Pub Campground, Moonrise RV Resort, Moonrise Resort, Riverside Lodge RV Resort, and Thousand Palms Resort, take reservations directly by phone or through their own websites. For January through March arrivals, contact private parks several months out and expect minimum-stay requirements. Bring proof of RV insurance and driver credentials at check-in, especially at 55-plus resorts common in Citrus County.