Enjoy life by the lakes, less than a half-hour from Orlando.
Just a 20-minute drive from downtown Orlando, Lake Mary is hemmed in on all sides by lush parklands and lakes of all shapes and sizes, making it the perfect escape from big city life. Florida’s headline acts, including the theme parks of Orlando, the Canaveral National Seashore, and the Ocala National Forest, are all within easy day trip distance, but there’s also plenty to keep you occupied in the immediate surroundings. Bathe in bubbling thermal springs and see manatees at Blue Spring State Park, go canoeing or kayaking along the river at Wekiwa Springs State Park, or spot wildlife around the floodplains of the Black Bear Wilderness Area. Campers have just as much variety, whether you check into a private campground, a 4-star RV park, or a quiet Hipcamp. State park campgrounds are hugely popular and include primitive tent camping, cabin rentals, and RV sites with electric hookups.