PermOcala

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· Ocala, Marion, Florida · 5 acres

Hosted by Keith L.

8 RV/tent sites

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Jai Jungle is a natural health education center, as well as an active permaculture farm. The property was purchased in 2018 by Keith Lopez and his young son Jai with the intention of building a sustainable farm and an overall positive environment for Jai and all those who choose to work or spend time on the farm. You are warmly invited to come to Jai Jungle to enjoy the land as you please. Thank you, hope to see you soon Learn more about this land: We have a oak canopy as a campground with an outdoor shower and plenty of space at our 5 acre Permaculture retreat. 10 minutes from Private Beaches on Lake Weir such as Carney Island, Hampton Beach, and Gator Joe's Restaurant. 30 Minutes from Juniper Springs and 20 from Silver Springs. You will be able to tour a growing permaculture food forest. JAI Jungle is named after the 5 year old who lives here and loves guests to play on the trampoline or swim in our tiny pool with him. We have trails to explore and you can see the stars and hear old almost every night. We have over 10 swimming holes within the hour including 6 springs: Salt, Juniper, Alexander, Silver Glen, Rainbow, Kelly Rock, and 4 lake fed beaches: Carney Island, Hampton Beach, Mill Dam, Gator Joes (with food and sometimes music). You can also take an OGFit class while you are here: 10 minutes of world class Calisthenics. Breathe control and guided meditations also available. We have water available and an outdoor shower. We have plenty of room yet no electrical hookups and usually do not have very large rvs. Campfires (burn wood only- no plastic) and music with respect to being a bit more quiet when its dark. Please keep dogs on a lease and clean up after them. Please remove all garbage. Thank you. We also have a 16’ Canvas Tent available for an extra fee (77 total) or a 3 person 2 door tent for 40$ total, or a small pop up tent for 35$ total.We have a oak canopy as a campground with an outdoor shower and plenty of space at our 5 acre Permaculture retreat. Please come (at 5pm or earlier) before dark so that we can great you. 10 minutes from Private Beaches on Lake Weir such as Carney Island, Hampton Beach, and Gator Joe's Restaurant. Sometimes gps sends people around the block so I will include our greeting at the end of this here listing- be sure to read that or scroll down on the way so you can find your way in easily ;-) 30 Minutes from Juniper Springs and 20 from Silver Springs. You will be able to tour a growing permaculture food forest. JAI Jungle is named after the 5 year old who lives here and loves guests to play on the trampoline or swim in our tiny pool with him. We have trails to explore and you can see the stars and hear old almost every night. We have over 10 swimming holes within the hour including 6 springs: Salt, Juniper, Alexander, Silver Glen, Rainbow, Kelly Rock, and 4 lake fed beaches: Carney Island, Hampton Beach, Mill Dam, Gator Joes (with food and sometimes music). You can also take an OGFit class while you are here: 10 minutes of world class Calisthenics. Breathe control and guided meditations also available. We have water available and an outdoor shower. We have plenty of room yet no electrical hookups and usually do not have very large rvs. Campfires (burn wood only- no plastic) and music with respect to being a bit more quiet when its dark. Please keep dogs on a lease and clean up after them. Please remove all garbage. There is a garbage can near the house you may use :-) Thank you. We also have Tents for rent - a 3 person 2 door tent for 40$ total, or a small pop up tent for 35$ Our greeting: Welcome to JAI Jungle! Please let me know of anything that can be done to make your stay a 5 star one ;-). If you need directions: Of of 464 (Maricamp road) you will see Daves Mini Mart (or gps it) - that is 108 ave, drive past that and the light— it will be the next right on the same side as Daves Mini Mart. Take the left on 110th ave of off 464. You will a sign that says LVC and a mechanic shop- drive between them down the safe sandy road 1/4 mile straight then you will see a Jungle named after JAI the young boy who owns the land. The house is on the left just after the telephone pole, hard to miss with all the (edible) vegetation compared to other yards. Go PAST the DRIVEWAY to the second entrance for the CAMPGROUND please. 3 sites are around the trampoline, and a few other choices are also open- we let you choose 1st come 1st serve. We are happy to help guide you during daylight hours. Thank you so very much and may you have the greatest time Ever!!! PS - enjoy the springs they are wonderful, Juniper is 30 minutes away for a swim. Silver Spring is 20 with wild monkeys yet no swimming unless you fall off you canoe ;-

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 45 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Depending where you choose, some of the land is flat, some is a little bumpy.

Surface levelness: Flat

Depending where you choose, some of the land is flat, some is a little bumpy.

Generators allowed

Must be a quiet generator.

No electrical hookup

We plan to install some in the near future.

No water hookup

Standard garden hose with potable water.

No sewage hookup

Composting toilet is preferred. You may use ours. Otherwise, there are dump stations within 30 minute drive.

No TV hookup

If you have a data plan most major providers get good reception here.

What to expect

RV/tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

12 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firepit, communal, private. We have a large communal firepit where you may cook. You may use a grill at your site, we have some available. Bring your own charcoal. Firewood can usually be foraged on the property. If you bring firewood, please be sure it isn't packaged in plastic. We cannot allow open fires at sites due to tree cover.

Toilet available

Pit toilet, composting toilet. We have a communal composting toilet with is very clean. You are welcome to go in the woods with a shovel as well, be sure to cover it before you check out.

Pets allowed

On leash

Potable water available

Hose. We have clean well water running through PVC pipe to a hose.

Showers available

Cold water only. It's a hose hanging from a tree with full privacy.

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin. Compost all food scraps. If we keep the garbage cans clean, animals and maggots will stay out of them. paper and cardboard can be composted or burned. We will help sort your recyclable glass and metal. Please try not to leave us with single use plastics if possible.

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, bbq, communal, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, sink or other dishwashing station

Picnic table present

Wifi available

Laundry present

We will wash, dry and fold for you in a new clean machine with our nontoxic sustainable detergent for $10 per load. There is a 24 hour laundromat 7 minute drive.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 1:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 18 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

During your trip

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39 ratings · 33 reviews

Robert B.

11 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Alone with nature

Tent · With pets

Great place for a quiet get away. Easy to find, plenty of room even for a RV. Lots of shade for those hot days. Plenty of fire wood, nice fire pits, potable water, toilet cold shower ( feels good on those hot days) no one bothers you, you just do your thing. I really had a great time, highly recommendable !!!!

Dominic G.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2024

A unique jungle experience

16 ft car

Keith is an amazing host! His land is serene, beautiful, and abundant with mulberries and wild growing herbs:) I highly recommend, there's so much to do in the area. Silver Springs State Park is a wonderful place to visit, as well as the Marion Flea Market!!

Jonah S.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2024

Tent

We spent one night here. Rustic and quiet spot. we enjoyed the sanctuary of our chosen camp site and we’re welcome by everyone who was there on the land. Keith and his son jai were very welcoming and accommodating.

Jay P.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2024

16 ft car

My wife and I had a wonderful camping experience on Keith's property. We spent a cozy night nestled in our 4Runner, surrounded by the lush growth on the property. The highlight of our stay was gathering around the bonfire, engaging in heartfelt conversations with Keith and Jai.

Alessandra M.

2 reviews

Recommends

· December 2023

ocala was a dream ✨

Tent

tent camping on Keith’s property was so much fun! we made use of a secluded clearing in the back but still made so much use of the communal firepit & we loved learning about permaculture & sharing likeminded ideas with both Keith & Mike, who works & lives on the land also! We were able to forage firewood on the property as well as some edible plants to add to our meals. Close proximity to the springs & easy to find. Not to mention, Jai was such a friendly angel as well to have around! 😇

Susan P.

7 reviews

Mixed feelings

· December 2023

Tent

Keith is a helpful nice person and gave options and explained the set up. For me it was the first night of camping in Florida and the mosquitos were a challenge. Could not sit in the car with closed doors because it was too hot , but when opening the door the mosquito invasion began. I admire Keith’s vision and the way he is building a sustainable life in this part of Florida. As a foreigner I see the challenges everybody faces there and growing a garden and living more independently is the right way to go. Also great learning for his son. The water tasted good and usually you cannot drink tap water in the US. The property is a bit wild, but that is not a problem.

Location

Ocala, Marion, Florida, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Seminole, Timucua, Miccosukee, and Mascogo First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking