Awesome and unforgettable experience. Took the whole family who'd never ridden before and we had a…read morereally good time. Elizabeth and her team are very patient and personable. We'll definitely plan to visit again when we're in Ocala.

Lake in the Forest is a very attractive RV park with both RV parking and a bunch of cabins. The…read morecabins are rustic and comfortable in a really pretty way. They resemble the Tiny House trend you read so much about in Miami; they are tiny and they are houses, and they are super-cute. I really enjoyed staying in mine. If you are thinking about RV parks as disorganized, dirty and depressing places, Lake in the Forest will surprise you. It is immaculate, everything is well maintained and it feels consistently like a good part of town. There are a lot of nice places around the park where you can contemplate and enjoy nature. The place was almost empty when I visited so there was unlimited peace and quiet to enjoy. I would actually say it was a bit too peaceful and quiet. I didn't realize until almost time to leave that there was an active social center in the middle of the place that might have been interesting. Perhaps it was having just come from Disney, where it is impossible to get lost for more than five minutes without being legally blind, but it would have been nice to see a few signs pointing me towards favorite places within the property. There was a notebook in the house with lists of addresses of things to do, but it would have been nice overall to have more detailed descriptions of possible activities. As it turns out, the right thing to do is to ask the staff, who had an encyclopediac store of information when asked and could not have been more cordial. Some of the RVs are decorated with lights and effects in ways reminding me of Burning Man or Love Burn if it had been done on a really strict budget. The clientele are entirely pickup and RV folks. Hardly anyone had cars. I had my new-to-me pre-owned Mercedes and felt a touch out of place, the city slicker in the country, almost like I was invading a world I didn't quite understand. That was silly of me and amused me more than anything, but this is definitely not Miami. The few people I met were very nice, and the owner was exceptionally helpful, pointing out sights I would enjoy and showing me her own personal 80 acres of nature. I knock off a star for two things :The gate procedure and the checkout procedure. The office shuts down at 4:00pm and they close the gate allowing entry into the park. After that to enter or exit you need to get out of your car, release it, return to your car, drive through it and then close it again. So it feels like you are trapped in or shut out. The owner tells me that the gate serves its purpose of preventing pesky neighborhood kids and the like from coming in and annoying everyone, but there's no question it made me feel a bit alienated from the place. They intend to replace it with an electric gate eventually and that should solve the problem. Checkout requires that customers clean out the room, bring the sheets to the main cabin, take out the trash, wash dishes, empty and wipe out refrigerator, sweep the place clean and so on. This is a lot of physical labor for someone for whom that is, well, not his strong suit. They charge you a $60 fee if you don't comply. With my complete lack of domestic engineering talent this is not very hospitable. I wouldn't mind paying $30 but $60 just seems excessive. WiFi, while available, did not work well during my visit. I have Verizon's Unlimited cellphone plan and that worked fine for my stay. I simply tethered my computer and iPad with the phone and had fine functional access, despite the remote location. If you want to use the WiFi, they have several different networks with different passwords for each one. So you might want to program each one individually into your devices. A pain, but having all of them accessible would probably make it easier to find a functioning network. At $350 per week, I felt the value for money was outstanding. The place is pleasant, relaxing and very well kept up.

Just got here, the office attendants were friendly & so far we have all the info we need to hook…read moreup. Wi-fi isn't great, but it works for the most part. They have a large property that we toured around with Oem, the lady that lives on the property. She showed us al the animals including Sammie the llama. We went on a morning run, used the pool to cool off, and did some of the activities they offered. Quaint location, very relaxing.

My daughter takes lessons and boards her pony She loves…read moreeveryone there The people are great Elana, Luciano, Ana All very caring and dedicated to the students and the horses Every time we go there we see them busy at work with the horses It's more then a job to them. You see the love they have for all the horses on their ranch. It's a joy to watch. We are very happy to have found Cavalia Stables It's a perfect match for us.

Awesome place concrete pads plenty of space in between RV's. Didn't use the pool or other amenities…read morebut we did take our dogs on hikes around the park. The park has long tree covered trails and borders a river that comes from silver springs. The water was clear and beautiful.

This RV park is really nice. The camping pad is spacious. In fact, I've never seen them this…read morelarge. Plenty of space to walk the dogs without having to run over to the dog park with a senior dog. It also has some awesome trails and clear river . Really beautiful. Totally recommend this camp site.

nice place... we arrived in New Year's eve and were invited to a free fun party that included a…read morenice meal and a cool 2 piece band. The park is right across from Silver springs state park, where you find the famous glass bottom boats. This is cooler than you think. while the park roads are narrower than I'd like, the folks there are so friendly along with the park staff, you'll enjoy your time.

Very nice place to stay, the laundry room, bathrooms and showers are very clean. Gated community.read more

Such a great experience definitely my favorite horseback tour we have been on! Sandi is a great…read moreguide and we felt like we got an experience where we made a friend and got to know the sweet horses around the place! We will be back next time we're in Ocala:)

$90 for each not bad, very nice views on the way there. The horses are so cute last time i rode one…read morei was very young, but happy to do it again. My horse was perfect for me as we were both very chill, the views are amazing. I recommend you bring water & have time. Some of the reviews & responses are very scary to read :/

Great for RV and Horse Camping. Well maintained facilities. Pet friendly with a pool. Close to…read moreDunnellon. Would recommend staying for sure!

We recently had the unfortunate experience of staying at Goethe Trailhead Ranch RV Campground, and…read morewe must say, it was far from what we expected. First and foremost, the bathrooms were downright filthy and frequently out of toilet paper. It was clear that they hadn't been cleaned in quite some time, with dirt and grime accumulating in every corner. It is frustrating to think that such a basic necessity could be so neglected, especially for a campground that aims to attract visitors. Additionally, the overgrown vegetation was another major issue. The lack of lawn maintenance during the entire month we were there made the campground feel unkempt and uninviting. This neglect also contributed to an explosion of bugs--we were absolutely swarmed! We realize this is Florida and the bugs can be very bad this time of year. That is why it is very important to keep the facility well-maintained and clean to help combat this problem. The infestation made it hard to enjoy any outdoor activities. Being there in August, we were particularly looking forward to enjoying the pool. Unfortunately, while it was open when we arrived, it was locked the very next day due to "maintenance issues" that were never resolved throughout our entire stay. This was incredibly disappointing, especially in the heat of summer when a pool could have made all the difference. Another one of the amenities to this facility was a recreation lounge with a pool table. Unfortunately there was no air-conditioning which made it completely unusable unless you wanted to use it as a sauna. To top it all off, the manager, Amber, left much to be desired in terms of customer service. She was incredibly rude and dismissive when we brought up our concerns about the state of the facilities. Initially, we approached our concerns in a friendly and constructive manner, hoping to address the issues and improve our stay. However, as the month went on, her attitude worsened. She started treating us as if we were acting like first-class citizens who always got their way, when in reality, we are just normal horse people who understand what it takes to run a facility like this. It was disheartening to realize that, despite our genuine concerns, Amber seemed more interested in dismissing us than addressing the problems at hand. As time went on, the worse her attitude became, which was incredibly frustrating. Overall, I would not recommend Goethe Trailhead Ranch RV Campground to anyone looking for a clean and welcoming environment. It's a shame to see a place with such potential being run into the ground. Don't be fooled by their inviting website and advertising. There are many other RV campgrounds that truly cares about their visitors.  Tommie and Sierra Turvey

excellent facility with awesome trainers! They have great expertise and knowledge and have the best…read morelesson horses!

I've boarded my horse here since 2015 and it is truly an outstanding boarding & training facility…read more Jeanette McDonald cares about our horses. She has helped me train my horse, starting under saddle to earning Grand Champion status in our first year showing! And she has a great mix of youth and "mature" riders under her instruction, at all training levels.