US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Marion County, Florida. Run by Ocala National Forest.
| Operator | Ocala National Forest |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida) |
| Campsites | 20 |
| Site types | 20 standard, no electric |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ocala/recarea/?recid=40271 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Hopkins Prairie Campground before you go.
There are only 21 sites at Hopkins Prairie. All are well-shaded in an oak hammock on a peninsula surrounded by the prairie, where cool breezes blow in when there is a little water in the prairie. Recreation Depending on water levels in the prairie, you may be able to launch your canoe or jon boat to drift across the deeper spots in this vast ecosystem. Boat ramp available - $3 per vessel launch fee Hopkins Prairie is a designated camping area with minimal facilities, open seasonally. The vast expanse of Hopkins Prairie has ponds and shallows.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Hopkins Prairie Campground is in Marion County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.