The best parks & outdoor spots in Lake County

5 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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When Leesburg Bikefest and the Gator Harley events roll in, Windy Acres Bikefest Camp turns into a 21+ party spot with camping and…

1350 Miller Blvd (Fruitland Park)

“When Leesburg Bikefest and the Gator Harley events roll in, Windy Acres Bikefest Camp turns into a 21+ party spot with camping and entertainment. Mark April 21-25, 2027, grab the required $10 day pass, and consider Camp Easy Ride moto-glamping so you can simply arrive, party, drop, repeat, leave.”

From the Wildwood newsletter, October 13, 2026

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CAMP GAN ISRAEL FLORIDA

Parks & Outdoors

If you've got a Jewish boy completing 3rd through 7th grade, Camp Gan Israel Florida brings a Chassidishe, joyfully Jewish overnight…

36540 Vía Marcia (Fruitland Park)

“If you've got a Jewish boy completing 3rd through 7th grade, Camp Gan Israel Florida brings a Chassidishe, joyfully Jewish overnight experience right here in Fruitland Park, with a fully air-conditioned over 100-acre campus, lake, zip lines, basketball courts and a pool.”

From the Fruitland Park newsletter, October 12, 2026

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Southern Palms RV Resort

Parks & Outdoors

Need a little change of scenery? Southern Palms RV Resort keeps it social with a pool and hot tub, pickleball and shuffleboard, billiards…

One Avocado Ln (Eustis) · ✓ checked Aug 7

“Need a little change of scenery? Southern Palms RV Resort keeps it social with a pool and hot tub, pickleball and shuffleboard, billiards and a library, plus water aerobics, painting classes, and weekly dances. Bring the rig or book a rental and jump into the fun.”

From the The Villages newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Rural King

Parks & Outdoors

Retail chain with farm supplies & other merchandise, including home goods & hunting gear.

1715 Citrus Blvd (Leesburg)

“Retail chain with farm supplies & other merchandise, including home goods & hunting gear.”

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Lake Apopka North Shore

Parks & Outdoors

Swap screen time for real-life bird watching on the one-way 11-mile Wildlife Drive, then stretch your legs on more than 20 miles of the…

24600 County Rd 448A (Mt Dora)

“Swap screen time for real-life bird watching on the one-way 11-mile Wildlife Drive, then stretch your legs on more than 20 miles of the Lake Apopka Loop Trail for biking, hiking or even horseback riding at Lake Apopka North Shore this week.”

From the Clermont newsletter, October 4, 2026

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