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Nestled among the lakes and swamps of the Sunshine State, Candler is a small community in some of Florida’s most beautiful wilderness. The community of Candler is located just a short drive southeast of the city of Ocala. Candler was founded in the early 1880s by a Florida railroad magnate. As time went on, the areas around Candler grew, but due to Candler’s proximity to some of Florida’s preserved natural areas kept Candler to a smaller size. Today, when you rent an RV near Candler, you can enjoy easy access to many of Florida’s best cared for and preserved natural wonders.

When you book an RV in Marion County, you are opening up a stunning world of wetlands, forests, and even potential viewings of some of America’s most unique wildlife. Don’t forget to pack your sunscreen as you head out across the one-of-a-kind wilderness of the Sunshine State.

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Just to the north of town is the Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area near Belleview, Florida. Here, visitors can enjoy traverse 6,400 acres of Ocklawaha River Basin and surrounding wetlands and prairie. Visitors are welcome to launch their canoes and kayaks into the Ocklawaha River and its many branches to explore the land even more. With the seamless blending of various unique ecosystems and habitats, visitors feel as though they are traveling through some of America’s greatest landscapes all within the span of a couple hours of hiking.

Just south of town is the Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area near Leesburg, Florida. At just over 6,500 acres of protected wetlands and marshland along the shores of Lake Griffin and Ocklawaha River, Emeralda is considered to be a National Natural Landmark. Visitors can hike through the wetlands and get close to Florida’s most quintessential landscape or canoe or kayak through the waterways to get even closer. If you’d rather see more of the wilderness of Emeralda, visitors can go along a wildlife drive trail through the park.

An easy drive north of Candler is the Ocala National Forest near Ocala, Florida. A must do when you rent an RV in central Florida, visitors to Ocala National Forest can enjoy hiking through the largest sand pine scrub forest in the world, or go canoeing through the quiet waterways that wind their ways through the forest. There are also plenty of springs found throughout the park that provide excellent swimming opportunities; one such favorite is the Alexander Springs. Be sure to bring your sunscreen.

RV Parks

When you secure an camper rental in Candler, Florida, be sure to secure a couple of spots at local RV parks or campgrounds. Luckily enough, there are plenty of places around Candler that are worth considering for your Florida RV-ing adventure.

Just south of Candler is the Southern Oaks RV Resort, a 55+ RV resort. Here, guests will have access to full hookups, restroom and shower facilities, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi. There is also an on-site pool, shuffleboard, and a library.

A little north of town, located inside the grounds of Ocala National Forest, is the Wilderness RV Resort at Silver Springs. At Wilderness, guests will have access to full hookups, restroom and shower facilities, and laundry facilities. Guests will also have access to nearby Ocala National Forest nature trails and a private fishing pond.

When you find yourself needing to refuel your RV rental near Candler, you’ll have plenty of options just south of town along East Highway 25.

Explore the City

When you choose to rent an RV in Florida and journey across the Sunshine State, be sure to schedule in an extra day or two to explore the community around you.

Just a short drive to the west of town is the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing. Here, you can learn all about the history of drag racing and even see more than 100 drag racing vehicles. You can also learn about the best of the best professional drag racers at the museum’s Hall of Fame.

If you’re looking to get up close and personal to some funny friends, you can visit the Petting Zoo Ocala. With a combination of domestic farm animals such as cows and goats and exotic animals such as camels and monkeys, visitors are able to learn about and get close to a wide variety of animals. You can even take a ride on a camel.

Not too far north of town is the Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center. At Silver River, visitors can learn all about the environment and ecosystems of Central Florida. Affiliated with the local public schools, the museum is only open on the weekend, but that still offers plenty of time to be able to visit this unique site. In Silver Springs State Park, visitors can learn about the local ecosystems, Native American tribes, and colonial/early settler life.

When you secure an RV rental in Candler, Florida, be sure to indulge in the local cuisine. If you want to play it on the safe side, treat yourself to some freshly caught Gulf shrimp. If you’re looking to be a little more adventurous, try some alligator instead.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds


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  • Cross Florida Greenway: Marshall Swamp Trail, FLSilver River State Park, FL
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  • White Blaze Loop, FLSilver Springs, FL
  • Cross Florida Greenway Trail, FLOcala, FL

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