Riverside Lodge Resort

RV park in Inverness, Citrus County, Florida Also known as Riverside Lodge RV Park, Riverside Lodge RVP

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RV park with 20 sites

Full hookups, 50 amp, Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

20 sites
30 / 50 amp

Electric service

Rigs up to 38 ft
Open year-round

Year-round; summer rates Apr 1-Dec 1, winter rates Dec 1-Apr 1 (2023-24 schedule).

You can request a site (not guaranteed)

Source: Official website

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Small family-run riverfront park on the Withlacoochee River east of Inverness with waterfront full-hookup RV sites (max 38 ft), deck tent sites on Discovery Island and pet-friendly cabins with free canoes and kayaks. January-March requires a 1-month minimum; the only posted rates are from 2023-24.

What stands out

  • Waterfront sites on the Withlacoochee River with fishing pier and boat docks
  • Family-run by the van Niersen family since 2003, on a fish camp dating to 1956
  • Free canoes and kayaks with cabin rentals; Jon boat and golf cart rentals
  • Tent sites on wooden decks on Discovery Island
  • January-March requires 1-month minimum stay
  • RVs limited to 38 ft

Sites

Waterfront full hook-up (River Circle & Cypress Creek)

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
38 ft
Pad
Concrete
Nightly
$50

Discovery Island tent sites

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$40

What this place offers

  • Clubhouse
  • Laundry
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • River or creek
  • Fishing
  • Boat rentals
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Golf cart rentals
  • Volleyball

What this place offers

  • Clubhouse
  • Laundry
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • River or creek
  • Fishing
  • Boat rentals
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Golf cart rentals
  • Volleyball
  • Horseshoes
  • Hiking trails
  • Firewood
  • Cable TV
  • Planned activities
  • Showers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fishing pier with fish cleaning station
  • Boat docks; airboats can dock in front of cabins
  • Free canoes and kayaks with cabin rental
  • Battery-powered Jon boat rentals
  • Exercise equipment, ping pong, pool table and classic video games in clubhouse
  • BBQ/picnic area with gas grill, gazebo and pavilion
  • Campfire area
  • Clubhouse available to rent for events

Cabins and rentals

Cabin (11)

Bathroom
Yes
Nightly
$150

Classic Cabins 03, 04, 37; Log Cabins 24a, 24b; Country Cabins 08, 14, 15, 16, 20, 42. $750/week, $2,250/1 month (2023-24). Full kitchen, linens, A/C, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, pet friendly, free canoes/kayaks.

Cabin (7)

Bathroom
Yes
Nightly
$130

Classic Cabins 05, 06, 07 and Cozy Cottages 09, 10, 44, 45. $650/week, $1,950/1 month (2023-24).

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed
  • Rigs up to 38 ft

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Must be leashed and cleaned up after; no cats or barking dogs. Cabins pet friendly with $50 animal cleaning fee (up to 1 week).

Arrival

  • Check-in: 3:00 PM; RV and tent sites must arrive before 6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Year-round; summer rates Apr 1-Dec 1, winter rates Dec 1-Apr 1 (2023-24 schedule).

Cancellation: 50% deposit. Reservations within 30 days of arrival non-refundable. Cancel 30 days before arrival (Apr-Dec) or 90 days (Jan-Apr) for refund minus $50 fee (+3% if card). Late cancellations forfeit deposit but may be honored as a 6-month 'Rain Check' if the site is re-rented.

Included in the rate: 2 persons plus one child under 12 free

Other fees: Rates from 2023-2024 schedule (latest linked). RV: summer $50/day, $250/week, $750/month, $1,875/3 months; winter $60/day, $300/week, $900/month, $2,250/3 months; all plus electric. 1 month+: electric $0.17/kWh, $75 electric deposit, cable $50/month + $100 box deposit, shower $100/month. Extra person/day guest $10. 11% tax. Early check-in/late check-out 50% of daily rate. 2-night min (3 holidays); Jan-Mar 1-month minimum. Late fee $5/day after 5-day grace. Canoe/kayak $25 half/$40 full day; Jon boat $50/$75; golf cart $50/day, $250/week.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Sites

  • Tent sites are on 16 x 16 ft wooden decks on Discovery Island near a shelter with bathroom and mini kitchen.
  • State license lists 20 RV spaces and 18 mobile home spaces.

Rates and fees

  • Long-term electric metered at $0.17/kWh with $75 deposit; cable $50/month; shower $100/month (2023-24).
  • Renter must be 25 or older with a major credit card.
  • Early check-in or late check-out costs 50% of the daily rate; 11% tax.
  • 3rd night free Mon-Thu, April to November, booked by phone; not combinable.
  • Late cancellation deposits may be honored for 6 months as a 'Rain Check' if the site is re-rented.
  • Camping club discounts require a 3-night minimum stay.

Long-term and snowbird stays

  • January, February and March require a 1-month minimum stay.
  • Palm Court section is designed for long-term and permanent guests and priced at a long-term rate.
  • RVs and mobile homes must be owner-occupied; no subletting; buyers must be approved by management.

Pets

  • No cats or barking dogs.

Rules

  • No laundry or clotheslines at RV sites because the park is on septic.
  • RV or car washing only for long-term or weekly guests and residents.
  • Quiet time 10 PM to 7 AM; speed limit 10 MPH; day guests $10 and must leave by 9 PM.
  • Under-18s must be continuously supervised in all facilities including clubhouse, golf carts and canoes.
  • RV and tent guests must arrive before 6 PM; office hours 12-6 PM.

Amenities and services

  • Wi-Fi hotspots throughout; network 'Riverside', password 'Riverside'.
  • Fishing pier with fish cleaning station; airboats can be docked in front of cabins.

Activities and nearby

  • Wild Bill's Airboat Tours across the street; Fisherman's Restaurant 500 yards away.
  • 75 Chrome Shop for RV service and propane 10 minutes east in Wildwood; The Villages Brownwood 17 minutes.
  • Canoe, bicycle, motorcycle and airboat clubs welcome.

Ownership

  • Run by Karen and Hardy van Niersen since 2003 (former fish camp); son Mark and wife Jessica mostly manage since 2020.

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Where you'll be

12561 E Gulf To Lake Highway, Inverness, FL, 34450

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