Trail-side RV and tiny-home pads at Whimcycle Trail near Santos, Ocala, Florida.

North Central Florida / Ocala Trail Country

Ocala · Marion County · Santos trailhead

Whimcycle Trail RV Resort at Santos

RV park · THOWs welcomeResilience: not yet assessedActiveRV & tiny-home parksantos-trailsmarion-countymountain-bikinggreenway-access

Community type: An RV park or resort that welcomes tiny homes on wheels and park models on long-term or seasonal sites.

Whimcycle Trail is an adventure-focused RV and tiny-home resort on 6.25 acres bordering the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway—direct trail access to the Santos mountain-bike network and Florida National Scenic Trail. The park mixes full-hookup RV sites with BYO THOW pad leases and on-site tiny log cabins for sale, built for outdoor enthusiasts who want a quiet basecamp minutes from Ocala amenities.

Site requirements

Park specs & operating terms

Park requirements and operating rules for tiny homes and small cottages at this community. Prefabricated.co profiles are kept current; confirm any detail flagged below with the park before you apply.

Quick-glance park specs

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Financials & leasing terms

Monthly benchmarks and lease terms—rates and inclusions change, so confirm current pricing before you apply.

Lot rent benchmarks

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Utility inclusions

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Lease mechanics

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Home specifications & placement rules

Dimensional thresholds

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Aesthetic controls & covenants

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Sustainability & permaculture allowances

If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.

Alternative waste systems

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Off-grid adaptations

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Site edibles & gardens

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Media & site documentation

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Park map / site plan

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Video tour

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Pads & tenancy snapshot

Full-hookup pads for RVIA THOWs, park models, and RVs with water, sewer, 30/50 amp electric, bike wash, laundry, dog park, and community fire pit. Property backs directly onto Greenway multi-use trails.

Long-term THOW and RV pad leases advertised from ~$575–675/mo (2026 Choose Tiny / THB benchmarks). ~10 BYO tiny-home lots plus 40+ RV sites; nightly cabin rentals also offered—confirm full-time residency vs short-stay with office.

How you can live here

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Key amenities

Amenities reflect what this community offers today. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.

  • Pet-friendly
  • Ownership path
  • RV-style hookups
  • Laundry

Stewardship disclosures

Adventure RV resort with advertised BYO THOW acceptance—confirm current long-term pad count, certification requirements, and pet rules with management before applying. Nightly glamping inventory may share the campus.

Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.

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