Be advised that we ain’t gonna go to Lake Oklawaha. Why, you may ask? Turns out it’s a bunch of reasons.
From Rally VP Mark McCluski:
Be advised that we ain’t gonna go to Lake Oklawaha. Why, you may ask? Turns out it’s a bunch of reasons.
1: An on-site inspection tells us this would not be a happy experience for the club, especially in light of what rally-goers have been saying they want in a rally recently.
2: Change in management and a split from KOA is sending signals of reservation and billing problems.
3: It’s been hard to get a hold of camp staff to work with productively
If you have a reservation you should contact the campground to cancel and get a refund on your deposit.
If you have made a reservation please let me know in case there's confusion at the camp.
There are alternative campgrounds in my sights, most like not in Florida. More on that to follow.
Mark
(applications for the position of Rally VP are always being accepted)
When: March 2-5 2026
Where: Lake Oklawaha KOA, 15991 NE 243rd Place Rd. Fort McCoy, FL 32134
Call: 352-546-5500
Email: Info@lakeoklawaharesort.com
Website: https://www.lakeoklawaharesort.com
Prices for next year haven’t been set yet, but Mark's one day
deposit at the current rate was $65. That is 10% off the standard
rate. KOA members can opt to take the 10% discount as a KOA
discount, but you only get one 10% discount or the other: no
double-dipping.
Make your reservations by phone. Tell them you are with the
Chinook Camping Club and you’re coming for the rally. They told
me they’ll make every effort to give us sites near the clubhouse.
DIRECTIONS TO FOLLOW IN NEXT NEWSLETTER. GPS is wrong.
Located minutes to downtown Fort McCoy with grocery stores, doctor's office, pharmacy, hardware, gas station, pizza delivery and more. Close to Silver Springs - great for kayaking, boating and outdoor activities.Just another 20 minutes away from Ocala with Walmart, Lowes, Bealls, Outback and many more of your favorite shopping and restaurants. Gainesville (Home of Florida Gators) is only 50 minutes to downtown.
If you’re a fisherman, hunter or simply love hiking, canoeing or kayaking you are in luck. We are also close to Rodman Reservoir boat ramp, Ocala National Forest and many natural springs such as Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Juniper Springs.