*Updated to report the RV sites can now be booked.

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – UPDATE, 6/10/2024: The Southeastern Livestock Pavilion (SELP) has announced it’s now accepting reservations for its new RV campground.

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners held a ribbon cutting on May 29. But wasn’t prepared to start making reservations until Friday, June 7.

As previously reported, the facility held a houses 66 full-service sites, providing guests access to water, sewer, and electricity.

The rental rate varies. The Pavilion offers daily and weekly rates, based on site style and length of stay.

To make a reservation, contact the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion at 352-671-8600 or e-mail to selp@marionfl.org.

ORIGINAL, 5/24/2024: It can be a challenge when you find yourself on the road, and away from home.

The right accommodations can make a significant difference, especially when you’re at an event for several days or more than a week.

A new RV site, featuring 29 premium spaces and 37 standard spaces, at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion on the complex’s campground will allow event holders, exhibitors, participants and attendees an opportunity to stay at the location for multi-day events.

“Each one has access to water, sewer and electricity,” said Sara Lambert, Marion County Parks and Recreation community engagement coordinator. “They have access to a small picnic area and there are on-site dump stations.”

Marion County says the sites will allow more event holders, participants, and attendees to stay on-site during multi-day events at the Livestock Pavilion. Courtesy: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
You can’t reserve the sites just yet. Once they are available, prices are expected to range from $60-75/night. Courtesy: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion

The new RV site has its own entrance for those who are staying there.

“They’ll be able to walk from their site to whatever portion of the pavilion that they’re having their event in,” said Lambert.

Marion County and the Florida Department of Agriculture acted in concert to make the project possible, with the Department of Agriculture funding 31% of the construction costs.

It’s expected that the campground will generate more than $1 million by its fifth year in operation.

“The project is certainly a long time coming,” said Christen Milligan, Southeastern Livestock Pavilion manager, in a news release. “The additional space allows for events to bring in more participants, which in turn allows them to garner larger sponsorships.”

The sites are not available for booking just yet. We’re told rentals will generally cost $60 to $75 per night depending on the type of site and time of year. Prices could be higher January-March which is peak season.

There will be a ribbon cutting to official mark the grand opening for the new RV park on Wednesday, May 29, at 9 a.m.