A new campground next to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion has officially opened.
The brand-new RV campground, which offers a total of 66 spots, will allow more event holders, participants, and attendees to stay on-site during multi-day events at the pavilion.
Each site is fully outfitted with water, sewer, power, and broadband.
According to Marion County Public Relations, funding for the campground was a joint venture between the county and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with the latter providing grant funding that covered more than 30% of the construction costs.
The county expects the campground to generate over $1 million in revenue by its fifth year in operation.
Pavilion Manager Christen Milligan stated that the new RV campground is “certainly a long time coming.”
Milligan added that the campground’s additional space will lead to more event participants and larger sponsorship opportunities.
In addition, the campground’s increased size is expected to attract more visitors to the pavilion, thus increasing the facility’s economic impact on Marion County.
The Southeastern Livestock Pavilion is located at 2232 NE Jacksonville Road in Ocala. For more information, contact the pavilion via phone (352-671-8600) or email (selp@marionfl.org).