Tree cover keeps campsites cool at this county-managed campground within Kelly Park, where the spring-fed Rock Springs runs through the property. The campground operates as part of a day-use park that draws crowds during summer months, particularly from the nearby Orlando area. Winter visits tend to be quieter, allowing campers to better enjoy the facilities.
Sites feature concrete patios with picnic tables and fire rings, plus electric and water hookups for RVs. The spring maintains temperatures around 67-70 degrees year-round, supporting tubing down the clear-bottomed waterway where visitors can see river pebbles below. Tubes can be rented just outside the park entrance. An eight-mile paddle connects to Wekiva Island downstream.
The park closes when day-use capacity is reached, though campers can access through a secondary gate. Michele J. notes "the campsites are big, with tree cover and provide fire rings." A playground sits near the springs area, walking distance from camping sites. Several shaded hiking trails wind through the property.
Restrooms and showers serve the camping area, with a dump station available for RVs. Senior discounts reduce nightly rates. The campground accepts reservations and provides WiFi access. For additional camping options in the region, campers can explore places to camp around Apopka.
Description
The 255-acre Kelly Park camping was donated by Dr. Howard A. Kelly in 1927 for use as a public park, wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary. Located within the park, Rock Springs—a natural freeflowing spring—travels nine miles to the Wekiva River. The spring maintains an average flow of 26,000 gallons per minute with a constant 68 degree temperature. Enjoy swimming, hiking and picnicking during your stay.
Kelly Park has 26 RV/tent sites.
Camp sites have a picnic table, fire ring with grill and water access.
All sites have electric access.
The Kelly Park entrance and dump fees are included in the per night camping charge (up to 6 campers).
Two campsites can be rented per family unit; an individual can register only for one site.
- Kelly Park has 2 Group sites
Camp sites have campfire rings, picnic tables and garbage cans
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Location
Public CampgroundKelly Rock Springs Campground is located in Florida
Address
400 E Kelly Park Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
Coordinates
28.759338345562426 N
81.50203562220787 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 users
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 users
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 26 min from Sebring, FL
- 43 min from Lakeland, FL
- 1 hr 9 min from Tampa, FL
- 1 hr 13 min from Orlando, FL









