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North Shore Relic Ranch

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415 reviews
 · Mount Dora, Lake, Florida
80 acres hosted by Valene S.
8 RV/tent sites
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This property is called relic ranch because we have actually found a ton of old relics. the campground is under an ancient canopy of oaks. so youll always have shade. the center of the property is unique to say the least but the campground is nature at its finest. there is a 2.6 mile nature trail across from the campground to explore. also there is a boat ramp for fishing about 1/8 mile away. you are welcome to roam over most of the 80 acres. We have goats, cows and chickens as well. All super friendly.Welcome Y'all!!  Here at North Shore Relic Ranch,  we are minutes from wekiva springs and rock springs. Plus this is home to our 11 cool cows 5 adult goats 4 baby's and about 50 crazy chickens, which you can interact with. A little bit of something for everyone.   We have some interesting vehicles on the property to check out. There are also miles of marked nature trails next to the camp sites. Lake Apopka and canals to kayak on, are only 800 feet away, and there is a 15 mile free nature drive just minutes away. Or just relax and camp/explore! (Tents available for rent, we also have 2 horse stalls for rent, so you can bring your horse to ride the trails)There are different areas around the property where you can camp. A very laid back, chill vibe. Campsite areas are quite vast, so privacy should be of no concern! Fishing is allowed on our property and next door there are state owned hiking trails and canals to fish & kayak on. Plus a boat ramp to launch with restrooms. Campers are asked not to enter/loiter around the 2 private residences, please respect privacy. (but have no concern, there is absolutely plenty of room to wander the camp area and explore!!) There is lots of wildlife so bring the camera, and not only wildlife, our farm animals are huge hams when it comes to pictures (no pun intended, lol) Fire wood/Water/ Soft drinks/ Snacks available to purchase.
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North Shore Relic Ranch

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9 · Vehicles under 40 ft
Welcome Y'all!!  Here at North Shore Relic Ranch,  we are minutes from wekiva springs and rock springs. Plus this is home to our 11 cool cows 5 adult goats 4 baby's and about 50 crazy chickens, which you can interact with. A little bit of something for everyone.   We have some interesting vehicles on the property to check out. There are also miles of marked nature trails next to the camp sites. Lake Apopka and canals to kayak on, are only 800 feet away, and there is a 15 mile free nature drive just minutes away. Or just relax and camp/explore! (Tents available for rent, we also have 2 horse stalls for rent, so you can bring your horse to ride the trails)There are different areas around the property where you can camp. A very laid back, chill vibe. Campsite areas are quite vast, so privacy should be of no concern! Fishing is allowed on our property and next door there are state owned hiking trails and canals to fish & kayak on. Plus a boat ramp to launch with restrooms. Campers are asked not to enter/loiter around the 2 private residences, please respect privacy. (but have no concern, there is absolutely plenty of room to wander the camp area and explore!!) There is lots of wildlife so bring the camera, and not only wildlife, our farm animals are huge hams when it comes to pictures (no pun intended, lol) Fire wood/Water/ Soft drinks/ Snacks available to purchase.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$28
/ night
for NaN guests
8 dispersed sites

Reviews

97% Recommend510 ratings · 415 reviews
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· May 2025
We LOVE North Shore Relic Ranch!!
Tent · With pets ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
We’ve camped here before and loved it both times! Hosts are great and there is a lot to see on site. Plenty of privacy and bathrooms are always clean. Can’t wait to come back. This will always be a first choice for us when camping.
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Adelice F.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
12 ft campervan ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Always enjoy our trips here and it’s a great spot for a rooftop tent.
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Mary H.
12 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Neat Relics
Tent · Group trip ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
The site was beautiful and very well kept with chairs, fire pit, and lights. The host was very kind and very flexible with us as we arrived late at night and he still met us to guide us to our site. The relics are pretty neat to go see as well as the cows. One thing to note is the mosquitoes are absolutely ruthless out there because it’s in swampy area, so bring loads of strong bug spray.
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Katherine K.
2 reviews
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· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Very peaceful awesome grounds for camping!! Night time is so relaxing it sounds just like the sound machine!
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B C.
2 reviews
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· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Gorgeous grounds & very peaceful yet close to everything you need!
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B C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
16 ft campervan ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Great place to relax and adventure! The sites offer so much privacy, far apart and owner kept most trees. Buggy, I'd highly recommend DEET. We will definitely be coming back, everything was perfect. Some awfully friendly cows, too!
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Hannah M.
9 reviews
Mixed feelings
· April 2025
Peaceful and quiet boondocking expe
28 ft travel trailer ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
We went to your campground because it was relatively close to Leesburg and the Bikefest. The campsite was great and very peaceful and quiet. The only thing noticed was that it seems as if the campground was hit pretty hard by the hurricanes. I know it's unfortunate. However, there seems to be a little lack of campgrounds maintenance to make it better. I can tell the campground must have been very pretty before the hurricanes. On another note, thanks for the water access, and yes, I would probably book again next year and hopefully that would give you guys more time to tidy up the sites. Thanks again for a peaceful and quiet experience, Luis
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Luis G.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Cute place, great staff. Beware of the mosquitos in Florida in the summer :) Natrapel (Picaridin) kept them off at least. I also used a Thermacell to keep them away.
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Eric J.
3 reviews
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· April 2025
Tent ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Place was easy to find campsites were very open clean spacious lighted would definitely recommend Tint camping here
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Brett P.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
16 ft car ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Very nice and quiet place! Boat ramp with a small park less than a mile away.
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Dom S.
3 reviews
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· April 2025
Tent ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Great place to stay. Was quiet and peaceful. Would recommend staying there.
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Peter F.
12 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Wooded
Tent · With kids ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
My boys loved running through the woods at night with the cool breeze and the full moon.
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Julia F.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
This place was awesome! This was my first time using hipcamp and it was a blast. The sites were nice and quant, it was real peaceful, you can walk around and hike the property at your leisure, everyone was very friendly Jimmy was awesome very communicative and got us everything we needed. This will definitely go down in a memorable trip for us and we would definitely come back!
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Parker B.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Great place to camp!
Tent · With kids ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
This was my second time staying at Relic Ranch. I definitely recommend this spot If you’re into primitive camping and if you want to get away for a few days next. The farm is a really nice feature for the kids to roam around and interact with the animals and the hosts are super nice and very welcoming. Totally recommend!
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David A.
4 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Great camping spot
20 ft pop-up camper ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
This was my first stay using Hipcamp. The site was really nice and private and quiet. I was a little concerned when we first pulled in but once the host showed up and lead us back to the sites it was great. We looked forward to petting all the animals but at our age they were a little farther away than we wanted to walk. All in all it’s a great get away if you like the peace and quiet kind of camping. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quick and easy getaway.
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Paul G.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
20 ft campervan ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
It was just a one night sleepover for us. Close to Apopka and Mount Dora, the two places we were to visit. Didn't meet host, but they provided all the info necessary.
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James H.
2 reviews
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· March 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Awesome spot. James was wonderful and helped us out with so many little things we hadn’t accounted for. Place is beautiful - we will be back!
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Felipe C.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
Great location and great host!
Tent · Group trip ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Location, Location, Location - plus a great space and super host. James kept in contact with us and made sure we have everything we needed for our stay. He moved us to a great site once he found out we were on bicycles not motorcycles and brought us water so we didn’t have to make trips for cooking and drinking.
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John C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
20 ft campervan ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Very unique and cool play to stay. Very private feel. Host was nice as well. Would recommend for a night or weekend stay.
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Justin W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent · With pets ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
We loved our time at North Shore Ranch. The host was more than accommodating when we asked for a further campsite. We enjoyed all the owl sounds at night and saw a few different critters. We will definitely be coming back!
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Katherine I.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
We love it here
Tent ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
This was my family's 3rd trip to North Shore Relic Ranch in as many months. We enjoy the property, very nice hiking and fishing nearby, and James is an awesome and accommodating host. We will continue to return.
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Rachel K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Awesome large campsite
North Shore Relic Ranch
We loved camping at this spot! Wonderful location near a long nature walk with plenty of wildlife to see. The portapotties were super clean and much better than a gas station bathroom! We spent 2 nights in tents and kayaked down the street at Lake Apopka. Really easy to find with fast access to dollar general if you need anything. We will definitely be booking again soon!
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Jeremy H.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
28 ft Class C · With pets ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Definitely rustic but nice rain forest feel. Nice to hear the owls (and cows!) And great location by a boat ramp/park, multipurpose trail and nature walk. Our site was back in which put the table and fire rings on the "wrong" side and didn't leave room if you wanted to put the awning out but no big deal.
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Catherine H.
5 reviews
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· March 2025
22 ft Class B ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
It was a very comfort stay - thanks for all - we checked in and all was very comfortable
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Dominique W.
6 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
16 ft car ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
The campsite was super dreamy under the live oaks. Would love to come back with a big group and rent out a few campsites! Definitely would come back again. Hosts went above and beyond.
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I B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Great Camping Area
40 ft travel trailer ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
I have camped here multiple times. Beautiful land Oak Hammock. James and Val are very accommodating and will make sure everything is right. I'll be happy to camp here again when I'm in the area.
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Jack H.
9 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Authentic Florida Fun
16 ft car · Group trip ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
We had a ball during our stay at North Relic Ranch! We loved our site secluded under the Live Oaks with a Barred Owl couple who serenaded us every night. James was super friendly and provided everything we needed. We enjoyed walking around and seeing the nostalgic relics on the property and visiting with the farm animals. The property is conveniently located to several nearby towns and restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed the free wildlife drive and paddling at King's landing on Rock Creek Run which is only about 20 minutes away. We even squeezed in a visit to Blue Springs State Park which was right at an hour drive away. We were there for three nights and thoroughly recommend it to anyone wants to get away for a relaxing weekend immersed in a little Florida nature!
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Laura D.
3 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Beautiful spot!
Tent · With kids ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
Loved this spot! Loved the owls, the shade, the solar lights (we set up after dark) and close to lake apopka nature drive. James was quick to respond to our last minute booking, brought us firewood, gave us insight about local spots, loaned us oars for our kayaks, and sold us delicious eggs. Place was beautiful, bathrooms were clean enough, private, had the feel of a small campground. We enjoyed our 2 days here and would fully recommend it!
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Lynne B.
5 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
I liked my secluded spot. I enjoyed listening to the owls in the trees outside my tent.
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Timothy K.
3 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent ·
North Shore Relic Ranch
I was really looking for a secluded camping spot, which I found here at relic Ranch. I felt like I was in the middle of nowhere. I had lots of critters around me. There’s plenty of space to wander around. There’s a beautiful nature trail. There is a lake close by to fish. And James was very accommodating. I would definitely recommend this camping spot to anyone.
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Debdi M.
4 months on Hipcamp

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Mount Dora, Lake, Florida, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Valene S.

Joined in February 2021

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