White-sand beach on Lake Bryant
55+ Lakefront Community · Ocala National Forest

Come on over, relax & stay.

Forty-five lakefront acres and 1,000 feet of white-sand beach on the 1,000-acre Lake Bryant — remote enough to unwind, close enough for any weekend.

45
Lakefront acres
1,000 ft
White-sand beach
1,000
Acre lake
55+
Friendly community
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Come for the beach

1,000 feet of white sand, and the people who make you want to stay.

🌅

Come for the sunsets

West-facing over 1,000 acres of open water. Every evening, free.

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Come for the fishing

Striper, largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill and crappie — free boat ramp.

Welcome to the lake

Your slow-down spot in the heart of the forest.

Lake Bryant Resort is home to over 45 lakefront acres, with 1,000 feet of white sandy beach on the 1,000-acre Lake Bryant, in the heart of the Ocala National Forest.

Remote enough to be a welcome break from urban life, but close enough to enjoy any weekend. Come for the beach — stay for the people.

You won’t want to leave.
Calm lake reflecting the clouds
Ocala National ForestCentral Florida
Ways to stay

Find your place on the water

Whether you’re rolling in for a weekend or settling in for good, there’s a spot with your name on it.

Nightly · Weekly · MonthlyRV parked among the trees

RV Lots

Spacious lakefront and shaded lots that accommodate RVs of any size. Stay a night, a week, or a whole season.

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Owner FinancingClubhouse and beach building

Mobile Homes for Sale

Affordable lakeside living with owner financing available. Perfect for snowbirds or a permanent stay by the water.

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GetawaysTiki beach bar by the water

Cabin Rentals

Cozy, romantic cabins for a relaxing getaway on the water — just steps from the beach and the boat ramp.

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Tiki hut on the beachCommunity gathering in the hallLive music by the guitar playerSandhill cranes on the lawn
Life at the lake

Beach days, boat launches & front-porch friends.

The good stuff is built in. Toes in the sand, a boat on the water, and a community that treats potluck night like a holiday.

  • 1,000 ft private white-sand beach
  • Free public boat ramp
  • Clubhouse & gathering hall
  • Community potlucks & live music
  • Year-round fishing
  • Cranes, herons & forest wildlife
On the water

Some of the best fishing in Florida.

Lake Bryant spans roughly 1,000 acres and offers some of the best fishing in Florida. The boat ramp is free — so bring your boat and tackle, or cast right off the shore.

StriperLargemouth BassCatfishBluegillCrappie
Angler holding a big bass
Beyond the beach

Explore Central Florida

You’re perfectly placed between the forest’s crystal springs and the state’s biggest adventures.

Crystal clear water at Silver Glen Springs

Natural Springs

Juniper, Silver Glen, Alexander, Blue and Salt Springs — crystal-clear swimming in the forest.

20 minutes
Glass-bottom boats at Silver Springs State Park

Silver Springs State Park

Glass-bottom boat cruises, wildlife shows and botanical gardens along the Silver River.

10 minutes
Horse trails near Ocala, the equestrian capital of the South

The Villages & Ocala

Shopping, dining, golf and horse country just down the road for an easy day out.

Nearby
Walt Disney World Resort entrance

Orlando Theme Parks

Disney and Universal make for a magical day trip and an easy drive home.

90 minutes
Guests enjoying food and drinks under the thatched tiki hut at WingNutz beside Lake Bryant

WingNutz Tiki Hut

Food, cold beverages and weekly karaoke. Open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays.

7am–7pm · 9pm Fri & Sat
Trails through the Ocala National Forest

Ocala National Forest

Hundreds of thousands of acres of trails, lakes and old-Florida wilderness at your door.

You are in it
Friendly resident waving hello👋 That’s a real Lake Bryant hello!
“My hand hurt from waving Hi — the people are so friendly!”
Joseph MongielloLake Bryant Resident
Sunset over Lake Bryant

Come for the beach, stay for the people.

Reserve your lot, tour a home, or book a cabin. Deneen would love to help you find your spot on the lake.

Reserve Your Spotor call (352) 625-1991