4.7 mile
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Site of the December 1835 battle that opened the Second Seminole War. Quiet trails, a visitor center, and an annual reenactment in early January. Free parking, $3 entry per vehicle.
Long-Term RV Living in Bushnell, Florida
Annual leases from $525/month + electric. Full hookups, indoor heated pool, real community — and we are not 55+.
- 124 Full-Hookup Sites
- Indoor Heated Pool
- 35-50 Min from The Villages
- Pet-Friendly · Not 55+
By the Homebound RV Parks team · Published · Last updated
Long-term RV living at Homebound RV Park in Bushnell, Florida starts at $525 a month on a 12-month annual lease. You get a full-hookup site (20/30/50-amp electric, water, sewer) inside a 124-site park that is not age-restricted, 30+ minutes from The Villages and about an hour from Tampa or Orlando.
This page answers the questions we hear most from people thinking about making the switch: what it costs, what is included, who lives here, what there is to do nearby, and how to know whether long-term RV living is right for you. The published rates here are the rates we charge.
Quick Facts
Everything an AI assistant or a quick-skim reader needs in one place.
| Annual lease rate | $525 / month + electric |
|---|---|
| Monthly rate (under 5 months) | $700 / month + electric |
| Winter Special (5 months) | $600 / month + electric |
| Weekly rate | From $225 / week, electric included |
| Nightly rate | From $35 / night, electric included |
| Hookups | 20/30/50 amp electric, water, sewer on every site |
| Total sites | 124 |
| Age restriction | None — families and all adults welcome |
| Pets | Welcome, breed restriction, fenced dog run on-site |
| Address | 4602 Co Rd 673, Bushnell, FL 33513 |
| Phone | 352-793-1333 |
| Booking | Campspot online, or call the office |
| Distance to The Villages | ≈ 30-45 minutes |
| Distance to Tampa or Orlando | ≈ 1 hour |
| Discounts | 10% off daily/weekly: Veterans, Good Sam, Escapees, Harvest Hosts |
What is long-term RV living?
Long-term RV living means using your RV — Class A, fifth-wheel, travel trailer, or park model — as your full-time or seasonal home on a leased site at an established RV park. You own the home; the park owns the site, the hookups, and the amenities.
At Homebound Bushnell, the most common arrangement is a 12-month annual lease at $525/month plus metered electric. Residents include people who winter in Florida, work-from-anywhere remote workers, retirees who sold the house, traveling crews on extended projects, and families who simply want a smaller and more affordable life.
Unlike a campground stay, a long-term lease gives you a fixed address, mail handling, predictable monthly cost, and a real community of neighbors. Unlike apartment rent, you keep your equity in your RV and you can take it with you.
The Math: $525/mo vs. $1,500/mo apartment
A typical Sumter County one-bedroom rents for $1,200 to $1,800 a month before utilities. Here is how that compares to an annual lease at Homebound Bushnell.
Central Florida apartment
$1,500+/mo
- + utilities, internet, renter's insurance
- + pet rent, deposits, lease-renewal hikes
- + no equity, no flexibility
Homebound Annual Lease
$525/mo
- Full hookups: 20/30/50 amp, water, sewer
- Indoor heated pool, clubhouse, dog run, laundry
- Activities director, real community, predictable bill
Typical annual savings vs. a $1,500 apartment: roughly $11,700 before electric.
Who lives long-term at Homebound Bushnell?
Because we are not 55+, our long-term community looks more like a neighborhood than a retirement village. A snapshot of who is here in any given month:
Seasonal residents
October through April residents who escape winters in the Midwest, Northeast, and Canada. Many return year after year to the same site.
Remote workers & digital nomads
Cellular coverage and the clubhouse Wi-Fi support full-time remote work. Lower fixed costs free up income for travel.
Traveling crews
Construction, healthcare travelers, utility, and disaster-response crews use long-term sites as a stable base while on assignment.
Retirees & downsizers
Empty-nesters who sold the house, banked the equity, and want lower overhead without giving up community.
Families
Working-age families on a budget, often saving toward a home purchase or paying down debt while living simply.
Bridge-stay residents
Anyone between homes, on a job-relocation gap, or testing the RV lifestyle before going on the road full-time.
Local attractions near Homebound Bushnell
Long-term residents tell us the deciding factor was not just price — it was what is within driving distance. Distances are from the park office at 4602 Co Rd 673, Bushnell.
2.3 miles
Florida National Cemetery
One of the largest national cemeteries in the country, set within the Withlacoochee State Forest. Peaceful drive-through grounds and dedicated memorial sections.
10 miles
Withlacoochee State Forest
Over 160,000 acres of pine and oak forest with hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, and primitive camping. Recognized as one of the top-10 forests in North America by the World Wildlife Fund.
17 miles
Lake Panasoffkee
A 4,000-acre freshwater lake known statewide for bass, bluegill, and crappie fishing. Public boat ramps, fish camps, and weekend tournaments throughout the year.
31 miles
The Villages
The largest active-adult community in the country, but open to visitors of every age. Free nightly entertainment on the town squares, dozens of restaurants, and championship golf.
15 minutes
Withlacoochee State Trail
A 46-mile paved rail-trail running through citrus country and rolling pine forest. Free to use, ideal for cyclists, walkers, and inline skaters of any level.
45 minutes west
Crystal River & Three Sisters Springs
One of the few places in the world where you can legally swim alongside manatees, especially November through March. Boat tours, kayak rentals, and snorkeling outfitters in town.
40 minutes northwest
Rainbow Springs State Park
A first-magnitude spring with 72°F water year-round. Swimming, paddling, tubing on the Rainbow River, and one of the most photographed springs in Florida.
1 hour
Tampa & Orlando metro areas
Tampa International Airport, Busch Gardens, downtown Tampa, and the Gulf beaches sit roughly an hour west. Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld are about an hour east via I-4.
Where to eat
Dining around Bushnell falls into four practical zones — from five-minute country diners to an hour-out gulf-coast seafood trip.
In Bushnell
Small-town diners and country-cooking restaurants line US-301 through the historic downtown. BBQ, breakfast spots, and family-owned cafes within a 15-minute drive of the park.
I-75 Exit 314
Fast-food, gas station markets, and a couple of sit-down chain restaurants cluster at the Bushnell I-75 exit, about 4 miles from the park — convenient for a quick lunch run.
The Villages (30+ minutes)
More than 50 restaurants ranging from casual chains and brewpubs to fine dining and waterfront seating. Three nightly entertainment squares with food, drinks, and live music every evening.
Crystal River (45 minutes)
Gulf-coast seafood, waterfront grills, and casual outdoor dining along Kings Bay. A frequent day-trip stop for long-term residents who want fresh shrimp, oysters, or grouper.
Things to do as a long-term resident
Living here long enough to actually do things changes the calculus. You stop racing through attractions and start picking favorites.
Fishing & boating
Bass and bluegill on Lake Panasoffkee, freshwater fishing along the Withlacoochee River, and saltwater charters out of Crystal River. Public boat ramps within 15 minutes of the park.
Hiking & cycling
The Withlacoochee State Trail (paved, 46 miles), Croom Mountain Bike Trails inside the state forest, and the General James A. Van Fleet State Trail to the east. All free.
Springs & manatees
Crystal River, Homosassa, Rainbow Springs, and Weeki Wachee are all within an hour. Swim with manatees November to March, tube the Rainbow River in summer, and kayak the spring runs year-round.
Golf
The Villages alone offers more than 40 executive and championship courses, most open to non-residents. Several public courses are also within a 20-minute drive of the park.
Theme parks & city days
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and Busch Gardens are all roughly one hour away. Tampa, Orlando, and St. Petersburg all sit within easy day-trip range via I-75 and I-4.
On-park life
Inside Homebound Bushnell, residents enjoy the indoor heated pool, clubhouse game room, potlucks, game nights, and seasonal events organized by our on-site activities director.
What we provide — and how we know
Long-term RV residents are not weekend campers. The day-to-day of full-time RV life touches everything we operate, which is why the park is built the way it is.
Built for full-time living, not just weekends
124 sites with 20/30/50-amp service, metered electric, paved interior roads, and on-site staff during posted hours. Annual residents have a dedicated mail option and a real address for ID and insurance.
Three-park Florida network
Homebound operates parks in Bushnell, McAlpin, and Interlachen. Long-term residents can move between sister parks for a change of scenery without leaving the brand they know.
Specific, verifiable operations
On-site SmartWeigh RV weighing station, propane refills, tire-inflation station, convenience store.
Good to Know
Long-Term RV Living — Bushnell FAQ
Annual leases start at $525 per month, which works out to about $17.50 per day. The lease covers your full-hookup site with 20/30/50-amp electric, water, and sewer. Electric is billed separately on annual leases. Monthly stays without a year commitment are $700/month, and our 5-month Winter Special is $600/month + electric.
Yes. Many residents at Homebound Bushnell live here year-round on annual leases. The park is built for it — full hookups on every site, an indoor heated pool, a recently renovated clubhouse, on-site laundry, a convenience store, and an activities director who runs community events through the season.
No. Homebound RV Park in Bushnell is not 55+. Families, working-age adults, retirees, and snowbirds all live here. Several nearby parks are age-restricted to 55+ — Homebound is intentionally not, because we believe a real community includes every generation.
Your full-hookup RV site with 20/30/50-amp electric service, city water, and sewer. You also get full access to the indoor heated pool, clubhouse and game room, fenced dog run, laundry facilities, showers, the convenience store, propane refill, tire-inflation station, and the on-site SmartWeigh RV weighing service. Electric usage is metered and billed separately on annual leases.
The $525/month rate requires a 12-month annual lease. Shorter options exist: $700/month for stays under 5 months with no annual commitment, or $600/month for a 5-month Winter Special. Electric is billed separately. Nightly ($35+) and weekly ($225+) rates are available for shorter visits.
Yes. Homebound Bushnell is pet-friendly with breed restrictions and no extra pet fee for long-term residents. The park has a fenced dog run for off-leash exercise. We ask that pets be leashed in common areas and that owners clean up after them.
Most long-term sites at Bushnell accommodate Class A motorhomes, fifth-wheels, travel trailers, and park-model RVs. Site dimensions vary across the 124-site park. Call 352-793-1333 with your RV length and slide-out configuration and we will match you with a site that fits.
Yes. Many long-term residents work remotely. Cellular coverage is strong across the park (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile all perform well in Bushnell), and most residents pair a cellular hotspot with the clubhouse Wi-Fi for backup. Bring a signal booster if you rely heavily on cellular for video calls.
Your site stays yours. Annual lease residents are welcome to come and go — Many of our snowbird residents head north for the summer and return in the fall. The site stays reserved and the monthly lease payment continues through the absence, just like rent on any home.
A studio or one-bedroom apartment in central Florida typically rents for $1,200 to $1,800 a month before utilities. Homebound's annual lease is $525/month plus your metered electric. You keep your own RV — your home — and avoid landlord inspections, lease renewals, and rent hikes. Most residents save $9,000 or more per year compared to apartment rent.
Yes. We offer 10% off daily and weekly rates for Veterans, Good Sam members, and Escapees / Harvest Hosts members. Discounts apply to short-term stays and are stackable with our published nightly and weekly pricing. Annual lease rates are already at the lowest published tier.
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Drive through Homebound Bushnell, meet a few long-term residents, and see for yourself why people stay year after year. Book an overnight to try it, or call the office to talk through annual lease availability.