Rent a Boat

Watercraft options featuring pontoon boats.

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Lodging Accommodations

Castaways on the River offers cottage rentals and motel rooms, so you can relax and rest during your visit.

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Freshwater Fishing in Florida

Enjoy fishing under the shade of oaks, magnolias, pine, and palmetto. When you aren't fishing, enjoy other Florida wildlife.

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Rent a Boat

Watercraft options featuring pontoon boats.

View our boat rentals »

Lodging Accommodations

Castaways on the River offers cottage rentals and motel rooms, so you can relax and rest during your visit.

View our lodging »

Freshwater Fishing in Florida

Enjoy fishing under the shade of oaks, magnolias, pine, and palmetto. When you aren't fishing, enjoy other Florida wildlife.

More about Astor wildlife »

Freshwater Fishing on St. Johns River

Fish the pristine freshwater of St. Johns River and Lake George for largemouth bass, stripe bass, specs (crappie), shell crackers, and catfish. You will depart from Astor within a 45 minute drive from Ocala, and one hour from Orlando. Astor is located on SR 40 between Ocala and Ormond Beach in the Ocala National Forest.

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History and Wildlife

Depart from historic Astor for a leisure boat tour to the many tributaries of the St. Johns River, where you will experience exotic wildlife steeped in history dating back to ancient Indian and Spanish civilizations. Astor’s exotic wildlife includes: alligators, turtles, manatee, bald eagles, ospreys and many other majestic species you don’t want to miss.

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Silver Glen Springs

Silver Glen SpringsLocated in the Ocala National Forest and operated by the US Forest Service, Silver Glen Springs is a popular freshwater attraction. Visitors are encouraged to rent a boat and sail up the St. Johns River to the spring basin. The area is an ecological marvel, owing to its crystal-clear waters with year-round temperatures of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Learn more about some of Astor, Florida’s most scenic attractions.

Quality Cottage Rentals

Cottage RentalAll accommodations for homes include full kitchens supplied with dishes, pots and pans, microwave, refrigerator and some have dishwashers and washers and dryers. Come check them out!

Important Details

Dog Friendly Policy
Please clean up after your dog. One Dog only per unit.
$20 per day plus tax $22.20
$70 per week plus tax $77.70
30 days or more a one-time fee of $210.00 plus tax $233.10
Dogs must remain leashed while on property.
If you have questions about our policy contact us at 352.759.3422

Check-in policy
A credit card is required for all rentals and boats at time of check in

Coming May 1, 2024,
new LOWERED RATES on…

  • Cottage rentals
  • Room rentals
  • RV sites

Booking a date after May 1, 2024?
Call 352.759.3422 to book and receive the new lowered rate!

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