# Mount Dora

> Mount Dora lies in the Orlando area at an elevation of about 50 m (165 ft) on the shore of Lake Dora.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/mount-dora/

A small lakeside town in central Florida with a walkable downtown of antique shops, cafes and a lighthouse on Lake Dora. Park near the center and walk the streets and lakefront in a couple of hours.

Mount Dora lies in the Orlando area at an elevation of about 50 m (165 ft) on the shore of Lake Dora. The Simpson family settled here in 1874; the village was first called "Royellou", and since 1883 it has carried the name of the lake, which recalls the early settler Dora Ann Drawdy. The downtown area has been a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places since 2009 and is known for its antique shops and galleries. At Grantham Point Park stands the 11 m (35 ft) Mount Dora Light, dedicated in 1988 and, according to Wikipedia, Florida's only inland freshwater lighthouse.

Two to three hours are enough for a stroll through the streets and along the lakefront. Large events such as the Arts Festival in February, the Blueberry Festival in April and the Craft Fair in October (over 250,000 visitors, according to Wikipedia) fill the downtown. Arrive early then and expect to look for parking; otherwise the center is easy to explore on foot after parking once.

- **Nearest town:** Mount Dora, FL
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 28.8026, -81.6445

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Sources

- [Mount Dora, Florida – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Dora,_Florida)

## Nearby

- [Wekiwa Springs State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-wekiwa-springs/) – 13 mi
- [Blue Spring State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-blue-spring/) – 21 mi
- [Juniper Springs Recreation Area](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-juniper-springs/) – 27 mi
- [De Leon Springs State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-de-leon-springs/) – 29 mi

## FAQs

### Where is Mount Dora?

Mount Dora is in Mount Dora, FL, at GPS 28.8026, -81.6445. It is about 24 mi from Orlando.

### Can you camp near Mount Dora?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kelly Park/Rock Springs, about 9 mi away; within 25 mi there are 46 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Mount Dora?

Places worth a stop nearby: Wekiwa Springs State Park (13 mi), Blue Spring State Park (21 mi), Juniper Springs Recreation Area (27 mi) and De Leon Springs State Park (29 mi).

### When is the best time to visit Mount Dora?

The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)