Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Griffin Harbor is located in Leesburg, Florida, a quaint community between Orlando and Ocala. It is just five miles east of Highway 27 (a major north-south artery) on Country Road 44, directly on Lake Griffin. Lake Griffin is a 16,000-acre lake belonging to the Harris Chain of Lakes, providing access to the Intercoastal waterways.

Lake Griffin Harbor offers something for everyone. Marina, boat dock, lakefront clubhouse, heated pool, planned activities and much more — even a library and billiards room! Our gated access control entry system provides you with peace of mind. Most importantly, the residents are active retirees, or soon to be, who have developed a passion for doing fun things and making new friends.

The Leesburg area offers a high quality of living combined with an affordable lifestyle. The annual Mt. Dora Arts Festival brings in artists, craftsmen and chefs from all over the world. World renown for its bass fishing, the Harris Chain of Lakes can be navigated by boaters of all experience levels. Just 30 miles away is Ocala, with its magnificent National Forest, natural springs and picturesque horse farms.

There are over a dozen conveniently located shopping centers throughout the area. Lake Square Mall offers a variety of specialty and department stores only three miles away. Or, you can shop at the retail centers of Orlando, an easy 45-mile drive.

Central Florida has one of the largest concentrations of family entertainment and recreational activities in the country. From Lake Griffin Harbor you are approximately 50 miles from the magic of Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center and Disney / MGM Studios. Busch Gardens, Sea World, and a host of other famous attractions are also close. In addition you can enjoy professional football, basketball and major league baseball in the spring.

Excellent. Leesburg Regional Medical Center, only three miles away is a fully accredited facility offering a wide range of health care services with the most advanced technology available. Waterman Hospital is just 10 miles away in Eustis.

Orlando International Airport is approximately 55 miles from Lake Griffin Harbor and has service to almost every major city in the U.S. as well as international flights.

At Lake Griffin Harbor we welcome pets with reasonable rules in place. There are no weight restrictions; however we do restrict aggressive pets.

Yes! We offer on-site storage for oversized vehicles like RVs and boats.

You’ll have your choice of several professionally manicured courses in the area.

You can fish right off the pier into Lake Griffin. And, Leesburg is known for hosting the annual “Bass-master Tournament” right on the Harris Chain of Lakes. Central Florida is home to some of the best sports fishing in the state. For the deep-sea fisherman, the Gulf of Mexico is within 50 miles. Plus, you can drop a line in just about any of Florida’s rivers or lakes.

We think it is the most comfortable in the state with an average year-round mean temperature of 74 degrees.

There are houses of worship for almost all faiths in Leesburg, some are as close as two miles.