Ocklawaha is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Marion County. The City of Ocklawaha is located in Marion County in the State of Florida. Ocklawaha is tucked away to the east and southeast of Ocala, FL and has still has both affordable vacant land and housing. A big part of Lake Weir, a very popular bass fishing lake is located in Ocklawaha as is Carney Island, a nice place to launch your boat into Lake Weir or to hang out and enjoy the park for the day. If outdoor country style living with a reasonable proximity to town is what you're looking for, you may want to consider this very beautiful part of Marion County! Nearby cities include Belleview, The Villages, Orange Blossom Hills South, Lady Lake.