Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Alexander Springs
VISIT DATE: 11/24/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Seminole
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Altoona
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Altoona, FL, take State Rt. 19 north for 3.7 miles to
Alexander Springs sign (County Rd. 445). Turn onto Rt. 445 and
go 5.1 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, next to Alexander Springs (creek), is located in
a subtropical forest dominated by pine, oak and Sable Palms. A
large spring is found there which flows at 80 million gallons of
crystal clear water a day. There are four loops with a public
phone in Loop B. There is also an amphitheater and limited
groceries at the beach.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Maximum stay permitted: 4/16 through 10/14 - 14 days; 10/15 through
4/15 - 30 days.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 & 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 65
Total Sites: 65
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 65
No. Grilles on Sites: 65
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 1
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 11' X 52'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Hot showers located on Loops B and C and at the beach.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 15
No. Threaded: 5
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
The swimming beach is alongside Alexander Springs (creek)/
Alexander Springs Pool. There is a 7-mile canoe run for
canoes only; canoes are available for rent. Scuba diving
is available for certified divers.
HIKING
Paisley Woods Bike Trail - 22 miles
Timucuan Indian Trail (interpretive loop) - 1.1 miles
FISHING
Largemouth Bass, pan fish and Mullet
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Bass
VISIT DATE: 11/22/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Seminole
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Altoona
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Altoona, FL, take State Rt. 42 west for 9.6 miles to Forest
Rt. 588. Turn right onto Rt. 588 and proceed to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is nestled between small ponds in young woods.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open October 15 to April 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30*
NOTE: * 30 day max stay permitted is in a 45 day period.
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 34
Total Sites: 34
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 34
No. Grilles on Sites: 34
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 19.5' X 59'
Comments:
Parking aprons are lime rock and grass.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Clearwater Lake
VISIT DATE: 11/22/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Seminole
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Altoona
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Altoona, FL, take State Rt. 42 east for 6.6 miles to
campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, situated in oak and hammock trees, has some
sites overlooking Clearwater Lake.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Maximum Stay Permitted: 4/16 through 10/14 - 14 days; 10/15 through
4/15 - 6 mos.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 & 180
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 41
Total Sites: 42
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 42
No. Grilles on Sites: 42
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 8.5' X 55.5'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved and level.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
There are cold, open-air "gang" showers and a hot shower.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 11
No. Threaded: 4
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Clearwater Lake is 30 acres.
HIKING
Paisley Woods Mtn. Bike Trail - 22 miles
Clearwater Lake Loop Trail - 1 mile
Florida National Scenic Trail
FISHING
Largemouth Bass and pan fish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Delancy East
VISIT DATE: 02/21/2001
UPDATE DATE: 11/11/2007
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lake George
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Salt Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Salt Springs, FL, take State Rt. 19 north 5.8 miles to
Forest Rt. 75. Turn left onto Rt. 75 and go 3.5 miles to
campground on left.
Note: Forest Rt. 75 is clay and lime rock.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 25 ft.
NOTE: This campground was renovated and upgraded to "developed"
after the authors researched the Ocala National Forest. All
information is provided by the Forest Service - Lake George
Ranger District Office.
The campground is adjacent to Delancy West campground and Lake
Delancy. Lake Delancy is a shallow lake encircled by a prairie
ecosystem. While, in a wet year, the lake's water might reach up
to the perimeter of the campground, most of the time tall prairie
grass hides the water. Canoeists will have a good time exploring
the lake's prairie ecosystem.
Live and Laurel oak are the dominant trees in the campground.
The only potable water source is a hand pump (serving both
Delancy East and West campgrounds) located in this campground.
No OHVs or horses are permitted in campground. Wide parking
aprons, ample shade, and pleasant surrounding make this
campground popular with recreational vehicle enthusiasts.
The Florida National Scenic Trail runs by the campground. There
is no trail head, but access to it is possible from the adjacent
Delancy West campground.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
The maximum stay permitted is:
April 16 through October 15 - 14 days
October 16 through April 15 - 30 days
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 per licensed, motorized vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 & 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 29
Total Sites: 29
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 29
No. Grilles on Sites: 29
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 9
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are hard sand surface. There is a waste
station at the Salt Springs campground (Forest Service) in Salt
Springs, FL - south on State Rt. 19 - $3 fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Delancy surface acres of water can vary from 168 to 700 or
so acres. Water level varies from several feet to potholes of
water. There is usually at least 168 acres available for
boating. A boat ramp is located about 7 miles from campground.
HIKING
Although there is no trail head, access to the 1,300-mile (foot
only) Florida National Scenic Trail is possible from the adjacent
Delancy West campground.
FISHING - No
Comments:
Fishing is possible within a short drive from the campground.
Available are catfish, Largemouth bass, Sunfish, Blue Gill and
Crappie (Speckled perch).
CAMPGROUND NAME: Delancy West
VISIT DATE: 02/21/2001
UPDATE DATE: 11/11/2007
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lake George
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Salt Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Salt Springs, FL, take State Rt. 19 north 5.8 miles to
Forest Rt. 75. Turn left onto Rt. 75 and go 3.9 miles to
campground on left.
Note: Forest Rt. 75 is clay and lime rock.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 25 ft.
NOTE: This campground was renovated and upgraded to "developed"
after the authors researched the Ocala National Forest. All
information is provided by the Forest Service - Lake George
Ranger District Office.
The campground is adjacent to Delancy East campground and Lake
Delancy. Lake Delancy is a shallow lake encircled by a prairie
ecosystem. While, in a wet year, the lake's water might reach up
to the parameter of the campground, most of the time tall prairie
grass hides the water. Canoeists will have a good time exploring
the lake's prairie ecosystem.
Longleaf pine is the dominant tree in the campground. The only
handpump for the campground is located in the adjacent Delancy
East campground. OHVs and horses are permitted in the campground.
It is requested that campers with horses use nearby dispersed
area which has no tables. This dispersed location does have
large, clear areas well-suited for portable corrals.
The Florida National Scenic Trail runs by the campground. There
is no formal trail head, but access to it is possible from the
campground.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Maximum stay permitted is:
October 29 through January 14 - unlimited days
January 15 through April 15 - 30 days
April 16 through October 28 - 14 days
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 per licensed, motorized vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 (plus)
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 30
Total Sites: 30
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 30
No. Grilles on Sites: 30
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: Unlimited
Comments:
Parking is on hard-surface sand. An RV waste station is
available at the Salt Springs campground (Forest Service) in Salt
Springs, FL - south on State Rt. 19 - $3 fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump and located at adjacent Delancy
east campground.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Delancy surface acres of water can vary from 168 to 700 or
so acres. Water level varies from several feet to potholes of
water. There is usually at least 168 acres available for
boating. A boat ramp is located about 7 miles from campground.
HIKING
Although there is no trail head, access to the 1,300-mile (foot
only) Florida National Scenic Trail is possible from the
campground.
FISHING - No
Comments:
Fishing is possible within a short drive from the campground.
Available are catfish, Largemouth bass, Sunfish, Blue Gill and
Crappie (Speckled perch).
CAMPGROUND NAME: Fore Lake
VISIT DATE: 11/25/1996
UPDATE DATE: 11/11/2007
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lake George
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ocala
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Salt Springs, FL, take County Rt. 314 for 12.8 miles to
campground sign. Turn right into campground. As an
alternative, in Ocala, FL, take State Rt. 40 east 11.8 miles
to County Rt. 314. Turn left onto Rt. 314 and go 6 miles to
campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
This rustic campground, close to Fore Lake, is situated in a
subtropical forest of pine and oak; pleasantly aromatic. Public
phone is at the beach. Entrance gate locked at 8PM.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Maximum stay permitted: 14 days from April 15 through October 14;
30 days from October 15 through April 14.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 and 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 31
Total Sites: 31
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 31
No. Grilles on Sites: 31
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 64'
Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt. Most parking aprons are 30 to 40 ft.
long. Waste station located at Salt Springs and Juniper Springs
National Forest campgrounds - $3 fee.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Flush toilets available at the beach.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 7
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Fore Lake is 24 acres. Canoes and electric motor powered boats
only. Boat launch is for canoes only.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Brim. There is a fishing pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hopkins Prairie
VISIT DATE: 04/03/2000
UPDATE DATE: 11/11/2007
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lake George
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Salt Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Salt Springs, Fl, take State Rt. 19 south 8.4 miles to
Hopkins Prairie Rd. (Forest Rt. 86). Turn right onto Hopkins
Prairie Rd. and go about 3 miles to road on right (Forest Rt. 86-F).
Turn right onto Rt. 86-F and go about 1 mile to campground.
Note: Forest Rts. 86 and 86-F are clay and lime rock.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 20 ft.
NOTE: This campground was renovated and upgraded to "developed"
after the authors researched the Ocala National Forest. All
information is provided by the Forest Service - Lake George
Ranger District Office.
The campground is located adjacent to Hopkins Prairie (lake).
Hopkins Prairie is referred to as a "prairie" or wetland. In
other words, unless the "lake" area is full of water, tall grass
is the visible vegetation with potholes of water. The
predominate vegetation in the campground is Live and Laurel oaks.
Some site have a nice scenic view of Hopkins Prairie.
The Florida National Scenic Trail runs by the campground. There
is no trail head, but access to it is possible from the
campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Comments:
Maximum stay permitted: 14 days from April 15 through October 14;
30 days from October 15 through April 14.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 per licensed, motorized vehicle per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 & 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and clay. There is a waste station at
the Salt Springs campground (NF) in Salt Springs, FL - north on State
Rt. 19 - $3 fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The surface acreage of Hopkins Prairie is unknown. Water level
varies from several feet to potholes of water. Contact the Lake
George Ranger District Office for current water level. There is
a 10HP limit on boat motors.
Silver Glen Springs is a swim area not far from the campground.
Go back out to State Rt. 19 and travel south about 2 miles.
HIKING
Although there is no trail head, access to the 1,300-mile (foot
only) Florida National Scenic Trail is possible from the
campground.
FISHING
Catfish, Largemouth bass, Sunfish, Blue Gill and Crappie
(Speckled perch) - catch and release rules apply to the
Largemouth bass
Water level may be too low for fishing - check with Lake George
Ranger District Office.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Juniper Springs
VISIT DATE: 11/25/1996
UPDATE DATE: 11/11/2007
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lake George
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Salt Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Salt Springs, FL, take State Rt. 19 south 16 miles to State Rt. 40.
Turn right onto Rt. 40 and go 4.7 miles to campground sign. Turn right
into campground. An alternative from Ocala, FL, is take State Rt. 40 east
28.3 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, situated in a subtropical forest, was built
by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s. It is
comprised of three loops - Sandpine, Tropic and Fern Hammock.
Only tent camping is allowed at Fern Hammock.
Although all National Forests require dogs be kept on a leash,
this rule is especially important in the Ocala where alligators
are particularly fond of dog for supper.Longleaf pines and Sable
palms provide a thick canopy over much of the campground. The
subtropical scenery found at Juniper Springs is not found in any
other National Forest in the United States. The combined daily
water flow from the Juniper and Fern Hammock Springs is about
13 million gallons. The water temperature is a constant 72 degrees.
Entrance gate is locked at 8PM.
There are limited groceries at concession stand near the swimming
pool. A public phone is located at the concession stand.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Maximum stay permitted is 14 days from April 16 through October 14
and 30 days from October 15 through April 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 & 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 19
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 60
Total Sites: 79
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 79
No. Grilles on Sites: 79
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 17
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 45'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved in the Sandpine and Tropic loop; dirt in
the Fern Hammock loop.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 19
No. Threaded: 19
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Pool is spring-fed; 72 degrees constant temperature. Juniper
Creek offers a 7-mile canoe ride through the Juniper Wilderness.
Canoes can be rented from the concession stand at pool area.
HIKING
Nature trail - 3/4 miles
Florida National Scenic Trail
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lake Dorr
VISIT DATE: 11/24/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Seminole
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Umatilla
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Altoona, FL, take State Rt. 19 north for 7.1 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is situated in Longleaf Pine trees and Palmetto palms.
Please see Seasonal Comments for variance in maximum stay
permitted.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Maximum stay permitted: 4/16 through 10/14 - 14 days; 10/15 through
4/15 - 30 days.
NOTE: Campground will be closed for construction until October 2008.
Check with Range District office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 & 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 31
Total Sites: 34
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 34
No. Grilles on Sites: 34
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 11' X 55'
Comments:
Parking aprons are grass and dirt. There is waste station at
private campground (Chisholm Trail) located at entrance to Lake
Dorr campground. The fee is $5.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Comments:
Cold showers are available at the beach.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 2
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Lake Dorr is 1,760 acres. Beach is small and is comprised of
grass and sand.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Largemouth Bass, Crappie and pan fish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lake Eaton
VISIT DATE: 11/25/1996
UPDATE DATE: 11/11/2007
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lake George
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ocala
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Ocala, FL, take State Rt. 40 east 17.2 miles to County Rt.
314A (in town of Forest Corners). Turn left onto Rt. 314A and go
4.5 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 96 - NE 49). Turn right
onto Rt. 96 and go 0.3 to another campground sign (Forest Rt. 96A
- NE 171 AV RD). Turn left onto Forest Rt. 96A and go 0.9 miles
to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is situated subtropical forest of large oaks, pines
and Palmetto palms. Water plants at edge of lake provide for
excellent bird-watching.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Maximum stay permitted: 14 days from April 15 through October 14;
30 days from October 15 through April 14.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 per day for single; $8 per day for double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 and 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 16' X 66'
Comments:
Parking aprons are sand and dirt. Water spigot is a hand pump.
Waste station located at Salt Springs and Juniper Springs
National Forest campgrounds - $3 fee.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Lake Eaton is 292 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Largemouth Bass, Brim and Crappie. There is a wheelchair
friendly fishing pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Salt Springs
VISIT DATE: 11/23/1996
UPDATE DATE: 11/11/2007
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lake George
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ocala
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Salt Springs, FL, turn into campground from State Rt. 19.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground was previously private and purchased by the Forest
Service in the early 1970's. Except for dedicated tent sites,
campground is situated in cleared oak and pine woods. The tent
sites, on the other hand, are located under heavy oak-tree
canopy. Since the maximum stay permitted is six months and there
are full hook-ups, "Snowbirds" frequent the campground.
The campground is within walking distance of Salt Springs Run, which,
in about 5 miles, discharges into Lake George. Unlike many
National Forest campgrounds, the sites are close together with
little ground vegetation screening. Entrance gate locked at 8PM.
There is a small shopping center across the street from the
campground entrance. It contains a post office, mini-market,
laundromat, restaurant, Forest Visitor Center, etc.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - full hook-ups; $12.50 Golden Age/Access
$14 per day - Tents
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 180
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 54
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 106
Total Sites: 160
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 160
No. Grilles on Sites: 160
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 106
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 14' X 50'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved. Combined sites are close
together.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 22
No. Threaded: 22
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting: No
Kayaking: No
Comments:
Lake is actually Salt Springs Run and a natural springs area.
There is a large sandy beach located in the natural springs area,
which maintains a constant 72 degrees. Canoe and boat (including
pontoon) rentals available at Salt Springs Run Marina, a short drive
from campground.
HIKING - No
Comments:
Access to the Florida National Scenic Trail is nearby.
There are several other trails located within short drive from
campground. One, for example, is the Salt Spring Trail. It
is about a 2-mile loop through heavy subtropical vegetation to
a viewing platform overlooking Salt Springs Run. Bring camera
and binoculars to view alligators, otters and eagles.
FISHING
Largemouth, Sunshine and Striped Bass; Bluegill; Shell cracker;
Crappie; Mullet; Catfish; Blue Crab and many other freshwater
fish
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