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Ocean Pond Campground

Lake City, Florida · USDA Forest Service

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About

Situated in Baker County, Florida, this campground includes 64 campsites and is open 24 hours/day. All sites are available at recreation.gov. There's something here for everyone in this lakeside campground. The Florida National Scenic Trail provides hiking opportunity adjacent to this campground. Come play, fish, swim, view wildlife and enjoy the outdoors here on the north shore of Ocean Pond!Boating is very popular on Ocean Pond, and multiple campsites provide lakeside access for swimming, boating, and fishing. Speckled perch and largemouth bass are popular targets for anglers. A boat ramp is also available here. A picnic pavillion area includes a BBQ grill and picnic tables, a swingset, and beach area for swimmers. The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the entrance road to this campground, and is maintained annually for hikers. Public hunting is available 8 months of the year on Osceola Wildlife Management Area (see myfwc.com/hunting for more information). The use of Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited inside this campground, but many "mixed use" OHV roads are open for riding on this forest. Each of these 64 campsites includes one parking slip (large enough for most RVs), a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Each campsite in the Electric Section includes a potable water spigot and electric hookup (30- and 50-amp). Each campsite in the Water Section includes a potable water spigot. Electric and Water Section bath houses include flush toilets and hot showers (available to campers from any campground section). The Primitive Section restroom includes flush toilets and sinks but no showers. Primitive Section campsites do not include water or electric service, but potable water is available near this section's restrooms. A boat ramp, picnic pavillion, beach swim area, and RV dump station are available for all campers at no extra charge. This campground is situated on the north shore of Ocean Pond, a large lake (2-mile diameter) popular with boaters, swimmers, and anglers. The campground perimeter is composed of pine flatwoods and cypress wetlands. The town of Olustee is located on the south side of Ocean Pond, and is the site of the historic Battle of Olustee. This Civil War battle is reenacted right here on Osceola National Forest each February during the annual Olustee Festival. Dining, shopping, entertainment, and mail and medical services are available in Lake City, a 20-minute drive from this campground. The cities of Gainesville and J

Directions

From Lake City, Florida, head east on US Hwy 90 for approximately 14 miles. Turn left (north) on CR 250/FR 266 and drive approximately 4 miles. Turn left onto FR 268 (campground entrance road). Follow FR 268 for approximately 1.1 miles until you reach the entrance to the campground.

Location

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Details

State
Florida
City / area
Lake City
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
National Forests in Florida
Campsites
65
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$5–$30 / night
Rating
4.36 / 5 (180 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Boat

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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