Within the Ocala National Forest, Clay Lake Hunt Camp operates as a US Forest Service campground in a forested setting adjacent to Clay Lake. The facility sits among trees that provide natural shade and screening between sites. Access involves forest roads typical of the region's backcountry camping areas.
Campers can explore places to camp around Ocala National Forest for additional options throughout this expansive woodland. The lake proximity offers potential for fishing and water-based activities, though specific amenities and site configurations require advance confirmation with forest service personnel due to the hunt camp designation.
Description
Along the shores of Clay Lake in the southern part of the Ocala National Forest, this primitive camp at the edge of the Alexander Springs Wilderness provides a base for hunters during general gun season.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsClay Lake Hunt Camp is located in Florida near Paisley
Directions
<p>From the junction of SR 44 and CR 42 west of the St. Johns River west of Deland, follow CR 42 west past River Forest. Continue five miles. Turn right on Deer Haven Road and continue 0.7 mile to the camp.</p>
Coordinates
29.03009186 N
81.45788936 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 4/13/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/13/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 5/11/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 32 min from Deltona, FL
- 55 min from Orlando, FL
- 56 min from Wildwood, FL
- 1 hr 3 min from Ocala, FL
