This US Forest Service group campground requires a $170 reservation and accommodates RVs up to 40 feet via drive-in access. Buck Lake Group Campground sits within Ocala National Forest on forested terrain beside its own private lake, complete with two dirt and gravel boat ramps for launching watercraft. The facility includes vault toilets, steel trash bins, picnic tables, grills, and fire rings spread throughout the wooded setting.
One reviewer noted strong Verizon cell service at the site. Fishing opportunities exist directly from the campground's lake access. For additional regional options, campers can explore pet-friendly camping areas around Ocala National Forest since pets are welcome here. Reserve well ahead for this group-focused facility that operates year-round.
Description
Overview
Buck Lake is a group camping facility in the heart of Ocala National Forest in Florida. Great for family reunions and social gatherings, the campground can host a group of up to 50 guests along the shores of Buck Lake. Activities include fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and simply relaxing and enjoying the breeze.
Recreation
The sandy swimming beach provides a great place to relax and picnic. Campers have access to Buck Lake to enjoy fishing for panfish, bass and crappie, as well as boating. Hikers can access a segment of the 1,400-mile Florida Trail via a scenic trail that loops around the lake for 1.7 miles.
Facilities
This campground provides primitive camping for groups. Amenities include a vault toilet, a hand pump for drinking water, six picnic tables and a group campfire ring. Group get exclusive use of the facility during the reservation.
Natural Features
Located in north central Florida, the Ocala National Forest spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest. The forest is also rich in water resources with more than 600 lakes, rivers and springs, several of which are near Buck Lake.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (352) 669-3522.
Nearby Attractions
Buck Lake is near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs Recreation Area, where visitors can swim, dive and snorkel in a warm, spring-fed lake and canoe on a 7-mile run.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
The Ocala National Forest is currently under stage 1 fire restrictions. Exemptions include developed campsites with Forest Service provided campfire rings and grills. Dispersed campers who wish to have fires must use propane; charcoal is authorized for grilling purposes. All residents must conform to the specifics of their county's burn bans. The USFS conforms to and may enforce county burn bans as authorized under; "CFR 261.5 (i) Violating any state law concerning burning fires or any state law that is for the purpose of preventing or restricting the spread of fire." USFS law enforcement can issue citations under this code.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBuck Lake Group Campground is located in Florida
Directions
From I-75 in Ocala, Florida, travel east on State Route 40. Turn onto State Route 19 south, then turn right onto Forest Road 595-2 and travel for approximately 4 miles. Buck Lake Group Camp will be on the left.
Coordinates
29.0980556 N
81.6505556 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 46 min from Ocala, FL
- 50 min from Wildwood, FL
- 51 min from Deltona, FL
- 1 hr 4 min from Orlando, FL
