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Buck Lake Group Campground

Buck Lake Group Campground is located near Altoona, FL, within the National Forests in Florida. The terrain consists of flat, forested areas with access to Buck Lake. Temperatures range from 40°F in winter to 90°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Ocala National Forest and Alexander Springs.

Description

National Forest

National Forests in Florida

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.

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.

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Location

Buck Lake Group Campground is located in Florida

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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

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

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  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Pets

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Reviewed Apr. 24, 2022

Primitive Lakeside Camping

Perfect for group of friends, club, or scouting type outing. Super private with your very own lake! Picnic tables, grills, and fire rings.... Two dirt/gravel boat ramps... Vault toilets, and steel trash bins.

*my verizon service worked well here

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Buck Lake Group Campground?

    Buck Lake Group Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Does Buck Lake Group Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Buck Lake Group Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Buck Lake Group Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Buck Lake Group Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Buck Lake Group Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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