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Ocean Pond Campground

Ocean Pond Campground, near Sanderson, Florida, is a welcoming destination for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors year-round. With a mix of tent and RV sites, it offers a comfortable setting for those wanting to unwind by the water.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including well-maintained restrooms and hot showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of outdoor activities. Many campers have highlighted the beautiful lake access and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a great place to relax and soak in nature. One visitor noted, “The view from our rooftop tent was pretty awesome,” showcasing the scenic surroundings.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, there are plenty of opportunities for fishing and boating nearby. The friendly camp hosts contribute to a welcoming environment, ensuring that your stay is enjoyable. While some campers have mentioned minor issues, the overall vibe is one of community and comfort. Whether you're roasting marshmallows by the fire or taking in the sunset over the pond, Ocean Pond Campground is a great choice for your next getaway.

Description

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Ocean Pond hosts more than 100,000 visitors annually. The two-mile wide lake has a shallow, sandy beach and facilities for fishing, picnicking, hiking, restrooms, fire rings and picnic tables. Ocean Pond is a favorite for boaters and skiing enthusiasts. A public boat launch and a 67-site campground attracts visitors from many parts of the country. The early bird gets the worm! Come early for lakeshore camping. Nineteen sites have electric and water hook-ups, 27 have water hook ups and there are twenty primitive sites. Water and electric are paved spurs with a 50-foot capacity. Each site has a lantern post, picnic table, fire ring and convenient access to bathrooms and hot showers. Campers can enjoy the boat launch and swimming area. If you are interested in day-use activities, the Olustee Beach has full bathrooms with showers, beach, boat launch, fishing pier, trails and picnic areas. The Great Florida Birding Trail and the Florida National Scenic Trail pass through the campground. Motor boats and trailers can be kept in the boat trailer parking across from the boat ramp. Ocean Pond is just four miles away from the Olustee Battlefield Park, site of Florida's only Civil War battle in 1864. The Olustee Battle Festival and Re-enactmentis held annually in Lake City. The campground is located approximately 1 hour from the First Coast Atlantic beaches and a short half-hour to multiple State Parks, local springs and caves.

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Location

Ocean Pond Campground is located in Florida

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Coordinates

30.23985076 N
82.43482954 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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18 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 23, 2024

Ocean Pond Spot 9

Nice quite campground. Well maintain. Clean bathrooms and working laundry machines (1 each) 1.75 for wash and 1.75 for dry. Lake and beach access are nice and maintained.

Site9
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2022

Nice at first - disappointing at last

One star for the lake, another star for the forest. You fill out a letter and leave your money in a box. You can choose between 12$ (primitive), 20$ (water) and 30$ (e/w) sites, which is actually cool, would the host not close most of the sites for „contractors“, who never arrived. They block about 10 sites for whoknowswho which is a shame. Nobody arrived on any of those closed sites for all the days we were there. The bathrooms were the worst we have seen in Florida especially the showers. The ones in our bathhouse were completely closed. and the host called Mark is that type of unfriendly guy with a huge dog you don’t want a discussion with. Just poorly maintained, plastic flying around in the forest, just no love there. Another host called Don was friendly.

Site$20
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Yvie R., November 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Yvie R., November 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Yvie R., November 1, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 21, 2022

Awesome camp spot

20$ a night with American the Beautiful National park pass. Parked pretty close to the water. Its very beautiful here

Site5
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Lisa H., October 21, 2022
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2022

Overpriced and rude volunteers

The volunteers here seem nice at first but will harass you every chance they get. They are nosey and don't give anyone any privacy they act like because they are the hosts they can do whatever they want.

Site24
Month of VisitJanuary
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2022

Great spot

Clean restrooms, hot showers and quiet. We stayed in the primitive section but still had quick access to restrooms and running water. The view from our roof top tent was pretty awesome, the sites were clean and most were well spaced.

Site#55
Month of VisitJanuary
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2021

Nice park

Enjoyed my stay here. Tent spots were nice and level. Park was well maintained by the staff but the showers are hard to find.

SiteTent
Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2021

Camped twice

Stayed here in August, of course it was hot. Didn't bother me. No problems at all. Clean restrooms, clean hot showers. Flushable toilets. The Host was a nice guy. Stayed a second time in October. Close to Lake City for shopping. So far a favorite. 👍

Site27
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Curtis D., October 26, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2021

Very Nice and Quiet

First of all the campground host was a very nice gentleman. He even calle me sir. The bathrooms were impeccably clean. Flush toilets, hot showers. My sight was Blacktop with a fire ring and picnic table and water. That's all I needed. It was so quiet you could hear a flea flying around your ear. I'm heading further south and will be returning here to stay here on my return trip North.

Site30
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Curtis D., August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Curtis D., August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Curtis D., August 23, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 23, 2021

Great campground with beautiful scenery by the lake

Great campground with beautiful scenery by the lake! This campground reopened on March 31, 2021 at 50% capacity. We stayed there 5 nights- March 31 to April 5, 2021. It is divided into 3 sections: sites 1-19 are large full-hookup($30/$15 Senior Pass); 20-47 are water-only with bathrooms, flush toilets& showers nearby($20/$10 Senior Pass); 48-67 are"primitive" sites with bathrooms and water nearby($12/$6 Senior Pass). We stayed in one of the water-only sites. The camp hosts were friendly and helpful. We hiked several nearby sections of the Florida trail, and we got some strange insect bites, plus ticks. Nevertheless, it was a great experience.

Site45
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Peter , April 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Peter , April 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Peter , April 23, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 28, 2019

Clean, remote wetlands campgroubd

A nice, clean, remote campground in the north central Florida wetlands/pine and palmetto forests. The bathrooms are clean, as are all of the campsites. Some of the primitive sights might be a little wet after heavy rains but all the paved sites are nice.

  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Christopher  B., July 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Christopher  B., July 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Christopher  B., July 28, 2019
Reviewed Sep. 9, 2018

Just Awesome

Cheap, Quite, Clean and peaceful. We have stayed here many times and will keep going back. You must visit the camp at least one time and you'll be hooked.

Reviewed May. 6, 2018

A great group camp site

I have camp a couple of times across form this camp site at the group camp. There is a lot of room for tents and a few hook ups for rv. It is a great place for a big group camping,family reunion and stuff like that. The morning views are the best with the fog setting on top of the water. Also the camp site is near The Florida National Trail which is a footpath from the south to the north of FL. There is plenty of places to lauch your kayak or boat. The only bad thing there is not much for resupply or stores around. There is one small store but that's about it. So make sure you have what you need. Have fun camping

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Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2017

More than we ever expected

We found this campground on the national forest website and had planned to stay one week maybe two. Once we got here we found it seemingly crowded, but for good reason, it's got plenty of sites that are filled most of the time with avid travelers who know this is a good spot. There are many volunteers and they keep it quite clean. They have 60 or so sites 15 are electric. There are 2 bath houses each with bathrooms, washer and dryer and 4 showers each. Everyone here seems to be long term travelers and good company. If your passing through this part of Florida its a great stop but it may take a day or two for a electric spot to open up. Lake city is about 30 mins away and you can get any supplies you may need there. In the end we're maxing out our stay at 30 days because this campground is great. We're planning on coming back here on our way out of Florida.

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  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Skye K., February 2, 2017
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Reviewed Jun. 12, 2016

Off the Beaten Path

Great quiet and off the beaten path campground. Clean and big sites, with multiple different options. Bring your boat, Ocean Pond is more of a lake than a pond.

  • Review photo of Ocean Pond Campground by Chad P., June 12, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Ocean Pond Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Ocean Pond Campground has 30 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Ocean Pond Campground?

    Ocean Pond Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Ocean Pond Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Ocean Pond Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Ocean Pond Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Ocean Pond Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Ocean Pond Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.