Just off Forest Road 77 in Ocala National Forest, Fore Lake Campground sits on 20 sites spread through pine and oak canopy near a small lake. The US Forest Service facility operates year-round with both electric and water hookups available, though campers should prepare for a bumpy entrance road with significant potholes that can challenge low-clearance vehicles.
Sites offer notable privacy with natural vegetation screening between neighbors. Bear-aware protocols are in effect, with food lockers provided at each site. The campground accommodates various camping styles in the same sites - tents, truck campers, vans, and RVs all share the same loops rather than being segregated into separate areas. Restrooms feature hot water and include handicap-accessible shower facilities, though the buildings show their age.
Wildlife sightings include deer, sandhill cranes, and occasional bear activity based on posted warnings. T-Mobile users report reliable cell service throughout the campground. Nancy B. notes the sites are "very private" with minimal visibility between neighbors. The on-site host provides assistance and maintains the facility's cleanliness standards.
Campers wanting group accommodations can consider Lake Shore Group Camp located nearby for larger gatherings.
Description
Overview
In the stillness of the morning fog, a red-shouldered hawk calls out with an echo across Fore Lake. Bounded by marshes, this lake in a scrub ecosystem is an excellent spot for birding from the shores of Fore Lake Recreation Area, where visitors can picnic and swim, or make a night of it in one of the 31 campsites tucked away between the saw palmetto and oak trees. Bring your fishing gear to make full use of the pier and canoe launch area. 14 day stay limit in a 30 day period in ALL Ocala National Forest Campgrounds For reservations or refund request please call (877) 444-6777
Facilities
31 Campsites Tents and camping trailers welcome. Maximum stay of 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period Bathhouse with showers and flush toilets Dump Station free for paid campers
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (352) 625-2520 for general information.
Fee Info
$20 per night
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Location
Public CampgroundFore Lake Campground is located in Florida
Address
14434 County Road 314
Silver springs, FL 34488
Coordinates
29.270233 N
81.918483 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 5/4/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 5/4/26- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/4/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 5/4/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 5/4/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 25 min from Ocala, FL
- 48 min from Wildwood, FL
- 57 min from Gainesville, FL
- 1 hr 8 min from Homosassa Springs, FL
