Ocala National Forest Lake Dorr Campground

Lake Dorr, Ocala NF: is a campgrounds situated next to a large lake, Lake Dorr. The campground is pretty nice. Hostess is very active and friendly. There is a boat ramp to the large lake. There is also an area to park boat trailers. A code is required in order to enter bathrooms. There is a neighboring unkempt private campground. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer)

Overall Rating: 3.0. Price 2023: $ w interagency pass Security: no gate, however, host site is right next to the entry. Usage during visit: 40% full Site Privacy: some sites are pretty good. Some sites are rather open to the site Site Spacing: not Site surface: grass Reservations: Required. Campground Noise: very quiet during my Road Noise: but not bad Through Traffic in campground: boat ramp access does not require going through the Campground area. So there’s no problem Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: no, no Dump Station: no Potable Water Available: Spicket throughout the Generators: allowed Bathroom: yes. A code is required to access. Pull Throughs: not really. Cell Service (AT&T): one bar. I am told that Verizon, is best and AT&T is the worst at this location. Setting: Long Pine Forest with underbrush Recent Weather: pretty cool recently Solar: some size for give fixed panels some charging. Host: very friendly Rig Size: I don’t think large Riggs would be appropriate here. Sites: best sites for privacy from the adjacent sites : 1 ,4, 7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16,Al 17, 19, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34,

Lake Dorr, NF campground in Ocala NF, FL Some sites are pretty secluded. This is not necessarily super attractive campground to me. I don’t know why for sure. It may be because a portion of the campsites seem unattractive due to thick vine growth surrounding the sites. However, the campground right near a pretty lake. Many sites are private. The lake is not visible from the campsites.
Bathrooms are currently out of order. 11/2023 (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

(70 yr olds in 17’ trailer with a desire for a campsite that has at least some visual privacy - after the trailer is in the spot.)

Overall Rating: 3..75 Price 2023: $ 10 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Almost empty. Site Privacy: Some very private sites Site Spacing: Good Site surface: Grass Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet Road Noise: 1/4 mi from main road - No road noise Through Traffic in campground: No reason. Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Spigots Generators: Allowed. Bathroom: OUT OF SERVICE Showers: No Pull Throughs: No Cell Service (AT&T): 1 bar Setting: Near lake shore. Many sites are surrounded by low growing vegetation Weather: Nice day Bugs: None Solar: Some Host: On-site. Rig size: Surely under 25’ Sites:1,4,5,7,,10,12,13,,19*,23,24,27,29,31 are among the best.

I pulled up and happen to meet the host in her way to her camp site . Super sweet & made it so easy for me !! I have so much anxiety about dealing with people . It was super simple , no hassle payment / fee envelope with drop box . So easy and very peaceful. It was exactly what I needed . All the camp sights looked amazing ! It was hard to decide between what one to set up camp . I stayed 2 nights almost 3 .. was planning to stay about 5 or 6 . A storm & wind looked a little to heavy for my tent’s capabilities to handle it . Plus my dog has major thunder anxiety. Lol .. It ended up being a simple light rain and a cold front . I wish I hand stayed . I’m heading back soon !! I didn’t get to explore the lake . I planned on paddle boarding …

Next time . Every campsite has its own little private nook . So it’s up to you if your a social butterfly or want to just be anti social . Always depends on the mood and reasons for getting away I guess . I have absolutely no complaints. It was very well kept , bathrooms were clean and very well maintained. Props to the hosts . I love the NO PRESSURE easy , laid back vibe of the campground . Respect the campground and you will get respect of peace . Not like someone overlooking, or wandering what your doing because they have nothing better to do . It’s a very very very simple, EZ way all camping should really be like . I hope it stays like this .