[Osceola National Forest](https://thedyrt.com/camping/florida/near/osceola-national-forest) Hog Pen Landing Campground, near Lake City, Florida, is a laid-back spot perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in nature without the frills. With sites right by the water, it’s a great place to kick back, enjoy a campfire, and soak in the stunning views of the lake.

This campground is all about simplicity, featuring picnic tables and fire pits for your outdoor cooking and relaxation. Visitors have noted the clean pit toilets and the friendly host who’s always ready to share tips on where to find free water and showers nearby. As one camper put it, “The host here is SO KIND and gave me so much advice on where to shower and get free water!”

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, the campground is a great launch point for kayaking and fishing. The boat ramp makes it easy to get out on the water, and the surrounding forest offers plenty of trails for hiking. While some campers mentioned pesky flies during certain seasons, the overall vibe is peaceful and quiet, making it a solid choice for a quick getaway or a longer stay. 

With a small fee of just $10 a night, it’s an affordable option that doesn’t skimp on the natural beauty. Whether you’re rolling in with a tent or a small RV, Hog Pen Landing is a spot where you can truly unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.

Osceola National Forest Hog Pen Landing Campground

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No water or electric. Vault toilet. In the middle of nowhere. Nice lake

Very primitive nice lake

A nice quiet free isolated campground on the western side of Ocean Pond in the cypresses and pines 

Quiet and isolated 

Campsites along the waterfront of a lake. Boat ramp. Great place to launch a kayak. There is a small fee to camp here. It’s 10$, there is a red metal envelope drop by the bathroom. It’s about 20min off of the highway. A well kept dirt road leads to the lake front and the campsites. Beautiful, quiet, it feels remote but is still a convenient stop for the night if you’re driving cross country.

Waterfront, cheap, beautiful. 

This place is such a hidden gem! There’s around 10-12 spots overall, all varying in size. No water or electricity but has a very clean pit toilet (was checked twice daily by the host). Half of the spots have picnic tables and there’s plenty of trash cans throughout. The host here is SO KIND and gave me so much advice on where to shower and get free water! Lake city is an easy 25 minute drive away and Jacksonville is 45 minutes away. Half of the spots are lake views and get some sun during the day. The other spots are pretty shaded so not good for solar. Fee is $10/night and I had full ATT LTE service, never happens! Boat ramp is located here so daily traffic is high but very quiet at night time and felt safe. Doggy loved all of the forest surrounding us on our hikes! Definitely would stay again. 

Hidden gem!!

Came back to stay at this spot while traveling back up north. Arrived around 5pm on a Friday and there were 2 spots left ($10/night). With all of the rain lately, it’s getting pretty muddy back there but didn’t keep us from staying. Bathrooms are still clean but now they have a lot of drain flies. Definitely keeping this spot on my list for future travels! 

Another great stay

Stopped here on our way up north. We have a small teardrop trailer and ready for boondocking. 

It was a little confusing going in at the National Forest... there's no signs.. but we kept on driving and found the spots right on the lake. Beautiful! Our spot had a picnic table and an informal fire pit area. There is enough trees around for shade, also a bear-proof garbage disposal and clean toilets. And the view over the lake... stunning!

We thoroughly enjoyed our one-night stay there. Only one drawback, we were there when all the stinging green-headed flies were out. Man, can they be pesky! Nature.... 

I would gladly recommend this camping ground if you like to camp in nature. 

One additional perk... it's close to major roads, so the cell service was great!

Peace and quiet

It's $10 a night during hunting season there is no limit on stay. After it's 14 days. Hog pen is nice when it's empty but fills up fast on the weekends. Ocean pond is near by they have hook ups and range from $12 to $30 a night depending on how you camp. They also have free water there which is a few miles from hog pen. There is a beach and it's 24$ a year and they have shower houses or $5 a day. That is close by to use. Near by lake city so Walmart and that is about 20 mins away. If you go the opposite way you will see flashing lights and there is a small dinner and gas station that doesn't sell gas there.  CBD hhg and all those products sold there as well. 

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