Sweetwater Cabin sits within Ocala National Forest, a federally managed landscape of Florida scrub and mixed forest in the central part of the state. The site is forested and positioned near a creek. No pets are permitted. Campers looking at tent camping near Ocala National Forest will find this cabin-style site managed by the US Forest Service, with nearby options including Juniper Springs Campground roughly four miles southwest.
Description
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this classic example of 1930s CCC architecture is perched above a chalky blue spring - Sweetwater Spring - that creates a stream feeding Juniper Creek. It is one of the most popular and secretive getaways in the Ocala National Forest.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSweetwater Cabin is located in Florida near Ocala National Forest
Directions
Access is via a sand road off SR 19 north of SR 40. Full driving directions will be provided with your rental.
Coordinates
29.21440723 N
81.65254682 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/13/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/13/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 44 min from Ocala, FL
- 55 min from Deltona, FL
- 1 hr from Wildwood, FL
- 1 hr 9 min from Gainesville, FL
