Public Campground
Sweetwater Cabin
Sweetwater Cabin is located near the Ocala National Forest in Florida, featuring flat terrain with dense forest surroundings. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the mid-40s in winter to the high 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Silver Springs State Park and the Juniper Springs Recreation Area, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.
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.
Detours Nearby
Doe Lake Group Site
29 min away
Freak Creek Dispersed Camping
30 min away
Drive Time
- 44 min from Ocala, FL
- 55 min from Deltona, FL
- 1 hr from Wildwood, FL
- 1 hr 9 min from Gainesville, FL
Location
Sweetwater Cabin is located in Florida
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
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
