Group site (whole area)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Asphalt, Grass
- Number of sites
- 1
- Nightly
- $200
River Forest Group Site
National forest / federal in DeLand, Lake County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS National forest / federal with 1 sites
Pets welcome, On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
1 sites
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Source: Official website
Book online
Through Recreation.gov
Single Forest Service group campsite on the St. Johns River across from DeLand, for up to 125 people and 25 vehicles, with a screened pavilion and new bathhouse. RVs welcome but no hookups and they park in a designated lot; $200 a night, 2-night minimum, 7-night maximum. Not for individual RV campers.
What stands out
- One group site for up to 125 people on the St. Johns River
- Screened cooking pavilion and new bathhouse
- RVs allowed in a parking area; no hookups
- $200 a night, 2-7 night stays
- Bands, DJs and alcohol allowed; popular for weddings and reunions
Sites
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- River or creek
- Fishing
- Volleyball
- Horseshoes
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Pets allowed but not in buildings.
Arrival
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Included in the rate: Up to 125 people and 25 vehicles.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- From DeLand go west on SR 44 to the first intersection after crossing the St. Johns River, right on CR 42; entrance on the right.
Rules
- Hall and site must be rented together; not rented separately.
- Minimum 2 nights, maximum 7 consecutive nights; reservations close 3 days before arrival.
- Bands and DJs allowed; alcohol permitted; vendors such as food trucks not allowed.
- Rented RVs or trailers may not be delivered or pre-placed; reservation holder must drive them in.
- Event groups (e.g. weddings) must bring their own chairs and tables.
Activities and nearby
- St. Francis Trail through floodplain forest and pine flatwoods; canoe, kayak and bass fishing on the St. Johns River.
Also worth knowing
- Popular for family reunions and weddings.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
45700 RIVER FOREST BLVD, DeLand, FL, 32720
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- recreation.gov Overview, facilities, notices, directions, booking rules, rates, site details (facility, rates and campsite data)
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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