Standard Nonelectric (tent & RV)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 19
- Nightly
- $15
Big Bass Campground
National forest / federal in Marion County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS National forest / federal with 19 sites
Pets welcome
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
19 sites
Seasonal
Seasonal, October - April (Forest Service). Recreation.gov rates run Oct 15 - Apr 14.
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Source: Recreation.gov
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Through Recreation.gov
Small seasonal Forest Service campground (October-April) in the southern Ocala National Forest near Doe Lake and the Ocklawaha River, with 19 no-hookup tent and RV sites at $15 a night. Vault toilets only, 14-day limit, gates open 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
What stands out
- Seasonal: open roughly mid-October to mid-April
- 19 no-hookup sites at $15/night
- Vault toilets, no showers listed
- Quiet south edge of Ocala National Forest near Ocklawaha River
Sites
What this place offers
- Dump station
- Accessible sites
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Leash no longer than 6 ft; not allowed in designated swimming and picnic areas (all Ocala NF campgrounds).
Arrival
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Seasonal, October - April (Forest Service). Recreation.gov rates run Oct 15 - Apr 14.
Cancellation: For reservations or refund requests call (877) 444-6777.
Included in the rate: Max 5 people; camping fee covers 2 vehicles maximum.
Other fees: Dump station $5 per use for non-registered users.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Rules
- 14-day stay limit in a 30-day period in all Ocala National Forest campgrounds.
- Main entrance gate open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- RV or trailer rentals may not be delivered or pre-placed by a third party; the reservation holder must drive the rig in.
- Don't move firewood; get it at or near the campground.
Activities and nearby
- Occasional black bear sightings; small game hunting in season (state license required).
- Near Doe Lake Recreation Area and the Ocklawaha River on the south edge of the Ocala National Forest.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
FL
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- recreation.gov Overview, notices, site list, driveway lengths, rates by season, contact
- fs.usda.gov Season, amenities, accessible sites, fees, dump station fee, pet and stay rules, hours
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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