Group site (primitive, nonelectric)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 40 ft
- Pad
- Gravel
- Number of sites
- 1
- Nightly
- $70
Buck Lake Group Campground (Buck Lake Group Camp)
National forest / federal in Umatilla, Marion County, Florida Also known as Buck Lake Group Campground
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
Rigs up to 40 ft
Seasonal
Reservation only; season not stated.
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Source: Official website
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Through Recreation.gov
Primitive group campsite on Buck Lake in the Ocala National Forest for one group of up to 50 people, reservation only through Recreation.gov, with a vault toilet, hand-pump water, picnic tables and a group fire ring. No hookups; Recreation.gov lists tents, pop-ups and hammocks rather than RVs as permitted equipment.
What stands out
- Single primitive group site, exclusive use for up to 50 people
- Reservation only, 2-night minimum
- On Buck Lake with a swim beach and lake loop trail to the Florida Trail
- No hookups; hand-pump water must be filtered
- Locked gate; deposit lost if the lock goes missing
Sites
What this place offers
- Lake
- Beach
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 40 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Leash no longer than 6 ft; not allowed in designated swimming and picnic areas.
Arrival
- Check-in: 2:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Reservation only; season not stated.
Included in the rate: Up to 50 people and 20 vehicles.
Other fees: Recreation.gov lists $70 per night (2026); Forest Service page says Group Site $170 per night. Taxes apply. Group sites do not qualify for pass discounts. Damage/lock deposit is withheld if the gate lock is missing or the gate is left unlocked.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- From I-75 in Ocala take SR 40 east, SR 19 south, then right on Forest Road 595-2 about 4 miles; Buck Lake Group Camp on the left.
Rules
- No early check-ins or late check-outs.
- Group must keep the gate locked whenever not entering or exiting; deposit withheld completely if lock missing or gate unsecured.
- No OHVs; they must be trailered to an official trailhead.
- No fishing within 50 yards of a boat ramp or swim area; no swimming within 100 ft of a boat ramp.
- Backpackers on the Florida Trail may get water here but may not stay overnight.
Amenities and services
- For events such as weddings, bring your own chairs, tables and other items.
Activities and nearby
- Blue-blazed trail loops Buck Lake (1.6 mi) and links to the Florida National Scenic Trail between Alexander Springs and Farles Prairie.
- Sandy swimming beach; fishing for panfish, bass and crappie; Alexander Springs Recreation Area nearby.
Ownership
- Operated for the Forest Service by concessionaire Adventure Ocala (Recreation.gov) / Naventure (Forest Service page).
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
(352) 669-3522, Umatilla, FL, 34488
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- recreation.gov Overview, facilities, notices, rules (min stay, window), site details, permitted equipment, rates, email, phone
- fs.usda.gov Group size, fee $170, check-in/out, boating limit, trail, Florida Trail note, restrictions
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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