Indian Lake State Forest Campground

State forest in Anthony, Marion County, Florida Also known as Indian Lake Primitive Campground

Aerial view of Indian Lake State Forest Campground
Aerial near the address
USDA NAIP via USGS

State forest with 12 sites

50 amp, 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.

12 sites
50 amp

Electric service

Rigs up to 40 ft
Open year-round

Open year round.

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Source: Official website

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Small Florida Forest Service campground in Indian Lake State Forest, about 4.5 miles north of Silver Springs near Ocala, with six reservable paved water and 50-amp electric RV sites, five tent sites and a group site, plus a code-locked bathhouse with showers. Reservations only, no walk-ups, and no swimming in the sinkhole lake.

What stands out

  • Six paved water and 50-amp electric RV sites in a small state forest campground
  • 4.5 miles north of Silver Springs near Ocala
  • Code-locked bathhouse with showers for campers
  • Reservation only; no walk-ups
  • No swimming in the sinkhole lake

Sites

RV/trailer-only sites (#6-11, plus host site 12)

Hookups
Water & electric
Power
50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
40 ft
Pad
Asphalt
Number of sites
6
Nightly
$22.52

Tent-only sites (#1-5)

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
5
Nightly
$9.01

Group tent site

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
1
Nightly
$18.02

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Lake
  • Hiking trails

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Lake
  • Hiking trails
  • 4-unit toilet/shower bathhouse for registered campers (code-locked)
  • Vault toilet at day-use parking
  • Picnic pavilion
  • Fire rings
  • Gated entry; code on confirmation

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed
  • Rigs up to 40 ft

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • ReserveAmerica site details: Pets Allowed: Y.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 3:00 pm
  • Check-out: 1:00 pm
  • Open year round.

Cancellation: ReserveAmerica: cancel online or by call center. 1 or more days before arrival: $9 non-refundable fee. Day of or after arrival: call center only, $9 plus first night's fee; after arrival, remaining nights refunded, no same-night refunds. Reservations automatically refunded if campgrounds close for a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning.

Included in the rate: RV sites up to 6 people and 2 vehicles.

Other fees: RV site dated quote (Dec 2026) $22.52/night or $157.64/week including hookups; base rate $13.51 excludes hookup fees and taxes. Tent $9.01, group $18.02. $5.79 reservation fee.

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 Exit 352, SR 40 east 8.4 miles to CR 35, north 4.5 miles; Indian Lake State Forest Recreation Area sign on the right just after Bear-N-Oak Trailhead; about 1/4 mile in to the campsites.
  • FDACS: main trailhead for the hiking trail, lake and campsites is 2.6 miles north of the light at SR 326 and CR 35 (Baseline Road), east side.

Sites

  • Campers may park their vehicles at their campsites.

Rates and fees

  • FFS camping discounts for age 65+, active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans, and 100% disabled; call ReserveAmerica (877) 879-3859 to add documentation to your profile.

Rules

  • Gate code from the confirmation letter opens the front gate and the bathhouse doors.
  • No swimming in Indian Lake.

Activities and nearby

  • Indian Lake is a deep sinkhole lake; 11 miles of FFS horse trails linking to Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area; Indian Lake Equestrian Trailhead 1.5 miles north of SR 326/CR 35.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • Campgrounds close under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning; reservations automatically refunded.

Ownership

  • Florida Forest Service, Indian Lake State Forest (acquired 2007-2008 under Florida Forever), Ocala Forestry Station 6675 NE 40th Avenue Road, Silver Springs.

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Where you'll be

8675 NE 58th Avenue, Anthony, FL, 32617

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