Lake Shore Group Camp (FS: Lake Shore Group Campground)

National forest / federal in Silver Springs, Marion County, Florida Also known as Lake Shore Group Camp

Aerial view of Lake Shore Group Camp (FS: Lake Shore Group Campground)
Aerial near the address
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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
Seasonal

Rates listed for every month 2026-2028; no closed season stated.

Pick your exact site online

Source: Official website

Book online

Through Recreation.gov

Group-only tent campground (one site, up to 50 people) on Fore Lake in western Ocala National Forest, with a pavilion, showers, beach and boat ramp. RVs only in a small parking area with no hookups; $100/night, two-night minimum, via Recreation.gov.

What stands out

  • Single group site for up to 50 people on Fore Lake
  • Large accessible covered pavilion, group grill, showers and flush toilets
  • Small sand beach and boat ramp (no gas motors)
  • Tent camping; RVs limited to a small parking area with no hookups
  • $100/night, two-night minimum

Sites

Group tent site

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Gravel
Number of sites
1
Nightly
$100

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Large accessible covered picnic pavilion
  • Group grill
  • Flush toilets

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Leash max 6 ft; not in designated swimming and picnic areas.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Rates listed for every month 2026-2028; no closed season stated.

Included in the rate: Up to 50 people

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • I-75 exit 352, SR 40 east 10 miles, left on CR 314 for 6 miles, left on 147th Avenue Road.

Rig rules

  • Rental RVs or trailers may not be delivered or pre-placed.

Rules

  • Entrance gate needs a combination and must be kept locked.
  • Group reservations only; two-night minimum; max 7 consecutive nights on Recreation.gov; book at least 3 days ahead.
  • No gasoline motor boats on Fore Lake; electric motors, canoes and kayaks OK.
  • Alligators in the lake; swim at your own risk.
  • No fishing within 50 yards of the boat ramp or swim area.
  • For events such as weddings, bring your own chairs and tables.

Amenities and services

  • Cell coverage rated 'Good Coverage' on Recreation.gov.

Activities and nearby

  • Scrambletown community nearby has a store.
  • 12-acre marsh-lined Fore Lake, good for birding.

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

8442 N.E 147TH AVENUE ROAD, Silver Springs, FL, 34488

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • recreation.gov Overview, directions, notices, facility rules, rates, site data (page and API data)
  • fs.usda.gov Amenities, fees, minimum stay, RV parking, pets, stay limit
  • Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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