Fore Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Campground and Day use: Day use sunrise to sunset. Camping quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Phone
- N/A
- Coordinates
- 29.2702, -81.9185
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview In the stillness of the morning fog, a red-shouldered hawk calls out with an echo across Fore Lake. Bounded by marshes, this lake in a scrub ecosystem is an excellent spot for birding from the shores of Fore Lake Recreation Area, where visitors can picnic and swim, or make a night of it in one of the 31 campsites tucked away between the saw palmetto and oak trees. Bring your fishing gear to make full use of the pier and canoe launch area. 14 day stay limit in a 30 day period in ALL Ocala National Forest Campgrounds For reservations or refund request please call (877) 444-6777 Facilities 31 Campsites Tents and camping trailers welcome. Maximum stay of 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period Bathhouse with showers and flush toilets Dump Station free for paid campers Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (352) 625-2520 for general information.
From the USFS.
Is Fore Lake Campground free?
No. Fore Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Fore Lake Campground?
8 miles North of Hwy 40 off of HWY 314 on the west side of road
Nearby
- Lake Shore Group Campground0.3 mi
- LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP0.3 mi
- Lake Eaton Campground3.4 mi
- MILL DAM GROUP CAMP8.1 mi
- Shanty Pond Campground12.1 mi
- Salt Springs Campground12.7 mi
- SALT SPRINGS RECREATION AREA12.7 mi
- Lake Delancy West OHV Campground13.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
