Lake Eaton 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
- 29.2539, -81.8656
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview A large, shallow lake cradled by the Big Scrub, Lake Eaton offers many distinctive faces. As a seasonal access area, the Lake Eaton Campground has only 14 sites. At the end of the road, the Lake Eaton Boat Launch and Pier offers opportunities for boating and fishing. 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 Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (352) 625-2520 for general information.
From the USFS.
Is Lake Eaton Campground free?
No. Lake Eaton Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Lake Eaton Campground?
From I-75 to Ocala: Drive east on State Route 40 for about 12 miles, then turn north on County Road 314 and proceed for 18 miles. Turn north on State Highway 19 and drive for about 0.5 mile to the recreation area entrance on the right.
Nearby
- LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP3.3 mi
- Fore Lake Campground3.4 mi
- Lake Shore Group Campground3.4 mi
- MILL DAM GROUP CAMP5.4 mi
- Shanty Pond Campground9.7 mi
- Hopkins Prairie Campground10.5 mi
- JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA10.5 mi
- Juniper Springs Campground10.5 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.
