River Forest Group Campground
USFS · Group Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Group Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 29.0128, -81.3897
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
River Forest is a shaded group camping facility on the shores of the St. Johns River in Ocala National Forest. Located just across the river from Deland, the site is popular for groups, family reunions and weddings and can accommodate up to 125 guests.
From the USFS.Official page
Is River Forest Group Campground free?
No. River Forest Group Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to River Forest Group Campground?
From Deland, Florida, drive west on State Route 44 to the first intersection after crossing the St. Johns River. Turn right on County Road 42, and the entrance to the campground is on the right.
Nearby
- RIVER FOREST GROUP SITE0.1 mi
- Clearwater Lake Campground10.2 mi
- CLEARWATER LAKE REC AREA10.3 mi
- Alexander Springs Campground12.4 mi
- Alexander Springs Recreation Area12.4 mi
- LAKE DORR CABIN14.0 mi
- Lake Dorr Campground15.2 mi
- BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND16.8 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
