Can you reserve a site at Buck Lake Group Campground?

Yes, Buck Lake Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Buck Lake Group Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Buck Lake Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Buck Lake Group Campground.

Buck Lake Group Campground, Florida — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Buck Lake is a group camping facility in the heart of Ocala National Forest in Florida. Great for family reunions and social gatherings, the campground can host a group of up to 50 guests along the shores of Buck Lake.

Activities include fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and simply relaxing and enjoying the breeze.

Recreation

The sandy swimming beach provides a great place to relax and picnic. Campers have access to Buck Lake to enjoy fishing for panfish, bass and crappie, as well as boating.

Hikers can access a segment of the 1,400-mile Florida Trail via a scenic trail that loops around the lake for 1.7 miles.

Facilities

This campground provides primitive camping for groups. Amenities include a vault toilet, a hand pump for drinking water, six picnic tables and a group campfire ring. Group get exclusive use of the facility during the reservation.

Natural Features

Located in north central Florida, the Ocala National Forest spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest.

The forest is also rich in water resources with more than 600 lakes, rivers and springs, several of which are near Buck Lake.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (352) 669-3522.

Nearby Attractions

Buck Lake is near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs Recreation Area, where visitors can swim, dive and snorkel in a warm, spring-fed lake and canoe on a 7-mile run.

The facts

1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND

Site types

1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Buck Lake Group Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	40 ft	50	🐾

Getting there

From I-75 in Ocala, Florida, travel east on State Route 40. Turn onto State Route 19 south, then turn right onto Forest Road 595-2 and travel for approximately 4 miles. Buck Lake Group Camp will be on the left.

29.09806, -81.65056 · 29°5'53.0"N 81°39'2.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 67°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	67	70	75	81	86	89	90	90	87	81	74	69
Low °F	46	49	53	59	65	71	73	73	71	64	54	49
Precip in	2.8	2.5	3.5	2.6	3.4	7.5	6.5	7.5	6.3	2.9	2.2	2.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 17.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Buck Lake Group Campground

Can you reserve a site at Buck Lake Group Campground?: Yes, Buck Lake Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Buck Lake Group Campground have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Buck Lake Group Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Buck Lake Group Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Buck Lake Group Campground.

Also listed by

Buck Lake Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Buck Lake Group Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

For more information on fees and how to reserve your site, please visit the concessionaire Naventure .

Restrictions:

Available for group reservations only.
All Ocala National Forest campgrounds allow pets, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet, and are not permitted in designated swimming and picnicking areas.
A maximum stay limit of 14 consecutive days is allowed in a 30-day period.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Buck Lake Group Campground

Alexander Springs Recreation Area 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Dorr Campground 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Juniper Springs Rec Area 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Scrub Campground 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Dorr Cabin 8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Clearwater Lake Rec Area 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area Vehicle Reservations 10.4 mi · Timed entry · we watch it
Doe Lake Group Site 11 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Bass Campground (FL) 11.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hopkins Prairie Campground 12.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mill Dam Group Camp 12.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Dorr Day Use 5.9 mi · Activity pass

Contact

Phone 352-625-2520
Email alexandersprings@adventureocala.com
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Buck Lake Group Campground