Doe Lake Group Site
Campground · Florida · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ocala National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 250
- People per site
- 79 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Doe Lake is a group campsite with a variety of activities. Centered around a historic lodge with a large group kitchen, it's an ideal place for major outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people. The site is a favorite among equestrian groups, but can also accommodate weddings and other social events.
Please read before making reservations Doe Lake Rules and Regulations Agreement
For reservations or refund request please call (877) 444-6777
Recreation
Equestrian camping, canoeing, boating and fishing are some of the popular activities around Doe Lake, and can be enjoyed exclusively by visitors with a group reservation.Campers can launch a canoe or low-powered boat and drop a line in the middle of Doe Lake for an afternoon of fishing.
Facilities
This site is centered around a classic 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps dining hall that has been historically restored.Tent camping is most common at this facility. RVs and horse trailers are allowed, but limited to specific areas that do not offer hookups. Restrooms with flush toilets and showers are provided, as are hitching posts for horses.
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 camping area sits beneath a shady grove of oaks and pines overlooking Doe Lake, and the dining hall sits atop a grassy hill with a view of the water.
Nearby Attractions
The Ocala National Forest is notable for its extensive off-road trail system catering to both ATV enthusiasts and Jeeps, as well as being a traditional destination for deer hunters. These opportunities are available in designated areas throughout the forest.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 250 people per site
- Loops: AREA DOE LAKE GROUP SITE
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Area Electric
Amenities
- Water hookups
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Doe Lake Group Site
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA DOE LAKE GROUP SITE | Group Standard Area Electric | — | — | — | 250 |
Getting there
From I-75, west of Ocala, Florida, take the exit for State Route 40 east. Continue 11 miles to Forest Corners, then turn right on County Road 314-A. After about 9 miles, pass through a blinking light at Moss Bluff. Take the next major right at an old country store. Drive for 3.6 miles, passing entrances for Sunnyhill Restoration Area on the left, and turn left on Forest Road 14, also known as Cross Road or Big Scrub Road. Continue nearly a mile and bear right, then turn right into the recreation area.
Physical Address:
Doe Lake Campground
Umatilla, FL 32784
29.04249, -81.82083 · 29°2'32.9"N 81°49'15.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 7.9 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 2.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.5 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 Doe Lake Group Site
- Can you reserve a site at Doe Lake Group Site?
- Yes, Doe Lake Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Doe Lake Group Site have?
- 1 site.
- Does Doe Lake Group Site have hookups?
- Water.
Camping near Doe Lake Group Site
- Big Scrub Campground 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Bass Campground (FL) 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mill Dam Group Camp 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Buck Lake Group Campground 11 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Dorr Campground 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Juniper Springs Rec Area 11.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Dorr Cabin 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alexander Springs Recreation Area 14.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Eaton Campground 14.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Clearwater Lake Rec Area 16.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Dorr Day Use 11.1 mi · Activity pass
- Lake Eaton Day Use 14.9 mi · Activity pass
Contact
- Phone 352-625-2520
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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