Fore Lake Campground
Campground · Florida · 31 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ocala National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 31
- Bookable sites
- up to 5
- People per site
- 80 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 31 bookable sites
- 32 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 5 people per site
- Loops: Fore Lake, S&P
Site types
- 26 Standard Nonelectric
- 5 Standard Electric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, shade.
32 campsites at Fore Lake Campground
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Fore Lake | Standard Electric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Fore Lake | Standard Electric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Fore Lake | Standard Electric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Fore Lake | Standard Electric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Fore Lake | Standard Electric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 24 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 25 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 26 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 27 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 28 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 29 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 30 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 31 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Fore Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| Dump Station | S&P | Management | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
Getting there
29.27023, -81.91848 · 29°16'12.8"N 81°55'6.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 71°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 71 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 89 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 90 | 84 | 77 | 72 |
| Low °F | 46 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 64 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 70 | 63 | 54 | 48 |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
$20 per night
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Fore Lake Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Fore Lake Campground?
- Yes, Fore Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Fore Lake Campground have?
- 32 sites in total, of which 31 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Fore Lake Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Fore Lake Campground.
- Does Fore Lake Campground have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Fore Lake Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Fore Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Fore Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Fore Lake Campground's operator.
Camping near Fore Lake Campground
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- Lake Eaton Campground 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mill Dam Group Camp 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Salt Springs Recreation Area 12.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Delancy West Campground 13.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Juniper Springs Rec Area 13.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hopkins Prairie Campground 14 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area Vehicle Reservations 16.7 mi · Timed entry · we watch it
- Doe Lake Group Site 16.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Eaton Day Use 3.4 mi · Activity pass
- Davenport Landing 16.5 mi · Campground
- Welaka National Fish Hatchery 17.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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