Big Bass Campground (FL)
Campground · 19 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ocala National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 19
- Bookable sites
- up to 5
- People per site
- 74 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Spend your next short- or long-term camping trip at Big Bass. With the occasional black bear sighting, this the perfect location to escape the hustle of the city and get back to nature. We offer both tent and RV camping on the south edge of the Ocala National Forest, not far from the Ocklawaha River.
Big Bass is a seasonal campground in the southern part of the Ocala National Forest, not far from Doe Lake Recreation 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
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (352) 625-2520 for general information.The facts
- Season: October – April — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 19 bookable sites
- Up to 5 people per site
- Loops: Big Bass Campground
Site types
- 19 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, shade.
19 campsites at Big Bass Campground (FL)
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Big Bass Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
Getting there
28.98515, -81.78421 · 28°59'6.6"N 81°47'3.1"W
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, 7.8 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 Big Bass Campground (FL)
- Can you reserve a site at Big Bass Campground (FL)?
- Yes, Big Bass Campground (FL) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Big Bass Campground (FL) have?
- 19 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Big Bass Campground (FL)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Big Bass Campground (FL).
- Does Big Bass Campground (FL) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Big Bass Campground (FL)?
- Campfires are allowed at Big Bass Campground (FL). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Big Bass Campground (FL) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Big Bass Campground (FL)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $15 per night and a $5 fee for non-campers to dump waste water.
Restrictions:
- 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.
- There is a maximum stay limit of 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period.
Camping near Big Bass Campground (FL)
- Doe Lake Group Site 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Scrub Campground 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Dorr Campground 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Dorr Cabin 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Buck Lake Group Campground 11.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mill Dam Group Camp 13.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Clearwater Lake Rec Area 13.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alexander Springs Recreation Area 13.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Juniper Springs Rec Area 14.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Eaton Campground 19.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Dorr Day Use 8.9 mi · Activity pass
- Lake Eaton Day Use 19.2 mi · Activity pass
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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