Lake Eaton Campground
Campground · 14 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ocala National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 14
- Bookable sites
- up to 5
- People per site
- 41 ft
- Elevation
Overview
A large, shallow lake cradled by the Big Scrub, Lake Eaton offers many distinctive faces. As a seasonal access area, the Lake Eaton Campground has only 14 sites. At the end of the road, the Lake Eaton Boat Launch and Pier offers opportunities for boating and fishing.
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 1 – June 1 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 14 bookable sites
- Up to 5 people per site
- Loops: Lake Eaton
Site types
- 14 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, shade.
14 campsites at Lake Eaton Campground
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Lake Eaton | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 5 | 🐾 |
Getting there
29.25392, -81.86558 · 29°15'14.1"N 81°51'56.1"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, 14.2 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 Lake Eaton Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Lake Eaton Campground?
- Yes, Lake Eaton Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lake Eaton Campground have?
- 14 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Lake Eaton Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Eaton Campground.
- Does Lake Eaton Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Lake Eaton Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Lake Eaton Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Lake Eaton Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lake Eaton Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
Restrictions:
- Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and are not permitted in designated swimming and picnicking areas.
- Maximum stay limit of 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period.
Camping near Lake Eaton Campground
- Lake Shore Group Camp 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fore Lake Campground 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mill Dam Group Camp 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Juniper Springs Rec Area 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Salt Springs Recreation Area 10.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hopkins Prairie Campground 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Delancy West Campground 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area Vehicle Reservations 13.4 mi · Timed entry · we watch it
- Doe Lake Group Site 14.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Scrub Campground 15.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Eaton Day Use less than 0.1 mi · Activity pass
- Davenport Landing 16.1 mi · Campground
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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