Campground

Doe Lake Group Site

National Forests in Florida · Silver Springs · Florida — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 4 of 4 weekends we sampled are sold out
Doe Lake Group Site campground
Photo: Recreation.gov

Weekend availability at Doe Lake Group Site

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 14, 6:14 PM PT

Sold out 6 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Sold out

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Doe Lake Group Site?

as of September 15

Weekends book out well ahead here — 4 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Nov, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Doe Lake Group Site and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Even midweek is filling — 1 of the 3 weekdays we checked are gone.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 19Sold out
Oct 10Sold out
Nov 7Sold out
Nov 28Sold out

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 28Open
Nov 25Sold out

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
1
Electric sites
1
Water hookups
1
Group Standard Area Electric

About this campground

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.

Getting there

Doe Lake Recreation Area is between Moss Bluff and Umatilla, Florida. 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

Elevation
79 ft
Contact
352-625-2520

Activities

  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

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