Lake Eaton Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 14 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | October 1 to June 1 |
| Forest | National Forests in Florida |
| Booking | This means traditional cash fee-tube payment process will not be… |
| Rules | 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. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 29.2539° N, 81.8656° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Gander Outdoors ↗ | 20 mi |
| RV sales & service | General RV Center ↗ | 23.4 mi |
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Video
LAKE EATON NYSDEC Campground (site tour), Late September 2025 "all 135 campsites"
Worth a stop
- under 0.1 miLake Eaton Day Use ↗Day use
- 3.6 miFore Lake Day Use ↗Day use
- 10.5 miSalt Springs Marina Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miLake Eaton Loop Trail2.1 mi trail · hiking
- 0.9 miLake Eaton Sinkhole Tr2.2 mi trail · hiking
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.9 miLake Eaton Sinkhole Trailhead ↗National Forests in Florida
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Juniper Prairie Wilderness begins about 8.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.4 miJuniper Prairie Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 14,293 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lake Eaton Campground?
Sites at Lake Eaton Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This means traditional cash fee-tube payment process will not be… Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lake Eaton Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Lake Eaton Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season October 1 to June 1.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Lake Eaton Campground have?
14 sites, including 14 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Lake Eaton Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Eaton Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lake Eaton Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and are not permitted in designated swimming and picnicking areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Lake Eaton Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lake Shore Group Camp (3.3 mi), Fore Lake Campground (3.4 mi), and Mill Dam Group Camp (5.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby