U.S. Forest Service · National Forests in Florida · Florida

Lake Dorr Campground

A massive patch of blue in a sea of green - that's Lake Dorr, one of the prettiest big lakes in the Ocala National Forest. Experience outdoor recreation at either the Lake Dorr Recreation Area - campground or day use - or by renting the cabin for your family or group. Along the northwest shore of the lake, the recreation area is set under the deep shade of an oak hammock. Offering RV camping, we also have a boat ramp and picnic area overlooking the view. 14 day stay limit in a 30 day period in ALL Ocala National Forest Campgrounds Camping: Bring the family out and get back to nature in this picturesque setting. with campsites for tents, campers and RVs.

Temporarily closedReservable · Recreation.gov34 sitesPets okFires ok

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A photo of facility Lake Dorr Campground loop.A photo of facility Lake Dorr Campground entrance and fee kiosk.A photo of facility Lake Dorr Campground with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Lantern PoleA photo of facility Lake Dorr Campground with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad
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Site mix

Standard, no hookups34
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusTemporarily closed
ForestNational Forests in Florida
BookingThis means traditional cash fee-tube payment process will not be…
RulesPets are not allowed into the Day Use area: Forest Order #08-05-05-02-13-0207; 36 CFR261.58(s). 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.

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Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lake Dorr Campground50°60°70°80°90°January: 2.81 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.49 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.49 inches of precipitationApril: 2.64 inches of precipitationMay: 3.37 inches of precipitationJune: 7.51 inches of precipitationJuly: 6.50 inches of precipitationAugust: 7.46 inches of precipitationSeptember: 6.32 inches of precipitationOctober: 2.94 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.24 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.26 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 56.5°F averageFebruary: 59.6°F averageMarch: 64.1°F averageApril: 69.6°F averageMay: 75.5°F averageJune: 79.6°F averageJuly: 81.1°F averageAugust: 81.1°F averageSeptember: 78.9°F averageOctober: 72.5°F averageNovember: 64.2°F averageDecember: 59.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Lisbon, 13 miles from the campground at 68 feet, station USC00085076 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 50 inches a year.

Getting there

Coordinates29.0125° N, 81.6400° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗5.6 mi
Outdoor gearPkay it Again ↗15.8 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗19.4 mi

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Video

Lake Dorr Campground | Exploring Ocala National Forest

Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Billies Bay Wilderness begins about 5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

On the National Register nearby

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Guidebooks for Florida

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  • Best Tent Camping: Florida
    Johnny Molloy, 2016
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    Rick Sapp, 2010
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    Thomas W. Taylor and Chris Belcher, 2020
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lake Dorr Campground?

Sites at Lake Dorr 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 Dorr Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Lake Dorr Campground open right now?

Temporarily closed as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Lake Dorr Campground have?

34 sites, including 34 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Lake Dorr Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Dorr Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Lake Dorr Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Pets are not allowed into the Day Use area: Forest Order #08-05-05-02-13-0207; 36 CFR261.58(s).

Source: Recreation.gov

What if Lake Dorr Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Clearwater Lake Recreation Area (5.6 mi), Alexander Springs Recreation Area (5.8 mi), and Buck Lake Group Campground (5.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby