Fore Lake Campground
In the stillness of the morning fog, a red-shouldered hawk calls out with an echo across Fore Lake. Bounded by marshes, this lake in a scrub ecosystem is an excellent spot for birding from the shores of Fore Lake Recreation Area, where visitors can picnic and swim, or make a night of it in one of the 31 campsites tucked away between the saw palmetto and oak trees. Bring your fishing gear to make full use of the pier and canoe launch area.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 26 |
| Standard with electric | 5 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
5 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 25 | 30 amp | No / – | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 17 | 25 | 30 amp | No / – | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 18 | 25 | 30 amp | No / – | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 19 | 25 | 30 amp | No / – | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 20 | 25 | 30 amp | No / – | 5 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | $20 per night |
- 31 Campsites
- Tents and camping trailers welcome.
- Maximum stay of 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period
- Bathhouse with showers and flush toilets
- Dump Station free for paid campers
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Temporarily closed |
| Forest | National Forests in Florida |
| Booking | This means traditional cash fee-tube payment process will not be… |
| Fees | Day-use fee $5 |
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Silver Springs, Florida |
| Coordinates | 29.2702° N, 81.9185° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Gander Outdoors ↗ | 17.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | General RV Center ↗ | 22 mi |
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Video
Ocala FL National Forest Fore Lake Recreation Area Campground Review & Walk Thru Tour
Worth a stop
- 0.3 miFore Lake Day Use ↗Day use
- 3.4 miLake Eaton Day Use ↗Day use
- 12.6 miSalt Springs Marina Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 3.8 miLake Eaton Loop Trail2.1 mi trail · hiking
- 3.8 miLake Eaton Sinkhole Tr2.2 mi trail · hiking
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 11.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.8 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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Fore Lake Campground?
Sites at Fore Lake 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
How much does it cost to camp at Fore Lake Campground?
$20 per night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Fore Lake Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Fore Lake Campground open right now?
Temporarily closed as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Fore Lake Campground have?
32 sites, including 26 standard sites without power and 5 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Fore Lake Campground?
Fore Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Fore Lake Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Fore Lake Campground?
Bathhouse with showers and flush toilets
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Fore Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fore Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Fore Lake Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Fore Lake Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Fore Lake Campground?
Silver Springs, Florida.
Source: Getting there