Mill Dam Group Camp
Mill Dam Group Campground offers a fun and relaxing setting for groups of up to 150 to enjoy Ocala National Forest. Large picnic shelters and access to outdoor and water recreation make this area ideal for family reunions and other large parties.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Paved | Full | 150 / 88 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
The site record lists 88 vehicles. The campground description says parking holds 70 vehicles.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
In the spring, summer and early fall, Mill Dam is a day-use area only. For the remainder of the year, it becomes a group campground and recreation area for both day-use and tent camping. Amenities include a picnic shelter, group grills, picnic tables and flush toilets. The parking lot can hold up to 70 vehicles. A boat ramp adjoins the recreation area, on a separate entrance.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Mill Dam is located just off of Highway 40, approximately 15 miles east of Silver Springs, Florida, and 50 miles west of Ormond Beach. From 40, look for the Mill Dam/Half Moon signs about a quarter-mile from the recreational area turnoffs.
| Coordinates | 29.1811° N, 81.8311° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Gander Outdoors ↗ | 21.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | General RV Center ↗ | 22.3 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
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 from around Central Florida. These opportunities are available within a short drive.
- 5.4 miLake Eaton Day Use ↗Day use
- 8.4 miFore Lake Day Use ↗Day use
- 13.1 miSalt Springs Marina Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 1.6 miLam Horse Trail ↗14.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miLake, Alachua, Marion (lam) Tr ↗22 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miCentennial Trail ↗36.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
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 6.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.3 miJuniper Prairie Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 14,293 acres
- 14.5 miBillies Bay Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 3,064 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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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 campground and recreation area sit in the shade of live oak trees overlooking Mill Dam Lake. Numerous animals make their home in the area, including alligators, turtles, deer, raccoons, black bear and many bird species.
Recreation
The campground sits along the 168-acre Mill Dam Lake, and water activities are popular among campers and day-use visitors. Anglers come from all over to enjoy bass fishing. Campers can bring their boats, canoes and kayaks for easy access to the water via an adjacent boat ramp. A large swimming beach and picnic area are great ways to keep the kids entertained.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mill Dam Group Camp?
Sites at Mill Dam Group Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Mill Dam Group Camp?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Mill Dam Group Camp have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Mill Dam Group Camp?
Mill Dam Group Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Mill Dam Group Camp?
Amenities include a picnic shelter, group grills, picnic tables and flush toilets.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Mill Dam Group Camp?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Mill Dam Group Camp?
The campground sits along the 168-acre Mill Dam Lake, and water activities are popular among campers and day-use visitors. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Mill Dam Group Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lake Eaton Campground (5.4 mi), Juniper Springs Recreation Area (7.2 mi), and Fore Lake Campground (8.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby