Group Landing
Group Landing is a secluded area that offers a flexible space accommodating many outdoor activities, from a weekend family camping trip to a midweek company picnic.
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Site mix
| group standard area electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 50 / 25 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
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 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 01 is listed accessible |
The site includes four electric hookups, an accessible bathhouse with hot showers and flush toilets, a large picnic shelter, and potable water. Bear-proof garbage cans, picnic tables, a large grill, and a fire pit are also provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From the intersection of Hwy 441 and Hwy 90 in Lake City, FL, drive east on Hwy 90 for 12.6 miles. Turn left at the flashing light onto Pine Street. Cross over the railroad tracks. After about half a mile, you will see a sign directing you to turn left and proceed to The Landing.
| Nearest town | Sanderson, Florida |
| Coordinates | 30.2129° N, 82.4245° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | FB Trailers ↗ | 38.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | J. Wayne Reitz Union ↗ | 39.4 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.2 miThe Trampled Track ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking
- 2 miOlustee Battlefield Connector0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.1 miOlustee Battlefield Tr1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.1 miFnst - Osceola Section ↗20.9 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_scenic_or_historic
- 3.2 miFanny Bay0.5 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
Big Gum Swamp Wilderness begins about 6.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.5 miBig Gum Swamp Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 13,835 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Olustee BattlefieldSite · Olustee · 2.1 mi
- T. G. Henderson HouseBuilding · Lake City · 12.8 mi
- Hotel BlancheBuilding · Lake City · 12.8 mi
Natural features
Situated on the shore of Ocean Pond, you can relax and admire the tranquil beauty from your own private beach. Your campsites are surrounded by tall pines and cypress draped in Spanish moss. Wildlife sightings abound.
Recreation
Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and more are easily accommodated. A private sand beach gives a great venue for relaxing by the water or swimming in its cool waters. It's easy to shore launch a small boat, canoe, or kayak, and a boat ramp at Olustee Beach nearby can handle larger craft.
Nearby
Olustee Beach, with a large day use area, swimming beach, and boat ramp, is right next door. Ocean Pond is a large freshwater lake excellent for fishing and boating. Twenty-two miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail wind through the Osceola National Forest. Make sure to visit the Olustee Battlefield, site of the largest Civil War battle in Florida.
Guidebooks for Florida
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Group Landing?
Sites at Group Landing are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Group Landing?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Group Landing have?
1 site, including 1 group standard area electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Group Landing?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Group Landing have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Group Landing?
The site includes four electric hookups, an accessible bathhouse with hot showers and flush toilets, a large picnic shelter, and potable water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Group Landing?
Yes, pets are allowed at Group Landing. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Group Landing?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Group Landing?
Site 01 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Group Landing?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, 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 Group Landing?
Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and more are easily accommodated. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Group Landing?
Sanderson, Florida. Olustee Beach, with a large day use area, swimming beach, and boat ramp, is right next door.
Source: Getting there