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This weekend · Available Oct 31 – Nov 1 · 1 night18 sites open for every night · from $15/night
Big Bass Campground (Fl) is a Recreation.gov campground in Florida, about 26 miles from Ocala. It lists 19 RV or RV/tent sites. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 31. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 31.
| Site | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 7 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 8 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 9 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | ✓ |
This weekend (Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
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25.6 mi to Ocala (straight-line)
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Big Bass Campground sits on the southern edge of the Ocala National Forest, a small, seasonal site that offers a genuine forest escape without a large footprint: there are 19 total campsites, and each is set up to accommodate both RVs and tents so groups with mixed gear can camp together. The campground is not far from the Ocklawaha River and lies near Doe Lake Recreation Area, so while the loops themselves are focused on basic camping in a wooded setting, visitors can easily reach nearby water and forest recreation. The site accepts both short- and long-term stays during its open season, and you should be aware that occasional black bear sightings have been reported plan for bear-aware food storage and proper campsite practices even though specific wildlife facilities are not guaranteed. This is a lightly staffed location, so practical arrangements and questions are handled by phone: for reservations or refund requests call (877) 444-6777, and for general information call the campground's limited-staff office at (352) 625-2520. Because staffing and services are constrained and the campground operates seasonally, it's a good idea to call ahead to confirm dates, reservation policies and what amenities (if any) will be available during your stay. The combination of a small footprint, mixed RV-and-tent sites, and proximity to the Ocklawaha River and Doe Lake makes Big Bass a straightforward base for people who want easy access to the Ocala National Forest without a large developed campground.
| $15 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 18 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 19 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $15 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | R | $15 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Big Bass Campground (Fl). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (26 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Very clean and well kept campground. Hosts were friendly and helpful ”
“Very nice campground...can't beat it. Would be great also if a couple of sites had the option for a hook up for electric etc....but overall a nice stay”
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