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This weekend · Sold out Oct 31 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Buck Lake Group Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Umatilla. It lists 1 RV or RV/tent site for rigs up to 40 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 30. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 30.
| Site | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 001 group standard nonelectric | R | $70 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
This weekend (Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Florida Rig Fit tool
(352) 669-3522
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Buck Lake Group Campground sits on the shore of Buck Lake in the heart of Ocala National Forest, an expanse of sand pine scrub, lakes and springs in north-central Florida. The site is designed for a single group there is one campsite that accommodates both RVs and tents and can host up to 50 guests so when you reserve the facility your party has exclusive use of the area. The lakeshore includes a sandy swimming beach and a short, scenic 1.7-mile loop that connects with a segment of the 1,400-mile Florida Trail, making it easy to combine swims, short hikes and lakefront picnics in a compact visit. Anglers will find panfish, bass and crappie in Buck Lake, and boat access from the campsite lets you work the shoreline or explore a little farther afield; Alexander Springs, with its clear, spring-fed swimming and a 7-mile canoe run, is also nearby. Facilities at Buck Lake are intentionally simple: this is primitive group camping. The site provides a vault toilet, a hand pump for drinking water, six picnic tables and a group campfire ring enough to support a reunion or gathering but without hookups or on-site staff. The location is unstaffed year-round, so groups should make a reservation in advance (the reservation grants exclusive use) and contact the Ocala office at (352) 669-3522 for current fees, availability and any seasonal details before traveling. Access to the campground is via forest roads east of Ocala follow State Route 40 to State Route 19 south and then Forest Road 595-2 for about four miles to the site so plan for a short drive on National Forest roads to reach the lakeshore.
| 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 |
| Max stay | 14 nights max |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Buck Lake Group Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (12 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“It is absolutely gorgeous. And Two major springs close by was awesome! We had an amazing family vacation here. Quiet and calm.”
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