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This weekend · Available Oct 31 – Nov 1 · 1 night42 sites open for every night · from $12/night
Ocean Pond Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Florida. It lists 66 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft (official limit). 19 sites have electric.
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| Site | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 48 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 49 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 51 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 52 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 53 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 57 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 58 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 60 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 61 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 62 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 63 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 64 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 65 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 66 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 67 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $12 |
| 20 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 21 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 22 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 24 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 25 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 27 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 28 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 30 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 31 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 32 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 36 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 38 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 40 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 41 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 42 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 43 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 44 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 45 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 46 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 47 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 1 rv electric | ✓ | $30 |
| 8 rv electric | ✓ | $30 |
| 11 rv electric | ✓ | $30 |
| 12 rv electric | ✓ | $30 |
| 13 rv electric | ✓ | $30 |
✓ 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): First come, first served. The listing marks this stay first come, first served — no online reservations.
Official limit 40 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Florida Rig Fit tool
Situated in Baker County, Florida, this campground includes 64 campsites and is open 24 hours/day. Seven are available for reservation, and the remaining sites are available first-come, first-served at Recreation.gov. There's something here for everyone in this lakeside campground. The Florida National Scenic Trail provides hiking opportunity adjacent to this campground. Come play, fish, swim, view wildlife and enjoy the outdoors here on the north shore of Ocean Pond!Boating is very popular on Ocean Pond, and multiple campsites provide lakeside access for swimming, boating, and fishing. Speckled perch and largemouth bass are popular targets for anglers. A boat ramp is also available here. A picnic pavillion area includes a BBQ grill and picnic tables, a swingset, and beach area for swimmers. The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the entrance road to this campground, and is maintained annually for hikers. Public hunting is available 8 months of the year on Osceola Wildlife Management Area (see myfwc.com/hunting for more information). The use of Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited inside this campground, but many "mixed use" OHV roads are open for riding on this forest. Each of these 64 campsites includes one parking slip (large enough for most RVs), a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Each campsite in the Electric Section includes a potable water spigot and electric hookup (30- and 50-amp). Each campsite in the Water Section includes a potable water spigot. Electric and Water Section bath houses include flush toilets and hot showers (available to campers from any campground section). The Primitive Section restroom includes flush toilets and sinks but no showers. Primitive Section campsites do not include water or electric service, but potable water is available near this section's restrooms. A boat ramp, picnic pavillion, beach swim area, and RV dump station are available for all campers at no extra charge. This campground is situated on the north shore of Ocean Pond, a large lake (2-mile diameter) popular with boaters, swimmers, and anglers. The campground perimeter is composed of pine flatwoods and cypress wetlands.The town of Olustee is located on the south side of Ocean Pond, and is the site of the historic Battle of Olustee. This Civil War battle is reenacted right here on Osceola National Forest each February during the annual Olustee Festival. Dining, shopping, entertainment, and mail and medical services are available in Lake City, a 20-minute drive from this campground. The cities of Gainesville and Jacksonville, Florida and Valdosta, Georgia are within driving distance (about 1 hour drive), as well as multiple first-magnitude freshwater springs (Alachua and Gilchrist Counties). The annual National Hot Rod Association's Gatornationals race takes place each March in Gainesville.
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida) |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Official limit 40 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list [Recreation.gov site list: Ocean Pond Campground] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Max stay | 14 nights max |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov site list: Ocean Pond Campground (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Managed by USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida). 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 ↗ (10 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“What a lovely place to spend the weekend. Highly recommend grabbing your friends and going. Bath/showers were clean and host was so friendly and helpful. Can wait to go again-”
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Available Oct 31 – Nov 1 · 1 night3 sites open for every nightClosest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Ocean Pond Campground, not driving.
