Ocean Pond Campground

National Forests in Florida

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!

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.

Need to Know

Cash is not accepted. Payment for your campsite must be made through the Recreation.gov app
Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. and check-in time is 2:00 p.m. ET. Campers occupying a site after 2:00 p.m. ET will be charged for the next 24 hours.
Camping longer than 14 days within a 30-day period anywhere on Osceola National Forest is PROHIBITED.
Ocean Pond Campground is open 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
There is a limit of five people per site.
Each campsite is limited to two vehicles including the RV. All vehicles in the Electric and Water sections must be parked on the pavement. Parking vehicles on the grass is PROHIBITED. Additional vehicles may park in the visitor or overflow parking lot.
The operation of unlicensed motorized vehicles (four wheelers, ATVs, golf carts, etc.) in the campground is PROHIBITED.

Natural Features

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Recreation

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.

Contact Information

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 386-752-2577

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Driving Directions

From Lake City, Florida, head east on US Hwy 90 for approximately 14 miles. Turn left (north) on CR 250/FR 266 and drive approximately 4 miles. Turn left onto FR 268 (campground entrance road). Follow FR 268 for approximately 1.1 miles until you reach the entrance to the campground.

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