Buck Lake Group Campground
BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND
Part of National Forests in Florida
Overview
Buck Lake is a group camping facility in the heart of Ocala National Forest in Florida. Great for family reunions and social gatherings, the campground can host a group of up to 50 guests along the shores of Buck Lake.Activities include fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and simply relaxing and enjoying the breeze.
Facilities
This campground provides primitive camping for groups. Amenities include a vault toilet, a hand pump for drinking water, six picnic tables and a group campfire ring. Group get exclusive use of the facility during the reservation.Natural Features
Located in north central Florida, the Ocala National Forest spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest.The forest is also rich in water resources with more than 600 lakes, rivers and springs, several of which are near Buck Lake.
Recreation
The sandy swimming beach provides a great place to relax and picnic. Campers have access to Buck Lake to enjoy fishing for panfish, bass and crappie, as well as boating.Hikers can access a segment of the 1,400-mile Florida Trail via a scenic trail that loops around the lake for 1.7 miles.
Nearby Attractions
Buck Lake is near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs Recreation Area, where visitors can swim, dive and snorkel in a warm, spring-fed lake and canoe on a 7-mile run.Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (352) 669-3522.Important Notices
Check in is at 2:00pm and Check out is at 11:00am. We do not accomodate early check-ins or late check-outs.
Electric Motors only. Gasoline motors prohibited on lake.
You are responsible for ensuring the gate is locked at all times that you are not actively entering or exiting the campsite. This ensures no unwanted guests come into the site during your reservation, and that the lock is not lost.
Should the lock be missing or not securing the gate shut and locked when our staff arrive to take away the trash and clean the vault toilet YOUR deposit will be withheld completely.
- Fishing within 50 yards of a boat ramp or area designated for swimming is prohibited.
- Swimming or being in a body of water within 100 feet of a boat ramp is prohibited.
- Off-Highway Vehicles are not permitted at this location. They may only be used on designated OHV trails and must be trailered to an official trailhead before unloading.
This location is a group-use campground and is operated accordingly by Adventure Ocala. If using this location for an event, such as a wedding, you will need to bring your own chairs, tables, and other items. Please visit www.adventureocala.com for additional information.
- Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Available Activities
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
From I-75 in Ocala, Florida, travel east on State Route 40. Turn onto State Route 19 south, then turn right onto Forest Road 595-2 and travel for approximately 4 miles. Buck Lake Group Camp will be on the left.
Contact Information
Phone: 352-625-2520
(352) 669-3522Umatilla, FL 34488
