Ocean Pond Campground

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

70Sites

60 ftMax rig

The place

Situated in Baker County, Florida, this campground includes 64 campsites and is open 24 hours/day. All sites are available 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! 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. Keep reading

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. Facilities 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. 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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 70

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
Electric	1	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	10	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	11	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	12	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	13	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	14	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	15	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	16	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	17	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	18	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	19	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	2	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	3	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	4	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	5	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	6	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	7	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	8	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	9	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Electric	Host 1	management	—	—
Primitive	48	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	49	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	50	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	51	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	52	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	53	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	54	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	55	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	56	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	57	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	58	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	59	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	60	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	61	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	62	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	63	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	64	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	65	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	66	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Primitive	67	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
S&P	Dump Station	management	—	—
Water	20	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	21	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	22	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	23	management	60 ft	—
Water	24	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	25	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	26	rv electric	60 ft	—
Water	27	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	28	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	29	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	30	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	31	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	32	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	33	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	34 (Host)	management	—	—
Water	35	rv electric	60 ft	30/50
Water	36	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—
Water	37	rv electric	60 ft	—
Water	38	rv nonelectric	60 ft	—

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Cash is not accepted here. Payments for ADVANCE RESERVATION campsites must be made at the Rec.gov webpage. Payments for First-Come, First-Served SCAN & PAY campsites must be made through the Recreation.gov app.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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This campground sits in FL-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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