Ocala National Forest
Discover Ocala National Forest
Ocala National Forest is in North Central Florida. It is the oldest national forest east of the Mississippi and contains the largest forest of sand pines in the world. The sand pine is the only tree capable of growing to a usable timber size in this forest's dry, sandy soil. $50 for day-use recreation activities at Lake Dorr, Farles Lake, Mill Dam and Fore Lake. It is also valid for boat ramp use at Lake Dorr, Farles Lake, Mill Dam and Lake Eaton. 50% discount with possession of Golden Age Passport or Golden Access Passport.
Taste of Ocala National Forest...
The forest has 12 major campsites, some with cabins. You may make reservations online or by telephone, toll free: ☏ +1-877-444-6777. Leave-no-trace camping (pack in/pack out) is available for tents only. Bears and alligators live in the area. Approach neither.
A Rich Past
Explore the historical roots that shaped Ocala National Forest into what it is today.
$50 for day-use recreation activities at Lake Dorr, Farles Lake, Mill Dam and Fore Lake. It is also valid for boat ramp use at Lake Dorr, Farles Lake, Mill Dam and Lake Eaton. 50% discount with possession of Golden Age Passport or Golden Access Passport. $40 for day-use recreation activities at Juniper Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Wildcat Lake, Alexander Springs and Clearwater Lake Recreation Areas only, and is non-transferable. $25 for the Spring Hopper Pass for day-use recreation activities at Juniper Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Wildcat Lake, Clearwater Lake and Alexander Springs Recreation Areas only. This pass is valid for a maximum of 4 persons in one vehicle for a two-day period. The forest has 12 major campsites, some with cabins. You may make reservations online or by telephone, toll free: ☏ +1-877-444-6777. Leave-no-trace camping (pack in/pack out) is available for tents only. Bears and alligators live in the area. Approach neither....
Climate
$50 for day-use recreation activities at Lake Dorr, Farles Lake, Mill Dam and Fore Lake. It is also valid for boat ramp use at Lake Dorr, Farles Lake, Mill Dam and Lake Eaton. 50% discount with possession of Golden Age Passport or Golden Access Passport. $40 for day-use recreation activities at Juniper Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Wildcat Lake, Alexander Springs and Clearwater Lake Recreation Areas only, and is non-transferable. $25 for the Spring Hopper Pass for day-use recreation activities at Juniper Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Wildcat Lake, Clearwater Lake and Alexander Springs Recreation Areas only. This pass is valid for a maximum of 4 persons in one vehicle for a two-day period. The forest has 12 major campsites, some with cabins. You may make reservations online or by telephone, toll free: ☏ +1-877-444-6777. Leave-no-trace camping (pack in/pack out) is available for tents only. Bears and alligators live in the area. Approach neither.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple Options$50 for day-use recreation activities at Lake Dorr, Farles Lake, Mill Dam and Fore Lake. It is also valid for boat ramp use at Lake Dorr, Farles Lake, Mill Dam and Lake Eaton. 50% discount with possession of Golden Age Passport or Golden Access Passport. $40 for day-use recreation activities at Juniper Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Wildcat Lake, Alexander Springs and Clearwater Lake Recreation Areas only, and is non-transferable. $25 for the Spring Hopper Pass for day-use recreation activities at Juniper Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Wildcat Lake, Clearwater Lake and Alexander Springs Recreation Areas only. This pass is valid for a maximum of 4 persons in one vehicle for a two-day period. The forest has 12 major campsites, some with cabins. You may make reservations online or by telephone, toll free: ☏ +1-877-444-6777. Leave-no-trace camping (pack in/pack out) is available for tents only. Bears and alligators live in the area. Approach neither....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The forest has 12 major campsites, some with cabins. You may make reservations online or by telephone, toll free: ☏ +1-877-444-6777. Leave-no-trace camping (pack in/pack out) is available for tents only. Bears and alligators live in the area. Approach neither.
Where to Stay
The forest has 12 major campsites, some with cabins. You may make reservations online or by telephone, toll free: ☏ +1-877-444-6777. Leave-no-trace camping (pack in/pack out) is available for tents only. Bears and alligators live in the area. Approach neither.
Money & Budget
The forest has 12 major campsites, some with cabins. You may make reservations online or by telephone, toll free: ☏ +1-877-444-6777. Leave-no-trace camping (pack in/pack out) is available for tents only. Bears and alligators live in the area. Approach neither.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Bears and alligators live in the area. Approach neither.
Nearby Destinations
Glimpses of Ocala National Forest
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