Lake Shore Group Camp
Lake Shore Group Camp is a national forest campground in Florida. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Florida
- Coordinates
- 29.27417, -81.91583
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 352-625-2520
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lake Shore Group Camp
Overview Lake Shore Group Campground sits on the north shore of Fore Lake in Ocala National Forest. It is a favorite for scout, church and civic groups, as well as large families and reunions. 14 day stay limit in a 30 day period in ALL Ocala National Forest Campgrounds Recreation Fore Lake is an excellent spot for birding. Visitors can also picnic and fish along the shore. Campers who wish to venture out into the water can launch their electric-motor boats, canoes and kayaks from the facility's boat ramp. Swimming is allowed, but campers should be aware that there are alligators in this lake. Facilities Lake Shore Group Camp is for tent camping, however RVs are allowed in the small parking area. The site can accommodate up to 50 guests and there are campsites in the shade and in the sun, all within sight of the lake. The centerpiece of the facility is the large accessible picnic shelter, perfect for group gatherings. A group grill, picnic tables and a restroom with showers and flush toilets are available. The lake is situated in the historic community of Scrambletown, which has a store. 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. Lined by marshes, the 12-acre Fore Lake is home to many species of birds. The surrounding landscape is forested with saw p
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Par Gas · 44 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 268 designated routes (380 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Group Camp | National forest group campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Fore Lake | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Lake Eaton | Private campground | 3.4 mi | — | — |
| Lake Eaton | National forest campground | 3.4 mi | — | — |
| Mill Dam Group Camp | National forest campground | 8.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Little Lake Bryant | National forest camping area | 9.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.