Doe Lake Group Site
Open for reservations. Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect for Ocala National Forest; campfires permitted in Forest Service-provided rings. Check-in at 3:00 PM, check-out at 11:00 AM. Maximum stay 14 consecutive days per 30-day period.
Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 12:44PM EDT until August 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 7 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 12:44PM EDT until August 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 7 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Travel Management & Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Forest Service are reviewing the Executive Order, entitled "Removing Unnecessary and Counterproductive Restrictions on Access to Federal Lands" issued May 29, 2026, that may affect travel management on National Forest System lands. Any changes to public…
About
Doe Lake Group Site is a reservation-only group campground in the Ocala National Forest, built around a beautifully restored 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps dining hall. The historic lodge features a large group kitchen and sits atop a grassy hill with views of clear Doe Lake below. The site can accommodate up to 250 people and is a favorite among equestrian groups, though it also hosts weddings, reunions, and other large social gatherings. Tent camping is the primary accommodation, with RVs and horse trailers permitted in designated areas without hookups. The campground provides flush toilets, an accessible bathhouse with showers, drinking water, picnic tables, and hitching posts for horses. Guests with reservations have exclusive access to the lake for canoeing, kayaking, low-powered boating, and fishing. The Ocala National Forest spans 383,000 acres and is the southernmost national forest east of the Mississippi. The camping area rests beneath a shady grove of oaks and pines, offering a scenic natural setting for group activities. Bands and DJs are permitted, but overnight sleeping in the dining hall is prohibited.
Directions
From I-75 west of Ocala, take SR 40 east for 11 miles to Forest Corners. Turn right on CR 314-A and continue about 9 miles through the Moss Bluff blinker. Make the next major right at an old country store. Drive 3.6 miles passing Sunnyhill Restoration Area entrances on the left, then turn left on FR 14 (Cross Road/Big Scrub Road). Continue 0.9 mile, bear right, then turn right into the recreation area.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $350 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (352) 625-2520 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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