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.
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:09AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Marion, Citrus and Levy Counties. .Due to recent heavy rainfall, water levels on Cypress Creek remain elevated. With additional heavy rainfall forecast, water levels are expected to continue rising, and could reach minor flood stage in the next few days. Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon due to a combination of excessive hydrilla growth along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau, and recent heavy rainfall. Water levels are expected to hold steady before slowly decreasing over the next several days. However, the river is forecast to remain in flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 28.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Sunday was 28.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady at flood stage. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.2 feet on 10/02/1979. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Supervisor's Office Closed
Due to potential weather impacts from Hurricane Isaias, the Supervisor's Office will be temporarily closed Friday, October 9.
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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