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 September 20 at 8:48PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties. .Due to recent heavy rainfall water levels remain elevated along the Horse Creek near Arcadia. The Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon has been steadily rising since July, and on September 15 reached flood stage. The cause of the high water along the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon is due to excessive hydrilla growth (from the river bottom to the water surface) along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between US 41 and Lake Rousseau. The hydrilla is acting like a dam and holding water back, causing water levels to rise. * 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 7:45 PM 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 7:45 PM EDT Sunday was 28.2 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
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…
Fire Restrictions in Effect for Ocala National Forest
The Ocala National Forest is under stage 1 fire restrictions. Exemptions include developed campsites with Forest Service provided campfire rings and grills. Dispersed campers who wish to have fires must use propane; charcoal is authorized for grilling purposes. All residents must conform to the…
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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