Doe Lake Group Site
Open — Open year-round for group reservations only through Recreation.gov. Maximum capacity is 250 people with a 14-day stay limit per 30-day period. Check-in is 3:00 p.m., check-out is 11:00 a.m.
Freeze Watch issued December 30 at 12:05AM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Prospect Bluff Historic Site Closure Order
Authorities and Geographic Applicability. Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(c), this Forest Order: (1) Closes the Prospect Bluff Historic Site in its entirety for the preservation of objects or areas of historical, archaeological, geological, or paleontological interest.
Alcoholic Beverages
Lists the areas in the Apalachicola and Ocala National Forests where alcohol is not allowed.
About
Doe Lake Group Site is a reservation-only group campground in the Ocala National Forest, centered around a beautifully restored 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps dining hall. The historic lodge sits atop a grassy hill overlooking the clear waters of Doe Lake and includes a large group kitchen. The site can accommodate up to 250 people, making it ideal for major outdoor gatherings, equestrian events, weddings, and reunions. The camping area sits beneath a shady grove of oaks and pines along Doe Lake's shores. An architecturally-matched bathhouse with flush toilets and showers provides modern amenities. The facility is particularly popular with equestrian groups, offering hitching posts and access to the 34-mile LAM Equestrian Trail that parallels the Ocklawaha River northward to Eureka. Tent camping is most common, though RVs and horse trailers are permitted in specific areas without hookups. Recreation opportunities include fishing from the shore or from canoes, kayaks, and low-powered boats launched from the unimproved boat ramp. The site provides exclusive access to Doe Lake for reservation holders. Located in north central Florida, the Ocala National Forest spans 383,000 acres and is the southernmost national forest east of the Mississippi River, protecting the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest.
Directions
From I-75 west of Ocala, take State Route 40 east for 11 miles to Forest Corners. Turn right on County Road 314-A and continue about 9 miles through the blinker at Moss Bluff. Take the next major right at an old country store. Drive 3.6 miles and turn left on Forest Road 14 (Cross Road/Big Scrub Road). Continue 0.9 mile, bear right, then turn right after 0.2 mile into the recreation area. Access is via unimproved roads.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| 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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