Indian Lake State Forest Campground
Open — Open year-round with reservations available up to 11 months in advance through Reserve America. Day-of arrival reservations are also accepted.
Freeze Watch issued January 18 at 11:24PM EST until January 20 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 21 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Northeast and north central Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM EST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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.
Freeze Warning issued January 18 at 11:24PM EST until January 19 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 21 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Northeast and north central Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM EST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 11:24PM EST until January 19 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 21 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Northeast and north central Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM EST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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.
About
Indian Lake State Forest Campground is set within 4,466 acres of gently rolling sandhills and karst topography in Marion County, Florida. The campground offers 13 sites including 5 primitive tent-only sites (sites 1-5) without hookups, 6 RV or tent sites (sites 6-11) with electric and water hookups, and one group tent site accommodating up to 20 people. Located just north of the deep sinkhole lake that gives the forest its name, the campground provides access to hiking and equestrian trails, as well as opportunities for picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and photography. The facility includes a central 4-unit toilet and shower bathhouse accessible to registered campers via code-locked doors. A vault toilet near the day use parking area serves day visitors. The forest features diverse natural communities including depression marshes, xeric hammocks, and mesic flatwoods, with ongoing reforestation efforts in previously farmed areas. Indian Lake drains into the Floridian aquifer through its sinkhole basin. The campground is adjacent to Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area and only 4.5 miles north of the historic Silver Springs State Park, offering easy access to additional recreational opportunities in the region.
Directions
From Ocala (I-75): Take exit 352 (State Road 40). Drive east on SR 40 for 8.4 miles to County Road 35. Turn north on CR 35 and drive 4.5 miles. Look for the Indian Lake State Forest Recreation Area sign on the right after the Bear-N-Oak Trailhead. Turn in and follow the road for just over a quarter mile down to the campsites near the lake.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Silver Springs State Park Campground 5.5mi
- Fore Lake Campground 7.9mi
- Lake Shore Group Camp 8.0mi
- Santos Trailhead And Campground 12mi
- Lake Eaton Campground 11mi
- Mill Dam Group Camp 15mi
- Shangri-la Trailhead And Campground Campground 20mi
- Lake Delancy West Campground 19mi
- Shanty Pond Campground 20mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $13.51 - $22.52 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (352) 732-1785 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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