Indian Lake State Forest Campground
Open year-round. All sites are reservation-only with no walk-ups; book through floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com up to 11 months in advance. Drought conditions may trigger burn bans affecting campfire use.
Flood Warning issued October 12 at 8:56PM EDT until October 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * 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 Monday the stage was 28.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - 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
About
Indian Lake State Forest Campground occupies a quiet corner of the 4,466-acre state forest in northeast Marion County, positioned a few hundred yards north of the sinkhole lake that gives the forest its name. The campground is remarkably close to Silver Springs, just 4.5 miles to the south, making it a convenient base for exploring one of Florida's most famous natural attractions. The facility offers 13 campsites: tent-only sites 1-5 are primitive with no hookups, while RV/trailer sites 6-11 provide water and electric connections. A group camping area accommodates up to 20 people. A 4-unit bathhouse with flush toilets and showers sits at the center of the campground for registered campers, with an additional vault toilet near the day-use parking area. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, and bear-proof trash and recycling bins are provided throughout. Recreational opportunities include hiking on both foot trails and equestrian paths, fishing in the lake (swimming prohibited), bird watching, wildlife photography, and nature study. The forest is open dawn to dusk year-round with free day-use access, though overnight camping requires advance reservations through Reserve America.
Directions
From Ocala: Take SR 40 east 8.4 miles to County Road 35, then turn north and continue 4.5 miles to the recreation area sign.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $13.51 - $22.52 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| 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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