Ocean Pond Campground
Open year-round, 24 hours a day. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov; cash is not accepted on-site. Check-in is 2:00 p.m., check-out is 11:00 a.m. Maximum stay is 14 days within any 30-day period.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 2:26AM EDT until October 10 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida, including the following areas, in northeast Florida, Baker, Coastal Duval, Coastal Nassau, Eastern Clay, Inland Nassau, South Central Duval, Trout River, Western Clay and Western Duval. In northern Florida, Bradford, Eastern Alachua, Eastern Hamilton, Gilchrist, Northern Columbia, Southeastern Columbia, Southwestern Columbia, Suwannee, Union, Western Alachua and Western Hamilton. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lifting warm front and moisture due to Hurricane Isaias passing west of the area will bring waves of moderate to heavy rainfall across areas of Northeast Florida today into this evening. Several inches of rain from the last several days will make for saturated soils and additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts may lead to flash flooding. The heavy rainfall may combine with higher than normal tidal levels and may worsen flood problems in some St. Johns River locations. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued October 8 at 9:23PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia... St Mary's River At Macclenny affecting Charlton, Baker and Nassau Counties. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/wfo/JAX The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 930 PM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Mary's River at Macclenny. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas and timber lands including some properties along St. Mary's River Bluff Road and the Cypress Landing Resort on the Georgia side. At 14.0 feet, Flooding of bottomlands along the river and some lower access roads including the lower half of St. Mary's River Bluff Road which cuts off 15 to 20 homes on the Georgia side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet Saturday evening and remain above Flood Stage through early next week. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://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…
About
Ocean Pond Campground is a popular destination in Florida's Osceola National Forest, attracting over 100,000 visitors annually to its shores on a scenic two-mile-wide natural lake. The campground offers 67 drive-up sites divided into three sections: 19 sites with electric (30/50-amp) and water hookups on paved 50-foot spurs, 28 sites with water hookups only, and 20 primitive sites. Every site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Amenities include flush toilets throughout the campground, with hot showers available in the Electric and Water section bath houses. The Primitive section has flush toilets and sinks but no showers. All campers have access to a boat ramp, RV dump station, swimming beach, and a picnic pavilion with BBQ grill. The beach and boat ramp are reserved for registered campers only. The campground provides excellent fishing opportunities for largemouth bass and speckled perch, and serves as a trailhead for the Florida National Scenic Trail and the Great Florida Birding Trail. Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park is just 4 miles away. Lake City is a 20-minute drive for supplies, dining, and services.
Directions
Located at the intersection of CR 250 and FR 268, approximately 17 miles east of Lake City, Florida in Baker County.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $12 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (386) 752-2577 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Ocean Pond Campground | |
| Recreation.gov Reservations |
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