Indian Lake State Forest Campground

6675 NE 40th Ave Road, Ocala FL 34479
Ocala, FL 34479

Important Notice

The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.

The Indian Lake State Forest Campground is located a couple hundred yards north of the sinkhole lake the state forest is named after. The campground is also only four and a half miles (4.5) north of the renowned Silver Springs in Marion County. Campers are allowed to park their personal vehicles at their respective campsites. RV sites 6-11 have water and electric hook-ups. Tent-Only sites 1-5 have no electric or water on site. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.

Indian Lake State Forest has campsites and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, birding, wildlife viewing and photography. The state forest is also adjacent to Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area managed by St. Johns River Water Management District. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Indian Lake State Forest; for further information please visit: https://www.freshfromflorida.com/

A 4-unit toilet/shower bathhouse is located in the center of the campground. It is for registered campers. A vault toilet is located adjacent to the day use parking area and is intended for day use visitors.

Camp site features

Across 13 camp sites:

Fire pit: 4 of 13 sites
Picnic table: 4 of 13 sites
Pets allowed: all 13 sites
Group sites: 1 of 13 sites
Largest party: 20 people

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

The code you receive with the confirmation letter works for the front gate as well as the bathhouse door locks. RV sites 6-11 have water and electric on site. Tent-Only sites 1-5 do not have water or electric hoop-ups. Swimming is not allowed in the lake.

Directions

From Ocala (I-75)-Take exit 352 (State Road 40). Drive east on SR 40 for 8.4 miles until you come to County Road 35. Turn north on CR 35 and drive for 4.5 miles. You should see an Indian Lake State Forest Recreation Area sign on your right (note- it is just after the Bear-N-Oak Trailhead). Turn in at the recreation area sign and follow the road for just over a quarter of a mile down to the campsites near the lake. From East of Ocala (Along SR 40)-Head west on SR 40. As you enter into Ocala you will see Silver Springs State Park on the south side of the road. Just after the entrance to Silver Springs State Park you will reach County Road 35. Turn north on CR 35 and drive 4.5 miles. You should see an Indian Lake State Forest Recreation Area sign on your right (note- it is just after the Bear-N-Oak Trailhead). Turn in at the recreation area sign and follow the road for just over a quarter of a mile down to the campsites near the lake.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 1 PM.

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