Lake Delancy West Campground

$10.00/night

Overview

***Delancy Loops trailhead on State Road 19 will be closed for visitor safety during a logging operation starting December 5, 2025 – mid-April 2026.***

***Delancy Loops trail will be closed east of NFR 21 December 5th – January 5th.***

Lake Delancy West is an OHV recreation area along Lake Delancy that houses OHV corrals, access to numerous marked OHV trails along the Ocala North OHV Trail System and camping along the lake. The recreation area also serves as a trailhead and designated campground along the hiking-only Florida Trail. Sites 14 - 120 are dispersed camping anywhere in the middle island.

Tent and small trailer camping is available within the pine forest along the western shore of Lake Delancy. All sites are within close proximity to the OHV corral, the Ocala North OHV Trail System and the Florida Trail. Heads up: Bears do frequent this area. You are required to store your food in a bear-proof container or in your vehicle.

14 day stay limit in a 30 day period in ALL Ocala National Forest Campgrounds

For reservations or refund request please call (877) 444-6777

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (352) 625-2520 for general information.

Camp site features

Across 120 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 120 sites
Largest party: 5 people

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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mark p

Loop:Lake Delancy

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Park is great. Been there numerous times over the years. However it has gone downhill. Restroom by our area wasnt clean when we got there and had to clean it myself and spray for bugs before I could use it along with no toilet paper. Was there for a week and only saw a ranger truck come through twice and it was just a drive through. Also trash filled up in the bins and wasn't emptied the entire week along with restrooms not cleaned. Just needs some regular maintenance and cleaning.

Rhonda L

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Had an awesome time at Lake Delancy West! Even with some rain during my trip, I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure. Waking up surrounded by nature and heading out for a morning hike made it special. I’d definitely camp here again!

Aaron M

Loop:Lake Delancy

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Reviewed 4 months ago

most of the time I rate this campground experience very high. This last time was poor. I got back to my car from riding OHV trails and had a note on it that I was not registered and freeloading and some fine would be levied and I need to go on a link to pay for it. This after I'd paid my fees. The rangers need to be able to cross reference the recreation.gov registrations/payments and please be advised to presume innocence until proven guilty.

Aaron M

Loop:Lake Delancy

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Well kept and clean. Secluded and quiet. Great place. Nice access to OHV trails.

Lori D

Loop:Lake Delancy

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Reviewed 7 months ago

Campers arrive at all hours so choose a site at the back of you don’t want constant headlights in your tent all night. Sites aren’t clearly marked so you might need to ask for camp host help.

Hannah M

Loop:Lake Delancy

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Reviewed 8 months ago

Very quiet during the week, really busy on the weekends. My dog and I stayed a couple of weeks - really enjoyed ourselves! There was an active bear issue going on while there, everyone kept us informed and safe. Please take care of your trash and scraps. We'll be back, thanks!!

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