About Davenport Landing
Deep in the floodplain forest along the Ocklawaha River, Davenport Landing is a former steamboat stop along this twisting, winding waterway. Three primitive campsites provide a stop for paddlers working their way along the river. **Boating** - Paddle your canoe or kayak across the beautiful waters of Davenport Lading in search of a quiet spot along the shoreline. **Fishing** - Sitting along the Ocklawaha River, this is the perfect location to cast a line from the shallows for a chance to catch that big one. Just keep an eye out for any alligators that may be roaming the area. **Hiking** - The Davenport Landing Trail is a 0.6-mile interpretive walk to a former steamboat landing along the Ocklawaha River (1.2 mile round-trip). Since it is within the river's floodplain area, expect a high concentration of mosquitoes and dress / prepare accordingly. **Interpretive Area ** - In addition to…
- Managed by: USFS - National Forests in Florida
- Where: 7 mi west of Welaka, FL · 29.47231, -81.7737
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Oct–Apr (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport Landing | Hiking | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Davenport Loop | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| 0224-0226-A | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Delancy Loops | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 8.0 mi |
| 0226-B | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 1.6 mi |
| FR 66-8.0 | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 4.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 8.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Delancy West OHV Trailhead 2.9 mi
- Lake Delancy West OHV Campground 3.1 mi
- west delancy 3.2 mi
- Rodman OHV Trailhead 3.2 mi
- Campsite · 6 mi NW of Welaka 3.5 mi
- Rodman camp 3.7 mi