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Doe Lake Group Site

4 mi east of Silver Springs Shores East, FL · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Oct–Aprbest months

About Doe Lake Group Site

Doe Lake is a group campsite with a variety of activities. Centered around a historic lodge with a large group kitchen, it's an ideal place for major outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people. The site is a favorite among equestrian groups, but can also accommodate weddings and other social events. Please read before making reservations [Doe Lake Rules and Regulations Agreement](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2024/09/17/18/11/234599_af64ee74-72d2-4cdf-83b9-594f9dc9aa58.pdf) For reservations or refund request please call (877) 444-6777 Equestrian camping, canoeing, boating and fishing are some of the popular activities around Doe Lake, and can be enjoyed exclusively by visitors with a group reservation. Campers can launch a canoe or low-powered boat and drop a line in the middle of Doe Lake for an afternoon of fishing. This site is centered around a classic 1930s Civilian Conservation…

  • Fees: $350 per night
  • Managed by: National Forests in Florida, USFS - National Forests in Florida
  • Where: 4 mi east of Silver Springs Shores East, FL · 29.04249, -81.82083

Things to do:

FishingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingOff-road (OHV)Wildlife & birdingHuntingHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

70°
46°Jan
73°
49°Feb
78°
53°Mar
83°
58°Apr
88°
65°May
91°
70°Jun
92°
72°Jul
91°
73°Aug
89°
71°Sep
84°
63°Oct
77°
55°Nov
72°
49°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Oct–Apr (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

See Doe Lake Group Site from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Lam Horse TrailHorseat camp14.2 mi
Prairie Riding LoopHorse0.7 mi37.8 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Suburban

The Milky Way is faint and only shows overhead.

Class 5 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 14.8 mi
Propane: 15.2 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.