About Fore Lake Campground
With 31 sites tucked in the shade of oaks and pines along shimmering Fore Lake, the Fore Lake Campground is a quiet spot for camping on the western edge of the Ocala National Forest in the [Fore Lake Recreation Area](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/florida/recreation/recarea/?recid=83686). **Boating -- Non-motorized** - No gasoline powered engines. Canoes welcome. - Boating in the National Forests in Florida is regulated by the state of Florida. Please [visit our boating web page](https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/florida/recreation/wateractivities) before you grab your personal floatation device and head out onto the water. **Camping** - Tents and travel trailers are welcome. Maximum stay limit of 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period. **Amenities** - Bathhouse - Drinking water - Dump station - Parking - Picnic tables - Showers with hot water - Toilets
- Fees: Day-use fee $5
- Managed by: USFS - National Forests in Florida
- Where: 9 mi northeast of Silver Springs, FL · 29.27021, -81.9184
Things to do:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fnst - Western Connector | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 27.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
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: 12.7 mi
Propane: 14.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Lake Shore Group Camp 0.3 mi
- Lake Eaton Campground 3.4 mi
- Campsite · 10 mi S of Lake Kerr 6.8 mi
- Pipeline OHV Trailhead 7.9 mi
- Mill Dam Group Camp 8.1 mi
- Grassy pond 10 mi