About Lake Shore Group Camp
Lake Shore Group Campground sits on the north shore of Fore Lake in Ocala National Forest. It is a favorite for scout, church and civic groups, as well as large families and reunions. 14 day stay limit in a 30 day period in ALL Ocala National Forest Campgrounds Fore Lake is an excellent spot for birding. Visitors can also picnic and fish along the shore. Campers who wish to venture out into the water can launch their electric-motor boats, canoes and kayaks from the facility's boat ramp. Swimming is allowed, but campers should be aware that there are alligators in this lake. Lake Shore Group Camp is for tent camping, however RVs are allowed in the small parking area. The site can accommodate up to 50 guests and there are campsites in the shade and in the sun, all within sight of the lake. The centerpiece of the facility is the large accessible picnic shelter, perfect for group…
- Fees: $100 per night, two night minimum. Maximum 50 people.
- Managed by: National Forests in Florida, USFS - National Forests in Florida
- Where: 9 mi southwest of Lake Kerr, FL · 29.27417, -81.91583
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
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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: 12.4 mi
Propane: 14.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Fore Lake Campground 0.3 mi
- Lake Eaton Campground 3.4 mi
- Campsite · 10 mi S of Lake Kerr 6.9 mi
- Pipeline OHV Trailhead 7.6 mi
- Mill Dam Group Camp 8.2 mi
- Grassy pond 9.7 mi