Ocean Pond Campground

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National Forests in Florida

Campground · USDA Forest Service · National Forests in Florida Fees: Cash is not accepted here. Payments for ADVANCE RESERVATION campsites must be made at the Rec.gov webpage. Payments for First-Come, First-Served SCAN & PAY campsites must be made through the Recreation.gov app. Reservations: First come, first served. Overview Situated in Baker County, Florida, this campground includes 64 campsites and is open 24 hours/day. All sites are available at recreation.gov. There's something here for everyone in this lakeside campground. The Florida National Scenic Trail provides hiking opportunity adjacent to this campground. Come play, fish, swim, view wildlife and enjoy the outdoors here on the north shore of Ocean Pond! Recreation Boating is very popular on Ocean Pond, and multiple campsites provide lakeside access for swimming, boating, and fishing. Speckled perch and largemouth bass are popular targets for anglers. A boat ramp is also available here. A picnic pavillion area includes a BBQ grill and picnic tables, a swingset, and beach area for swimmers. The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the entrance road to this campground, and is maintained annually for hikers. Public hunting is available… Getting there: From Lake City, Florida, head east on US Hwy 90 for approximately 14 miles. Turn left (north) on CR 250/FR 266 and drive approximately 4 miles. Turn left onto FR 268 (campground entrance road). Follow FR 268 for approximately 1.1 miles until you reach the entrance to the campground. Rules: - No OHV access or use at the campground. - Pets are welcome but are not allowed in the beach area. - The beach at Ocean Pond is for campers only. If you are not camping and would like to swim picnic, or launch your watercraft, please visit Olustee Beach. Phone: 386-752-2577 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10352022 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS