Group Landing
National Forests in Florida — lakeside, fishing
Location: Sanderson, FL, FL
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (33 reviews)
Season: May through October
Group Landing is a secluded area that offers a flexible space accommodating many outdoor activities, from a weekend family camping trip to a midweek company picnic.Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and more are easily accommodated. A private sand beach gives a great venue for relaxing by the water or swimming in its cool waters. It’s easy to shore launch a small boat, canoe, or kayak, and a boat ramp at Olustee Beach nearby can handle larger craft.The site includes four electric hookups, an
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Group Landing is a secluded area offering flexible space for outdoor activities including swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking with a private sand beach. Real campers praise it as a great private getaway with easy water access.
Wildlife alert: Black bears and alligators present in area. Also expect Southern Fox Squirrels, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Pileated Woodpeckers, Green Anoles, Eastern/Gray Ratsnakes, and Striped Swampsnakes. Mosquitoes are notably aggressive.
Insider tips for Group Landing: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when reserving Bring heavy-duty bug spray for aggressive mosquitoes Shore launch available for small boats, canoes, and kayaks; larger boats use Olustee Beach boat ramp nearby
Skip Group Landing if: You need water or sewer hookups — not available at most sites. You prefer privacy from waterborne traffic — boaters may walk through campsites. You're uncomfortable with bears and alligators in the camping area.
Best time to visit Group Landing: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Ocean Pond Campground (Lake City, FL), Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit (Folkston, GA), Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits (St. Marys, GA), Lake Delancy West Campground (Fort Mc Coy, FL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Group Landing
Cell signal at Group Landing (Sanderson, FL): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Group Landing is a secluded area that offers a flexible space accommodating many outdoor activities, from a weekend family camping trip to a midweek company picnic.Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and more are easily accommodated. A private sand beach gives a great venue for relaxing by the water or swimming in its cool waters. It’s easy to shore launch a small boat, canoe, or kayak, and a boat ramp at Olustee Beach nearby can handle larger craft.The site includes four electric hookups, an accessible bathhouse with hot showers and flush toilets, a large picnic shelter, and potable water.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when reserving
Bring heavy-duty bug spray for aggressive mosquitoes
Shore launch available for small boats, canoes, and kayaks; larger boats use Olustee Beach boat ramp nearby
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the intersection of Hwy 441 and Hwy 90 in Lake City, FL, drive east on Hwy 90 for 12.6 miles. Turn left at the flashing light onto Pine Street. Cross over the railroad tracks. After about half a mile, you will see a sign directing you to turn left and proceed to The Landing. Turn onto your first road on the left, and you will soon see the gate for the facility.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests in Florida fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at National Forests in Florida before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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