Lake Shore Group Camp
National Forests in Florida — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SILVER SPRINGS, FL, FL
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
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, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lake-shore-group-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Lake Shore Group Camp sits on the north shore of Fore Lake in Ocala National Forest and is excellent for birding, fishing, and water activities with a boat launch for electric-motor boats, canoes, and kayaks. Campers praise it as a nice secluded spot with plenty of shade, great for large groups, scout trips, and families.
Wildlife alert: Ticks reported by campers; also present in area: North American River Otter, White Ibis, Green Heron, Limpkin, Eastern Coralsnake, and Florida Pine Snake.
Insider tips for Lake Shore Group Camp: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand 14-day stay limit per 30 days applies across all Ocala National Forest campgrounds Electric-motor boats, canoes, and kayaks only on Fore Lake
Skip Lake Shore Group Camp if: Require full RV hookups — no hookups at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. Plan to stay longer than 14 days in a 30-day period. Sensitive to ticks — multiple camper reports of tick problems.
Best time to visit Lake Shore Group Camp: May-October — Campground operates May through October only; seasonal operations.
Nearby campgrounds: Fore Lake Campground (Silver Springs, FL), Lake Eaton Campground (Silver Springs, FL), Mill Dam Group Camp (SILVER SPRINGS, FL), Salt Springs Recreation Area (Ft. McCoy, FL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Shore Group Camp
Cell signal at Lake Shore Group Camp (SILVER SPRINGS, 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.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
14-day stay limit per 30 days applies across all Ocala National Forest campgrounds
Electric-motor boats, canoes, and kayaks only on Fore Lake
Campground operates May through October only; seasonal operations
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-75, west of Ocala, take exit 352 onto State Route 40 east. Continue for 10 miles to County Road 314. Turn left on 314 and go 6 miles. Turn left onto 147th Avenue Road and look for the Lake Shore sign and entrance on left.
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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.
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