Ocean Pond Campground
National Forests in Florida — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lake City, FL, FL
Price: From $12 per night
Price range: $12–$30 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (138 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
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, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ocean-pond-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Lakeside campground on Ocean Pond's north shore with excellent boating and fishing opportunities. Highly rated by campers (4.4/5 stars) for quietness and value, with access to the Florida National Scenic Trail for hiking.
Wildlife alert: Southern Fox Squirrel, Carolina Wren, Green Anole, Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex, and Eastern Mud Snake verified in the area.
Insider tips for Ocean Pond Campground: Book early on recreation.gov — this is a popular federal campground with high demand. Electric hookups available on select sites only; confirm hookup availability when booking if needed. Multiple campsites provide lakeside access for boating and water sports.
Skip Ocean Pond Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites.. You plan to camp November through April — seasonal operations only May-October.. You prefer a campground with minimal crowds — expect it to book up quickly given popularity and federal management..
Best time to visit Ocean Pond Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Group Landing (Sanderson, 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 Ocean Pond Campground
Cell signal at Ocean Pond Campground (Lake City, FL): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early on recreation.gov
this is a popular federal campground with high demand.
Electric hookups available on select sites only; confirm hookup availability when booking if needed.
Multiple campsites provide lakeside access for boating and water sports.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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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.
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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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