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Indian Lake State Forest Campground, FL

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The Indian Lake State Forest Campground is located a couple hundred yards north of the sinkhole lake the state forest is named after. The campground is also only four and a half miles (4.5) north of the renowned Silver Springs in Marion County. Campers are allowed to park their ...
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Description

The Indian Lake State Forest Campground is located a couple hundred yards north of the sinkhole lake the state forest is named after. The campground is also only four and a half miles (4.5) north of the renowned Silver Springs in Marion County. Campers are allowed to park their personal vehicles at their respective campsites. RV or Tent sites 6-11 have water and electric hook-ups. Tent-Only sites 1-5 have no electric or water on site. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.

Geography:

The most notable feature of this state forest is Indian Lake. The deep sinkhole lake located just south of the camping sites drains Indian Lake Prairie into the Floridian aquifer. The forest as a whole has rolling sandhills on a sinkhole-rick karst topography. Other natural community types on the forest include depression marshes, xeric hammocks, and mesic flatwoods. As a visitor makes their way along county roads to the forest they can expect to see reforestation efforts occurring in previously abandoned cropland and improved pastures.

Recreation:

Indian Lake State Forest has primitive campsites and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, birding, wildlife viewing and photography. The state forest is also adjacent to Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area managed by St. Johns River Water Management District. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Indian Lake State Forest; for further information please visit: https://www.freshfromflorida.com/

Facilities:

A 4-unit toilet/shower bathhouse is located in the center of the campground. It is for registered campers. A vault toilet is located adjacent to the day use parking area and is intended for day use visitors.

Nearby Attractions:

Silver Springs State Park
Appleton Museum of Art
Ocala National Forest
Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology
Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
Cross Florida Greenway (Santos-Belleview Trail)

Booking Window
Sun Dec 14 2025 - Sat Nov 14 2026

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
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End
Peak
Wed Jan 01 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Bird Watching
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing Lake
  • Group Camping
  • Group Picnicking
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Kiosk
  • Nature Study
  • PICNICKING
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnicing
  • Restrooms
  • TRAILS, HIKING
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trailhead
  • Trails, Equestrian
  • Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Cancellations:

  • Cancellations can be made on the website and through the call center.
  • 1 or more days prior to arrival: $9 non-refundable cancellation fee.
  • Day of or after arrival, must be cancelled through the call center.
  • $9.00 plus the 1st night's use fee.
  • After the arrival date, $9 non-refundable cancellation fee, fees for the nights following the call will be refunded. No same night refunds.

Refunds:

  • Credit Card refunds are automatically credited back to the original credit card and will take up to 3 - 5 business days to appear on the customer's statement.
  • The State Forest campgrounds cannot process refunds for reservations processed online or through the call center.
  • The State Forest can process refunds for cash or check payments made through walk-in office reservations and walk-up campsites. State Forest do not process any credit card refunds.

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Tent Only
$9.01-$13.51
RV or Tent
$13.51-$22.52
Group Tent
$18.02
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Tent Only
$9.01-$13.51
RV or Tent
$13.51-$22.52
Group Tent
$18.02

*Displayed rates do not reflect attribute fees (electrical hookups /water hookups), taxes or incremental charges.

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
29.27509, -82.04925
29°16'30"N, 82°2'57"W

From Ocala (I-75)-Take exit 352 (State Road 40). Drive east on SR 40 for 8.4 miles until you come to County Road 35. Turn north on CR 35 and drive for 4.5 miles. You should see an Indian Lake State Forest Recreation Area sign on your right (note- it is just after the Bear-N-Oak Trailhead). Turn in at the recreation area sign and follow the road for just over a quarter of a mile down to the campsites near the lake.

From East of Ocala (Along SR 40)-Head west on SR 40. As you enter into Ocala you will see Silver Springs State Park on the south side of the road. Just after the entrance to Silver Springs State Park you will reach County Road 35. Turn north on CR 35 and drive 4.5 miles. You should see an Indian Lake State Forest Recreation Area sign on your right (note- it is just after the Bear-N-Oak Trailhead). Turn in at the recreation area sign and follow the road for just over a quarter of a mile down to the campsites near the lake.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Indian Lake State Forest Campground
6675 NE 40th Ave Road
Ocala  FL  34479
Phone Number:
Information:  (352) 732-1785
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