USDA Forest Service · Florida
Lake Shore Group Camp
USDA Forest Service · Florida, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 95 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- FORE LAKE CAMP (NFSR 86LA-0.2) · improved native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- National Forests in Florida
- Nearest town
- SILVER SPRINGS
- Address
- 8442 N.E 147TH AVENUE ROAD, SILVER SPRINGS, FL, 34488
- Phone
- 352-625-2520
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnic Tables
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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
Recreation
Fore Lake is an excellent spot for birding. Visitors can also picnic and fish along the shore. Campers who wish to venture out into the water can launch their electric-motor boats, canoes and kayaks from the facility's boat ramp.
Swimming is allowed, but campers should be aware that there are alligators in this lake.
Facilities
Lake Shore Group Camp is for tent camping, however RVs are allowed in the small parking area. The site can accommodate up to 50 guests and there are campsites in the shade and in the sun, all within sight of the lake. The centerpiece of the facility is the large accessible picnic shelter, perfect for group gatherings. A group grill, picnic tables and a restroom with showers and flush toilets are available.
The lake is situated in the historic community of Scrambletown, which has a store.
Natural Features
Located in north central Florida, the Ocala National Forest spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest.
Lined by marshes, the 12-acre Fore Lake is home to many species of birds. The surrounding landscape is forested with saw palmetto and oak trees.
Nearby Attractions
The Ocala National Forest is notable for its extensive off-road trail system catering to both ATV enthusiasts and Jeeps, as well as being a traditional destination for deer hunters. These opportunities are available within a short drive.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65° | 45° | 29° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| February | 74° | 57° | 42° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 78° | 59° | 38° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 81° | 62° | 50° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 87° | 70° | 61° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 74° | 68° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 76° | 74° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 90° | 76° | 72° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 75° | 67° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 81° | 68° | 49° | 90° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 76° | 59° | 40° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 71° | 56° | 38° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Fore Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 32 sites
- Lake Eaton Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 14 sites
- Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area · Florida State Parks · 4 mi · 157 sites
- Mill Dam Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 1 sites
- Silver Springs State Park · Florida State Parks · 9 mi · 60 sites
All public campgrounds in Florida · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.