USDA Forest Service · Florida
Mill Dam Group Camp
USDA Forest Service · Florida, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- October 1 to March 15
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 72 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- MILL DAM REC. (NFSR 05-13.4) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- National Forests in Florida
- Nearest town
- SILVER SPRINGS
- Address
- 19657 EAST HIGHWAY 40, SILVER SPRINGS, FL, 34488
- Phone
- 352-625-2520
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Water Skiing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Mill Dam Group Campground offers a fun and relaxing setting for groups of up to 150 to enjoy Ocala National Forest. Large picnic shelters and access to outdoor and water recreation make this area ideal for family reunions and other large parties.
Recreation
The campground sits along the 168-acre Mill Dam Lake, and water activities are popular among campers and day-use visitors.
Anglers come from all over to enjoy bass fishing. Campers can bring their boats, canoes and kayaks for easy access to the water via an adjacent boat ramp.
A large swimming beach and picnic area are great ways to keep the kids entertained.
Facilities
In the spring, summer and early fall, Mill Dam is a day-use area only. For the remainder of the year, it becomes a group campground and recreation area for both day-use and tent camping.
Amenities include a picnic shelter, group grills, picnic tables and flush toilets. The parking lot can hold up to 70 vehicles.
A boat ramp adjoins the recreation area, on a separate entrance.
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.
The campground and recreation area sit in the shade of live oak trees overlooking Mill Dam Lake. Numerous animals make their home in the area, including alligators, turtles, deer, raccoons, black bear and many bird species.
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 from around Central Florida. These opportunities are available within a short drive.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (352) 625-3147 for general information.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation.
https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies
Refunds are not given for inclement weather for camping, gear rentals, or day-use fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 45° | 29° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| February | 75° | 57° | 43° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 78° | 58° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 81° | 62° | 51° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 88° | 70° | 62° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 75° | 68° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 77° | 73° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 90° | 76° | 73° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 75° | 65° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 82° | 68° | 50° | 90° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 76° | 60° | 41° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 71° | 57° | 39° | 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.
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