USDA Forest Service · Florida
Lake Dorr Cabin
USDA Forest Service · Florida, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 electric, 1 with water
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Elevation
- 69 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NFSR 8376-0.9B · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- National Forests in Florida
- Nearest town
- Altoona
- Address
- off McCall Road south Lake Dorr, Altoona, FL, 32702
- Phone
- 352-669-3522
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Lake Dorr Cabin is set along the south shore of beautiful Lake Dorr, ideal for a family getaway. The cabin is open year-round and creates a great setting for plenty of outdoor water fun. The rental includes a private boat ramp, canoes and a fishing dock. It's located just over an hour from popular amusement parks and other exciting attractions in Orlando.
The cabin entrance and bathroom is accessible. A flat section on the property fits two tents if guests wish to camp outside.
Recreation
Boating, skiing, jet skiing, fishing and swimming are among the most popular activities for guests. The abundance of largemouth bass, crappie and pan fish entice anglers.
A private boat ramp, fishing dock, picnic table, grill and three canoes with life vests are provided.
Facilities
Lake Dorr Cabin is a modern, newly restored facility with polished hardwood floors and large windows that overlook the lake. The cabin sleeps 10 guests, with a queen bed in one bedroom, two sets of bunk beds in the other bedroom and two sleeper sofas in the living room. Electricity and drinking water are available, along with a flush toilet and hot shower. Modern amenities in the kitchen include a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and electric stove. (The pictured fireplace is non-functional)
Guests should bring food, bedding, dish soap, sunscreen, towels and all other basic camping supplies and lake gear. Click here for more cabin details.
Natural Features
The cabin rests on the south shores of the lake, with shady Palmetto palms and other tropical vegetation. Views of Lake Dorr, which spans 1,760 acres, are impressive from the cabin grounds.
Ocala National Forest boasts more than 600 lakes, rivers and springs, including three first-magnitude springs.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (352) 669-3522.
Nearby Attractions
Altoona lies directly south of Lake Dorr, with gas stations and conveniece stores. Umatilla is a little farther south, offering grocery stores and pharmacies.
The cabin is about 50 miles from Daytona Beach to the east and the city of Orlando to the south. Both trips take just over an hour and offer many opportunities for entertainment.
Fees
The deposit is for security and shall be refunded within 60 days of the Check-out Date, provided the following has not occurred:
Damage caused to the property or furnishings
Removal of furnishings or non-consumable items
Violation of any rules for site and forest
Dirt or mess requiring excessive cleaning, or
Any other cost incurred by the Business due to Guest’s stay.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67° | 46° | 30° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| February | 75° | 57° | 43° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 78° | 59° | 41° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 81° | 63° | 52° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 86° | 70° | 62° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 88° | 75° | 69° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 77° | 74° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 90° | 77° | 72° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 86° | 75° | 68° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 82° | 68° | 52° | 90° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 76° | 61° | 40° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 72° | 57° | 40° | 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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- Lake Dorr Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 34 sites
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- Lake Norris Conservation Area Camping · City, County & Regional Parks · 6 mi
- Alexander Springs Recreation Area · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 69 sites
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