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Buck Lake Group Campground

National Forests in Florida, Florida

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As of September 2026, Buck Lake Group Campground is a campground in National Forests in Florida with 1 campsite. Buck Lake Group Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Buck Lake Group Campground is located at 29.0981° N, 81.6506° W.

people allowed on each site: 50

Buck Lake Group Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Oct 10 (1 site)Oct 11 (1 site)Oct 12 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 10 at Buck Lake Group Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 06:03 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Group bookings open: 6 Months
Taxes apply
Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Buck Lake Group Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Buck Lake Group Campground

Group 1

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, photography.

All sites at Buck Lake Group Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
001	Group	50

About Buck Lake Group Campground

Overview

Buck Lake is a group camping facility in the heart of Ocala National Forest in Florida. Great for family reunions and social gatherings, the campground can host a group of up to 50 guests along the shores of Buck Lake.

Activities include fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and simply relaxing and enjoying the breeze.

Recreation

The sandy swimming beach provides a great place to relax and picnic. Campers have access to Buck Lake to enjoy fishing for panfish, bass and crappie, as well as boating.

Hikers can access a segment of the 1,400-mile Florida Trail via a scenic trail that loops around the lake for 1.7 miles.

Facilities

This campground provides primitive camping for groups. Amenities include a vault toilet, a hand pump for drinking water, six picnic tables and a group campfire ring. Group get exclusive use of the facility during the reservation.

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 forest is also rich in water resources with more than 600 lakes, rivers and springs, several of which are near Buck Lake.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (352) 669-3522.

Nearby Attractions

Buck Lake is near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs Recreation Area, where visitors can swim, dive and snorkel in a warm, spring-fed lake and canoe on a 7-mile run.

Rules and notices at Buck Lake Group Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Buck Lake Group Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Check in is at 2:00pm and Check out is at 11:00am. We do not accomodate early check-ins or late check-outs.

Electric Motors only. Gasoline motors prohibited on lake.

You are responsible for ensuring the gate is locked at all times that you are not actively entering or exiting the campsite. This ensures no unwanted guests come into the site during your reservation, and that the lock is not lost.

Should the lock be missing or not securing the gate shut and locked when our staff arrive to take away the trash and clean the vault toilet YOUR deposit will be withheld completely.

Fishing within 50 yards of a boat ramp or area designated for swimming is prohibited.

Swimming or being in a body of water within 100 feet of a boat ramp is prohibited.

Off-Highway Vehicles are not permitted at this location. They may only be used on designated OHV trails and must be trailered to an official trailhead before unloading.

This location is a group-use campground and is operated accordingly by Adventure Ocala. If using this location for an event, such as a wedding, you will need to bring your own chairs, tables, and other items. Please visit www.adventureocala.com for additional information.

Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

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Buck Lake Group Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Buck Lake Group Campground?

Buck Lake Group Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Buck Lake Group Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Buck Lake Group Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Buck Lake Group Campground have?

Buck Lake Group Campground has 1 campsites.