Big Bass Campground
in National Forests in Florida
Reported temporarily closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageBig Bass Campground
Spend your next short- or long-term camping trip at Big Bass. With the occasional black bear sighting, this the perfect location to escape the hustle of the city and get back to nature. We offer both tent and RV camping on the south edge of the Ocala National Forest, not far from the Ocklawaha River. Camping • Big Bass is a seasonal campground in the southern part of the Ocala National Forest, not far from Doe Lake Recreation Area. Small Game Hunting • Enjoy the hunting season as you get deeper in the woods to find your game.
Before you go
Season
October – April
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$15 per night and a $5 fee for non-campers to dump waste water.
Hours
This site is seasonally closed. Gates open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check in: 3 p.m. Check out: 11 a.m.
Restrictions
All Ocala National Forest campgrounds allow pets, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and are not permitted in designated swimming and picnicking areas. • There is a maximum stay limit of 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period.
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