Doe Lake Group Camp
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 detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Doe Lake Group Camp
The Doe Lake Group Camp is centered around a classic 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps dining hall that has been historically restored. This beautiful building sits atop a grassy hill overlooking the clear waters of Doe Lake. Restoration efforts are the result of an agreement between the Friends of Doe Lake and the Forest Service. A bath house, including showers, was built in the same architectural style. Boating • Low-powered boats, canoes and kayaks can be launched from an unimproved boat ramp. Open to visitors under a group reservation only. Camping • Doe Lake is a designated group campsite with a variety of activities on site. Centered around a historic lodge with a large group kitchen, it’s an ideal place for major outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people. A maximum stay limit of 14 consecutive days is allowed within a 30-day period. Fishing • Launch a canoe or low-powered boat and drop a line in the middle of Doe Lake for an afternoon of fishing. Bank fishing is possible along parts of the shoreline as well. Open to visitors under a group reservation only. Horseback Riding and Primitive Camping The LAM Equestrian Trail starts at Doe Lake and extends north for 34 miles, paralleling the Ocklawaha River, towards Eureka. Primitive camping is permitted along the trail except during hunting season. You must be a part of the group renting this group recreation area to camp here with your horse.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$350 per night
Hours
Check in: 3 p.m. Check out: 11 a.m. Host on site.
Restrictions
The maximum number of people allowed at one time is 250. • 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.
Accessibility
Bathhouse is accessible.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.