Doe Lake Group Site
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in Florida, near Silver Springs, Florida.
Summary
Doe Lake Group Site in National Forests in Florida is about 44 miles (straight line) from Orlando; it is run by the USDA Forest Service. Mountain bikers get 32.7 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Lam Horse Trail (at the campground). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov.
When to book: Recreation.gov's default: most campsites open 6 months before arrival, at 10 a.m. ET, but each campground can set its own window (check its Seasons and Fees tab). Example: Memorial Day weekend 2027 (arrive Fri, May 28, 2027): booking opens Sat, Nov 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. Source: Recreation.gov: Tips for making campsite reservations at popular locations. Campsite booking-date calculator →
When it's open
Season not listed
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsListed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Doe Lake Group Site
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- There are 29 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Straight-line distance: Orlando ~44 mi, Tampa ~85 mi, Jacksonville ~90 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesTentsRVs/trailers
Trails near Doe Lake Group Site
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lam Horse Trail | 0.0 mi | 8.0 | USFS |
| Prairie Riding Loop | 0.8 mi | 18.2 | USFS |
| Centennial Trail | 3.5 mi | 4.8 | USFS |
| Big Scrub Link | 3.9 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| South Loop | 4.2 mi | 1.5 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
32.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 32.7 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lam Horse Trail | 0.0 mi | 8.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Prairie Riding Loop | 0.8 mi | 18.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Centennial Trail | 3.5 mi | 4.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Big Scrub Link | 3.9 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| South Loop | 4.2 mi | 1.5 | Unrated | USFS |
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Doe Lake Group Site
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 14.8 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 16.6 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 22.5 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Santos Campground (17.0 mi), LazyDays Wildwood (19.0 mi), Southern Springs RV Resort (23.8 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
CampingFishingHorseback RidingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Scrub Campground National Forests in Florida |
3.6 | FL | $20–$22 | 47 | — | 40 ft | — | Reserve | 7 (58.7 mi) |
| Big Bass Campground National Forests in Florida |
4.5 | FL | — | 19 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 2 (23.7 mi) |
| Mill Dam Group Camp National Forests in Florida |
9.6 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | Reserve | 3 (14.6 mi) |
| Buck Lake Group Campground National Forests in Florida |
11.0 | FL | — | — | — | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 10 (65.9 mi) |
| Lake Dorr Campground National Forests in Florida |
11.1 | FL | — | 34 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 8 (99.7 mi) |
| Juniper Springs Rec Area National Forests in Florida |
11.7 | FL | — | 79 | — | 45 ft | yes | Reserve | 4 (31.4 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.