Fore Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in Florida, near Silver Springs, Florida.
Summary
Fore Lake Campground is a USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in Florida, about 60 miles (straight line) from Orlando. Expect 31 overnight sites (including 5 electric sites), with a nightly fee of $20. RVs and trailers up to 25 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov, with 30-amp electric hookups available. Mountain bikers get 3.3 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Lake, Alachua, Marion (Lam) Tr (4.1 mi away).
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 hookups (30 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧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-friendlyListed
- ♿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 Fore Lake Campground
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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
- With 31 sites it is the #63 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($20) is $4 below the Florida median of $24/night.
- There are 26 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 95% of Florida campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (25 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 30 amp service (5 electric sites).
- Pets allowed on 31 of 31 sites; campfires allowed on 31 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Orlando ~60 mi, Jacksonville ~75 mi, Tampa ~97 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowedRVs/trailers
Fee notes from the agency: $20 per night
Trails near Fore Lake Campground
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fnst - Western Connector | 1.7 mi | 15.9 | USFS |
| Lake Eaton Loop Trail | 3.4 mi | 2.0 | USFS |
| Lake Eaton Sinkhole Tr | 3.8 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| Lake, Alachua, Marion (Lam) Tr | 4.1 mi | 3.3 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
3.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 3.3 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake, Alachua, Marion (Lam) Tr | 4.1 mi | 3.3 | 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 Fore Lake Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 12.7 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 24.4 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Santos Campground (15.6 mi), Southern Springs RV Resort (16.9 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.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Group Camp National Forests in Florida |
0.3 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | Reserve | 4 (23.5 mi) |
| Lake Eaton Campground National Forests in Florida |
3.4 | FL | — | 14 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 4 (33.5 mi) |
| Mill Dam Group Camp National Forests in Florida |
8.1 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | Reserve | 3 (14.6 mi) |
| Silver Springs State Park Campground Cabins Silver Springs State Park |
8.7 | FL | $24 | 60 | E 50A W S | yes | — | Reserve | 1 (6.0 mi) |
| Grassy pond Ocala National Forest |
10.0 | FL | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 30 (88.0 mi) |
| Salt Springs Recreation Area National Forests in Florida |
12.7 | FL | — | 146 | E 50A W S | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 9 (30.9 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.