Lake Dorr Cabin Cabins
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in Florida, near Altoona, Florida.
Summary
Lake Dorr Cabin in National Forests in Florida is about 34 miles (straight line) from Orlando; it is run by the USDA Forest Service. Mountain bikers get 74.6 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Wandering Wiregrass (1.7 mi away). Camping is reservable on Recreation.gov. The listing reports showers and 1 cabin-style units.
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
Year-round
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Source: Recreation.gov facility description, updated 2026-02-25. It says: “The cabin is open year-round and creates a great setting for plenty of outdoor water fun”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersListed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsListed
- 💧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-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsListed
- 🔥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.
Cabins
1 cabin. Source: Recreation.gov campsite types. Check the booking site for availability, bedding and accessibility.
Map: trails and roads near Lake Dorr Cabin
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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 24 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 ~34 mi, Tampa ~88 mi, Jacksonville ~93 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesQuiet areaShowersTent pads
Fee notes from the agency: The deposit is for security and shall be refunded within 60 days of the Check-out Date, provided the following has not occurred: Damage caused to the property or furnishings Removal of furnishings or non-consumable items Violation of any rules for site and forest Dirt or mess requiring excessive cleaning, or Any other cost incurred by the Business due to Guest’s stay.
Trails near Lake Dorr Cabin
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandering Wiregrass | 1.7 mi | 16.4 | USFS |
| Baptist Riding Loop | 2.0 mi | 16.1 | USFS |
| Flatwoods Riding Loop | 2.0 mi | 17.6 | USFS |
| Prairie Riding Loop | 2.0 mi | 10.3 | USFS |
| Paisley Woods Mtn Bike | 2.8 mi | 14.2 | USFS |
| Clearwater Lake Loop | 3.7 mi | 1.2 | USFS |
| Fnst - Seminole Section | 4.1 mi | 3.3 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
74.6 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 74.6 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandering Wiregrass | 1.7 mi | 16.4 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Baptist Riding Loop | 2.0 mi | 16.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Flatwoods Riding Loop | 2.0 mi | 17.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Prairie Riding Loop | 2.0 mi | 10.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Paisley Woods Mtn Bike | 2.8 mi | 14.2 | 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 Lake Dorr Cabin
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 3.9 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 6.9 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Blue Spring State Park Campground (17.4 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
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingSwimming Site
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Dorr Campground National Forests in Florida |
2.3 | FL | — | 34 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 8 (99.7 mi) |
| Clearwater Lake Rec Area National Forests in Florida |
3.9 | FL | — | 38 | — | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 5 (42.5 mi) |
| Harper OpenStreetMap listing |
5.4 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 4 (23.2 mi) |
| Sioux OpenStreetMap listing |
5.8 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 4 (19.3 mi) |
| Alexander Springs Recreation Area National Forests in Florida |
6.9 | FL | — | 64 | — | 44 ft | yes | Reserve | 8 (62.3 mi) |
| Buck Lake Group Campground National Forests in Florida |
8.0 | FL | — | — | — | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 10 (65.9 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.