Lake Eaton Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in Florida, Florida.
Summary
Lake Eaton Campground in National Forests in Florida is about 58 miles (straight line) from Orlando; it is run by the USDA Forest Service. The campground lists 14 overnight sites. Camping is reservable on Recreation.gov. Within 5 miles there are 16.6 miles of trail open to bikes, the closest being Lake, Alachua, Marion (Lam) Tr (3.2 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 hookupsNot 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 Lake Eaton 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 14 sites it is the #77 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 28 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Pets allowed on 14 of 14 sites; campfires allowed on 14 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Orlando ~58 mi, Jacksonville ~76 mi, Tampa ~97 mi.
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowed
Trails near Lake Eaton Campground
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Eaton Loop Trail | 0.3 mi | 2.0 | USFS |
| Lake Eaton Sinkhole Tr | 0.7 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| Fnst - Western Connector | 1.0 mi | 13.0 | USFS |
| Lake, Alachua, Marion (Lam) Tr | 3.2 mi | 16.6 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
16.6 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 16.6 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake, Alachua, Marion (Lam) Tr | 3.2 mi | 16.6 | 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.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Group Camp National Forests in Florida |
3.3 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | Reserve | 4 (23.5 mi) |
| Fore Lake Campground National Forests in Florida |
3.4 | FL | $20 | 31 | E 30A | 25 ft | yes | Reserve | 4 (23.1 mi) |
| Mill Dam Group Camp National Forests in Florida |
5.4 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | Reserve | 3 (14.6 mi) |
| Grassy pond Ocala National Forest |
9.3 | FL | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 30 (88.0 mi) |
| Juniper Springs Rec Area National Forests in Florida |
10.5 | FL | — | 79 | — | 45 ft | yes | Reserve | 4 (31.4 mi) |
| Salt Springs Recreation Area National Forests in Florida |
10.7 | 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.