Lake Shore Group Camp
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in Florida, near Silver Springs, Florida.
Summary
Managed by the USDA Forest Service, Lake Shore Group Camp sits in National Forests in Florida, about 60 miles (straight line) from Orlando. Camping is reservable on Recreation.gov. Mountain bikers get 4.2 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Lake, Alachua, Marion (Lam) Tr (3.8 mi away). Recreation.gov's description places it by Fore Lake.
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-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑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 Shore Group Camp
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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 26 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 ~60 mi, Jacksonville ~75 mi, Tampa ~97 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.TentsRVs/trailers
Trails near Lake Shore Group Camp
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fnst - Western Connector | 1.7 mi | 15.4 | USFS |
| Lake Eaton Loop Trail | 3.3 mi | 2.0 | USFS |
| Lake Eaton Sinkhole Tr | 3.7 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| Lake, Alachua, Marion (Lam) Tr | 3.8 mi | 4.2 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
4.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 4.2 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake, Alachua, Marion (Lam) Tr | 3.8 mi | 4.2 | 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 Shore Group Camp
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 12.4 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 (15.9 mi), Southern Springs RV Resort (17.1 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
CampingFishingHikingPicnicking
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fore Lake Campground National Forests in Florida |
0.3 | FL | $20 | 31 | E 30A | 25 ft | yes | Reserve | 4 (23.1 mi) |
| Lake Eaton Campground National Forests in Florida |
3.3 | FL | — | 14 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 4 (33.5 mi) |
| Mill Dam Group Camp National Forests in Florida |
8.2 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | Reserve | 3 (14.6 mi) |
| Silver Springs State Park Campground Cabins Silver Springs State Park |
9.0 | FL | $24 | 60 | E 50A W S | yes | — | Reserve | 1 (6.0 mi) |
| Grassy pond Ocala National Forest |
9.7 | FL | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 30 (88.0 mi) |
| Salt Springs Recreation Area National Forests in Florida |
12.5 | 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.