Ocean Pond Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in Florida, Florida.
Summary
Ocean Pond Campground in National Forests in Florida is about 47 miles (straight line) from Jacksonville; it is run by the USDA Forest Service. It has 65 overnight sites (including 23 electric sites). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 60 ft, with 30/50-amp electric hookups available. The listing reports showers, flush toilets, drinking water, a dump station and laundry.
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
- 🚿ShowersListed
- 🚻Toilets (flush)Listed
- 🚰Drinking waterListed
- ⚡Electric hookups (30/50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationListed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryListed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundListed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampListed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostListed
- 🐻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 Ocean Pond 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 65 sites it is the #27 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 12 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 15% of Florida campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (60 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (23 electric sites).
- 71% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 65 of 65 sites; campfires allowed on 65 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Jacksonville ~47 mi, Tallahassee ~111 mi, Orlando ~134 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Boat rampCamp hostDrinking waterDump stationElectric hookupsFire pitsFire ringsFlush toiletsLantern postsPaved roadsPicnic tablesPlaygroundShowersTent padsTrash collectionWater hookupsWater spigotPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Fee notes from the agency: Cash is not accepted here. Payments for ADVANCE RESERVATION campsites must be made at the Rec.gov webpage. Payments for First-Come, First-Served SCAN & PAY campsites must be made through the Recreation.gov app.
Trails near Ocean Pond Campground
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fnst - Osceola Section | 0.4 mi | 10.9 | USFS |
| The Trampled Track | 1.7 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Fanny Bay | 2.1 mi | 0.5 | USFS |
| Olustee Battlefield Tr | 2.9 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Olustee Battlefield Connector | 3.2 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
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 Ocean Pond Campground
On site: a dump station is listed by the source data.
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 21.0 mi | Free | Yes | Customers |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Campground (21.1 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
Accessible SwimmingBackpackingBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHuntingJet SkiingKayakingNon-motorized BoatingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsOff Road Vehicle TrailsPaddlingPicnickingSwimming SiteWater AccessWater SkiingWater SportsWildernessWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hog Pen Landing OpenStreetMap listing |
1.0 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 6 (14.3 mi) |
| Cobb Hunt Camp OpenStreetMap listing |
1.6 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 5 (11.5 mi) |
| Group Landing National Forests in Florida |
2.0 | FL | — | — | E 50A W | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 5 (10.3 mi) |
| west tower hunt OpenStreetMap listing |
9.4 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (63.1 mi) |
| East Tower Hunt camp OpenStreetMap listing |
11.8 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Big Shoals State Park Campground Big Shoals State Park |
16.3 | FL | $16–$42 (FL schedule) | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 1 (0.7 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.