The Ocean Pond Campground in Osceola National Forest has 67 combined tent and RV campsites. Nineteen of the sites have water and electrical hook-ups. An additional 28 have water hook-ups only. The campground is equipped with potable water, a dump station, showers and restroom facilities. Ocean Pond is actually a large, 1,760-acre lake, which offers a playground and public telephones on-site as well. Guests can swim, fish, raft, water ski and kayak. Sailing, boating and power boating are allowed. The park also contains part of the Florida National Scenic Trail. As of 2010, rates were $8 per day for camping sites with no utilities, $12 per day for sites with water only and $18 per day for sites with water and electricity. Ocean Pond Campground is open year-round, with a maximum stay of 30 days.
Ocean Pond Campground
Osceola National Forest
P.O. Box 70
Olustee, FL 32072
904-752-3866
fs.fed.us
Big Flats Campground is located in Myakka River State Park. It is the largest campground at Myakka River and has 52 campsites, all with water and electrical hook-ups. Each spot also has a grill and a picnic table. The western edge of the campground overlooks the Big Flats marsh and the entire area is within walking distance from wildlife tours, a boat ramp, park concessions, bicycle and canoe rentals and the Upper Lake. Myakka River State Park has barbecue grills, fishing, bait, horse trails, mountain biking, picnicking and a nature center. The park provides showers and potable water as well. As of 2010, camping spaces were $26 per night, including utilities. You can make reservations through Reserve America. You can also reserve primitive sites located along the Myakka hiking trail directly through the park ranger station.
Big Flats Campground
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Road 72
Sarasota, FL 34241
941-361-6511
floridastateparks.org
Williams Landing Campground is one of three campgrounds located at Lake Talquin. Williams Landing allows tent and RV camping and also offers covered shelters. The campground has picnic areas and barbecue grills, along with a fishing pier. There are several boat ramps along Lake Talquin, and the park offers hiking, boating and kayaking. In 2010, up to four people and their vehicle could stay at the campground for $10 per night. Leashed pets are welcome.
Williams Landing Campground
Lake Talquin State Forest
865 Geddie Road
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850-488-1871
leoncountyfl.gov
