Ocean Pond Campground
Osceola National Forest
Write a Review County Rd. 250 Sanderson, FL 32087 386-752-2577 850-523-8500 Official WebsiteGPS: 30.2399, -82.4341
Overview of Ocean Pond Campground
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by Pigeonman on 2/27/2024
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Chuck.N on 4/5/2022
Number of Sites 67
Pad Type asphalt
Elevation 131 ft / 39 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 50 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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South ga.Accountability asked on 5/17/2020
Is water available at Ocean Pond Campground to fill my fresh water tank?
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Reviews of Ocean Pond Campground 19 people have reviewed this location.
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“Nice And Clean, Quiet”
Reviewed 2/27/2024
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | 26 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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First come first Serve at all spots. When you come in from the drive, water and electric hook ups to the right loop. Water only to the left. Then all the way back to the end is the left loop that is primitive but has community water spigots evert 5 sites or so. There are 2 shower houses that are very well taken care of and clean. Hosts... more
First come first Serve at all spots. When you come in from the drive, water and electric hook ups to the right loop. Water only to the left. Then all the way back to the end is the left loop that is primitive but has community water spigots evert 5 sites or so. There are 2 shower houses that are very well taken care of and clean. Hosts do a great job here taking care of the place. Spent 14 days. About 15 miles into Lake city that has everything you need. Great cell service with Verizon and Tmobile.
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Pigeonman would stay here again
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“Great Spot”
Reviewed 2/25/2023
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 12 |
| Site Number: | 4 & 16 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
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Sites are FCFS, we arrived on a Tuesday in mid February and found a spot in the w/e loop. The w/e loop is to the right, water only to the left, continue to the left to primitive/tent camping. If you can't back up (we are class a with dolly/towed), if you go to the water only section, you will need to disconnect and back up to turn arou... more
Sites are FCFS, we arrived on a Tuesday in mid February and found a spot in the w/e loop. The w/e loop is to the right, water only to the left, continue to the left to primitive/tent camping. If you can't back up (we are class a with dolly/towed), if you go to the water only section, you will need to disconnect and back up to turn around. The loop through primitive isn't built for large, long vehicles. We managed to get a pond access site after our first night. Other folks had their boats at their sites. Easy dump on the way out. I'm sure we will be back.
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Willy Walkmore would stay here again
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“Beautiful sunsets. Wonderful hosts. ”
Reviewed 2/7/2023
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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In December of 2022, we stayed two weeks. Our stay in 2021 was very nice, so we decided to come again. As of now, it is still first come-first serve and fortunately we were once again able to get a site in the water/electric loop. There is also a water only as well as a primitive loop. There are water sites although they could be more ... more
In December of 2022, we stayed two weeks. Our stay in 2021 was very nice, so we decided to come again. As of now, it is still first come-first serve and fortunately we were once again able to get a site in the water/electric loop. There is also a water only as well as a primitive loop. There are water sites although they could be more wet if there has been much rain. The park is quiet with very roomy sites. Again this year, we had the same great hosts Don and Shirley. The sunsets are amazing!
Lake City is about a half hour drive and meets any shopping need. We toured the near by civil war site, Olustee Battle Field. There are sections of the Florida Trail from the park. Although there is not a designated bike trail or wide shoulders, the traffic is light enough to allow enjoyable biking.
While the bathrooms and separate shower areas are very clean, the showers are not acceptable. Last year, the showers were all working and hot. This year, one shower area within the water only loop is closed because the shower doors were removed and the replacement doors are yet to be attached. The old doors are just heaved on the ground. The fixtures in the three working showers in the electric loop are all problematic. The dial on some won’t turn far enough into the warm zone, another is backwards and you need to know the trick to generate hot water.
The more tired looking feel of the campground is a total reflection on the national park service and not daily routine maintenance.
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lyn would stay here again
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“Run down dirty campground”
Reviewed 10/22/2022
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
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What happened to Ocean Pond. Everything is run down and broken the road towards the primitive campground is full of big holes. Lots of campsites closed and broken faucets grass has not mowed the beach area is terrible it is a mess in here. And the national force raise the price on the camping fees. Where is all of our money going ? Ran... more
What happened to Ocean Pond. Everything is run down and broken the road towards the primitive campground is full of big holes. Lots of campsites closed and broken faucets grass has not mowed the beach area is terrible it is a mess in here. And the national force raise the price on the camping fees. Where is all of our money going ? Ranger said there is no money to work with and everything subcontract it out and nobody wants to work.
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“Not Big Rig Friendly ”
Reviewed 4/5/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
| RV Length: | 42' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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Very nice NF campground. Reasonably clean and well maintained. Did not visit the restrooms. Very nice hosts. Unfortunately, the CG isn't built for much over 40'. I'd go so far as to cap it at 38'. Most sites aren't deep enough, and the loop roads are rather narrow, thus limiting maneuvering space for backing. Site #9 is the excep... more
Very nice NF campground. Reasonably clean and well maintained. Did not visit the restrooms. Very nice hosts.
Unfortunately, the CG isn't built for much over 40'. I'd go so far as to cap it at 38'. Most sites aren't deep enough, and the loop roads are rather narrow, thus limiting maneuvering space for backing.
Site #9 is the exception, as it's on a turn, and is almost a straight shot to back into. Still, at 43', our real wheels were at the end of the pad, and garage door in the brush.
Also, beware your GPS. It'll send you down a dead end dirt road with no turn around.
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“Great NF Campground...”
Reviewed 3/30/2022
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 41' (Class A) |
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Great NF Campground... Very quite and serene. Price was with NP pass for 50 amp and water site. We were apprehensive about FCFS but was no issue. Seems that there are 3 or 4 departures each day. if you arrive early, you should have no problem.
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Richard would stay here again
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“Fantastic Stay!”
Reviewed 1/22/2022
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
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We paid $6 per night with our National Park Service senior pass for a dry camping spot, and there are two other loops with water only and full hookups for a little more. All are first come, first served, so we’d recommend arriving early to grab a level spot. The ones right on the lake looked very soggy the morning after a rain but furt... more
We paid $6 per night with our National Park Service senior pass for a dry camping spot, and there are two other loops with water only and full hookups for a little more. All are first come, first served, so we’d recommend arriving early to grab a level spot. The ones right on the lake looked very soggy the morning after a rain but further inland was fine.
Hot showers, laundry and beautiful sunsets can’t be beat!
We use a TMobile WiFi hotspot for internet and had no issues there.
We were sorry to leave!
Alicia would stay here again
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“Nice place for any size rig ”
Reviewed 12/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 45 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Class A) |
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Really quiet stay right on ocean pond and half price with national parks pass! Currently they’re operating at half capacity. We arrived on Friday night and they were completely full so stayed at hogs pen (also a great place). A week later we came on a Tuesday morning and there were 2 spots open and more opened up later in the day. ... more
Really quiet stay right on ocean pond and half price with national parks pass!
Currently they’re operating at half capacity. We arrived on Friday night and they were completely full so stayed at hogs pen (also a great place). A week later we came on a Tuesday morning and there were 2 spots open and more opened up later in the day.
They have three different types of spots (full hookup, water only and primitive).
The hookup and water are both paved and have fire rings and picnic tables. More open for solar too.
The primitive spots are much more shaded and smaller. We probably could have fit in a couple spots in our 30 foot class A but overall smaller rigs would probably be better for that area.
Dumps station is conveniently where you enter/exit, on small washing machine and dryer outside near the bathroom (accepts cards) and four showers with their own doors (a little dark and creepy but probably ok). Little beach area for swimming and also a place to put in kayaks.
Also full bars of Verizon and T mobile, we easily worked our full time remote jobs without our booster.
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Valentines would stay here again
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“Pleasant.”
Reviewed 12/18/2021
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 66 |
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Noisiest creatures around are some squirrels in the trees dropping empty shells on me and some friendly wasp looking bugs. Place is well kept and relatively quite. People are neighborly and park is well maintained. Kudos to the Forest Service and camp hosts. $6.00 dollars a day with Access Pass.
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Psilonaut would stay here again
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“Camped here twice ”
Reviewed 10/25/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 27 |
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Very nice clean place to stay. Paved roads except in primitive camping. Exceptionally clean bathrooms and showers. Flushable toilets, hot showers. Bathrooms are cleaned everyday. Camp Host was a very nice gentleman. $20 a night. With your NPS card, $10. It does also have a boat ramp. Half of the sites are on the water and other ha... more
Very nice clean place to stay. Paved roads except in primitive camping. Exceptionally clean bathrooms and showers. Flushable toilets, hot showers. Bathrooms are cleaned everyday. Camp Host was a very nice gentleman. $20 a night. With your NPS card, $10.
It does also have a boat ramp. Half of the sites are on the water and other half are not.
Now, one of my favorites.
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JC FOX would stay here again
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“Beware: Rude worker ”
Reviewed 4/25/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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Couldn’t get far enough to pick a spot. While driving through Ocean Pond campground to see if our rig (left at home 1 hour away) could fit in any of the sites that are open of their 50% capacity. We were told (actually yelling at) by a man on a golf cart saying if we don’t have camping gear we must leave immediately. We were literally ... more
Couldn’t get far enough to pick a spot. While driving through Ocean Pond campground to see if our rig (left at home 1 hour away) could fit in any of the sites that are open of their 50% capacity. We were told (actually yelling at) by a man on a golf cart saying if we don’t have camping gear we must leave immediately. We were literally driving through for 3 mins to write down spots we could fit in for future plans. We will not come back. Not sure if he was a campground host or a campground worker. Either way this does not seem like a friendly place welcoming campers back to have some relaxation.
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noted 1/3/2021
Don’t waste you time driving here. As of 1/2/21 the campsite is closed off. There is a dump station that you can access for $5 but the drive is long and not worth it to me.
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RV Camping @ Ocean Pond in Olustee FL - Sept 2018
We went RV camping at Ocean Pond in the Osceola National Forest in Olustee Florida. They have a great campground - first come first served only so you don't know what site you will get. #theRealFlori...
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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