Lake Delancy West Campground

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National Forests in Florida

Dispersed camping area · USDA Forest Service · National Forests in Florida Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Season: October to April Status: temporarily closed Reservations: IMPORTANT RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT NOTICE: As of Oct. 1, 2023 -- Payment operations at this recreation site will be "Cashless." This means traditional cash fee-tube payment process will not be… Overview ***Delancy Loops trailhead on State Road 19 will be closed for visitor safety during a logging operation starting December 5, 2025 – mid-April 2026.*** ***Delancy Loops trail will be closed east of NFR 21 December 5th – January 5th.*** Lake Delancy West is an OHV recreation area along Lake Delancy that houses OHV corrals, access to numerous marked OHV trails along the Ocala North OHV Trail System and camping along the lake. The recreation area also serves as a trailhead and designated campground along the hiking-only Florida Trail. Sites 14 - 120 are dispersed camping anywhere in the middle island. Tent and small trailer camping is available within the pine forest along the western shore of Lake Delancy. All sites are within close proximity to the OHV corral, the Ocala North OHV Trail System and the Florida Trail. Heads up: Bears do frequent this area. You are required to… Rules: - OHV riders must remain on trails marked for their use. - All Ocala National Forest campgrounds allow pets, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and are not permitted in designated swimming and picnicking areas. - There is a maximum stay limit of 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10207758 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Meghan Hitt