About Lake Shore Group Camp
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Lake Access
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001, Loop: LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP
Site Details
Reviews (47)
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Shore Group Camp is a beautiful and well-maintained facility, ideal for families and scouting groups, with helpful campground hosts. While visitors have generally had great experiences, some concerns were raised about exposed electrical connections in the showers and the need for better shower amenities. Additionally, it is advised not to leave belongings overnight due to the risk of them going missing.
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Shore Group Camp is a beautiful and well-maintained facility, ideal for families and scouting groups, with helpful campground hosts. While visitors have generally had great experiences, some concerns were raised about exposed electrical connections in the showers and the need for better shower amenities. Additionally, it is advised not to leave belongings overnight due to the risk of them going missing.
Review Summary
BONITA L
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP
too much to say and not enough space. Dreadful experience.
BONITA L
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP
too much to say and not enough space. Dreadful experience.
Karl S
VerifiedDecember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP
Overall the campground was clean and a great experience. Getting into the campground was a different story. For several days before my reservation I was making calls trying to obtain a gate code and ensure the bathrooms would be unlocked. The day of reservation I contacted the ranger station again and was provided a gate code. However the bathrooms were out of their control. I was directed by the ranger station to go to Alexander springs for a key. Alexander springs is about 25 minute drive so glad I called before driving over. Alexander springs had no clue what campground I was referring to. I decided to drive over the the fore lake campground to see if there was any staff available. I was met by someone inside the gate that was very upset I pulled and was yelling that I shouldn’t have drive through the open gate that said “camp host”. After moving past that she argued I did not have the campground reserved as she had checked just that morning. I have had it booked for 3 months and showed her my email confirmation. She agreed to come over and unlock the bathrooms but it would take her a few hours.
Again, I had reserved and payed for this site several months prior. earlier that week I had received several reservation reminders. How difficult is it to email the gate code and remind the correct personnel to ensure the campground is available. It truly started my weekend getaway with a few stressful hours.
To anyone reading this. Don’t wait and just assume that it is setup and ready for you.
Karl S
VerifiedDecember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP
Overall the campground was clean and a great experience. Getting into the campground was a different story. For several days before my reservation I was making calls trying to obtain a gate code and ensure the bathrooms would be unlocked. The day of reservation I contacted the ranger station again and was provided a gate code. However the bathrooms were out of their control. I was directed by the ranger station to go to Alexander springs for a key. Alexander springs is about 25 minute drive so glad I called before driving over. Alexander springs had no clue what campground I was referring to. I decided to drive over the the fore lake campground to see if there was any staff available. I was met by someone inside the gate that was very upset I pulled and was yelling that I shouldn’t have drive through the open gate that said “camp host”. After moving past that she argued I did not have the campground reserved as she had checked just that morning. I have had it booked for 3 months and showed her my email confirmation. She agreed to come over and unlock the bathrooms but it would take her a few hours.
Again, I had reserved and payed for this site several months prior. earlier that week I had received several reservation reminders. How difficult is it to email the gate code and remind the correct personnel to ensure the campground is available. It truly started my weekend getaway with a few stressful hours.
To anyone reading this. Don’t wait and just assume that it is setup and ready for you.
Karl S
VerifiedDecember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP
Overall the campground was clean and a great experience. Getting into the campground was a different story. For several days before my reservation I was making calls trying to obtain a gate code and ensure the bathrooms would be unlocked. The day of reservation I contacted the ranger station again and was provided a gate code. However the bathrooms were out of their control. I was directed by the ranger station to go to Alexander springs for a key. Alexander springs is about 25 minute drive so glad I called before driving over. Alexander springs had no clue what campground I was referring to. I decided to drive over the the fore lake campground to see if there was any staff available. I was met by someone inside the gate that was very upset I pulled and was yelling that I shouldn’t have drive through the open gate that said “camp host”. After moving past that she argued I did not have the campground reserved as she had checked just that morning. I have had it booked for 3 months and showed her my email confirmation. She agreed to come over and unlock the bathrooms but it would take her a few hours.
Again, I had reserved and payed for this site several months prior. earlier that week I had received several reservation reminders. How difficult is it to email the gate code and remind the correct personnel to ensure the campground is available. It truly started my weekend getaway with a few stressful hours.
To anyone reading this. Don’t wait and just assume that it is setup and ready for you.
James R
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP
Combination to the gate was wrong even after calling ranger station. Locals just show up and expect to go swimming. Marion county SO clueless on rules. FWC shows up with summer camp to go swimming, bathrooms absolutely disgusting. Bring a gun, you'll need it.
James R
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP
Combination to the gate was wrong even after calling ranger station. Locals just show up and expect to go swimming. Marion county SO clueless on rules. FWC shows up with summer camp to go swimming, bathrooms absolutely disgusting. Bring a gun, you'll need it.
James R
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP
Combination to the gate was wrong even after calling ranger station. Locals just show up and expect to go swimming. Marion county SO clueless on rules. FWC shows up with summer camp to go swimming, bathrooms absolutely disgusting. Bring a gun, you'll need it.
Eric B
VerifiedMarch 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP
We really like this camp site and have been many times. Good facilities, bathrooms and showers were clean. We usually camp here in January or February when it is cooler, but it was unusually warm the Feb weekend we were there this year. That may have been the cause for an issue we’ve never had before, but the place was infested with ticks and chiggers. Most of us have dozens of chigger bites and one person sat near the lake to fish and was covered in ticks. If there’s any kind of treatment that can be applied to the area it would probably be a big help.
Eric B
VerifiedMarch 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LAKE SHORE GROUP CAMP
We really like this camp site and have been many times. Good facilities, bathrooms and showers were clean. We usually camp here in January or February when it is cooler, but it was unusually warm the Feb weekend we were there this year. That may have been the cause for an issue we’ve never had before, but the place was infested with ticks and chiggers. Most of us have dozens of chigger bites and one person sat near the lake to fish and was covered in ticks. If there’s any kind of treatment that can be applied to the area it would probably be a big help.
Location Lake Shore Group Camp
Address:
8442 N.E 147 Th Avenue Road
Silver Springs, FL, 34488
United States
From I-75, west of Ocala, take exit 352 onto State Route 40 east. Continue for 10 miles to County Road 314. Turn left on 314 and go 6 miles. Turn left onto 147th Avenue Road and look for the Lake Shore sign and entrance on left.
Lake Shore Group Camp is accessible from I-75 via State Route 40, approximately 10 miles east of the interstate.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.2742 / -81.9158
Elevation: 23 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
