Group campsite at Buck Lake
BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND LAUNCH
BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND VIEW
BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND.
BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND WATRER

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Picnic Table Picnic Table

About Buck Lake Group Campground

Buck Lake is a group camping facility in the heart of Ocala National Forest in Florida. Great for family reunions and social gatherings, the campground can host a group of up to 50 guests along the shores of Buck Lake. Activities include fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and simply relaxing and enjoying the breeze.

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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001, Loop: BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND

⛺ Tent
  • Gravel
  • Pet Friendly
  • Full shade

Site Details

Up to 50 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Pet Friendly
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Reviews

31 reviews

Summary

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Buck Lake Group Campground offers a quiet and peaceful camping experience with beautiful views and ample space for privacy. Reviewers highlight the remote location and nearby springs as major attractions, contributing to enjoyable family vacations. However, some concerns were raised about the presence of ticks.

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4.3

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Andy L

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January 30, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND

Everything was great! The location is very clean. Plan on having your fire in the only ring, at the main gathering area. All the picnic tables are there too. The trail around the lake is a nice easy walk!

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Andy L

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January 30, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND

Everything was great! The location is very clean. Plan on having your fire in the only ring, at the main gathering area. All the picnic tables are there too. The trail around the lake is a nice easy walk!

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Ed G

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March 7, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND

Great location and having our lake front was wonderful. Though be aware of ticks and grass bugs.

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Ed G

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March 7, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND

Great location and having our lake front was wonderful. Though be aware of ticks and grass bugs.

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Barbara M

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November 2, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND

All the trash cans were totally full. Bathrooms were not cleaned. Had to have some guy kicked out by forestry when we got there. Tried to say he rented the place and was camping. Why I had to wait until 3pm to enter Bucklake is beyond me. I've rented Bucklake several times. Don't think I will again.

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Barbara M

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November 2, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND

All the trash cans were totally full. Bathrooms were not cleaned. Had to have some guy kicked out by forestry when we got there. Tried to say he rented the place and was camping. Why I had to wait until 3pm to enter Bucklake is beyond me. I've rented Bucklake several times. Don't think I will again.

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Greg J

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February 4, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND

The campsite had been cleaned more so than in past years I don't know if it was a previous campers picking up after themselves or the forestry service picking up trash but it was good. There are always going to be cigarette butts which is unfortunate but there was plenty of toilet paper in the restrooms and the garbage bags were empty when we got there

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Greg J

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February 4, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND

The campsite had been cleaned more so than in past years I don't know if it was a previous campers picking up after themselves or the forestry service picking up trash but it was good. There are always going to be cigarette butts which is unfortunate but there was plenty of toilet paper in the restrooms and the garbage bags were empty when we got there

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Location & Directions for Buck Lake Group Campground

(352) 669 3522, Umatilla, FL 34488 United States

Elevation: 17 ft

Getting There

From I-75 in Ocala, Florida, travel east on State Route 40. Turn onto State Route 19 south, then turn right onto Forest Road 595-2 and travel for approximately 4 mi. Buck Lake Group Camp will be on the left.

Nearest town

Umatilla, FL - 15 mi

About 24 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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