National Forest
Ocala NF Dispersed - Juniper Prairie
Ocala National Forest · Silver Springs, FL
Open year-round (per published schedule) · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
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Forest Service campgrounds vary by district. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and operating dates are set locally and change seasonally. Call the ranger district to confirm.
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Managed by US Forest Service
Managing agency
- Ocala National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Silver Springs, FL
About
Dispersed backcountry camping along the Florida Trail in Ocala National Forest. Sand pine scrub and subtropical forest with natural springs. The Juniper Prairie Wilderness offers solitude in one of the southernmost national forests.
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Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Florida hunting page
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