Buck Lake Group, FL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Buck Lake Group is located in the Seminole Ranger District, National Forests in Florida (1 hr northeast of The Villages, FL) with an elevation of 56 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $55.00 per night. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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The Ocala National Forest is currently under stage 1 fire restrictions. Exemptions include developed campsites with Forest Service provided campfire rings and grills. Dispersed campers who wish to have fires must use propane; charcoal is authorized for grilling purposes. All residents must conform to the specifics of their county's burn bans. The USFS conforms to and may enforce county burn bans as authorized under; "CFR 261.5 (i) Violating any state law concerning burning fires or any state law that is for the purpose of preventing or restricting the spread of fire." USFS law enforcement can issue citations under this code.

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Campsite Reviews (15)

4.3 out of 5

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4 star		20%
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1 star		13%

@GregB6149905 · Camped on Mar 9, 2026 at Campsite #1

Too many ticks

@Charlotte89C03 · Camped on Feb 27, 2026 at Campsite #1

Absolutely the best camping Ive had in a while! It was so quiet and peaceful, the weather was amazing, and I just loved how remote the area is. Gorgeous views, plenty of space to spread out and have some privacy when camping with others too!

@PJK54759DBF027 · Camped on Jan 29, 2026 at Campsite #1

Fantastic campsite!

@AmandaR9586003 · Camped on Jul 24, 2025 at Campsite #1

It is absolutely gorgeous. And Two major springs close by was awesome! We had an amazing family vacation here. Quiet and calm.

Good

@JonathanT52932 · Camped on Dec 1, 2024 at Campsite #1

Great place to camp.

@AmberM6772692 · Camped on Apr 26, 2024 at Campsite #1

Excellent group site. There are 3 or 4 spots for campers or rvs to back in. Many places to set up multiple tents. You can fit a lot of people very spaciously here. This is a primitive site. No sinks/showers/electric. Pit toilets area was pretty clean. Views of the lake are great. We used kayaks, stand up paddle boards and floats to enjoy and swim in the lake. There are gators. We saw one stalking a duck. Multiple grill areas. Large fire pit. Saw a lot of deer. Bear tracks down the road but never saw bear but they are here. Heard coyotes one night. Keep in mind hunting season when booking. TICKS ARE BRUTAL HERE.

Excellent

@GerritB9696E21 · Camped on Mar 26, 2024 at Campsite #1

This was our 5th year with a group of adults and kids tent camping at Buck Lake. It's incredible that this campground exists as a private site with a locking gate and long entry drive. Well maintained, gorgeous views of the lake and a hand-pump well on site (we filter the water as a precaution). There are occasional thru-hikers and nighttime hunters with packs of dogs echoing in the surrounding forest and scrub-- all a part of the experience! -- and we've generally felt safe... until this year. We were awakened at 3 am on two consecutive nights by adult voices and wailing/moaning in our camp. We ran out with flashlights but saw no one, and nothing was stolen. Also, bring long pants and tick repellent!

Good

@JDO21F946943A1 · Camped on Feb 9, 2024 at Campsite #1

Beautiful location. Great place to camp for a weekend. Only problem we had was the lock on the gate wouldnt unlock so we had to break it just to get out of the campground after our last night there. None of the ranger stations I called were open on the weekends.

Good

@GregJ8955932 · Camped on Feb 1, 2023 at Campsite #1

I was pleasantly surprised that someone had previously policed the site for cigarette butts. Last year I must have picked up fifty "hemp" butts alone, plus all of the others. My son and I always pick up the butts and alas this year there were only about five or six. The A10's were going crazy and that's music to my ears. The weather was perfect, we had a blast.

Good

@MildredG737584 · Camped on Jul 4, 2022 at Campsite #1

Very nice camping area for family getaway.

Excellent

@Elizabeth33411 · Camped on Jul 1, 2022 at Campsite #1

The road to the site has potholes that fill up after summer thunderstorms making it difficult for cars to navigate. Fishing was good. Bring tick repellant.

Good

@GregJ8955932 · Camped on Jan 26, 2022 at Campsite #1

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

Good

@BarbaraM832 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #1

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.

Excellent

@EdG496 · Camped on Feb 26, 2021 at Campsite #1

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

Good

@AndyL220 · Camped on Jan 23, 2020 at Campsite #1

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!

Good

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