Ocean Pond Campground

National Forests in Florida

🏕️ CampgroundOsceola NFFlorida⭐ 4.4 (174)

🟢 53 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11

Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 66 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Ocean Pond Campground in Florida has 53 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, Water #38–Water #47 next to each othersites Electric #10, #11, #14, #6, #7, #8, #9, Primitive #48, #49, #51, #52, #53, #55, #56, #57, #58, #59, #62, #65, #66, #67, Water #21, #22, #24, #25, #27, #28, #29, #30, #31, #32, #33, #36, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47

Thu Oct 8 – Sat Oct 102 nightsbook these dates →👥 Primitive #60 & Primitive #61 next to each othersites Electric #13, Primitive #54, #60, #61, #63, #64

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, Water #38–Water #47 next to each othersites Water #35, Electric #10, #14, #6, #7, #9, Primitive #48, #49, #51, #52, #53, #55, #56, #57, #58, #59, #62, #65, #66, #67, Water #21, #22, #24, #25, #27, #28, #29, #30, #31, #32, #33, #36, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47

Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 7h agosites Electric #11, #8

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →sites Electric #18, Water #26

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites Electric #16, Primitive #50, #54, Water #20

Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →sites Electric #12, #3

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 Primitive #60 & Primitive #61 next to each othersites Electric #4, Primitive #60, #61, #63, #64

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Electric #10 — Campsite #10 Site Entrance — **Site Electric #10** · Campsite #10 Site EntranceUS Forest Service

Campsite Electric #11 — Campsite #11 Entrance — **Site Electric #11** · Campsite #11 EntranceUS Forest Service

Campsite Electric #14 — Campstie #14 Entrance — **Site Electric #14** · Campstie #14 EntranceUS Forest Service

Campsite Electric #6 — Campsite #6 Site Entrance — **Site Electric #6** · Campsite #6 Site EntranceUS Forest Service

Campsite Electric #7 — Campsite #7 Entrance View — **Site Electric #7** · Campsite #7 Entrance ViewUS Forest Service

Campsite Electric #8 — Campsite #8 Site Entrance — **Site Electric #8** · Campsite #8 Site EntranceUS Forest Service

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 12.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Electrify America12.1 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.4 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger15.1 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Ocean Pond Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 5–54 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Rv ElectricRv NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆174 ratings

5★103

4★42

3★19

2★7

1★3

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.2/4

AT&T3.2/4

Verizon3.1/4

Sprint retired2.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Ocean Pond Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Ocean Pond Campground?

Ocean Pond Campground in Florida takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Ocean Pond Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Ocean Pond Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Ocean Pond Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Ocean Pond Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 5–54 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Ocean Pond Campground a good campground?

Ocean Pond Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 174 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Ocean Pond Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Ocean Pond Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.2 out of 5 from 40 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Ocean Pond Campground located?

Ocean Pond Campground is located in Osceola NF, Florida. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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