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River Forest Group Site

National Forests in Florida

🏕️ CampgroundOcala Nat'l ForestFlorida⭐ 4.6 (9)
River Forest Group Site
🟢 6 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

River Forest Group Site in Florida has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14. 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
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 7h agosites 👥 #01
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #01
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #01
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #01
Sun Nov 15 – Tue Nov 172 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #01
Sun Nov 29 – Tue Dec 12 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #01
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 5.3 mi away (straight line).

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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 17 openings at River Forest Group Site over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 3–24 days out and the openings typically covered 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

👥 Group site💵 $200/nightGroup Standard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.6★★★★★9 ratings
5★7
4★1
3★0
2★1
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.5/4
T-Mobile3.0/4
Verizon2.7/4
Sprint retired3.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ River Forest Group Site FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at River Forest Group Site?

River Forest Group Site 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 much does it cost to camp at River Forest Group Site?

Campsite fees at River Forest Group Site run about $200/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at River Forest Group Site when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like River Forest Group Site 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 River Forest Group Site?

CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at River Forest Group Site over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 3–24 days out and the openings typically covered 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 River Forest Group Site a good campground?

River Forest Group Site holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 9 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at River Forest Group Site?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at River Forest Group Site, AT&T rates highest at 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is River Forest Group Site located?

River Forest Group Site is located in Ocala Nat'l Forest, Florida. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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