Ocean Pond - Olustee Beach Public Boat Ramp

Located in Baker County's Osceola National Forest, approximately 14 miles east of Lake City on US Highway 90, this boat ramp provides convenient access to Ocean Pond, a large freshwater lake popular for fishing and recreational boating. The ramp is situated at Olustee Beach, which features a dedicated day-use area with swimming beach and ample parking. Paddlers and boaters will find the facility well-suited for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorized vessels.

The campground directly adjacent to the ramp offers 64 campsites available through Recreation.gov (seven by advance reservation, the remainder first-come, first-served). Note that payments must be made online or through the Recreation.gov app, as cash is not accepted. The beach area is primarily reserved for campers, though day-use visitors can access the boat ramp and adjacent facilities. The scenic 22-mile Florida National Scenic Trail passes through the surrounding Osceola National Forest, making this a good basecamp for both water and land-based outdoor activities. For fishing, Florida requires a valid state license. Contact the campground at 386-752-2577 for additional information.

Overview
Situated in Baker County, Florida, this campground includes 64 campsites and is open 24 hours/day. Seven are available for reservation, and the remaining sites are available first-come, first-served at Recreation.gov. There's something here for everyone in this lakeside campground. The Florida National Scenic Trail provides hiking opportunity adjacent to this campground. Come play, fish,...

Overview
Situated in Baker County, Florida, this campground includes 64 campsites and is open 24 hours/day. Seven are available for reservation, and the remaining sites are available first-come, first-served at Recreation.gov. There's something here for everyone in this lakeside campground. The Florida National Scenic Trail provides hiking opportunity adjacent to this campground. Come play, fish, swim, view wildlife and enjoy the outdoors here on the north shore of Ocean Pond!
Recreation
Boating is very popular on Ocean Pond, and multiple campsites provide lakeside access for swimming, boating, and fishing. Speckled perch and largemouth bass are popular targets for anglers. A boat ramp is also available here. A picnic pavillion area includes a BBQ grill and picnic tables, a swingset, and beach area for swimmers. The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the entrance road to this campground, and is maintained annually for hikers. Public hunting is available 8 months of the year on Osceola Wildlife Management Area (see myfwc.com/hunting for more information). The use of Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited inside this campground, but many "mixed use" OHV roads are open for riding on this forest. 
Facilities
Each of these 64 campsites includes one parking slip (large enough for most RVs), a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Each campsite in the Electric Section includes a potable water spigot and electric hookup (30- and 50-amp). Each campsite in the Water Section includes a potable water spigot. Electric and Water Section bath houses include flush toilets and hot showers (available to campers from any campground section). The Primitive Section restroom includes flush toilets and sinks but no showers. Primitive Section campsites do not include water or electric service, but potable water is available near this section's restrooms. A boat ramp, picnic pavillion, beach swim area, and RV dump station are available for all campers at no extra charge. 
Natural Features
This campground is situated on the north shore of Ocean Pond, a large lake (2-mile diameter) popular with boaters, swimmers, and anglers. The campground perimeter is composed of pine flatwoods and cypress wetlands.

Nearby Attractions
The town of Olustee is located on the south side of Ocean Pond, and is the site of the historic Battle of Olustee. This Civil War battle is reenacted right here on Osceola National Forest each February during the annual Olustee Festival. Dining, shopping, entertainment, and mail and medical services are available in Lake City, a 20-minute drive from this campground. The cities of Gainesville and Jacksonville, Florida and Valdosta, Georgia are within driving distance (about 1 hour drive), as well as multiple first-magnitude freshwater springs (Alachua and Gilchrist Counties). The annual National Hot Rod Association's Gatornationals race takes place each March in Gainesville. 

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