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  4. Mill Dam Group Camp

Camping at Mill Dam Group Camp near Silver Springs

Public campground · Silver Springs · 1 campsite · 1 group

A forested campground near hiking.

About this campground

Mill Dam Group Camp sits on the shaded shore of the 168-acre Mill Dam Lake inside the Ocala National Forest, a 383,000-acre stretch of sand pine scrub and mixed hardwoods in north central Florida. The site is designed for large gatherings: there is 1 group campsite configured to accommodate both RVs and tents that can host up to 150 people, with a paved parking lot that holds up to 70 vehicles.

5.0
on Recreation.gov · 13 reviews
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land

Not listed — confirm before booking: Max RV length isn't listed.

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0 available sites

0 open of 1 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on Recreation.gov: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
001
group standard nonelectric
RR$100

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
11:00 AM
Pets
Pets not allowed
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

19657 EAST HIGHWAY 40
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Mill Dam Group Camp: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Mill Dam Group Camp?
1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Mill Dam Group Camp have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Mill Dam Group Camp?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Road & site access
Listing 1 paved site driveways
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 3 (5 reports), Verizon 2 (4 reports), AT&T 4 (4 reports)
Shade
Listing 0 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $100/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 19657 EAST HIGHWAY 40 (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.

Friendly hosts and staff · 2 reviews

“We were all impressed by the camp host and how helpful she was.”

Kymberly I · Mar 2024

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (13 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Truly is amazing place. The rangers were so nice. The upgrades were so much great!”

Tresa C 5 · Dec 2023 · Recreation.gov

“Very clean and nice group camping experience. ”

Robert C 5 · Jan 2023 · Recreation.gov
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Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • Swim at the beach (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Tour – Paddleboard or Kayak 49 mi · 2 hr · from $69/person
    • Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach 49 mi · 2 hr · from $53/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide! 50 mi · 3 hr · from $76/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Four Winds - Bunkhouse & Outdoor TV
2022 Four Winds - Bunkhouse & Outdoor TV

Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 7 · 15 mi from campground

$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX
2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX

Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 5 · 36 mi from campground

$75/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Water Bear
Water Bear

Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 6 · 37 mi from campground

$110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Mill Dam Group Camp

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Tour – Paddleboard or Kayak
Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Tour – Paddleboard or Kayak

49 mi · 2 hr · from $69/person

Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach
Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach

49 mi · 2 hr · from $53/person

Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide!
Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide!

50 mi · 3 hr · from $76/person

See 6 more bookable tours
The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer
The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Off-peak Oct 1–Dec 31: RV & Tent $100 per night
  • Peak season Jan 1–Mar 15: RV & Tent $100 per night

Sites open for booking 6 months ahead; stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202630%61%0%
Dec 202652%48%0%
Jan 202748%52%0%
Feb 202746%54%0%
Mar 202760%40%0%
Compare site types

0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group standard nonelectric (group)

1 site · $100/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

50 mi · 3 hr · from $76/person

Manatee Swim Tour with In Water Photographer
Manatee Swim Tour with In Water Photographer

50 mi · 3 hr · from $77/person

3 Hour Small Group All Inclusive Manatee Swim with free Photo pkg
3 Hour Small Group All Inclusive Manatee Swim with free Photo pkg

50 mi · 3 hr · from $95/person

Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour: Three Sisters Springs & Manatees
Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour: Three Sisters Springs & Manatees

50 mi · 2 hr · from $99/person

Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer
Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

50 mi · 3 hr · from $79/person

Small Group VIP (Heated in Winter) Manatee Snorkel Tour
Small Group VIP (Heated in Winter) Manatee Snorkel Tour

50 mi · 3 hr · from $109/person