Island Ponds, Marion County, Florida

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     Ocala Forest Campground is a glorious campground nearby, and hiking along the Prairie Trail is magnificent fun. Much rain falls at Island Ponds; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; October is when it's the driest. A great nearby hotel is Microtel Inns and Suites Leesburg Mt Dora. Lakes? Sure, Turkey Lake is in the neighborhood. Yeah, come here to Island Ponds for a good time. Hampton Inn Leesburg FL is a magnificent place to get some rest.
 
   This lake is so wonderful. Big Bass Lake is a great lake near Island Ponds, and if you're here you can take a hike along the Flatwoods Trail. For the period of the warm months highs here at Island Ponds get into the 90's while nighttime lows are commonly in the 70's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 60's with winter lows in the 40's overnight here at Island Ponds. Stay the night at Nelson's Fish Camp, and you can have a good hiking adventure along the Baptist Lake Trasil.
 

 
Microtel Inns and Suites Leesburg Mt Dora, Leesburg
8 miles away
Welcome to the Leesburg Microtel Inn and Suites. This quality lodging offers discount hotel rates in Leesburg, Florida near the Leesburg Airport, Lake Sumter Community College, Mount Dora and the Ocal...

Hampton Inn Leesburg FL, Leesburg
10 miles away
Welcome to the Hampton Inn of Leesburg Florida the Lakefront City. Relax and enjoy... whether staying for business or pleasure in this historic city set between three of the most gorgeous lakes in the...

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Local climate location: OCALA 21 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 28.98444
Longitude: -81.75583

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These outdoors activities are available near Island Ponds.
 Hotels Near Island Ponds:
Microtel Inns and Suites Leesburg Mt Dora, Leesburg, 8 miles away
Hampton Inn Leesburg FL, Leesburg, 10 miles away
Best Western Lake County Inn & Suites, Tavares, 10 miles away
Days Inn Suites Tavares - Mount Dora, Tavares, 10 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn - Tavares, Tavares, 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Island Ponds:
Ocala Forest Campground, Umatilla, 3 miles away
Nelson's Fish Camp, Umatilla, 6 miles away
Doe Lake Campground, Marion County, 6 miles away
Pine Island Fish Camp, Lady Lake, 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Island Ponds:
Fort Matanzas National Monument, St. Augustine - FL, 61 miles away
Castillo De San Marcos National Monument, St. Augustine - FL, 63 miles away
Canaveral National Seashore, Titusville - FL, 67 miles away
 Trails Near Island Ponds:
Prairie Trail, Marion County, 7 miles away
Baptist Lake Trasil, Marion County, 7 miles away
Flatwoods Trail, Lake County, 10 miles away
 Lakes Near Island Ponds:
Turkey Lake, Marion CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Big Bass Lake, Marion CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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Olde Mill Stream RV Park
RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom, Showers, Laundry, Nearby Restaurant(s), Nearby Attractions, Fishing, Boating...RV:Full hook up's. 50 amp service, - 429 RV hookups, PETS:Pets are welcome, 40lb limit., FIRES:Campfires in our fire pit only., GROCERY:Across the street, POOL:Heated, GAMEROOM:Pool room with TV, SHOWERS:Cleanest in the state, RESTAURANTS:Many fine restaurants within 2 miles., ATTRACTIONS:Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs, Daytona Beach 40 mi., FISHING:Yes, Spring fed lake on property. Many near by lakes. This is Lake County., KIDSACTIVITIES:This is a 55 plus resort., PLAYGROUND:Adult Playground, Bocce Ball, Pickle Ball, Horse Shoes, Putting Green....

Lake In The Forest
11 miles away
We have a beautiful privately family owned and run and family orientated park hidden in the woods on a Ocala National Forest lake called Half Moon Lake.

We have short hiking trails but are minutes from the numerous trails of Ocala National Forest and Silver Springs State Park. We have a heated pool open year round, a nice size Recreational Hall where we teach glass fusing, glass blowing, glass etching, ceramics, clay, t-shirts, other special classes, dinners plus entertainment and other programs. We also have a small golf course, fishing pier, playground, boat rentals, cabins, full hook-up RV sites, tent sites and a bait shack and country store.

See our website at www.lakeintheforest.com

All specials are done via email to camp@lakeintheforest.com
We also give camping credits for referrals of friends and family who stay at our park....

Lake Dora
12 miles away
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It is not Lake Tavares. It is Lake Harris, in Lake County, Tavares, FL. Here is a picture of the Wooten Park on the lake...

Lake Harris
13 miles away
Lake Harris, and the Harris Chain, is one of the premier bass-fishing lakes in Florida.  Many BASS Federation and Florida Bass Federation tournaments are held here.  The Holiday Inn Express & Suites sits on the Dead River, connecting Lake Harris & Eustis, the two largest lakes.  It is perfectly situated to accommodate fishermen, with its electrical outlets in the parking lot, and close proximity (1/2 mile) to the nearest ramp.  Boats may be slipped next door to the Holiday Inn Express....

US Forestry Department
13 miles away
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Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery...
TENT:The Ocala National Forest offers year round camping with a variety of amenities and recreation opportunities. Camping is available at 17 campgrounds, four group use areas, four primitive areas, two cabins and the general forest area. Individual campsites are on a first come, first served basis. All camping is 14 days within a 30 day period unless posted otherwise., RV:RV hookups only available at Salt Springs Campground, - 106 RV hookups, PETS:Pets are allowed in all campgrounds and on trails, but must be on leashes no longer than six feet. Pets are not allowed in swimming or picnicking day-use areas., STORE:Stores are available at Juniper Springs, Salt Springs, Alexander Springs and Silver Glen Springs Recreation Areas...

Wildcat Lake
13 miles away
Does Wildcat Lake still have the Catch and Release ban? I feel wildcat lake is the best in both lake and Marion counties....

Castillo De San Marcos National Monument
62 miles away
The more accurate fees are shown below.
FEES/PERMITS
Entrance Fee
ADULT, AGE 16 AND ABOVE
$6.00 for 7 Days
The Castillo de San Marcos is considered to be a 'walk-in' park. The entrance fee applies to each individual.
CHILDREN AGE 15 AND UNDER
Free! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Special Use Permits
WEDDING PERMIT
For more information and to apply for a permit, call the Visitor Use Specialist at (904) 829-6506 ext. 246
Local Passport
CASTILLO PARK PASS
$30.00 for 12 Months
The Castillo Park Pass allows free entry for the card holder and up to three other adults with them (Kids are always free) for up to 12 months from date of purchase....

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