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    Many people like to go to Thompson Pond. There's great hiking along the Baptist Lake Trasil. Lakes? Sure, Hart Pond is close at hand. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Thompson Pond has to offer, you can camp at Doe Lake Campground; a great nearby hotel is Microtel Inn and Suites Lady Lake.
Through the summertime months, highs typically are in the 90's at Thompson Pond, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 70's. Highs through
 
   the winter are ordinarily in the 60's while Thompson Pond nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 40's. You simply have to like Thompson Pond. The Flatwoods Trail offers hiking at its best; after a long day outdoors Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites The Villages, Fl is a good site to spend a night or two. Thompson Pond is a rather wet place typically with lots of rainfall; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and October is  
               the month with the least moisture.
This lake is so wonderful. Good hiking is available along the Prairie Trail, and there are other locations here than Thompson Pond, for example Doe Lake. There's so much to do here at Thompson Pond that you need to camp here for a while, Nelson's Fish Camp is a nice site for that; if you're looking for a beach close by we recommend Hampton Beach.

 
Microtel Inn and Suites Lady Lake, Lady Lake
10 miles away
This Florida Microtel Inn and Suites is a comfortable, quality discount hotel in Lady Lake conveniently nestled between Leesburg and the Villages and is only one hour northwest of Orlando. Our hotel...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites The Villages, Fl, The Villages
10 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites The Villages is conveniently located in The Villages, the friendliest home town in central Florida. Our beautifully decorated hotel has 80 spacious rooms all ...

Current weather conditions at Thompson Pond, Marion County, Florida
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Local climate location: OCALA 16 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.025
Longitude: -81.82194

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These outdoors activities are available near Thompson Pond.
 Beaches Near Thompson Pond:
Hampton Beach, Marion County, 6 miles away
 Hotels Near Thompson Pond:
Microtel Inn and Suites Lady Lake, Lady Lake, 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites The Villages, Fl, The Villages, 10 miles away
TownePlace Suites by Marriott The Villages Lady Lake, The Villages, 10 miles away
Comfort Suites The Villages, The Villages, 10 miles away
Microtel Inns and Suites Leesburg Mt Dora, Leesburg, 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Thompson Pond:
Doe Lake Campground, Marion County, 1 miles away
Nelson's Fish Camp, Umatilla, 2 miles away
Lake Catherine Campground, Marion County, 3 miles away
Pine Island Fish Camp, Lady Lake, 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Thompson Pond:
Fort Matanzas National Monument, St. Augustine - FL, 62 miles away
Castillo De San Marcos National Monument, St. Augustine - FL, 63 miles away
 Trails Near Thompson Pond:
Prairie Trail, Marion County, 3 miles away
Baptist Lake Trasil, Marion County, 11 miles away
Flatwoods Trail, Lake County, 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Thompson Pond:
Hart Pond, Marion CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Doe Lake, Marion CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Lake In The Forest
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....

US Forestry Department
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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...

Lake Harris
14 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....

Lake Tavares
15 miles away
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Wildcat Lake
15 miles away
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Blue Sink
18 miles away
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Camellia Lake
18 miles away
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Castillo De San Marcos National Monument
63 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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