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Lake In The Forest Resort

Lake in the Forest Black Bear Resort is one of "Florida's Best Kept Secrets". This beautiful, family-run campground is located on Half Moon Lake, nestled in the middle of the Ocala National Forest. If you are looking to get away and enjoy nature and the outdoors in a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere, Lake in the Forest is the place for you! Our Amenities
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Ocala FL RV Park

What We Offer

We offer 50/30 full hook-up RV sites, cabin rentals, heated swimming pool, large recreation center, laundry facilities, fishing on the lake and more. If activities are what you are after, we have them for all ages... ceramics, photography lessons, glass fusing and etching, t-shirt design, karaoke, swimming, fishing, boating, movie nights, basketball, volleyball, golf, billiards, bird watching, nature hikes, special group campfires, sing-a-longs, arts-n-crafts and more... Our family's primary goal is to provide you and your family an unforgettable, peaceful and affordable camping experience by combining the natural beauty of our surroundings with quality amenities and attentive customer service unparalleled in the area. We look forward to seeing you soon!!!
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Ocala FL RV Park
Ocala FL RV Park
Ocala FL RV Park

Ocala FL RV Park
Ocala FL RV Park
Ocala FL RV Park
Ocala FL RV Park
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Our Campers

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Darren Doran 5 STARS!
My wife and I spent the weekend here and had a great time! Quiet and relaxing time, mostly snowbirds but they were extremely NICE, cant say that enough. The owner Deb was very helpful, she left us on the honor system, just do it and pay when your done. What a nice pool, so warm.
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Toni Sanchez 5 STARS!
What a gem! Don't know how we found this place but so glad we did! A new favorite and hope to be back next year. So much to do for the kids and just so relaxing for us. Deb was so welcoming and everyone was really friendly. Thank you for the wonderful memories we made!
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Jim Leeson 5 STARS!
Lake in the forest is my own little slice of heaven. Debbie, Oma and staff are top notch. Grounds are kept in great shape. Activities abound or just chill and have a beer next to the fire. Every trip so far has been awesome. Thank You Debbie and I hope to enjoy more visits for years to come.
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Nancy Hintz 5 STARS!
We have never looked forward to winter until this year. After spending two weeks at Lake in the Forest last year, we have decided to make this our winter home! The grounds are so nice and peaceful with Sammy the llama keeping guard. The staff and residents were friendly and welcoming.
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Debbie Hilliard 5 STARS!
We love coming to Lake in the Forest. We camp there whenever we can. Debbie and Omi are both wonderful people. And so is the rest of the staff. The pool is excellent and the trails give you great exercise for walking. And you can get wood there for fire pit.
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Carly Chaney 5 STARS!
Amazing! We are loving our stay here and will be back. Our cabin is great, the people are friendly, and the location is perfect for relaxation and family time. Thanks so much for offering this at an affordable rate!
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April Travis 5 STARS!
Our family loved this campground!!! The scenery is beautiful and the staff is the BEST there is!!! Love the opportunities for our children to see & feed the horses, make t-shirts & pottery, use the swimming pool and play at the park.
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Mary Armstrong 5 STARS!
Amazing experience. The staff was just precious and so accommodating. We were guests of our daughter and grandsons for a couple of nights and the cabin was so cute! Omie was the sweetest grandmother EVER!
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April Turner 5 STARS!
We had a great stay here over the 4th of July week. The property is beautiful and all the animals are friendly. The cabins are really nice with all the amenities you need.
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Bill Mousseau 5 STARS!
The campgrounds and the pool were absolutely awesome. The bath house, the fishing and the rental of the canoes and kayaks! We will be back. Thanks for the great service!
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UPCOMING SPECIAL DATES/FAMILY CAMP

April 18-21 Easter Weekend (Crafts and Easter Egg Hunt)
May 10-14 Mother's Day Weekend(Closed for Private Event)
May 24-27 Memorial Day Holiday
June 13-16 Father's Day Weekend
June 20-24 Meet the Forest Family Camp (Thurs-Monday-4 nights) - lots of crafts and activities, group campfire, star gazing and also coordinated Bike, Hike, Picnic and Swim and Kayak Trips at Florida Greenway, Florida State Park and Ocala National Forest Springs.
July 2-7 Fourth of July Holiday
July 18-23 Meet the Forest Family Camp (Thurs-Monday-4 nights) - lots of crafts and activities, group campfire, star gazing and also coordinated Bike, Hike, Picnic and Swim and Kayak Trips at Florida Greenway, Florida State Park and Ocala National Forest
Aug 30-Sept 2 Labor Day Holiday
October 11-14 Fall Family Camp (3 nights) Short version of Summer Family Camp.
November 8-11 Fall Family Camp(3 nights) Short version of Summer Family Camp
Nov 26-Dec 2 Thanksgiving Holiday Activities and Dinner
Dec 24-Jan 1 Christmas and New Years Activities

LATEST FAMILY SPECIALS, SPECIAL DATES, AND SNOBIRD Season!!!

Welcome snobirds!!! We still have rentals and rv sites open for the coming season. Pls click here for more details and feel free to call our office or email debbie at camp@lakeintheforest.com for any questions about making LAKE IN THE FOREST, your winter destination!

We have amazing NEW on-site and off-site accommodations AVAILABLE NOW!!! Check fast as our spots are filling fast! Click Here to view them now.

Visiting Sno-Bird Special: For those who can not get away for a month or more, we are offering a short-term Sno-bird special. Book 2 weeks and get the second week ½ price ($600/2 weeks). Both weeks must be used at the same time. Please place your reservation through the office only.

Our family specials include:

Reunions, Birthday Parties and Group Specials - Email Debbie at camp@lakeintheforest.com for family fun activities incorporated into your Lake in the Forest Camping or Cabin Stay. She will help you plan the perfect getaway for your loved one, or plan a family reunion or church/small business retreat on a budget.

Company Picnic & Retreats – We offer special packages for small businesses interested in booking Lake in the Forest for a one or two day off-site meeting or Family Camp Week-end. Please call office for details.

Ceramic Project of the Month - Deb is offering a new and different project each month. Cost is $25 per project. Allow a minimum of three hours during which you will learn new painting & design techniques. For more details on each project, visit the Lake in the Forest Facebook page.