Group Landing
Group Landing is a secluded area that offers a flexible space accommodating many outdoor activities, from a weekend family camping trip to a midweek company picnic.
The site includes four electric hookups, an accessible bathhouse with hot showers and flush toilets, a large picnic shelter, and potable water. Bear-proof garbage cans, picnic tables, a large grill, and a fire pit are also provided.
Notifications and Alerts
The Landing group campsite will be closed during repairs October 28 through November 17, 2024. Heavy equipment will be used to replace the septic drain field at this time, restoring the flush toilets and showers onsite. We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope to see you again after these repairs. Please contact Matthew Chopp at 386-406-2976 with any questions or concerns.
Need to Know
- Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. the day of arrival and check out is at noon.
- Contact the Osceola Ranger Station to obtain the gate code prior to your stay. Please call 386.752.2577 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Climate is sub-tropical. Please be prepared to encounter seasonal thunderstorms, high temperatures, and biting/stinging insects. Contact the Osceola Ranger Station at 386.752.2577 for more information on local conditions.
- Bears call the Osceola National Forest home. Please be Bear Aware and keep a clean camp.
- The maximum number of campers is 50 overnight guests and 75 for day use.
- Four sites with water and electric hookup are available, subject to additional charge.
- The Golden Age/Senior Pass and Access Pass are not honored at this camping area.
Natural Features
Situated on the shore of Ocean Pond, you can relax and admire the tranquil beauty from your own private beach. Your campsites are surrounded by tall pines and cypress draped in Spanish moss. Wildlife sightings abound.
Nearby Attractions
Olustee Beach, with a large day use area, swimming beach, and boat ramp, is right next door. Ocean Pond is a large freshwater lake excellent for fishing and boating. Twenty-two miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail wind through the Osceola National Forest. Make sure to visit the Olustee Battlefield, site of the largest Civil War battle in Florida.
Recreation
Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and more are easily accommodated. A private sand beach gives a great venue for relaxing by the water or swimming in its cool waters. It's easy to shore launch a small boat, canoe, or kayak, and a boat ramp at Olustee Beach nearby can handle larger craft.
Contact Information
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24874 Hwy 90 Sanderson FL 32087
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (386) 752-2577
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From the intersection of Hwy 441 and Hwy 90 in Lake City, FL, drive east on Hwy 90 for 12.6 miles. Turn left at the flashing light onto Pine Street. Cross over the railroad tracks. After about half a mile, you will see a sign directing you to turn left and proceed to The Landing. Turn onto your first road on the left, and you will soon see the gate for the facility.
