Davenport Landing
Deep in the floodplain forest along the Ocklawaha River, Davenport Landing is a former steamboat stop along this twisting, winding waterway. Three primitive campsites provide a stop for paddlers working their way along the river. Boating. Paddle your canoe or kayak across the beautiful waters of Davenport Lading in search of a quiet spot along the shoreline. Fishing. Sitting along the Ocklawaha River, this is the perfect location to cast a line from the shallows for a chance to catch that big one. Just keep an eye out for any alligators that may be roaming the area. Hiking.
More like this: first-come in Florida · tent only in Florida
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Free |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Temporarily closed |
| Forest | National Forests in Florida |
| Fees | Free |
| Rules | Limit 15 people (5 per campsite). Remember to remove all garbage and trash, "pack it in, pack it out". |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 29.4723° N, 81.7737° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSellers Lake 2
26 mi from the campground · 74 acres
- WildfireRussian Bend
29 mi from the campground · 34 acres
- WildfirePine Lakes
42 mi from the campground · 119 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Conkey's Hound and Hunting Store ↗ | 23.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Ocean Grove RV Sales ↗ | 33.9 mi |
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Video
Video of Davenport Landing, FL from Tim M.
Worth a stop
- 8.9 miSalt Springs Marina Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miDavenport Landing0.3 mi trail · hiking
- 0.1 miDavenport Loop0.2 mi trail · hiking
- 2.3 miDelancy Loops ↗8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.1 miPenner Pond Loop1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.1 miFNST - Lake George Section ↗39.5 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_scenic_or_historic
- 3.2 miRodman Spur0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.9 miDelancy West OHV Trailhead ↗National Forests in Florida
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Little Lake George Wilderness begins about 3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3 miLittle Lake George Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 2,827 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Davenport Landing?
Free
Source: Forest Service
Is Davenport Landing open right now?
Temporarily closed as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Davenport Landing have?
5 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Davenport Landing?
Davenport Landing is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Davenport Landing is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lake Delancy East Campground (3 mi, first-come), Lake Delancy West Campground (3.3 mi), and Salt Springs Recreation Area (8.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby