Lake Delancy East Campground
Shaded by stately oaks and tall pines, Lake Delancey is a beautifully rustic location for anyone trying to get out of the city and is a favorite amongst locals. Lake Delancy East is hosts 29 campsites along the eastern shore of the lake. Camping. The Delancy East campground offers 29 which includes campsites, picnic tables and grill. Sorry, not ATVs are permitted. Heads up: Bears do frequent this area. You are required to store your food in a bear-proof container or in your vehicle. Fishing. We provide access to the lakeshore marshes for fishing. Perfect for tossing one on the fire for dinner while camping.
More like this: first-come in Florida · tent only in Florida
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | October to April |
| Forest | National Forests in Florida |
| Rules | All Ocala National Forest campgrounds allow pets, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and are not permitted in designated swimming and picnicking areas. There is a maximum stay limit of 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 29.4307° N, 81.7864° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSellers Lake 2
24 mi from the campground · 74 acres
- WildfireRussian Bend
27 mi from the campground · 34 acres
- WildfirePine Lakes
40 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 ↗ | 5.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Conkey's Hound and Hunting Store ↗ | 26 mi |
| RV sales & service | General RV Center ↗ | 35.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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LAKE DELANCY WEST CAMPING TRIP
Worth a stop
- 6.5 miSalt Springs Marina Launch ↗Boat launch
- 13.1 miLake Eaton Day Use ↗Day use
- 13.5 miFore Lake Day Use ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miLongleaf Spur1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.2 miDelancy Loops ↗8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.9 miMotorcycle Trail ↗12.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3 miDavenport Landing0.3 mi trail · hiking
- 3 miDavenport Loop0.2 mi trail · hiking
- 3.1 miSalt Springs Connector ↗5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.2 miMotorcycle Loop 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 3.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.9 miLittle Lake George Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 2,827 acres
- 13.4 miJuniper Prairie Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 14,293 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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Reference
Questions people ask
Is Lake Delancy East Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season October to April.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Lake Delancy East Campground have?
29 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Lake Delancy East Campground?
Lake Delancy East Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Lake Delancy East Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lake Delancy West Campground (0.3 mi), Davenport Landing (3 mi, first-come), and Salt Springs Recreation Area (6.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby