US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsSurface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 134188113).
The red circle marks Ocean Pond.
Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Florida: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).
Official FWC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.
Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 134188113), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
We found 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Ocean Pond, 4 of them within 5 miles. 2 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.
Electric hookups · RVs welcome · Tent sites · Showers
RVs welcome · Tent sites · Toilets
Electric hookups · Dogs allowed
All campgrounds & RV parks in Florida
Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.
Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (30.2273, -82.4369). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Ocean Pond. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.
4 public access sites listed, 3 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola National Forest - Hog Pen Landing Boat Ramp | Lake City | United States Forest Service | Stand Alone Ramp · Concrete ramp · dock | — | Fee | Boating Composting Toilet | 30.2378, -82.4492 |
| Osceola National Forest - Ocean Pond Campground Boat Ramp (Registered Campers Only) | Lake City | United States Forest Service | Stand Alone Ramp · Concrete ramp · dock | 6 trailer | Fee | Boating Flush Toilet | 30.2391, -82.4352 |
| Osceola National Forest - Olustee Beach Boat Ramp | Lake City | United States Forest Service | Stand Alone Ramp · Concrete ramp · dock | 12 trailer | Fee | Boating Flush Toilet | 30.2145, -82.4304 |
| Osceola National Forest - The Landings Group Camp Area Canoe Launch (Registered Campers Only) | Lake City | United States Forest Service | Hand Launch Only · dock | — | Fee | Boating Flush Toilet | 30.2177, -82.4245 |
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
On OpenStreetMap: 1 beach or swimming spot on the shore of Ocean Pond not marked private, residents-only or members-only.
| Beach | Type | Access | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olustee Beach | Beach | Access not tagged; check posted rules | Get directions |
Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.
Reported on or near Ocean Pond
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database
USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.
Ocean Pond covers about 1,806 acres in Lake City, Florida (Baker County).
Yes. 3 public trailer launches are listed: Osceola National Forest - Olustee Beach Boat Ramp, Osceola National Forest - Hog Pen Landing Boat Ramp and Osceola National Forest - Ocean Pond Campground Boat Ramp (Registered Campers Only). Check posted fees and parking rules.
OpenStreetMap shows 1 public beach or swimming spot on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.
Yes. We list 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 4 of them within 5 miles.
Ocean Pond touches Lake City in Baker County, Florida.
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