Indian Lake State Forest

Category: Park in Silver Springs, Florida

Address: 7728-, 8126 NE 58th Ave, Silver Springs, FL 34488, USA

Phone: +13527321201

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–8PM

Monday: 7AM–8PM

Tuesday: 7AM–8PM

Wednesday: 7AM–8PM

Thursday: 7AM–8PM

Friday: 7AM–8PM

Saturday: 7AM–8PM

Reviews

Stephani Schuster

Aug 24, 2022

Found this place over a year ago. It has good hiking all the way around. There are 2 gators here that I know of, seen both in the lake, never out of it. They seem to be used to people though, they can get a little close. The park started charging for day use recently, but it is only $1.50. You scan a QR code to pay. There are benches, tree swings, picnic tables and a pavilion. No trash cans. And there is a camping area. They also recently closed the second entrance where you could park and go hike. Can only enter through main entrance now.

Peter Benoit

Jul 26, 2022

I don't quite get all of the good reviews for this place, it's okay at best. The park doesn't appear to be regularly maintained, as another reviewer mentioned there's garbage all over. The grass that is there hasn't been cut in quite some time. The pavilion is dirty. They charge a fee for parking here, though it's on an honor system, something I very much doubt anyone adheres to. There's a camping area there, but it was closed when I visited. It looks like they're adding some RV slots, but it also appear that they've been doing that for quite some time. It's a shame, this place could be so much better.

TraD'n Dreams

Jun 27, 2022

We absolutely loved Indian Lake State Forest. There was a couple bench swings hanging from trees that my wife enjoyed while I wondered around grabbing pictures.

Lizzie Smith

Jan 11, 2022

This is one of our family’s favorite trails to hike in Ocala!

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Questions & Answers

Can you have a wedding there?

West26berg | Sep 12, 2019
Marian Lucy | Sep 12, 2019

Yes you can That would be really nice.

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Can you kayak on the lake?

Emily Perry | Sep 12, 2019
Marian Lucy | Sep 12, 2019

Yes but it is a small lake(pond) when water is low. Left side is more shallow to the right where trees are in water is deeper, gators hang there

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Are dogs allowed in the park?

Daniel Sparling | Sep 11, 2021
Shaun Kennedy | Sep 11, 2021

I think so, there is a dog in the main photo on Google!

Is there good fishing with easy access?

Clarence Bowman | Sep 11, 2020
Joshua Giselbach | Sep 11, 2020

Yes but you can't get a boat in there, it all from the shore.

I have a motorcycle tent camper. What is your rate for the full 2 weeks? Do you have anything available the 15th of this month?

Joe Melvin | Sep 11, 2020
Joanne Preston | Sep 11, 2020

Go online to reserveamerica.com to make/ find out cost for reservations..

Can we go swimming here??

mia prieto | Sep 12, 2019
Marian Lucy | Sep 12, 2019

It does not state that you cannot swim but I wouldn't recommend it the water is very dark it's very shallow around the edges so you don't want to get no amoebas that's why I don't recommend it and yes there are alligators but they will not bother you it is a nice park but there is no play stuff for children to play on nice beautiful trails to walk through there is a pavilion if you'd like to throw a wedding or party there's camping nice quiet relaxing place

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Does it cost for entry?

Burton Crompton | Sep 12, 2019
Marian Lucy | Sep 12, 2019

Yes 5.00

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Is camping allowed?

Robert Priest | Sep 12, 2018
Mark Stratton | Sep 12, 2018

Yes, but you have to call and make the reservations

Can you fish the lake? Catch and release ?

Kevin Mengarelli | Sep 12, 2018
Red Nordik | Sep 12, 2018

I see people fish there regularly.

Is there any hunting?

Keith Reedy | Sep 12, 2018
Mark Stratton | Sep 12, 2018

No, just fishing

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