Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234516
When Mill Dam Group Camp reopens
Mill Dam Group Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 134 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027): 61 open for online reservation · 66 reserved · 7 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
54.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 61 of 134 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027Not open online54.5%
Open site-nights61 / 134
Reserved (of online inventory)66 / 127
Weekday openings51
Weekend openings10
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 51 fall on weekdays and 10 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 16 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no site is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Friday and Saturday have no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 61 |
This site currently has 61 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 16
The next bookable night is Nov 16. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
61 open site-nights across 1 site at Mill Dam Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 15 2-night, 13 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 16 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 61 | 5 nights | Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 6 +49 more |
About Mill Dam Group Camp
Overview
Mill Dam Group Campground offers a fun and relaxing setting for groups of up to 150 to enjoy Ocala National Forest. Large picnic shelters and access to outdoor and water recreation make this area ideal for family reunions and other large parties.
Recreation
The campground sits along the 168-acre Mill Dam Lake, and water activities are popular among campers and day-use visitors.
Anglers come from all over to enjoy bass fishing. Campers can bring their boats, canoes and kayaks for easy access to the water via an adjacent boat ramp.
A large swimming beach and picnic area are great ways to keep the kids entertained.
Facilities
In the spring, summer and early fall, Mill Dam is a day-use area only. For the remainder of the year, it becomes a group campground and recreation area for both day-use and tent camping.
Amenities include a picnic shelter, group grills, picnic tables and flush toilets. The parking lot can hold up to 70 vehicles.
A boat ramp adjoins the recreation area, on a separate entrance.
Natural Features
Located in north central Florida, the Ocala National Forest spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest.
The campground and recreation area sit in the shade of live oak trees overlooking Mill Dam Lake. Numerous animals make their home in the area, including alligators, turtles, deer, raccoons, black bear and many bird species.
Nearby Attractions
The Ocala National Forest is notable for its extensive off-road trail system catering to both ATV enthusiasts and Jeeps, as well as being a traditional destination for deer hunters from around Central Florida. These opportunities are available within a short drive.
1 monitored siteNo hookups1 shadedMax party 150
Getting there
Mill Dam is located just off of Highway 40, approximately 15 miles east of Silver Springs, Florida, and 50 miles west of Ormond Beach. From 40, look for the Mill Dam/Half Moon signs about a quarter-mile from the recreational area turnoffs.
19657 East Highway 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488352-625-2520
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234516 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Mill Dam Group Camp?
Reservations for Mill Dam Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. 61 of 134 tracked site-nights are currently open (45.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Mill Dam Group Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Mill Dam Group Camp?
13 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 16 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Mill Dam Group Camp?
December 2026, with 16 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Mill Dam Group Camp?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 16. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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