Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234597
When River Forest Group Site reopens
River Forest Group Site's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
7
Only 7 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 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 80 open for online reservation · 102 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
56.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 80 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online56.3%
Open site-nights80 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)102 / 182
Weekday openings56
Weekend openings24
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 56 fall on weekdays and 24 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027January holds the most room. 19 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 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 80 |
This site currently has 80 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Nov 5
Next open weekendFri · Dec 18
The next bookable night is Nov 5; the first open weekend starts Dec 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
80 open site-nights across 1 site at River Forest Group Site, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 16 2-night, 12 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 8 at site 01.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Not recorded | None | 80 | 12 nights | Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 8 +68 more |
About River Forest Group Site
Overview
River Forest is a shaded group camping facility on the shores of the St. Johns River in Ocala National Forest. Located just across the river from Deland, the site is popular for groups, family reunions and weddings and can accommodate up to 125 guests.
14 day stay limit in a 30 day period in ALL Ocala National Forest Campgrounds
Recreation
This site is a great setting for groups to relax, picnic and enjoy the shade on a warm day. A large field offers ample space for activities such as softball, volleyball and horseshoe tossing.
Visitors wanting to venture out of the picnic area can go for a long walk through floodplain forests and pine flatwoods on the St. Francis Trail, or head to the river to canoe, kayak or fish for bass.
Facilities
All new facilities are the highlight of the River Forest Group Site. Facilities include a screened pavilion for food preparation and cooking with your own cook stoves. A new bathhouse has also been built on site.
The camping area is flat for tents with some shade provided by trees. While RVs are welcome, there are no hookups and all vehicles must remain in the designated parking area. Grills and picnic tables are provided.
Natural Features
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 is shaded with large live oaks with a flat, grassy patch of land that leads to the St. Johns River.
Nearby Attractions
The Ocala National Forest is notable for its extensive off-road trail system catering to off-road vehicle enthusiasts, as well as being a traditional destination for deer hunters from around Central Florida. Numerous lakes, rivers and natural springs surround the area and offer many water activities.
1 monitored siteNo hookups1 shadedMax party 125
Getting there
From Deland, Florida, drive west on State Route 44 to the first intersection after crossing the St. Johns River. Turn right on County Road 42, and the entrance to the campground is on the right.
45700 River Forest Blvd, Deland, FL 32720352-625-2520
CampingFishingHiking
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234597 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234597 · River Forest Group Site · Deland FL7 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at River Forest Group Site?
Reservations for River Forest Group Site are made through Recreation.gov. 80 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (43.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 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 River Forest Group Site?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at River Forest Group Site in the last 7 days, 4 over 30 days and 7 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at River Forest Group Site?
12 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 8 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at River Forest Group Site?
January 2027, with 19 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at River Forest Group Site?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Nov 5 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Dec 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
Stop refreshing. Let the app watch it.
Filter
Lakefront, hookups, your RV length, weekends only - set it as picky as you want.
Watch
We run paced availability checks for River Forest Group Site. One watch covers every matching site.
Get the ping
When a match opens, you get a push with a Recreation.gov link so you can review and book it yourself.