Olustee Beach
Come join the fun! Swim along a shallow sandy beach and watch the water birds wade through the cypress. You may also enjoy fishing on the pier, picnicking under the hammock, or walking the Trampled Track Trail, which tells the story of Osceola's turpentining history.
Boating
- Kayaks, canoes and low-powered boats can enjoy the cypress that line the lake's perimeter. Enjoy the boat launch for easy access into the water.
Fishing
- Fish from either the shoreline or drop your boat into the water for deeper lake fishing. Anglers are sure to enjoy the barrier-free pier at the boat launch and parking area.
Hiking
- While less than 0.5-mile long, this barrier-free trail takes you back more than a century through the history of a sawmill and community that thrived along the Ocean Pond shores in the early 1900s. The reward for your short trip is a beautiful observation point overlooking Ocean Pond.
Swimming
- The sandy beach at Ocean Pond offers a chance to cool off on hot summer days.
Waterskiing
- Waterski along the glassy lake or watch the white caps roll in on windy days.
General Information
Amenities
- Boat ramp
- Drinking water
- Flush toilets
- Hot showers
- Interpretive site
- Grills
- Group picnic shelter
- Parking
- Picnic tables
Licenses and Passes
Boating
Boating in the National Forests in Florida is regulated by the state of Florida. Please visit our boating web page before you grab your personal floatation device and head out onto the water.
Fishing
- Florida requires a state license for all fishing activities. Visit our fishing web page before you grab your gear.
Day-use area open sunrise to sunset. Boat ramp open 24 hours.
Day use only
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$5 per vehicle ($2.50 with Senior Pass, Interagency Access Pass and Interagency Senior Pass)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 30.21247986
Longitude: -82.42896955
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
