In the stillness of the morning fog, a red-shouldered hawk calls out with an echo across Fore Lake. Bounded by marshes, this lake in the Big Scrub is an excellent spot for birding from the shores of Fore Lake Recreation Area, where visitors can picnic and swim, or make a night of it in one of the 31 campsites tucked away between the saw palmetto and oak trees. Bring your fishing gear to make full use of the pier and canoe launch area.
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Fore Lake bathhouse
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Bathhouse at Fore Lake
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Fore Lake, FL
Credit:
Karen Lovett
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Source:
National Forests in Florida
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Fore Lake campsite
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Typical campsite at Fore Lake
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Fore Lake, FL
Credit:
Karen Lovett
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Source:
National Forests in Florida
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Fore Lake hawk
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Red-shouldered hawk along the shore of Fore Lake
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Fore Lake, FL
Credit:
Karen Lovett
Description:
Source:
National Forests in Florida
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Fore Lake picnic area
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Picnic area at Fore Lake
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Location:
Fore Lake, FL
Credit:
Karen Lovett
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Source:
National Forests in Florida
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Fore Lake picnic shelter
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Group picnic shelter at Fore Lake
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Fore Lake, FL
Credit:
Karen Lovett
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Source:
National Forests in Florida
At a Glance
Operational Hours:
This site is temporarily closed.
Open for day use 8 AM to 8 PM
Area Amenities:
Boat ramp,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking
Fees
$5 per vehicle day use fee for non-campers. $20 per site for campsites. Campground information
Drive 5.1 miles north on SR 314 from Nuby's Corner (junction of SR 40 and SR 314). Turn left at the Fore Lake sign and continue 0.7 miles to the recreation area.
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