Davenport Landing

US Forest Service · Florida

Davenport Landing in Florida. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 200 public campsites we map in Florida.

Deep in the floodplain forest along the Ocklawaha River, Davenport Landing is a former steamboat stop along this twisting, winding waterway. Three primitive campsites provide a stop for paddlers working their way along the river. BoatingPaddle your canoe or kayak across the beautiful waters of Davenport Landing in search of a quiet spot along the shoreline. FishingSitting along the Ocklawaha River, this is the perfect location to cast a line from the shallows for a chance to catch that big one. Just keep an eye out for any alligators that may be roaming the area.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Booking

first-come, first-served

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

Camping area

Number of sites

5

Coordinates

29.47220, -81.77350

Nearest sites we map

• Lake Delancy West Campground5 km · US Forest Service
• Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area Campground (Rodman Campground)6 km · State park system
• Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area Campground (Buckman Lock - St. Johns Loop North & South)9 km · State park system
• Salt Springs Recreation Area13 km · US Forest Service
• Shanty Pond Campground16 km · US Forest Service
• Hopkins Prairie Campground23 km · US Forest Service

Source: US Forest Service, dated 2026-06-29, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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