River Forest

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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.

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Photo: Alan Lupsha, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Photo: Óðinn, CC BY-SA 2.5 ca (via Wikimedia Commons)

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