West Tower
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. West Tower is a National Forest campground near Lake City, Florida.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 131 ft
30.3247, -82.5582 in Columbia. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at West Tower?
No. West Tower is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at West Tower?
Camping at West Tower is free.
Is there drinking water at West Tower?
Yes, West Tower has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages West Tower?
West Tower is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around West Tower
Swimming nearby
The nearest swimming hole to West Tower, in a straight line: Ichetucknee Springs (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Ocean Pond Campground - Sites
- 65
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site with water hook-up: $20 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Lake City and campgrounds in Columbia.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01