Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts in Central Florida will find miles of trails within the 2,600-acre Croom Motorcycle Area (CMA) at Withlacoochee State Forest.
Open seven days a week, CMA offers something for every rider in the family, including a training area and young rider area. Spend the day or try out the Buttgenbach Campground at CMA for longer stays.
For wildlife watchers, Croom is home to a population of white piebald deer (sometimes called the ghost deer). Other wildlife species to look for include wild turkey, bobcat, gopher tortoise, coyote, bald eagle, hawk, falcon, owl, raccoon, Virginia opossum and white-tailed deer.
Location
East of Brooksville, west of Orlando, north of Tampa and south of Ocala, Croom Motorcycle Area is located within the Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest in Hernando County, Florida.
Croom Motorcycle Area
Florida Forest Service
6420 La Rose Rd.
Brooksville, FL 34602
Directions: Enter the Croom Motorcycle Area at Exit 301 off of Interstate 75 and State Road 50 behind the 7-11 Gas Station.
Hours of Operation
The Croom Motorcycle Area and Buttgenbach Mine Campground are open seven days a week. Our hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Daily visitors must depart by 5 p.m.
Day Use Areas
The Croom Motorcycle Area includes two Day Use Areas: Hammock and Sand Hill.
A Training Pavilion is located at the CMA Training Area. Reservations are required. For camping information and reservations, visit ReserveAmerica or call 1-877-879-3859.
No pets are allowed.
Buttgenbach Mine Campground
Facilities include:
- Developed campsites with 30- and 50-amp electricity, water, picnic table and fire ring
- Restrooms and showers
- Dump station
- Access to the OHM and ATV trail system
For information and reservations, visit ReserveAmerica or call 1-877-879-3859.
No pets are allowed.