Description and images of camping sites at the Withlacoochee State Forest
description
Camp and explore at one of the Withlacoochee State Forest's many camping locations. Full-facility, primitive and group camping locations are available throughout the forest. Camping experiences include camping beside a quiet lake, camping along off-highway vehicle trails and equestrian camping. All provide unique family experiences and opportunities to reconnect with the natural space and solitude of the forest. The forest’s 165,000+ acres and designated outstanding waterways of Florida provide unique camping opportunities.
Improved campgrounds require reservations through ReserveAmerica.
Bear Head Hammock Campground
Buttgenbach Campground at Croom Motorcycle Area
Crooked River Campground
Cypress Glen Campground
Hog Island Campground
Holder Mine Campground
Mutual Mine Campground
River Junction Campground
Silver Lake Campground
Tillis Hill Campground
Great canoeing and kayaking on the Withlacoochee River
Hog Island Campground on the Croom Tract
Primitive Camping Zones and Canoe Camps
Primitive camping zones and canoe camps have no fee but require a State Forest Use Permit for groups of six people or more. Please contact the Withlacoochee Visitors Center at (352) 797-4140 regarding permit.
Jumper Creek Primitive Camp Zone Paddle In (also known as Shell Island)
Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone East
Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone North
Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone South
Two Mile Prairie Tract Oxbow Primitive Camp Zone Paddle In. Reservations required. For camping information and reservations, visit ReserveAmerica or call 1-877-879-3859
Holder Mine Campground on the Citrus Tract
Peaceful Sunset on Silver Lake
Group Camping
Group areas are primitive camping zones designed for groups of 10 or more people. Youth group areas are for organized youth groups only, by reservation. For camping information and reservations, visit ReserveAmerica or call 1-877-879-3859.