The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
Krul Campground Info: Day Passes are not valid for entry at Krul Campground. Reservations are required for entry and are available 2 days in advance here. Annual passholders also require a reservation, but will be admitted for free.
Citrus Tract Primitive Camp Zone Loop B, FL
Book a Campsite at Citrus Tract Primitive Camp Zone Loop B, FL
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*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Description
The Citrus Tract Primitive Camp Zone B is located on the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, approximately 5 miles southwest of Inverness, FL. This campground is a hike in and hike out site only. There is no water and there are no amenities, although some areas may have a fire ring and/or picnic table. The camp zone is delineated by yellow colored bands on the trees and is approximately 5 or 10 miles from the parking area, depending on the trailhead used. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, star gazing, wildflower viewing and nature study.
Geography:
The Withlacoochee River, Little Withlacoochee River, and Jumper Creek have all been designated as Outstanding Florida Waters, and each meanders through this forest which spans across 5 counties and exceeds 165,000 acres. Withlacoochee is a Native American word meaning "crooked river". This accurately describes the Withlacoochee River as it makes its 70-mile journey from the Green Swamp, in northern Polk County, to the Gulf of Mexico at Yankeetown. Complementing the natural water features are the open pine sand hills, dense woodlands, and canopied roads and trails. Tree species found on the forest include slash pine, longleaf pine, pond and bald cypress, maple, southern magnolia, hickory, and various species of oak. There is also an abundance of colorful wildflowers during the Autumn, including goldenrod, thistle, and blazing star. These natural features create excellent habitat for bald eagles, fox squirrels, gopher tortoise, white-tail deer, and turkeys, to name a few. For additional information about Withlacoochee State Forest, please Click Here.
Recreation:
In 1999, the Withlacoochee State Forest was ranked #1 on the World Wildlife Fund's "10 Coolest Places You've Never Seen in North America". Facilities include many miles of trails for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and paddling. Seasonal hunting is available in most of the forest, and fish are plentiful in the many lakes and flowing waterways. Full-facility, primitive, and group camping are available at numerous locations. Many day-use facilities are available on Withlacoochee State Forest for picnicking and wildlife viewing. And, the Croom Motorcycle Area provides a developed campground and 2,600 acres of off-road trails for motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle (ATVs) enthusiasts. For additional information about Withlacoochee State Forest, please Click Here.
Facilities:
No amenities - some areas may have a fire ring and/or picnic table
No water
Hike in and hike out only
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Nearby Attractions:
Attractions/Theme Parks
County/State/National Parks, Preserves and Refuges
Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Season Schedule
Refunds:
Facility Rates*
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
28.81167, -82.46806
28°48'42"N, 82°28'5"W
For Trailhead at Holder Mine:
Via I-75: Take Exit 329-SR 44 (Gulf-Atlantic Highway) for Wildwood, FL. Head west on SR 44 towards Inverness. At the intersection with US 41, continue west to the traffic light at C-581 (Pleasant Grove Road) and Applebees. Go south on C-581 (Pleasant Grove Road) approximately 3 miles to FR (or Trail) 10. Turn right (west) and the entrance to the campground will be on your right approximately 2 miles. Park at trailhead sign on south side of FR (Trail) 10 outside Holder Mine Campground and Hunt Camp.
Via Suncoast Parkway: Take the Suncoast Parkway (SR-589) north to US Hwy 98. Bear right to US Hwy 98 (southeast) and continue approximately 3.5 miles to C-491 (Lecanto Hwy). Turn left (north) on C-491 and continue C-480 (Stage Coach Trail) and turn right (east). Continue to on C-581. Turn left (north) and travel approximately 8.5 miles to FR (Trail) 10. Turn left (west) and continue approximately 2 miles to the campground. Parking is at the trailhead sign outside Holder Mine Campground and Hunt Camp on the south side of the road.
For Trailhead at Mutual Mine: Via I-75: Take Exit 329-SR 44 (Gulf-Atlantic Highway) for Wildwood, FL. Head west on SR 44 towards Inverness. At the intersection with US 41, head west to the traffic light at C-581 (Pleasant Grove Road) and Applebees. Go south on C-581 (Pleasant Grove Road) approximately 6 miles to FR (Trail) 16. Turn right (west) and the entrance to the campground will be on your left. Parking is at the trailhead sign outside the Mutual Mine Campground gate.
Via Suncoast Parkway: Take the Suncoast Parkway (TR-589) north to US Hwy 98.Bear right to US Hwy 98 (southeast) and continue approximately 3.5 miles to C-491 (Lecanto Hwy). Turn left (north) on C-491 and continue C-480 (Stage Coach Trail) and turn right (east). Continue east on C-480 (Stage Coach Trail) to the stop sign at C-581 (Pleasant Grove Rd). Turn left and continue north on C-581 approximately 4.5 miles to FR (Trail) 16 to the directional sign announcing the Mutual Mine Recreation Area. Turn left (west) and the entrance will be on your left. Parking is at the trailhead Sign outside the Mutual Mine Campground gate.