Everyone must enter CMA main gate located west of I-75 and north of SR 50 on La Rose Road. All unlicensed, non-street legal vehicles must be trailered or hauled in and out of CMA. All OHM/ATVs must remain within CMA boundary fencing as shown on CMA map.
There are NO REFUNDS on purchased day passes.
Day Use Areas are open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. All riders are expected to exit the front gate no later than 5:00pm. Gate closes PROMPTLY at 5:00 pm.
Park only in designated areas. Do not leave trash on trails. Pack out trash/refuse.
Off-road use within CMA is restricted to OHM/ATVs which are 55 inches or less in width and having a dry weight of 1500 pounds or less.
All other street legal vehicles must remain on designated roads and are not allowed on trails. With the exception of Enduro Motorcycles that have purchased an OHV entrance pass
OHM/ATV operators under age 16 are required to have direct adult (18 or older) supervision in all areas, at all times, including while in the campground.
The inexperienced riding areas are for children 12 and under and requires adult supervision at all times. Experienced riders, youth or adult, are not permitted to ride in this area.
No double riding on OHMs, no exceptions. No double riding on ATVs unless unit was designed by the manufacture for use by more than one rider.
All riders must wear D.O.T. approved protective headgear designed for OHM/ATVs. All riders under age 16 must also wear eye protection and over ankle boots.
All OHM/ATVs are required to have spark arresters and mufflers in accordance with Florida Highway Patrol Handbook.
All riders are required to obey all traffic and information signs.
Please note that all track conditions and their use are weather dependent, and may be closed if deemed too wet to ride.
All group activities require a Special Use Permit, obtained a minimum of two weeks in advance. Special Event requests must be made sixty days in advance. All groups and event coordinators using CMA are required to obtain a Special Use Permit from the Withlacoochee State Forest Visitor Center at 352-797-4140.
Florida Forest Service is not responsible for articles lost, damaged or stolen. In case of emergency call 911, our 24-hour Dispatch Office at 352-797-4100 or CMA Gate House at 352-797-5759
Important Notice:
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.
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.
Florida State Forests
Important Notice: 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.
Technical Riding Area at Croom Motorcycle Area, FL
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Save the Day Passes
The Technical Riding Area is located within the Croom Motorcycle Area (CMA) of the Withlacoochee State Forest (Hernando County), less than one half hour northeast of Brooksville, FL. The Buttgenbach Campground is located within the CMA and has the following facilities: campsites with electric and potable water, two different bathhouses with restrooms and showers an all-terrain vehicle (ATV)/Dirt Bike wash station within the campground. Recreation activities featured here are: 2,600-acre facility has miles of marked and unmarked ATV and dirt bike riding trails, kid's beginning, and intermediate riding/training area, large training pavilion, picnic facilities and restrooms in day use areas. CMA is great for adults and youth with all skill levels.Camping and CMA Day or Annual entrance passes can also be purchased through Reserve America.All group activities require a Special Use Permit, obtained a minimum of two weeks in advance. Special Event requests must be made sixty days in advance. All groups and event coordinators using CMA are required to obtain a Special Use Permit from the Visitor Center at 352-797-4140.
No pets allowed within CMA for the safety of riders and pets.
Driving Directions
Via I-75: Take Exit 301 - SR-50/US Hwy 98 S. Head west on SR-50/US Hwy 98 S in the far right lane. Turn right (north) onto La Rose Road. This is also the entrance road for the Hampton Inn/Best Western Hotel. Continue on La Roase Road to the Croom Motorcycle Area (CMA) Gate House. Buttgenbach Campground is located within CMA.Via Suncoast Parkway: Take the Suncoast Parkway (TR-589) north to the Interchange 46-SR-50 Bear right (east) onto SR-50 and continue through Brooksville following the SR 50 Truck Route. Just prior to reaching I-75, turn left (north) on La Rose Road. This is also the entrance road for the Hampton Inn/Best Western Hotel. Continue on La Rose to the Croom Motorcycle Area (CMA) Gate House. Buttgenbach Campground is located within CMA.
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