Within Park
- Bird Watching
- Boating, Canoeing
- Boating, Kayaking
- Camping, Primitive
- Fire Rings
- Fishing, River/Stream
- Kiosk
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnic Tables
- River/Stream
- Trails, Hiking, Moderate
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
The Florida Forest Service offers camping discounts for individuals age 65 and older, active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans, and for individuals 100% disabled at applicable camping facilities on Florida's State Forests. If you qualify for any of these discounts, please call the Reserve America Call Center at (877) 879-3859 and provide the appropriate document number (e.g., driver's license number; military ID number) to have the documentation added and your profile updated. Once this is complete, your discount will automatically apply upon checkout. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to verify documentation provided to Reserve America.
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.
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
Attention: For more information, please contact the state forest office at (407) 971-3500.
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.
West Camp Little Big Econ State Forest, FL
75 Ratings
The West Camp is located within Little Big Econ State Forest (Seminole County), about 40 miles east of Orlando, FL. The West Camp is hike in and hike out only and consists of five primitive campsites and one group site. There is no water, restrooms or electric at the campsites. ...
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Overview
Description
The West Camp is located within Little Big Econ State Forest (Seminole County), about 40 miles east of Orlando, FL. The West Camp is hike in and hike out only and consists of five primitive campsites and one group site. There is no water, restrooms or electric at the campsites. All the campsites have a charcoal grill, fire ring, lantern holder and picnic table. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, canoeing, fishing, bird watching, wildlife viewing, wildflower viewing and nature study.
Geography:
The Little Big Econ State Forest's most notable feature is the narrow, winding Econlockhatchee River, which flows 17 miles through the forest and empties into the St. Johns River. The Econlockhatchee River is designated as an Outstanding Florida Waterway and is the second largest tributary to the St. Johns River The forest provides a crucial source of protection for wetlands and associated natural communities within the floodplains of the Econlockhatchee and St. Johns rivers. Other natural communities include wet prairie, pine flatwoods, sandhill and scrub. The forest supports a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, gray squirrel, alligator, Sherman's fox squirrel, gopher tortoise, bald eagle, roseate spoonbill, sandhill crane and wood stork.
For additional information about Little Big Econ State Forest, please Click Here.
Recreation:
The forest is open during daylight hours for visitors to enjoy hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, bicycling, wildlife viewing and picnicking. For additional information about Little Big State Forest, please Click Here.
Nearby Attractions:
Charles H. Bronson State Forest
Orlando Wetlands Park
Seminole Ranch Conservation Area
Fort Christmas Historical Park
Airboat Rides at Midway
Central Florida Airboat Rides and Tours
Black Hammock Airboat Rides
Canaveral National Seashore
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Kennedy Space Center
Daytona Beach
New Smyrna Beach
Cocoa Beach
Walt Disney World
Sea World Orlando
Universal Studios Orlando
Booking Window
Sat Oct 31 2026 - Thu Sep 30 2027
Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
Services and Amenities
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Cancellations: - Cancellations can be made on the website and through the call center.
- 1 or more days prior to arrival: $9 non-refundable cancellation fee.
- Day of or after arrival, must be cancelled through the call center.
- $9.00 plus the 1st night's use fee.
- After the arrival date, $9 non-refundable cancellation fee, fees for the nights following the call will be refunded. No same night refunds.
Refunds:
- Credit Card refunds are automatically credited back to the original credit card and will take up to 3 - 5 business days to appear on the customer's statement.
- The State Forest campgrounds cannot process refunds for reservations processed online or through the call center.
- The State Forest can process refunds for cash or check payments made through walk-in office reservations and walk-up campsites. State Forest do not process any credit card refunds.
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Tent Only
$8.93
Primitive
$8.93
Group Tent
$17.86
Peak Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Tent Only
$8.93
Primitive
$8.93
Group Tent
$17.86
*Displayed rates do not reflect attribute fees (electrical hookups /water hookups), taxes or incremental charges.
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
28.68598, -81.15386
28°41'10"N, 81°9'14"W
28.68598, -81.15386
28°41'10"N, 81°9'14"W
| Interstate 95 to Barr Street Trailhead at the Little Big Econ State Forest | |
| Take exit 223 for FL-46 toward Sanford/Miami | .2 miles |
| Turn onto FL-46 W (signs for Sanford/Orlando Sanford Int'l Airport/Auto Train) | 16.4 miles |
| Turn left onto County Road 426 | 4.5 miles |
| Turn left onto Barr St | 130 feet |
| End at 951 Barr Street Oviedo, FL 32765 |
| From I-4 to Barr Street Trailhead at the Little Big Econ State Forest | |
| Take exit 101C for FL-46 toward Mt. Dora/Sanford Historic District | .4 miles |
| Turn onto FL-46 East | 4.1 miles |
| Turn right onto S.French Avenue/17-92 | 1.7 miles |
| Turn left onto E 25th Street/FL-46 E | 11.03 miles |
| Turn slight right on County Road 426 | 4.5 miles |
| Turn left onto Barr St. | 130 feet |
| End at 951 Barr Street Oviedo, FL 32765 |
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